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Mary Nickerson 1668–1746

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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 9 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 9 trees
Death year and location consistent across 9 trees

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

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 9 independent trees

Born 6 Jul 1668 · Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, Bristish America
Died 17 Apr 1746 · Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, British America
Father Nicholas Nickerson (1628–1682)
Mother Mary Derby
Spouse Simon Crosby (1665–1718)
Children Nathaniel Crosby
Siblings Hester Nickerson

Researchers connected through Mary Nickerson 1668–1746

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Biography

In 1668, Mary Nickerson entered the world in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, Bristish America, born to nicholas nickerson and mary derby. Mary Nickerson married simon crosby, and had children including nathaniel crosby. Mary Nickerson passed away in 1746 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, British America.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  3. 3
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  4. 4
    Record WikiTree

Life Timeline

1668
Birth of Mary Nickerson in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, Bristish America
Birth
1746
Death of Mary Nickerson in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, British America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Nickerson

This ancestor line traces from Norwich, Norfolk, England (1628) to Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, Bristish America (1668) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Nickerson (1668–1746) was born in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, Bristish America and died in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, British America. 9 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, 9 researchers on YourRoots have Mary 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 2 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.

Mary Nickerson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary Nickerson PTP
1668–1746
Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, Bristish America
Parents
Nicholas Nickerson PTP
1628–1682
Norwich, Norfolk Co, Gb
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Mary Nickerson's Descendants

1.
MN
Mary Nickerson PTP 1668–1746 m. Simon Crosby PTP 1665–1718