Rachel (Unknown) Gardiner (abt. 1686 - abt. 1776)

Born about 1686 in Rhode Island

Wife of Samuel Gardiner Sr. — married 28 Jun 1750 in Rhode Island

Descendants

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Biography

Rachel, was born around 1686 in Rhode Island.

She married John Nichols

Together Rachel and John had the following children:

1. William Nichols, b. 1706
2. Benjamin Nichols, b. 1708
3. Jonathan Nichols b. 1711
4. Stephen Nichols, b. 1726
5. Thomas Nichols, b. 1718
6. Richard Nichols, b. 1730
7. David Nichols, b. 1734
8. Rebecca Nichols
9. Mercy Nichols
10. John Nichols
11. Sarah Nichols
12. Mary Nichols, b. 1727, m. Ebenezer Greene

Her husband John Nichols died in 1743 and his Will provides the name of their children that survived to that time.

Rachel Nichols, the widow of John Nichols married Samuel Gardiner on 28 Jun 1750. ^[1]

Her second husband died in 1768, and he mentions Rachel in his will dated 7 Jun 1762.

Sources

1. ↑ Arnold, James Newell. iRhode Island Vital Extracts, 1636–1850. /i21 volumes. Providence, R.I.: Narragansett Historical Publishing Company, 1891–1912. Digitized images from New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.

• The Gardiners of Narragansett pp. 15-16, & 212. Please read footnote along with page 15-16

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