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THOMAS NICHOLS was in Hingham, Plymouth, MA, as early as 1637, as he had a grant of land in that year, as well as addition grants in subsequent years. Nichols Hill, referred to in early deeds, probably took its name from him.
On Mar. 11, 1653, THOMAS added to his real estate, purchasing from THOMAS JOSSELYN, his father-in-law, "a dwelling house, barn, etc. with three acres of land, which had previously belonged to Stephen Lincoln. The land was adjacent to lands of Stephen Lincoln, and Thomas Lincoln, husbandman.
THOMAS was married twice, first to REBECCA JOSSELYN, the mother of his children. She died Sep. 22, 1675, at age 58.
The name of his second wife was Dorcas. Her surname is not known. They married Sep. 23, 1681, and died Nov. 8, 1696.
THOMAS was elected Selectman in 1696. His occupation is given as "farmer". He resided on Fort Hill
Street, a short distance from the West Hingham railroad station.
| born | marr | died | |
|---|---|---|---|
| children by first wife, REBECCA JOSSELYN, all born in Hingham, MA | |||
| Thomas wife Sarah Whiston |
about-1639 |
05-25-1663 |
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| Rebecca husband Samuel House, Jr. |
01- -1643/44 |
03-23-1664 |
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| Elizabeth husband Robert Green |
01- -1643/44 |
10-18-1666 |
|
| Hannah | 02-18-1645/46 | ||
| Ephraim wife Abigail _______ wife Susannah Waterman |
05-14-1648 |
02-15-1675/76 01-16-1704 |
05-20-1693 |
|
ISRAEL NICHOLS
wife Mary _______ wife MARY SUMNER wife Rebecca Lincoln |
09-01-1650 08-05-1665 03-11-1673/74 |
09-26-1679 01-10-1688/89 06-24-1725 |
01-24-1733/34 03-26-1688 02-27-1723/24 02-04-1757 |
| Nathaniel wife Sarah Lincoln |
07-03-1653 09-07-1664 |
04-16-1687 |
06-14-1758 11- -1748 |
| Mary | 07-03-1653 | ||
| Sarah | 07-15-1655 | ||
| Charity | 05-03-1658 | ||
| Patience husband John Andrews husband Joseph Beal |
12-25-1660 09-30-1658 01-07-1671/72 |
12-21-1685 02-12-1695/96 |
10-16-1709 07-02-1695 09-12-1737 |