Who was Jane Nickerson?

Jane Nickerson (1699–1781) was born in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in South Dennis, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Jane in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 6 generations of this lineage.

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Jane Nickerson 1699–1781

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 6 Apr 1699 · Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Died 28 Apr 1781 · South Dennis, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Father William Nickerson

Mother Mary L Snow Nickerson

Siblings Ebenezer Nickerson, Mary Nickerson, Mercy Nickerson, Nicholas Nickerson, Thankful Nickerson

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. … Ancestry Family Tree

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Nickerson

Mary L Snow Nickerson

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

Jane Nickerson was born in 1699 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA, the child of william nickerson and mary l snow nickerson. Jane Nickerson passed away in 1781 in South Dennis, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
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Life Timeline

1699

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

Birth

1781

Death of Jane Nickerson in South Dennis, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jane Nickerson

This ancestor line traces from Norfolk, England (1548) to Harwich, Massachusetts (Barnstable) (1699) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Jane Nickerson (1699–1781) was born in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in South Dennis, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Jane 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 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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