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William B. Billie Nichols Jr 1809–1863

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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Jr 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 28 Jul 1809 · Millers Creek, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
Died 31 Aug 1863 · Rusk, Cherokee, Texas, USA
Spouse Nancy Esther Kuykendall
Children Charles Louis Nichols, David Rusk Nichols, Eleanor Elizabeth Nichols, James Franklin Nichols, John Pope Nichols, Nancy Paralee Nichols, Samuel W Nichols, Thomas Newton Newt Nichols, William Henry Harrison Nichols

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Biography

William B. Billie Nichols Jr was born in 1809 in Millers Creek, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA. In 1850, William B. Billie Nichols Jr resided in District 2, Tippah, Mississippi, USA. In 1860, William B. Billie Nichols Jr resided in Beat 6, Pinchill, Rusk, Texas, USA. William B. Billie Nichols Jr married nancy esther kuykendall, and had children including charles louis nichols, david rusk nichols, eleanor elizabeth nichols, james franklin nichols, john pope nichols, nancy paralee nichols, samuel w nichols, thomas newton newt nichols, william henry harrison nichols. William B. Billie Nichols Jr passed away in 1863 in Rusk, Cherokee, Texas, USA.

Sources

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    Census 1850 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1860 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1809
Birth of William B. Billie Nichols Jr in Millers Creek, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
Birth
1850
William B. Billie Nichols Jr resided here in District 2, Tippah, Mississippi, USA
Residence
1860
William B. Billie Nichols Jr resided here in Beat 6, Pinchill, Rusk, Texas, USA
Residence
1863
Death of William B. Billie Nichols Jr in Rusk, Cherokee, Texas, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Jr

This ancestor line traces from Virginia, Virginia, USA (1784) to Millers Creek, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA (1809) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Jr (1809–1863) was born in Millers Creek, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA and died in Rusk, Cherokee, Texas, USA. 2 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
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William Jr's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William B. Billie Nichols Jr PTP
1809–1863
Millers Creek, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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William Jr's Descendants

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William B. Billie Nichols Jr PTP 1809–1863