Lieut. Thomas Nickerson1
M, b. circa 1670, d. before 3 August 1736
Thomas was born circa 1670 in Monomoit, Barnstable County, Massachusetts. He was the son of William Nickerson III and Mercy Williams. Thomas married Mary Bangs, daughter of Jonathan Bangs and Mary Mayo, circa 1688 in Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts. Other than the Church, the only community organization at the time seems to have been the military company. Monomoit was directed, from the Colony, to choose a "fit man" as leader and form such a company in 1681, but its officers were not recorded before 1696. In 1706, Thomas was chosen as lieutenant, and his brother, William, ensign.
Mary joined the Harwich Church (later Brewster) in November 1708. Thomas and his children were all baptized there 9 October 1709 by Rev. Nathaniel Stone.
Having already apportioned properties to his children, Thomas NICHOLSON, alias NICKERSON, of Chatham, signed his will of 4 August 1735 with his mark. He left his wife, Mary, his dwelling house, furniture, and land outright, with Samuel Hinckley having a right to live there and to manage it for her. Samuel, called a nephew, was the son of Shubael Hinckley and Lydia Bangs, sister of Mary. He was raised with Thomas' family, and the will left him the dwelling house after the decease of wife, Mary.
References: A. D. E. Vol. 5 F. Vol. 4 E-2. G-2. H-2.2 On 9 October 1709, he was christened in Harwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, at First Parish Church. He was baptized on this date with all of his children. Thomas made his will on 4 August 1735 at Harwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts. He left his wife, Mary, his dwelling house, furniture, and land outright, with Samuel Hinckley having a right to live there & manage it for her. Samuel, called a nephew, was the son of Shubael Hinckley & Lydia Bangs, sister of Mary. He was raised with Thomas' family & the will left him the dwelling house after his wifels decease. He had already taken care of his own children before he wrote his will.2 Thomas departed this life in Chatham. His will was probated on 3 August 1736.
Mary joined the Harwich Church (later Brewster) in November 1708. Thomas and his children were all baptized there 9 October 1709 by Rev. Nathaniel Stone.
Having already apportioned properties to his children, Thomas NICHOLSON, alias NICKERSON, of Chatham, signed his will of 4 August 1735 with his mark. He left his wife, Mary, his dwelling house, furniture, and land outright, with Samuel Hinckley having a right to live there and to manage it for her. Samuel, called a nephew, was the son of Shubael Hinckley and Lydia Bangs, sister of Mary. He was raised with Thomas' family, and the will left him the dwelling house after the decease of wife, Mary.
References: A. D. E. Vol. 5 F. Vol. 4 E-2. G-2. H-2.2 On 9 October 1709, he was christened in Harwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, at First Parish Church. He was baptized on this date with all of his children. Thomas made his will on 4 August 1735 at Harwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts. He left his wife, Mary, his dwelling house, furniture, and land outright, with Samuel Hinckley having a right to live there & manage it for her. Samuel, called a nephew, was the son of Shubael Hinckley & Lydia Bangs, sister of Mary. He was raised with Thomas' family & the will left him the dwelling house after his wifels decease. He had already taken care of his own children before he wrote his will.2 Thomas departed this life in Chatham. His will was probated on 3 August 1736.
Children of Lieut. Thomas Nickerson and Mary Bangs
- Jonathan Nickerson b. c 1689
- Mercy Nickerson b. c 1694, d. 10 May 1760
- Thomas Nickerson+ b. 24 Dec 1696, d. a 1766
- William Nickerson b. 1698, d. b 9 May 1761
- Edward Nickerson b. c 1700, d. 1754
- Ebenezer Nickerson b. c 1702, d. b 12 Apr 1762
- Nathaniel Nickerson b. c 1704, d. bt 1769 - 10 May 1770
- Mary Nickerson b. c 1706
- Thankful Nickerson b. c 9 Oct 1709, d. a 11 Jun 1788