The Genealogy of Nicholas (The Immigrant) Gentry is a fascinating collection of facts, traditions and myths about the descendants and antecedents of Nicholas I. A few Gentry genealogy enthusiasts have used the information available to weave a very plausible tapestry of the descendants of Nicholas I. Many of the myths about the early Gentrys have been researched and confirmed or debunked. Where actual facts are not available, logical hypotheses fitting the facts surrounding the question were created. This descendant chart gives an overview of this research and its compilation in the Journal of Gentry Genealogy (JGG). Next to the name in the chart is a list of references which call out the issue of the JGG or the Individual Number used in Richard Gentry's "The Gentry Family in America" (GFA). It is hoped that this will be another tool for genealogists to use in tracing Gentry ancestors through the first five generations of descendants of Nicholas I.

The Index as printed here is our best estimate of the composition of the various families involved based on information currently available, although admittedly a few relationships are quite speculative. It does not, however, include all of the early Gentrys as some relationships are still unresolved. The list is a volatile one which will certainly change from time to time in the future as additions and corrections become available. We would be naive to think that there are not errors or mistakes in judgment included here. An ongoing corrected copy will be maintained at http://yahoogroups.com/group/GFGE rather than at this location. It should be noted that where there is disagreement between this printing and proposals published in prior issues of the Journal of Gentry Genealogy, the material listed here represents conclusions that have changed with time. Additions or corrections supported by reliable data are welcome and should be directed to the first-named author at GFGE@yahoogroups.com only.

[[Note. Revisions of a number of earlier issues of the Journal of Gentry Genealogy in June 2008 reflect changes in conclusions as to Gentry family relationships by the editor of the Journal over a period of several years. These include (1) James Gentry Sr. as a son of Nicholas-I Gentry rather than a son of Joseph-II Gentry; (2) David Gentry Sr. as a son of Nicholas-I Gentry rather than a son of Samuel-II Gentry; and (3) John Gentry of Hanover County, Virginia as a son of James-II Gentry rather than a son of Joseph-III Gentry. In addition there have been a few relatively minor changes within a number of descendant families. The chart presented below incorporates these changes.]