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Mary Ida Nicholson 1871–1951

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Nicholson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 10 Feb 1871 · , Chattahoochee, Georgia, USA
Died 16 May 1951 · Chattanooga, , Tennessee, USA
Spouse James Jackson Gordy
Children Bessie Lillian Gordy

Researchers connected through Mary Nicholson 1871–1951

and 2 more tree owners connected with Mary Nicholson 1871–1951

Immediate Family

Biography

In 1871, Mary Ida Nicholson entered the world in, Chattahoochee, Georgia, USA. Mary Ida Nicholson married james jackson gordy, and had children including bessie lillian gordy. Mary Ida Nicholson passed away in 1951 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA.

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Life Timeline

1871
Birth of Mary Ida Nicholson in, Chattahoochee, Georgia, USA
Birth
1951
Death of Mary Ida Nicholson in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Nicholson

This ancestor line traces from Wilkinson, Georgia, United States (1815) to Chattahoochee, Georgia, United States (1871) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Nicholson (1871–1951) was born in , Chattahoochee, Georgia, USA and died in Chattanooga, , Tennessee, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Mary in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Mary Nicholson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary Ida Nicholson PTP
1871–1951
, Chattahoochee, Georgia, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Mary Nicholson's Descendants

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Mary Ida Nicholson PTP 1871–1951