Who was Moses Nichols?

Moses Nichols (1740–1790) was born in Reading, Massachusetts and died in Amherst, New Hampshire. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Moses Nichols 1740–1790

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Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 28 Jun 1740 · Reading, Massachusetts

Died 23 May 1790 · Amherst, New Hampshire

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Researchers connected through Moses Nichols 1740–1790

and 2 more tree owners connected with Moses Nichols 1740–1790

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Biography

The story of Moses Nichols began in 1740 in Reading, Massachusetts. Moses Nichols married hannah eaton, and had children including moses nichols. Moses Nichols passed away in 1790 in Amherst, New Hampshire.

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

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Birth of Moses Nichols in Reading, Massachusetts

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Death of Moses Nichols in Amherst, New Hampshire

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Moses Nichols

This ancestor line traces from Bread, London, England (1607) to Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States (1740) across 4 generations.

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: Moses Nichols (1740–1790) was born in Reading, Massachusetts and died in Amherst, New Hampshire. 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 Moses 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 4 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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Moses Nichols PTP

1740–1790

Reading, Massachusetts