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William Nickerson 1604–1690

Public Tree Person

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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B Reliability
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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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

4 researchers on YourRoots have William Nickerson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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 4 independent trees

Born 16 Oct 1604 · Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Died 8 Sep 1690 · Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Father William Nickerson
Mother Anne Busby (1607–1686)
Siblings Anne Nickerson, Elizabeth Nickerson, Esther Nickerson, Hannah Elizabeth Nickerson, Harriet Nickerson, Hattie Nickerson, John Nickerson, Joseph Nickerson, Nicholas Nickerson, Robert Nickerson, Samuel Nickerson, Thomas Nickerson

Researchers connected through William Nickerson 1604–1690

and 3 more tree owners connected with William Nickerson 1604–1690

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1604, William Nickerson entered the world in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, born to william nickerson and anne busby. William Nickerson passed away in 1690 in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts.

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Life Timeline

1604
Birth of William Nickerson in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Birth
1690
Death of William Nickerson in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Nickerson

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Nickerson (1604–1690) was born in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts and died in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have William 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 1 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.

William Nickerson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Nickerson PTP
1604–1690
Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Parents
William Nickerson PTP
1604–1690
Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Anne Busby PTP
1607–1686
Norwich, Norfolk, England
Grandparents
William Nickerson PTP
1604–1690
Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Anne Busby PTP
1607–1686
Norwich, Norfolk, England
Nicholas Busby PTP
1610–1657
Norwich, Norfolk, England
Unknown

William Nickerson's Descendants

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William Nickerson PTP 1604–1690