William Nichols (abt. 1689 - 1754)

Born about 1689 in Scotland [uncertain]

Husband of Jo Hannah (Paul) Nichols — married 12 Jan 1720 in Dighton, Bristol, Massachusetts Bay Colony

Descendants

Died 10 Jan 1754 at about age 65 in Berkley, Bristol, Massachusetts

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Biography

William Nichols was born about 1689 in Scotland.

William (~30) married Johanna Paul (~16) , daughter of John Paul and Dorothy Walker, on 12 Jan 1720 in Dighton, Bristol, Massachusetts Bay Colony.

Their children were:

1. John Nichols (1721- )
2. William Nichols ( 1723 - )
3. Eleazer Nichols (1724 - )
4. Moses Nichols (1725 - 1800)
5. Johanah Nichols (1727 - )
6. Aron Nichol (1729 - )
7. Margriet Nichols (1730 - )
8. James Nichols (1731 - )
9. Edward Nicoles ( 1737- )
10. Robert Nichols ( 1739 - )
11. Peter Nichols (1741 - )

William died on 10 Jan 1754^{[citation needed]} in Berkley, Bristol, Massachusetts aged ~64.

Research Notes

Ancestry suggests this William would be the one who married Joannah paul in Dighton January 12 1720. Prince-3397 17:31, 26 October 2019 (UTC)

Profiles: Nichols-11839 James Nichols, Nichols-11945 William Nichols and Mary Nichols-9988 are siblings. No profiles found for the other 7 siblings, creating their profiles. Unknown/searching for proof that William Nichols-5945 born in Scotland is the correct father with a son Moses Nichols-5944. Moses not listed as son of William Nichols & Johannah [Paul] Nichols in the Dighton Births MA Town & Vital Records. There are at least two other William Nichols' in Massachusetts that could be the husband of Jo Hannah/Johannah Paul/father of the 10 children. 1]William Nichols died 3 Dec 1767 Newburyport/MA the son of Joseph Nichols & Hannah; 2] William Nichols born 1701 Charlestown son of Randolph Nichols and Sarah. William Nichols of Reading/MA who married Abigail Kendall in 1719 is a different William Nichols.

Sources

• Marriage: "Massachusetts State Vital Records, 1841-1920"
  citing FHL microfilm: 905533;
  FamilySearch Record: FC4H-19M (accessed 14 March 2023)
  William Nickeals marriage to Joannah Paul on 12 Jan 1720 in Dighton, Bristol, Massachusetts Bay.
• Baptism of son John Nichols: "Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915"
  citing FHL microfilm: 905533;
  FamilySearch Record: VQD8-144 (accessed 14 March 2023)
  William Nichols's son John Nichols baptism on 22 Nov 1721 in Dighton, Bristol, Massachusetts Bay.
• Baptism of son William Nichols: "Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915"
  citing FHL microfilm: 905533;
  FamilySearch Record: VQD8-1GX (accessed 14 March 2023)
  William Nichols's son William Nichols baptism on 2 Apr 1723 in Dighton, Bristol, Massachusetts Bay.
• Baptism of son Eleazer Nichols: "Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915"
  citing FHL microfilm: 905533;
  FamilySearch Record: VQDD-MXD (accessed 14 March 2023)
  William Nichols's son Eleazer Nichols baptism on 13 May 1724 in Dighton, Bristol, Massachusetts Bay.
• Baptism of daughter Johanah Nichols: "Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915"
  citing FHL microfilm: 905533;
  FamilySearch Record: VQD8-BX1 (accessed 14 March 2023)
  William Nichols's daughter Johanah Nichols baptism on 9 Sep 1727 in Dighton, Bristol, Massachusetts Bay.
• Baptism of son Aron Nichols: "Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915"
  citing FHL microfilm: 905533;
  FamilySearch Record: VQD8-1SS (accessed 14 March 2023)
  William Nichols's son Aron Nichols baptism on 5 Mar 1729 in Dighton, Bristol, Massachusetts Bay.
• Baptism of daughter Margriet Nichols: "Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915"
  citing FHL microfilm: 905533;
  FamilySearch Record: VQD8-YPF (accessed 14 March 2023)
  William Nichols's daughter Margriet Nichols baptism on 20 Nov 1730 in Dighton, Bristol, Massachusetts Bay.
• Baptism of son James Nichols: "Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915"
  citing FHL microfilm: 905533;
  FamilySearch Record: VQDD-MQM (accessed 14 March 2023)
  William Nichols's son James Nichols baptism on 1 Feb 1731 in Dighton, Bristol, Massachusetts Bay.
• Baptism of daughter Mary Nichols: "Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915"
  citing FHL microfilm: 905533;
  FamilySearch Record: VQD8-Y92 (accessed 14 March 2023)
  William Nichols's daughter Mary Nichols baptism on 7 Feb 1734 in Dighton, Bristol, Massachusetts Bay.
• Birth of son Edward Nicoles: "Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915"
  citing FHL microfilm: 903402;
  FamilySearch Record: V5NS-FQ2 (accessed 14 March 2023)
  Edward Nicoles born to William Nicoles on 22 Aug 1737 in Berkeley, Bristol, Massachusetts Bay.
• Baptism of son Robert Nicols: "Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915"
  citing FHL microfilm: 905533;
  FamilySearch Record: VQDD-MZJ (accessed 14 March 2023)
  William Nicols's son Robert Nicols baptism on 28 Jun 1739 in Dighton, Bristol, Massachusetts Bay.
• Birth of son Peter Nicoles: "Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915"
  citing FHL microfilm: 903402;
  FamilySearch Record: V5NS-FWV (accessed 14 March 2023)
  Peter Nicoles born to William Nicoles on 7 Apr 1741 in Berkeley, Bristol, Massachusetts Bay.
• "Massachusetts Marriages, 1695-1910," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FC4H-19M : 9 February 2018), William Nickeals and Joannah Paul, 12 Jan 1720; citing reference ; FHL microfilm 905,533.
• NAMED IN BIRTH OF CHILD. ""Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQD8-YPF : 10 February 2018), William Nichols in entry for Margriet Nichols, ; citing , ; FHL microfilm 905,533."
• NAMED IN BIRTH OF CHILD "Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQD8-Y92 : 10 February 2018), William Nichols in entry for Mary Nichols, ; citing , ; FHL microfilm 905,533.
• NAMED IN BIRTH OF CHILD. ""Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQDD-MXD : 10 February 2018), William Nichols in entry for Eleazer Nichols, ; citing , ; FHL microfilm 905,533."
• Birth: MA Town and Vital Records Dighton Births, Marriages & Deaths 1620-1988 Image 19 Page 30 daughter of William Nichols and Johanah Paul. All 10 children are listed on the same page same parents all in Dighton, Bristol, Massachusetts:

John Nichols born 22 Nov 1721 William Nichols born 2 Apr 1723 Eleazer Nichols born 13 May 1724 Johannah Nichols born 9 Sep 1727 Aron [Aaron] Nichols born 5 Mar 1729 Margriet [Margaret] Nichols born 20 Nov 1730 James Nichols born 1 Feb 1732 Mary Nichols born 7 Feb 1734/5 Edward Nichols born 22 Aug 1737 Robert Nicols [Nichols] born 28 Jun 1739