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Silence Marsh Nichols 1702–1762

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
B
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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2 researchers on YourRoots have Silence Nichols in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 4 Jul 1702 · Hingham, Plymouth, Provence of Massachusetts Bay
Died 13 May 1762 · Bolton, Worcester, Provence of Massachusetts Bay
Spouse Dr Daniel Greenleaf Jr
Children Calvin Greenleaf, Daniel Greenleaf Iii, David Coffin Greenleaf, David Greenleaf, Elizabeth Greenleaf, Israel Greenleaf, John Greenleaf, Mary Greenleaf, Sheriff William Greenleaf Brigadier General, Stephen Greenleaf

Researchers connected through Silence Nichols 1702–1762

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Biography

The story of Silence Marsh Nichols began in 1702 in Hingham, Plymouth, Provence of Massachusetts Bay. Silence Marsh Nichols married dr daniel greenleaf jr, and had children including calvin greenleaf, daniel greenleaf iii, david coffin greenleaf, david greenleaf, elizabeth greenleaf, israel greenleaf, john greenleaf, mary greenleaf, sheriff william greenleaf brigadier general, stephen greenleaf. Silence Marsh Nichols passed away in 1762 in Bolton, Worcester, Provence of Massachusetts Bay.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record S1126714173

Life Timeline

1702
Birth of Silence Marsh Nichols in Hingham, Plymouth, Provence of Massachusetts Bay
Birth
1762
Death of Silence Marsh Nichols in Bolton, Worcester, Provence of Massachusetts Bay
Death

Frequently Asked Questions

Silence Nichols (1702–1762) was born in Hingham, Plymouth, Provence of Massachusetts Bay and died in Bolton, Worcester, Provence of Massachusetts Bay. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Silence 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.
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Silence Nichols's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Silence Marsh Nichols PTP
1702–1762
Hingham, Plymouth, Provence of Massachusetts Bay
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
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Silence Nichols's Descendants

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Silence Marsh Nichols PTP 1702–1762
  1. 1. Calvin Greenleaf PTP 1740–1812
    1. 1. Sarah Greenleaf PTP 1708–1779
    2. 2. John Greenleaf PTP 1767–1839
  2. 2. Israel Greenleaf PTP 1734–1824
  3. 3. David Greenleaf PTP 1737–1800
  4. 4. John Greenleaf PTP 1744–1744