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Sarah Nichols 1668–1709

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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7 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah Nichols in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 7 independent trees

Born 25 Mar 1668 · Scituate, Plymouth Colony, Massachusetts, United States
Died 5 Jun 1709 · Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Father Thomas Nichols
Mother Sarah Whiston
Siblings Bathsheba Nichols, Elizabeth Nichols, Israel Nichols, Jane Jean Nichols, Joseph Nichols, Mary Nichols, Patience Nichols, Rebecca Nichols
Records
American Marriages Before 1699 Global, Find a Grave® Index … Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Sons of the American … Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. … The New England Historical & … Massachusetts, Town Vital Collections
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Sarah Nichols began in 1668 in Scituate, Plymouth Colony, Massachusetts, United States. Sarah Nichols passed away in 1709 in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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    Marriage Records American Marriages Before 1699

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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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    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  6. 6
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

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    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

  8. 8
    Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register

  9. 9
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town Vital Collections

Life Timeline

1668
Birth of Sarah Nichols in Scituate, Plymouth Colony, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1709
Death of Sarah Nichols in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Nichols

This ancestor line traces from Great Coggeshall, Essex, England (1606) to Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States (1668) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah Nichols (1668–1709) was born in Scituate, Plymouth Colony, Massachusetts, United States and died in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. 7 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, 7 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah 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.
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.
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

Thomas Nichols
Father
Sarah Whiston
Mother

Sarah Nichols's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Sarah Nichols PTP
1668–1709
Scituate, Plymouth Colony, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Sarah Nichols's Descendants

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Sarah Nichols PTP 1668–1709