Who was Isaiah Nickerson?

Isaiah Nickerson (1769–1805) was born in Chatham, Cape cod, Ma and died in Drowned at sea. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Isaiah Nickerson 1769–1805

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 10 APR 1769 · Chatham, Cape cod, Ma

Died BEF 29 OCT 1805 · Drowned at sea

Father Thomas Nickerson Jr

Mother Ruth Hinckley

Spouse Lydia Godrey

Siblings David Nickerson, Myrick Nickerson, Thomas Nickerson

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index 406b.FTW World Family Tree Vol. 129, …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Nickerson Jr

Ruth Hinckley

Spouse(s)

Lydia Godrey

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1769, Isaiah Nickerson entered the world in Chatham, Cape cod, Ma, born to thomas nickerson jr and ruth hinckley. Isaiah Nickerson married lydia godrey. Isaiah Nickerson passed away in 1805 in Drowned at sea.

Sources

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Record 406b.FTW
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Record World Family Tree Vol. 129, Ed. 1

Life Timeline

1769

Birth of Isaiah Nickerson in Chatham, Cape cod, Ma

Birth

1805

Death of Isaiah Nickerson in Drowned at sea

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Isaiah Nickerson

This ancestor line traces from Kyme, Lincolnshire, England (1004) to Chatham, Cape cod, Ma (1769) across 26 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Isaiah Nickerson (1769–1805) was born in Chatham, Cape cod, Ma and died in Drowned at sea. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Isaiah 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 26 generations of this lineage geographically.
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