Joshua
NICKERSON
Born
27 May 1733
,
Chatham, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died
16 April 1821
,
Barrington, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Joshua NICKERSON was born 27 May 1733 in Chatham, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Joshua NICKERSON was the child of Caleb NICKERSON and Mary GODFREY and the grandchild of: (paternal) William NICKERSON and Deliverance LOMBARD (maternal) Moses GODFREY and Deborah COOKESpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Joshua married Esther RYDER 15 December 1754 in Chatham, Province of Massachusetts Bay . The couple had (at least) 3 children.
Esther RYDER was born 4 March 1734 in Chatham, Massachusetts, USA (South Chatham). Esther died 9 February 1819 in Barrington, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada. Esther was the child of John RYDER and Mehitable CROWELL.
Joshua NICKERSON died 16 April 1821 in Barrington, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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Esther RYDER-- Date: 15 December 1754 Place: Chatham, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Esther RYDER was the child of John RYDER and Mehitable CROWELL
Esther RYDER-- Date: 15 December 1754 Place: Chatham, Province of Massachusetts Bay Esther RYDER was the child of John RYDER and Mehitable CROWELL
Children of Joshua NICKERSON and Esther RYDER
Joshua NICKERSON (b.6 October 1763, Chatham, Province of Massachusetts Bay d. abt. 1798, Barrington, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada)m. Tabitha KENDRICK 26 June 1785
Reuben NICKERSON (b.abt. 1770, Barrington, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada d. 30 July 1842, Beaverdam, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada)m. Margaret CROWELL 24 March 1830
Simeon NICKERSON (b.2 January 1771, Shag Harbour, Barrington, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada d. 7 November 1851, Oak Park, Barrington, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada)m. Martha KENDRICK 1790 in , Nova Scotia, Canada
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1733 Birth 27 May 1733
Chatham, Province of Massachusetts Bay
1754 Marriage / PartnerJoshua NICKERSON and Esther RYDER 15 December 1754, Chatham, Massachusetts, USA (South Chatham)
He was 21 years old.
1763 Birth of ChildJoshua NICKERSON was born 6 October 1763, Chatham, Massachusetts, USA (South Chatham)
Joshua was 30 years old.
1771 Birth of ChildSimeon NICKERSON was born 2 January 1771, Shag Harbour, Barrington, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada
Joshua was 37 years old.
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1819 Death of Spouse/PartnerEsther RYDER died 9 February 1819, Barrington, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada
1821 Death 16 April 1821
Barrington, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada
He died at the age of 87.
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- Updated: 12/17/2025 5:42:49 PM
The name 'Massachusetts' originates with native Americans in the Massachusetts Bay area (from the language of the Algonquian nation). The name translates roughly as 'at or about the great hill.' (statesymbolsusa.org)1620 - 1627 - Plymouth Colony, New England
1628 - 1686 - Massachusetts Bay Colony
1686 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1689 - 1692 - Massachusetts Bay Colony
1692 - 1775 - Province of Massachusetts Bay
1776 - 1788 - Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
February 6, 1788 - Massachusetts becomes 6th U.S. state
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