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Benjamin C Nicholson 1853–1925 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Jan 1853

Birth Location: Bartholomew County, Indiana

Death Date: 19 November 1925

Death Location: New London, Howard County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: Samuel Nicholson

Mother: Peninah Nicholson

Spouse(s): Sarah Carter

Children(s): Edna Nicholson, Eva Nicholson, Onda Nicholson, Ira Nicholson

In 1853, Benjamin C Nicholson entered the world in Bartholomew County, Indiana, born to Samuel Edgar Nicholson And Peninah Nicholson. In 1860, Benjamin C Nicholson resided in Sandcreek, Bartholomew, Indiana, USA. In 1870, Benjamin C Nicholson resided in Sandcreek, Bartholomew, Indiana, USA. Benjamin C Nicholson married Sarah Hannah Carter, and had children including Edna Mae Nicholson, Eva Mina Nicholson, Ira Van Nicholson, Onda Vere Nicholson. Benjamin C Nicholson passed away in 1925 in New London, Howard County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1853, Benjamin C Nicholson entered the world in Bartholomew County, Indiana, born to Samuel Edgar Nicholson And Peninah Nicholson.
  • In 1860, Benjamin C Nicholson resided in Sandcreek, Bartholomew, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1870, Benjamin C Nicholson resided in Sandcreek, Bartholomew, Indiana, USA.
  • Benjamin C Nicholson married Sarah Hannah Carter, and had children including Edna Mae Nicholson, Eva Mina Nicholson, Ira Van Nicholson, Onda Vere Nicholson.
  • Benjamin C Nicholson passed away in 1925 in New London, Howard County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Nicholson
1815–1900
Birth Location: Washington County, Indiana, United States of America
SN
Peninah Nicholson
1817–1856
Birth Location: Wayne, North Carolina, United States
PN

Spouses(s)

Sarah Carter
1856–1936
Birth Location: Park County, Indiana
SC

Children(s)

Edna Nicholson
1879–1975
Birth Location: Howard, Indiana
EN
Eva Nicholson
1884–1943
Birth Location: Russiaville, Indiana
EN
Onda Nicholson
1888–1898
Birth Location: Indiana
ON
Ira Nicholson
1890–1979
Birth Location: Howard, Indiana, USA
IN

Benjamin Nicholson's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Nicholson
1853–1925
Birth Place: Bartholomew County, Indiana
Parents
Samuel Edgar Nicholson
1815–1900
Washington County, Indiana, United States of America
Peninah Nicholson
1817–1856
Wayne, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Phineas Parker
1790–1840
Contentnea, Wayne, North Carolina, United States
Zilpha Coleman
1790–1846
Wayne County, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Isaac Parker
1764–1851
Elizabeth Albertson
1763–1843
Elijah Coleman
1757–1795
Honor
1755–1830
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Elisha Parker
1730–1804
Elizabeth Peele
1736–1804
William Albertson
1724–1784
Sarah Pritchard
1723–1794

Benjamin Nicholson's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin (C) Nicholson (14 Jan 1853–19 November 1925) m. Sarah (Hannah) Carter (23 Sep 1856–May 1936)
  1. 1. Edna (Mae) Nicholson 1879–1975 m. Harry (Otto) Anweiler 1880–1918 m. Charles Whitacre 1875–
    1. 1. Edgar (E) Anweiler 1903–1954 m. Rosalie A. 1902–1959
    2. 2. Catherine (Louise) Anweiler 1913–2001
    3. 3. John (Vere) Anweiler 1915–2006 m. Betty (Jean) Whited 1922–2012
  2. 2. Eva (Mina) Nicholson 1884–1943 m. Harvey Whitacre 1883–1947
    1. 1. Elma (Rose) Whitacre 1924–2013
    2. 2. Sarah (Catherine) Whitacre 1922–2015
    3. 3. James (Robert) Whitacre 1917–
  3. 3. Onda (Vere) Nicholson 1888–1898
  4. 4. Ira (Van) Nicholson 1890–1979 m. Ruby (Bell) Sturgeon 1889–1969
    1. 1. Edward (Knowles) Nicholson 1919–1990

Benjamin Nicholson's Timeline

7 Records

1853
14 Jan 1853
Birth of Benjamin C Nicholson in Bartholomew County, Indiana
Bartholomew County, Indiana
1860
1860
Age 7
Benjamin C Nicholson resided here in Sandcreek, Bartholomew, Indiana, USA
Sandcreek, Bartholomew, Indiana, USA
1870
1870
Age 17
Benjamin C Nicholson resided here in Sandcreek, Bartholomew, Indiana, USA
Sandcreek, Bartholomew, Indiana, USA
1880
1880
Age 27
Benjamin C Nicholson resided here in Honey Creek, Howard, Indiana, USA
Honey Creek, Howard, Indiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 57
Benjamin C Nicholson resided here in Kokomo Ward 6, Howard, Indiana, USA
Kokomo Ward 6, Howard, Indiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 67
Benjamin C Nicholson resided here in Kokomo Ward 6, Howard, Indiana, USA
Kokomo Ward 6, Howard, Indiana, USA
1925
19 November 1925
Age 72
Death of Benjamin C Nicholson in Howard County, Indiana
Howard County, Indiana

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Jan 1853
    Event Place: Bartholomew County, Indiana
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1994, Earlham College; Richmond, Indiana; Births and Deaths; Collection: Indiana Yearly Meeting Minutes
    [2] U.S., Index to Quaker Obituary Notices
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Kokomo Ward 6, Howard, Indiana; Roll: T625_438; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 143
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Honey Creek, Howard, Indiana; Roll: 285; Page: 495C; Enumeration District: 056
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Sandcreek, Bartholomew, Indiana; Roll: M593_299; Page: 239B; Family History Library Film: 545798
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Sandcreek, Bartholomew, Indiana; Roll: M653_244; Page: 458; Family History Library Film: 803244
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Kokomo Ward 6, Howard, Indiana; Roll: T624_356; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0135; FHL microfilm: 1374369
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1925; Roll: 14

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Sandcreek, Bartholomew, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Sandcreek, Bartholomew, Indiana; Roll: M653_244; Page: 458; Family History Library Film: 803244

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Sandcreek, Bartholomew, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Sandcreek, Bartholomew, Indiana; Roll: M593_299; Page: 239B; Family History Library Film: 545798

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Honey Creek, Howard, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Honey Creek, Howard, Indiana; Roll: 285; Page: 495C; Enumeration District: 056

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Kokomo Ward 6, Howard, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Kokomo Ward 6, Howard, Indiana; Roll: T624_356; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0135; FHL microfilm: 1374369

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Kokomo Ward 6, Howard, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Kokomo Ward 6, Howard, Indiana; Roll: T625_438; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 143

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Sand Creek, Bartholomera County, Indiana
    Record Source: U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1994, Earlham College; Richmond, Indiana; Births and Deaths; Collection: Indiana Yearly Meeting Minutes

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 November 1925
    Event Place: Howard County, Indiana
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Index to Quaker Obituary Notices
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1925; Roll: 14

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: New London, Howard County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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