William 'Red Stocking' Nickerson (DNA) V 1701–1763
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- C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have William V in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees
Researchers connected through William V 1701–1763
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of William 'Red Stocking' Nickerson (DNA) V began in 1701 in Chatham, Barnstable, MA. William 'Red Stocking' Nickerson (DNA) V married sarah lydia covell, and had children including absalom nickerson, deliverance nickerson, elizabeth nickerson, gideon nickerson, hannah nickerson, james nickerson, joshua nickerson, lumbart nickerson, mary nickerson, mercy nickerson, nathan nickerson, seth nickerson, stephen nickerson, william nickerson. William 'Red Stocking' Nickerson (DNA) V passed away in 1763 in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William V
This ancestor line traces from Tenterdon, Kent, England (1590) to Chatham, Barnstable, MA (1701) across 5 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William V (1701–1763) was born in Chatham, Barnstable, MA and died in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. 3 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, 3 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 5 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.
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William V's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record