Rebecca Nicholson 1656–1703
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Rebecca Nicholson 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Rebecca Nicholson 1656–1703
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1656, Rebecca Nicholson entered the world in Bootle, Cumberland, England, born to joseph nicholson and jane. Rebecca Nicholson married john ward, nicholas carr, and had children including ann carr, benjamin carr, caleb carr, jane carr, joseph carr, margaret carr, mercy carr, nicholas carr, rebecca wealthy ann carr, robert carr, thomas carr. Rebecca Nicholson passed away in 1703 in Jamestown, Newport, Rhode Island, USA.
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1Record Geni World Family Tree
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2Record Waddell Web Site
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Rebecca Nicholson
This ancestor line traces from Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States (1624) to Bootle, Cumberland, England (1656) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Rebecca Nicholson (1656–1703) was born in Bootle, Cumberland, England and died in Jamestown, Newport, Rhode Island, USA. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 3 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.
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- 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
Rebecca Nicholson's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record