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Martha Nickerson 1770–1833

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Martha Nickerson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 11 May 1770 · Shag Harbour, Shelburne, Nova Scotia
Died 01 Jan 1833 · Shag Harbour, Shelburne, Nova Scotia
Children Zenas Nickerson

Researchers connected through Martha Nickerson 1770–1833

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Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded

Biography

The story of Martha Nickerson began in 1770 in Shag Harbour, Shelburne, Nova Scotia. Martha Nickerson had children including zenas nickerson. Martha Nickerson passed away in 1833 in Shag Harbour, Shelburne, Nova Scotia.

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Life Timeline

1770
Birth of Martha Nickerson in Shag Harbour, Shelburne, Nova Scotia
Birth
1833
Death of Martha Nickerson in Shag Harbour, Shelburne, Nova Scotia
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Martha Nickerson

This ancestor line traces from Old Harbor, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America (1701) to Shag Harbour, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada (1770) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Martha Nickerson (1770–1833) was born in Shag Harbour, Shelburne, Nova Scotia and died in Shag Harbour, Shelburne, Nova Scotia. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Martha 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 3 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.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Martha Nickerson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Martha Nickerson PTP
1770–1833
Shag Harbour, Shelburne, Nova Scotia
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
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Martha Nickerson's Descendants

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Martha Nickerson PTP 1770–1833