YourRoots by Genomelink
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

William Nickerson 1678–1760 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1678

Birth Location: Harwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: 1760

Death Location: Harwich, Barnstable County, MA, Massachusetts, USA

Father: Joseph Nickerson*

Mother: Ruhamah Nickerson

Spouse(s): Lydia Maker

Children(s): John Nickerson, Lydia Nickerson, Silas Nickerson, Mary Nickerson, Joseph Nickerson, William Nickerson, Priscilla Nickerson, Isaac Nickerson, Rachel Nickerson

The story of William Nickerson began in 1678 in Harwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA. William Nickerson married Lydia Maker, and had children including Isaac Nickerson, John Nickerson, Joseph Nickerson, Lydia Nickerson, Mary Nickerson, Priscilla Nickerson, Rachel Nickerson, Silas Nickerson, William Nickerson. William Nickerson passed away in 1760 in Harwich, Barnstable County, MA, Massachusetts, USA.

Find more search results for William Nickerson
WN

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

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

Biography

  • The story of William Nickerson began in 1678 in Harwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA.
  • William Nickerson married Lydia Maker, and had children including Isaac Nickerson, John Nickerson, Joseph Nickerson, Lydia Nickerson, Mary Nickerson, Priscilla Nickerson, Rachel Nickerson, Silas Nickerson, William Nickerson.
  • William Nickerson passed away in 1760 in Harwich, Barnstable County, MA, Massachusetts, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Nickerson*
1647–1725
Birth Location: Yarmouth, Old Plymouth Colony, Massachusetts Bay, British Co, Massachusetts, USA
JN
Ruhamah Nickerson
1650–1735
Birth Location: Yarmouth,Barnstable,Massachusetts,USA
RN

Spouses(s)

Lydia Maker
1684–1760
Birth Location: Eastham, Mass. (probably Indian), Massachusetts, USA
LM

Children(s)

John Nickerson
1707–1794
Birth Location: Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
JN
Lydia Nickerson
1703–1750
Birth Location: Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, British America
LN
Silas Nickerson
1713–1792
Birth Location: Harwich, Barnstable, MA
SN
Mary Nickerson
1715–
Birth Location: Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
MN
Joseph Nickerson
1718–
Birth Location: Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial Ame, Massachusetts, USA
JN
William Nickerson
1707–1738
Birth Location: Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
WN
Priscilla Nickerson
1717–1760
Birth Location: Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
PN
Isaac Nickerson
1715–
Birth Location: Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
IN
Rachel Nickerson
1709–1779
Birth Location: Harwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA
RN

William Nickerson's Ancestors

Self
William Nickerson
1678–1760
Birth Place: Harwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Joseph Nickerson*
1647–1725
Yarmouth, Old Plymouth Colony, Massachusetts Bay, British Co, Massachusetts, USA
Ruhamah (Jones) Nickerson
1650–1735
Yarmouth,Barnstable,Massachusetts,USA
Grandparents
William (Noah) Nickerson
1620–1690
Norwich, City of Norwich, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom
Ann Nickerson
1607–1686
Norwich, Norfolk, England
Teague Jones
1620–1683
Harwich, Essex, England, United Kingdom
Ruhaman ((Samoset)) Jones
1624–1661
Wampanoag, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, United States
Great-Grandparents
William England)
1571–1623
Alice\Alix Cole\Coles
1567–1651
Nicholas Busbye),
1582–1657
Bridget M1604
1577–1659
Captain Mayflower
1570–1622
Josian Thompson
1575–1622
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Nickerson
1541–1596
Robert Cole
1544–1611
Anne Clarke
1544–1629
Nicholas GGF
1546–1615
Susannah GGM
1548–1619
Christopher Cooke
1555–1579
Margaret Allen
1559–1615
Christopher Captain
1545–1595
Sybil Allgar
1548–1595
Thomas Thompson
1555–1645
Elizabeth
1545–1610

William Nickerson's Descendants

1.
WN
William Nickerson (1678–1760) m. Lydia Maker (1684–1760)
  1. 1. John Nickerson 1707–1794 m. DORCAS BASSETT 1710–1770
    1. 1. Abner (NICKERSON (DNA) (Loyalist) (5\16) Wampanoag) 1732–1798 m. Elisabeth Baker 1744–1811
      1. 1. Aaron Nickerson 1779–1822 m. Hannah Atwood 1783–1823
        1. 1. Sophia Nickerson 1806–1859 m. Robert Wilson 1804–1876
        2. 2. Ruhamah Nickerson 1809–1846 m. Josiah (M) Nickerson 1808–1881
        3. 3. Ebenezer Nickerson 1806–1885
        4. 4. Abner Nickerson 1802–1900
        5. 5. Heman Nickerson 1797–1878
        6. 6. Arletta (Letitia) Nickerson 1817–1889 m. Andrew Crowell 1816–1848 m. Zaccheus Chatwynd 1815–1906
      2. 2. Samuel Nickerson 1788–1826
        1. 1. Martha Butler 1808–
      3. 3. Sylvanus (Baker) Nickerson 1773–1890 m. Margaret (Gardner) Nickerson 1769–1867
        1. 1. Josiah (M) Nickerson 1808–1881 m. Ruhamah Nickerson 1809–1846
        2. 2. Elsie (Lear) Nickerson 1795–1861 m. James McComiskey 1792–
      4. 4. Isaiah Nickerson 1773–1803 m. Anna Rider 1774–1800
        1. 1. Isaiah Nickerson 1803–1882 m. Matilda Nickerson 1806–1887
        2. 2. Heman Nickerson 1797–1878 m. Sarah (J) Nickerson 1807–
        3. 3. Abner Nickerson 1802–1900 m. Elizabeth Chatwynd 1797–1891
      5. 5. Elizabeth Chetwind 1768–1820 m. William Chetwynd 1768–1854
        1. 1. Ann ((Nancy)) Chatwynd 1795–1889 m. Levi Crowell 1788–
        2. 2. Zaccheus Chatwynd 1815–1906 m. Arletta (Letitia) Nickerson 1817–1889 m. Reliance Smith 1819–1850
        3. 3. Sarah (Elmena) Chatwynd 1799–1899 m. Joseph (W) Johnston 1795–
        4. 4. Elizabeth Chatwynd 1797–1891 m. Abner Nickerson 1802–1900
      6. 6. Elijah (Nickerson) #844 1789–1865 m. Cynthia ((Tina)) Nickerson 1789–1875
        1. 1. Sarah (E) Nickerson 1825–
        2. 2. Samuel Nickerson 1813–
        3. 3. Abigail Nickerson 1821–1902
        4. 4. Anna Nickerson 1826–
        5. 5. Susan Nickerson 1828–1922
        6. 6. Mahala Nickerson 1834–1903
        7. 7. Elizabeth Nickerson 1811–1892
        8. 8. Mary Nickerson 1818–
        9. 9. Louisa Nickerson 1829–
        10. 10. Samuel Nickerson 1836–1920
        11. 11. Amasa Nickerson 1816–1890
      7. 7. Scott Nickerson 1766–1789 m. Lucretia (Jane) Nickerson 1772–1807
        1. 1. Roxanna Nickerson 1800–1801
        2. 2. Isaiah Nickerson 1792–1812
        3. 3. Temperance Nickerson 1805–1876
      8. 8. Shubael Nickerson –1801
      9. 9. Zaccheus Nickerson 1774–1845 m. Deborah Lansdale 1780–1816
        1. 1. Jerusha Nickerson 1815–
    2. 2. John Nickerson 1730–1794 m. Jerusha (Knowles) (DNA) 1739–1852 m. Rhoda Smith 1740–1767
      1. 1. John Nickerson 1773–1820 m. Dorothy Burke 1776–1870
        1. 1. Anna Nickerson 1808–1839
        2. 2. Judah Nickerson 1801–1895 m. Elizabeth (Betsey) Smith 1809–1887
        3. 3. Mahala Nickerson 1816–1852
        4. 4. Dorcas (Archer) Nickerson 1815–1908
        5. 5. Joshua (L) Nickerson 1811–1890
        6. 6. Phineas (Francis) Nickerson 1806–1898 m. Jane (Vincent) Smith 1808–1890
        7. 7. Sarah White 1800–
        8. 8. Joseph White 1800–
      2. 2. Alexander Nickerson 1786–1867 m. Abigail Nickerson 1792–1856
        1. 1. Mercy Nickerson 1817–1904 m. Josiah Sears 1812–1866
        2. 2. Sabra (Anne) Nickerson 1813–1881 m. Thomas Forbes 1804–1866
        3. 3. Amos Nickerson 1833–1896 m. Rozilla (Abigail) Adams 1835–1860
        4. 4. Cynthia (Jane) Nickerson 1815–1911
        5. 5. Jacob Nickerson 1826–1899 m. Elizabeth Nickerson 1831–
        6. 6. James (Ephraim) Nickerson 1822–1904 m. Agnes JOHNSON 1827–1859
        7. 7. Freeman Nickerson 1809–1887
        8. 8. Alexander Nickerson 1819–1890
        9. 9. Joseph Nickerson 1820–
        10. 10. Jerusha Nickerson 1811–1891
        11. 11. Freeman Nickerson 1829–1891 m. Isabella Johnson 1832–1921
        12. 12. Jemima Nickerson 1835–1912
      3. 3. Sarah Nickerson 1788–1867
      4. 4. Esther Nickerson 1818–1884
      5. 5. Lucretia (Jane) Nickerson 1772–1881
      6. 6. Dorcas Nickerson 1790–1815
        1. 1. Elica (F) Archer 1811–1885
      7. 7. Jerusha Nickerson 1781–1860 m. Edmund Crowell 1782–1865
        1. 1. John Crowell 1816–1859
        2. 2. Ansel Crowell 1808–1874
        3. 3. Alexander Crowell 1807–
        4. 4. Urbane Crowell 1816–
        5. 5. Freeborn (Garretson) Crowell 1812–1883
        6. 6. Jemima Crowell 1814–1879
        7. 7. Thomas Crowell 1818–1910
      8. 8. Watson Nickerson 1770–1870 m. Sarah Nickerson 1769–1867
        1. 1. Matilda Nickerson 1806–1887 m. Isaiah Nickerson 1803–1882
      9. 9. Gideon (Nickerson) (Loyalist) 1745–1811 m. Sarah (Bearse) * 1745–1815
        1. 1. Abigail Nickerson 1782–1860 m. Thomas (ROSS) 1 1774–1846
        2. 2. Joshua Nickerson 1784–1847 m. Phebe Kendrick 1788–1882
        3. 3. Susan Nickerson 1769–1846
        4. 4. Mary Nickerson 1769–1817
        5. 5. Hannah Atkinson 1765–1864 m. Robert (Clyde) Atkinson 1765–1811
        6. 6. Mary Nickerson 1784–1821
        7. 7. Jane ('Jenny' Nickerson) (DNA) 1786–1828
        8. 8. Richard Nickerson 1779–1863
        9. 9. Elizabeth Nickerson –1897
        10. 10. Mercy Nickerson 1778–1833
        11. 11. Martha Nickerson 1770–1833
        12. 12. Elizabeth Nickerson 1764–
        13. 13. James Nickerson 1780–1811
        14. 14. Sarah Nickerson 1784–1825 m. Judah Crowell 1778–1862
        15. 15. Lombard Nickerson 1768–1841 m. Ruth Atwood 1775–1845
      10. 10. Rhoda Nickerson 1764–1849 m. Knowles Atwood 1746–1840
        1. 1. John (N) Atwood 1797–1888 m. Elizabeth Crowell 1799–1889
        2. 2. Hannah Atwood 1793–
        3. 3. Joshua Atwood 1800–
        4. 4. Mary Atwood 1787–
        5. 5. Knowles Atwood 1789–
        6. 6. Rhoda Atwood 1804–1890 m. William Brown 1800–
        7. 7. Elisha Atwood 1785–1865
        8. 8. Smith Atwood 1800–1879 m. Lucretia Hopkins 1805–1888
      11. 11. Lucretia (Jane) Nickerson 1772–1807 m. Scott Nickerson 1766–1789
    3. 3. Phineas Nickerson 1770–1813 m. Jane Chase 1735–1773
      1. 1. Phineas Nickerson –1794 m. Sarah Nickerson 1769–1867
        1. 1. Abigail Nickerson 1792–1856 m. Alexander Nickerson 1786–1867
      2. 2. Solomon Nickerson 1763–1814
      3. 3. Naomi Nickerson 1763–1854
    4. 4. Asa (Nickerson (DNA) (5\16) Wampanoag) 1741–1817 m. Joanna ((Johanah) Rogers (6) GGM) 1747–1817
      1. 1. Sarah Nickerson 1769–1867 m. Phineas Nickerson –1794 m. Watson Nickerson 1770–1870
    5. 5. Bassett Nickerson 1739–1825 m. Ruth Baker 1749–1824
  2. 2. Lydia Nickerson 1703–1750 m. Elisha Whelden 1707–1788
    1. 1. Elisha (Whelden) Jr 1743–1813 m. Experience Rider 1750– m. Priscilla Whelden 1746–1807
      1. 1. Prince Welden 1774–1847 m. Hannah Whelden 1778–1816
        1. 1. Hannah (King) Godfrey 1809–1891
    2. 2. Thankful Whelden 1738–1812 m. Timothy Covel 1730–1812
      1. 1. Jonathan Covell 1760–1812 m. Parnel Gardner 1755–1824
        1. 1. Deborah Covell 1797–1855 m. Reuben Smith 1792–1869
  3. 3. Silas Nickerson 1713–1792 m. Jane Maker 1714–1792
    1. 1. Curtis Nickerson 1730–
    2. 2. Silus (Nickerson) Jr 1745–1826 m. Rebecca Rogers 1745–1822
      1. 1. Henry (Nickerson) CAPT 1774–1846 m. Jane Eldridge 1776–1829
        1. 1. Hezekiah Nickerson 1816–1871 m. Mehitable Crosby 1815–1892
  4. 4. Mary Nickerson 1715– m. Samuel Webber 1713–1759
    1. 1. Mary Webber 1750– m. Elisha Godfrey 1751–1807
      1. 1. Uriah Godfrey 1781–1861
  5. 5. Joseph Nickerson 1718–
  6. 6. William Nickerson 1707–1738
  7. 7. Priscilla Nickerson 1717–1760
  8. 8. Isaac Nickerson 1715–
  9. 9. Rachel Nickerson 1709–1779 m. Thomas (Snow) Jr 1709–1778
    1. 1. Priscilla Whelden 1746–1807 m. Elisha (Whelden) Jr 1743–1813
    2. 2. Barzilley Snow 1746–
    3. 3. Ruth Snow 1738–1738
    4. 4. Thomas Snow 1737–
    5. 5. Lydia Snow 1748–
    6. 6. Samuel Snow 1737–1791 m. Mary White 1733–1767
      1. 1. Samual Snow 1767–1819
        1. 1. Joseph Snow 1806–
    7. 7. James Snow 1744–
    8. 8. Isaac Snow 1752–
    9. 9. Isaac Snow 1740–
    10. 10. Silas Snow 1737–1779 m. Rebecca Snow 1738–
      1. 1. Rachel Snow 1776–
      2. 2. James Snow 1767–1859
      3. 3. Stephen Snow 1773–1863
      4. 4. Margaret Snow 1765–
      5. 5. Rebecka Snow 1764–1844 m. Mathias Taylor 1765–1844
        1. 1. Nabby Taylor 1797–
        2. 2. Phebe (S) Taylor 1793–1839
        3. 3. Ebenezer Taylor 1795–
        4. 4. Polly Taylor 1804–1874 m. Calvin Baker 1798–1874
        5. 5. James Taylor 1791–
        6. 6. Rebecca Taylor 1800–
        7. 7. Freeman Taylor 1806–
      6. 6. Phebe Snow 1767–
        1. 1. James (Snow) Crosby 1793–1857 m. Louisa (Lois) Crosby 1788–1863
      7. 7. James Snow 1769–
    11. 11. Ruth Snow 1738–

William Nickerson's Timeline

7 Records

1678
1678
Birth of William Nickerson in Harwich, Barnstable County, MA, Massachusetts, USA
Harwich, Barnstable County, MA, Massachusetts, USA
1678
1678
Birth of William Nickerson in Harwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA
Harwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA
1703
4 November 1703
Age 25
William Nickerson was married In Eastham, Mass.
Eastham, Mass.
1703
November 4, 1703
Age 25
William Nickerson was married in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
1760
1760
Age 82
Death of William Nickerson in Harwich, Barnstable County, MA, Massachusetts, USA
Harwich, Barnstable County, MA, Massachusetts, USA
1763
1 Mar 1763
Age 85
William Nickerson was married in Chatham, Massachusetts
Chatham, Massachusetts
1765
1765
Age 87
Death of William Nickerson in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA
Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1678
    Event Place: Harwich, Barnstable County, MA, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1678
    Event Place: Harwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 4 November 1703
    Event Place: Eastham, Mass.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: November 4, 1703
    Event Place: Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1 Mar 1763
    Event Place: Chatham, Massachusetts

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1765
    Event Place: Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1760
    Event Place: Harwich, Barnstable County, MA, Massachusetts, USA
Find more search results for William Nickerson

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE