Sergeant Ambrose Nicholson
1733 - 1807 (73 years)-
Name Ambrose Nicholson Title Sergeant Birth 15 Apr 1733 Hartford, Hartford Co., Connecticut, USA Gender Male Military Service 14 Apr 1755 French and Indian War
Sergeant and serving mainly in Eastern New York.
He first enlisted in Col. Elizur Goodrich's Second Regiment, First Company, 14Apr1755 until 27Nov1755. The same day as being discharged from Goodrich's Regiment, Ambrose enlisted in Col. Jonathan Bagley's Regiment, Lt.Col. Nathan Whiting's Company. With Lt. Col. Whiting, Ambrose was sent to Garrison Fort Edward, on Lake George in New York, until 28May1756. As a Corporal, Ambrose enlisted in Capt. Hawley's Seventh Company, now part of Col. Nathan Whiting's Third Regiment, stationed at Fort William Henry until shortly after 13Oct1756. An alarm in August, the following year, of the capture of Fort William Henry, called out many of the militia, including the now Sergeant Ambrose Nicholson, who was part of Capt. Josiah Lee's Company. He was one of fourteen men "sent by Capt. Samuel Talcott out of his Company after Capt. Lee marched with the rest of the Company." It is unknown of the circumstances surrounding this shift of men. Although it is known that Ambrose was in charge of this small party of men, of which they were in service for just over two weeks.Death 1807 Glastonbury, Hartford Co., Connecticut, USA Notes - From the following message, submitted for publication to Connecticut Courant and Hartford Weekly Intelligencer, it appears that Ambrose may have owned a store: The subscriber still continues to take in RAGS for the use of the Paper Mill in Hartford for which he will pay Cash, or the following Articles, viz. Pins, Sewing and Kniting Keedles [sic], Writing Paper, Spelling Books. Primers, Pepper, Allspice. Coperas, Allum, Snuff, Indigo, and other articles not enumerated. He desires those indebted to him for the Connecticut Courant, to make a full settlement by the middle of January next. The price of the Paper for the next year, will be Eight Shillings in Country Produce, as it was sold in the year 1774. Those who live near and chuse [sic] to make payment to the Printers in Produce, shall receive them at Seven Shillings. AMBROSE NICHOLSON, Glastenbury, Dec. 22 1778.
- Ambrose was also an agent for delivery services, as evidenced by the following ad from the Connecticut Courant and Hartford Weekly Intelligencer: Those persons that want to send Letters or Things of light carriage to Col. S. B. Webb's regiment, may have an opportunity, by applying the subscriber, living near Glastenbury meeting house, by thursday morning. AMBROSE NICHOLSON, June 8, 1779.
A similar message of 24 October 1780, offered delivery services to West Point.
- On 29 March 1782, Ambrose Nicholson of Glastonbury in county of Hartford, state of Connecticut Joiner, for 43 pounds to Charles Pyncheon, Esq. of Springfield, county of Hampshire and Common wealth of Massachusetts meadowland bounded by Zebina Stebbins, easterly by Capt. George Pyncheon southerly by George Pyncheon and Charles Pyncheon formerly owned by Noah Brooks and my honored mother Hannah Brooks his wife late deceased. Witnessed by Sarah Pyncheon Junior and Wm Pyncheon, Jr. signed Ambrose Nicholson acknowledged and recorded 29 March 1782
(Abstracts of Deeds, Springfield, Massachusetts, Book 20, page 93).
- On 29 March 1782, Ambrose Nicholson of Glastonbury, etc. for 20 pounds sold to Thomas Williston of Springfield, etc. Gentleman 5 acres in the Plain field bounded westerly upon the Connecticut River northerly upon Capt. Thomas Stebbins, easterly upon Ebenezer Warriner, southerly upon Plain Brook... lately owned by my honoured Mother Hannah Brooks, late deceased. Witnessed by Thomas Stebbins, Wm Pyncheon, Jr. signed by Ambrose Nicholson, acknowledged 29 march 1782 and recorded 3 April 1782.
(Abstracts of Deeds, Springfield, Massachusetts, Book 20, page 101).
- On 13 December 1782, Ambrose Nicholson sold to Daniel Lumbard of Springfield Yeoman for seven pounds 21 acres bounded--etc. being land originally laid out to Peletiah Glover late of Springfield deceased and descended to me by the last will and testament of my Hon. Mother Hannah Brooks, deceased. Witnessed by Thomas Stebbins and Wm Pyncheon, Jr. acknowledged and recorded 13 December 1782
(Abstracts of Deeds, Springfield, Massachusetts, Book 20, page 282).
- Ambrose probably learned the trade of joinery from members of his mother's family. The Spencers and Disboroughs were furniture makers and woodworkers.
Person ID I200 OurNorthernRoots | Andrew's Ancestor Last Modified 14 Mar 2021
Father Henry Nicholson, b. Abt 1706 d. 1739, Hartford, Hartford Co., Connecticut, USA (Age ~ 33 years) Mother Hannah Spencer, b. 16 Feb 1708/1709, Hartford, Hartford Co., Connecticut, USA d. 6 Jan 1782, Springfield, Hampden Co., Massachusetts, USA (Age 72 years) Marriage 8 Jun 1729 Hartford, Hartford Co., Connecticut, USA Family ID F500 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family Margaret Hills, b. Abt 1735, Glastonbury, Hartford Co., Connecticut, USA Marriage 13 Jun 1756 Hartford, Hartford Co., Connecticut, USA Children + 1. Sergeant Francis Nicholson, b. 13 Apr 1758, Glastonbury, Hartford Co., Connecticut, USA d. 9 Dec 1803, Salem, Wayne Co., Pennsylvania, USA (Age 45 years) + 2. Nathan Nicholson, b. 23 Oct 1759, Glastonbury, Hartford Co., Connecticut, USA d. 3 May 1814, Hinsdale, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts, USA (Age 54 years) + 3. Joel Nicholson, b. 29 Sep 1761, Glastonbury, Hartford Co., Connecticut, USA d. 18 Jul 1810, Glastonbury, Hartford Co., Connecticut, USA (Age 48 years) 4. Hannah Nicholson, b. 14 Nov 1763, Glastonbury, Hartford Co., Connecticut, USA d. Bef 1820 (Age 56 years) + 5. Ambrose Nicholson, Jr., b. 11 Jul 1766, Glastonbury, Hartford Co., Connecticut, USA d. Dec 1797, Glastonbury, Hartford Co., Connecticut, USA (Age 31 years) 6. Mabel Nicholson, b. 6 May 1768, Glastonbury, Hartford Co., Connecticut, USA d. 7 Mar 1840, Hinsdale, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts, USA (Age 71 years) + 7. Jared Nicholson, b. 26 Jan 1770, Glastonbury, Hartford Co., Connecticut, USA d. 17 Feb 1832, Ellery, Chautauqua Co., New York, USA (Age 62 years) 8. Sarah Nicholson, b. 29 Apr 1772, Glastonbury, Hartford Co., Connecticut, USA d. 16 Oct 1774, Glastonbury, Hartford Co., Connecticut, USA (Age 2 years) 9. Eunice Nicholson, b. 04 Apr 1774, Glastonbury, Hartford Co., Connecticut, USA 10. Edmond Nicholson, b. 04 Apr 1774, Glastonbury, Hartford Co., Connecticut, USA d. 16 Oct 1774, Glastonbury, Hartford Co., Connecticut, USA (Age 0 years) + 11. Lucy Nicholson, b. 06 Nov 1777, Glastonbury, Hartford Co., Connecticut, USA d. 14 Jun 1854, Glastonbury, Hartford Co., Connecticut, USA (Age 76 years) Family ID F501 Group Sheet | Family Chart
- From the following message, submitted for publication to Connecticut Courant and Hartford Weekly Intelligencer, it appears that Ambrose may have owned a store: The subscriber still continues to take in RAGS for the use of the Paper Mill in Hartford for which he will pay Cash, or the following Articles, viz. Pins, Sewing and Kniting Keedles [sic], Writing Paper, Spelling Books. Primers, Pepper, Allspice. Coperas, Allum, Snuff, Indigo, and other articles not enumerated. He desires those indebted to him for the Connecticut Courant, to make a full settlement by the middle of January next. The price of the Paper for the next year, will be Eight Shillings in Country Produce, as it was sold in the year 1774. Those who live near and chuse [sic] to make payment to the Printers in Produce, shall receive them at Seven Shillings. AMBROSE NICHOLSON, Glastenbury, Dec. 22 1778.
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Event Map Birth - 15 Apr 1733 - Hartford, Hartford Co., Connecticut, USA Marriage - 13 Jun 1756 - Hartford, Hartford Co., Connecticut, USA Death - 1807 - Glastonbury, Hartford Co., Connecticut, USA = Link to Google Earth