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William A Nickerson 1858–1901

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Nickerson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 14 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 2 independent trees

Born 27 Mar 1858 · Sambro, Halifax Co., Nova Scotia, Canada
Died 14 Dec 1901 · Sambro, Halifax Co., Nova Scotia, Canada
Father Joshua Smith Nickerson
Siblings James H Nickerson, Joseph Albert Nickerson, Joshua Nickerson, Lewis Nickerson, Margaret Nickerson, Mary Susan Nickerson, Rebecca Nickerson, Richard Nickerson
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Biography

In 1858, William A Nickerson entered the world in Sambro, Halifax Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, born to joshua smith nickerson. William A Nickerson passed away in 1901 in Sambro, Halifax Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.

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Life Timeline

1858
Birth of William A Nickerson in Sambro, Halifax Co., Nova Scotia, Canada
Birth
1901
Death of William A Nickerson in Sambro, Halifax Co., Nova Scotia, Canada
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Nickerson

This ancestor line traces from Roydon Hall, East Peckham, Kent, England (1482) to Sambro, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (1858) across 14 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Nickerson (1858–1901) was born in Sambro, Halifax Co., Nova Scotia, Canada and died in Sambro, Halifax Co., Nova Scotia, Canada. 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 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 14 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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

Joshua Smith Nickerson
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William Nickerson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William A Nickerson PTP
1858–1901
Sambro, Halifax Co., Nova Scotia, Canada
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William Nickerson's Descendants

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William A Nickerson PTP 1858–1901