Who was Nathaniel Waterman?

Nathaniel Waterman (1637–1712) was born in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Nathaniel Waterman 1637–1712

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 20 Aug 1637 · Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Died 23 Mar 1712 · Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA

Father Richard Waterman

Mother Bethiah Rice

Siblings Joseph Waterman, Mehitabel Waterman, Nathaniel Waterman, Resloved Waterman, Stephen Rice Waite Waterman, Wait Waterman, Waite Waterman

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Immediate Family

Parents

Richard Waterman

Bethiah Rice

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Children

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Biography

Nathaniel Waterman was born in 1637 in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA, the child of richard waterman and bethiah rice. Nathaniel Waterman passed away in 1712 in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA.

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Birth of Nathaniel Waterman in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

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1712

Death of Nathaniel Waterman in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Nathaniel Waterman

This ancestor line traces from England (1580) to Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1637) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Nathaniel Waterman (1637–1712) was born in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Nathaniel 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.
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