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Watson Nickerson 1770–1870

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 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)
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Watson Nickerson 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 23 Dec 1770 · Harwich, Barnstable, MA
Died 28 Nov 1870 · Argyle, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia - died of consumption
Father John Maker Nickerson
Siblings Alexander Nickerson, John Nickerson, Lucretia Jane Nickerson, Sarah Nickerson
Records
1861 Census of Canada Geneanet Community Trees Index Nova Scotia, Canada, Deaths, 1864-1877, …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Watson Nickerson was born in 1770 in Harwich, Barnstable, MA, the child of john maker nickerson. Watson Nickerson passed away in 1870 in Argyle, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia - died of consumption.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1861 Census of Canada

  2. 2
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  3. 3
    Record Nova Scotia, Canada, Deaths, 1864-1877, 1890-1970

Life Timeline

1770
Birth of Watson Nickerson in Harwich, Barnstable, MA
Birth
1870
Death of Watson Nickerson in Argyle, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia - died of consumption
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Watson Nickerson

This ancestor line traces from Harwich, Barnstable Co., Massachusetts, USA (1730) to Harwich, Barnstable, MA (1770) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Watson Nickerson (1770–1870) was born in Harwich, Barnstable, MA and died in Argyle, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia - died of consumption. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Watson 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.
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

John Maker Nickerson
Father
Nickerson US Census Records
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Watson Nickerson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Watson Nickerson PTP
1770–1870
Harwich, Barnstable, MA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Watson Nickerson's Descendants

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Watson Nickerson PTP 1770–1870