Who was Ebenezer Nickerson?

Ebenezer Nickerson (1697–1768) was born in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Provincetown, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Ebenezer Nickerson 1697–1768

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 13 Jun 1697 · Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Died 15 Feb 1768 · Provincetown, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Father William Nickerson

Mother Mary L Snow Nickerson

Siblings Jane Nickerson, Mary Nickerson, Mercy Nickerson, Nicholas Nickerson, Thankful Nickerson

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. … Ancestry Family Tree S968164492 S968341788

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Nickerson

Mary L Snow Nickerson

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1697, Ebenezer Nickerson entered the world in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA, born to william nickerson and mary l snow nickerson. Ebenezer Nickerson passed away in 1768 in Provincetown, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
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Record Ancestry Family Tree
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Record S968164492
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Record S968341788

Life Timeline

1697

Birth of Ebenezer Nickerson in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1768

Death of Ebenezer Nickerson in Provincetown, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ebenezer Nickerson

This ancestor line traces from Upper Clatford, Hampshire, England (1550) to Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA (1697) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Ebenezer Nickerson (1697–1768) was born in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Provincetown, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Ebenezer in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
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