Who was Rebecca Nicholson?

Rebecca Nicholson (1656–1703) was born in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA and died in Jamestown, Newport, Rhode Island, USA. 8 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Rebecca Nicholson 1656–1703

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 8 independent trees, with linked records

Born 1 Feb 1656 · Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA

Died 13 May 1703 · Jamestown, Newport, Rhode Island, USA

Father Joseph Nicholson

Mother Joseph Nicholson

Siblings Benjamin Nicholson, Dinah Nicholson, Elizabeth Nicholson, Isaac Nicholson, Jack Nicholson, Jane Nicholson, Joseph Nicholson, Martha Nicholson, Rachel Nicholson, Sarah Nicholson

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index Global, Find a Grave® Index … U.S., Sons of the American … North America, Family Histories Maine, U.S., Marriage Index Ancestry Family Tree

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Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Nicholson

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1656, Rebecca Nicholson entered the world in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA, born to joseph nicholson and joseph nicholson. Rebecca Nicholson passed away in 1703 in Jamestown, Newport, Rhode Island, USA.

Sources

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Marriage Records Maine, U.S., Marriage Index
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Life Timeline

1656

Birth of Rebecca Nicholson in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA

Birth

1703

Death of Rebecca Nicholson in Jamestown, Newport, Rhode Island, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Rebecca Nicholson

This ancestor line traces from Bootle, Cumberland, England (1628) to Portsmouth, Newport, RI, USA (1656) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Rebecca Nicholson (1656–1703) was born in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA and died in Jamestown, Newport, Rhode Island, USA. 8 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, 8 researchers on YourRoots have Rebecca 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.
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