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Samuel Nichols

Male 1744 - 1781  (37 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Samuel Nichols was born 18 Jan 1744, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts (son of Samuel Nichols and Bathsheba Bliss); died 9 Nov 1781, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; was buried Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Not found in index to probates of Hampden Co., Massachusetts (10 Jan 2018)

    Buried:
    Brimfield Center Cemetery

    Samuel married Lois Dunham 05 Sep 1771, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts. Lois was born Bef 1756; died Aft 04 Aug 1800. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Samuel Nichols was born 20 Dec 1720, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts (son of William Nichols and Sarah Bliss); died 19 Aug 1806, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1790, Brimfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts
    • Census: 1800, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts
    • Residence: 1790, Brimfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts; With two boys under age 16 and four females
    • Residence: 1800, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; With a boy age 10 to 15, a man and woman age 16 to 25 and two women over age 44

    Notes:

    Not found in Hampshire Co., Massachusetts probate index (10 Jan 2018)

    Samuel married Bathsheba Bliss 13 Apr 1742, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts. Bathsheba (daughter of Nathaniel Bliss and Mary Morgan) was born 30 Aug 1722, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 15 Feb 1794. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Bathsheba Bliss was born 30 Aug 1722, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts (daughter of Nathaniel Bliss and Mary Morgan); died 15 Feb 1794.
    Children:
    1. Marcy Nichols died Aug 1755, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.
    2. 1. Samuel Nichols was born 18 Jan 1744, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 9 Nov 1781, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; was buried Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.
    3. Bathsheba Nichols was born 13 Jan 1745/46, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 20 Jan 1760, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; was buried Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.
    4. Rhoda Nichols was born 7 Apr 1750, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 24 Dec 1836, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; was buried Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.
    5. Stephen Nichols was born 9 Apr 1752, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 3 Oct 1804, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.
    6. Sarah Nichols was born 14 Jun 1754, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 26 Jun 1754, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; was buried Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.
    7. Zadock Nichols was born 23 May 1755, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 16 Oct 1841, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; was buried Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.
    8. Abner Nichols was born 10 Oct 1757, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 1 Feb 1814, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; was buried Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  William Nichols died 2 Feb 1722/3, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.

    Other Events:

    • Probate: 13 Feb 1722/23, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts; Estate appraisers appointed
    • Probate: 14 Feb 1722/23, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts; Widow Sarah (Bliss Mighell) Nichols appointed estate administrator and is bonded
    • Probate: 27 Feb 1722/23, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts; Estate inventory taken; total value £46.17.5; £12 is set aside for the widow's use
    • Probate: 29 Oct 1723, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts; Estate is declared insolvent; claims examiners appointed
    • Probate: 3 Feb 1723/24, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts; An inventory of additional items in the estate is filed, including "A Pair of Worsted Combs; an Old Shirt; a leather Waistcoat; an Old pr leather breeches"; total value £3.3.0
    • Probate: 11 Mar 1723/24, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts; Administrator's account filed
    • Probate: 27 Jun 1734, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts; Administrator's account filed
    • Probate: 7 Feb 1739/40, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts; Administrator's account filed
    • Probate: 1 Apr 1741, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts; Another estate inventory taken, this time only of land and debts owing; total value of real estate £766.10.0, debts owed by the estate £104.3.3
    • Probate: 12 May 1741, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts; Estate settlement filed; legal heirs are listed with their shares of the estate to be paid out of proceeds of real estate sales; widow Sarah Nichols, eldest son William Nichols, sons Samuel Nichols and Jabez Nichols, daughters Mary Nichols and Hannah Nichols
    • Probate: 24 Nov 1741, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts; Estate distribution filed

    William married Sarah Bliss 23 Apr 1712, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts. Sarah (daughter of Samuel Bliss and Sarah Stebbins) was born Oct 1681, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 26 Feb 1751, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; was buried Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Sarah Bliss was born Oct 1681, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts (daughter of Samuel Bliss and Sarah Stebbins); died 26 Feb 1751, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; was buried Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 19 Dec 1701, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Brimfield Center Cemetery

    Notes:

    Married:
    "April ye 23: 1712 William Niccoles and Sarah Mighal were joined together in marriage"

    Children:
    1. Steven Nichols was born 12 Nov 1712, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 25 Dec 1713, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.
    2. Mary Nichols was born 29 Dec 1714, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died Aft 24 Nov 1741.
    3. William Nichols was born 3 Aug 1716, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died Aft 24 Nov 1741.
    4. Steven Nichols was born 31 Oct 1717, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 17 Feb 1718, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.
    5. 2. Samuel Nichols was born 20 Dec 1720, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 19 Aug 1806, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.
    6. Jabez Nichols was born 20 Dec 1728, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died Bef 7 Oct 1777.
    7. Hannah Nichols died Aft 24 Nov 1741.

  3. 6.  Nathaniel Bliss was born 8 Sep 1679, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts (son of Samuel Bliss and Sarah Stebbins); died 12 Mar 1750/51, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 18 Dec 1703, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts

    Notes:

    Not found in probate index of Hampshire Co., Massachusetts (20 Jul 2017)

    Nathaniel married Mary Morgan 20 Jan 1703/04, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts. Mary (daughter of David Morgan and Mary Clark) was born 24 Dec 1686, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 22 Nov 1739. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Mary Morgan was born 24 Dec 1686, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts (daughter of David Morgan and Mary Clark); died 22 Nov 1739.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 18 Dec 1703, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts

    Children:
    1. Nathaniel Bliss was born 26 Oct 1704; died 23 Nov 1771; was buried Wilbraham, Hampden, Massachusetts.
    2. Mary Bliss was born 11 Sep 1706; died 17 Jan 1724/5, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.
    3. Mercy Bliss was born 24 Apr 1709.
    4. Hannah Bliss was born 26 May 1711; died 19 Jul 1712, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.
    5. Hannah Bliss was born 1 Oct 1713; died 3 Jul 1800.
    6. Peletiah Bliss was born 04 Mar 1716/17; died 24 Oct 1789.
    7. 3. Bathsheba Bliss was born 30 Aug 1722, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 15 Feb 1794.
    8. Mary Bliss was born 31 Jul 1725; died 2 Aug 1725.
    9. Abner Bliss was born 19 Aug 1726; died 20 Apr 1782; was buried Longmeadow, Hampden, Massachusetts.


Generation: 4

  1. 10.  Samuel Bliss was born 7 Nov 1647, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; was christened 7 Nov 1647, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts (son of Nathaniel Bliss and Catherine Chapin); died 19 Jun 1749, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Mr. Bliss lived to the advanced age of 101 and left, at his death, according to the "Boston News Letter:" six children, 38 grandchildren, 114 great-grandchildren, and ten great-great-grandchildren, making a total of 168.

    Not found in probate index of Hampshire Co., Massachusetts (13 Jan 2018)

    Birth:
    "Samuell Blisse ye sone of Nathaniell Blisse was borne 9 mon:7day 1647 a little before day-break & baptized ye same day"

    At the time, the new year began in April, making November the 9th month of the year

    Samuel married Sarah Stebbins 2 Jan 1671/72, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts. Sarah (daughter of Thomas Stebbins and Hannah Wright) was born 18 Aug 1654, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 6 Nov 1721, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet]


  2. 11.  Sarah Stebbins was born 18 Aug 1654, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts (daughter of Thomas Stebbins and Hannah Wright); died 6 Nov 1721, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    "Sarah Stebbins the daughter of Thomas Stebbins borne the 18 day 6 mon. -- 1654"

    Died:
    "Sarah Bliss the wife of Samuel Bliss Died Novemb'r the 6 1721"

    Children:
    1. Samuel Bliss was born 10 Aug 1677, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 31 Aug 1692, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.
    2. 6. Nathaniel Bliss was born 8 Sep 1679, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 12 Mar 1750/51, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.
    3. 5. Sarah Bliss was born Oct 1681, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 26 Feb 1751, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; was buried Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.
    4. Margaret Bliss was born 23 Nov 1683, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 16 Jun 1744, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; was buried Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.
    5. Thomas Bliss was born 22 Jan 1684/85, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 4 Sep 1767, Longmeadow, Hampden, Massachusetts; was buried Longmeadow, Hampden, Massachusetts.
    6. Hannah Bliss was born Aug 1687, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 15 Apr 1711, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.
    7. John Bliss was born 4 Nov 1690, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 8 Oct 1784, Longmeadow, Hampden, Massachusetts; was buried Longmeadow, Hampden, Massachusetts.
    8. Samuel Bliss was born 25 Apr 1694, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 21 Dec 1724, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.
    9. Ebenezer Bliss was born 4 Mar 1695/96, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 29 Aug 1784, Longmeadow, Hampden, Massachusetts.

  3. 14.  David Morgan was born 23 Sep 1648, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts (son of Miles Morgan and Prudence Gilbert); died 30 May 1731, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    A prominent citizen of Springfield, his name appearing on many of the town records. He was wounded in the neck during the Indian War in 1675.

    David married Mary Clark 16 Jan 1671/2, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts. Mary (daughter of John Clark and Elizabeth Stebbins) was born 31 Mar 1654, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 22 Apr 1715, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet]


  4. 15.  Mary Clark was born 31 Mar 1654, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts (daughter of John Clark and Elizabeth Stebbins); died 22 Apr 1715, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.

    Other Events:

    • Possessions: 25 Mar 1672/73, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts; "wife of David Morgan" summoned to appear in court to answer for wearing "silk, contrary to law."

    Notes:

    Birth:
    "Mary Clark daughter of John Clark Borne the 31 of the 1st mon: -- 1654"

    Children:
    1. Prudence Morgan was born 1673, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 9 Dec 1673, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.
    2. Peltiah Morgan was born Mar 1675/6, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died Mar 1675/6, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.
    3. Peletiah Morgan was born 1 Oct 1677, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.
    4. David Morgan was born 18 Feb 1678/9, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 11 Sep 1760, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.
    5. John Morgan was born 7 Oct 1682, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.
    6. Jonathan Morgan was born 13 Sep 1685, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.
    7. 7. Mary Morgan was born 24 Dec 1686, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 22 Nov 1739.
    8. Ebenezer Morgan was born 1692.
    9. Benjamin Morgan was born 2 May 1695, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.