Who was Richard Nickerson?

Richard Nickerson (1765–1832) was born in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Richard in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 11 generations of this lineage.

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Richard Nickerson 1765–1832

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 28 May 1765 · Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Died 7 May 1832 · Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Father Caleb Nickerson

Mother Elizabeth Mayo

Siblings Abisha Nickerson, Caleb Nickerson, Esther Nickerson, Joshua Nickerson, Judah Nickerson, Leonard Nickerson, Salathiel Nickerson, Simeon Nickerson

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Immediate Family

Parents

Caleb Nickerson

Elizabeth Mayo

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

Richard Nickerson was born in 1765 in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA, the child of caleb nickerson and elizabeth mayo. Richard Nickerson passed away in 1832 in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1765

Birth of Richard Nickerson in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1832

Death of Richard Nickerson in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Nickerson

This ancestor line traces from Homesfield, Norfolk, England (1464) to Chatham, Barnstable, MA (1765) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Richard Nickerson (1765–1832) was born in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Richard 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 11 generations of this lineage geographically.
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