Watson Nickerson 1770–1870
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- 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 5 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Watson Nickerson 1770–1870
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and 3 more tree owners connected with Watson Nickerson 1770–1870
Immediate Family
Biography
Watson Nickerson was born in 1770 in Harwich, MA, the child of john nickerson and jerusha knowles dna. Watson Nickerson married sarah nickerson, and had children including matilda nickerson. Watson Nickerson passed away in 1870 in Argyle, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.
Sources
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1Census 1861 Census of Canada
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2Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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3Record Nova Scotia, Canada, Deaths, 1864-1877, 1890-1970
Life Timeline
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Watson Nickerson (1770–1870) was born in Harwich, MA and died in Argyle, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. 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 (A) 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
Watson Nickerson's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record