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Bessie Pearl Nicholson 1882–1964 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Feb 1882

Birth Location: Shelby County, Indiana, USA

Death Date: 15 Dec 1964

Death Location: Fishers, Hamilton County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: William Nicholson

Mother: Susannah Freeland

Spouse(s): John Wiegle, John Dwigans

Children(s): Rosa Wiegle, William Wiegle, John Sr, Lena Wiegle

In 1882, Bessie Pearl Nicholson entered the world in Shelby County, Indiana, USA, born to William Thomas Nicholson And Susannah Jane Freeland. In 1900, Bessie Pearl Nicholson resided in Jackson, Shelby, Indiana, USA. In 1910, Bessie Pearl Nicholson resided in Marion, Shelby, Indiana, USA. Bessie Pearl Nicholson married John K Dwigans, John Wiegle, and had children including John Samuel Wiegle Sr, Lena Wiegle, Rosa D Wiegle, William Ebert Wiegle. Bessie Pearl Nicholson passed away in 1964 in Fishers, Hamilton County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1882, Bessie Pearl Nicholson entered the world in Shelby County, Indiana, USA, born to William Thomas Nicholson And Susannah Jane Freeland.
  • In 1900, Bessie Pearl Nicholson resided in Jackson, Shelby, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1910, Bessie Pearl Nicholson resided in Marion, Shelby, Indiana, USA.
  • Bessie Pearl Nicholson married John K Dwigans, John Wiegle, and had children including John Samuel Wiegle Sr, Lena Wiegle, Rosa D Wiegle, William Ebert Wiegle.
  • Bessie Pearl Nicholson passed away in 1964 in Fishers, Hamilton County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Nicholson
1843–1928
Birth Location: Bartholomew County, Indiana, USA
WN
Susannah Freeland
1860–1938
Birth Location: Bartholomew County, Indiana, USA
SF

Spouses(s)

John Wiegle
1861–
Birth Location: Indiana
JW
John Dwigans
1871–1942
Birth Location: Westfield, Hamilton County, Indiana, United States of America
JD

Children(s)

Rosa Wiegle
1905–
Birth Location: Indiana
RW
William Wiegle
1907–1958
Birth Location: Shelby County, Indiana
WW
John Sr
1913–1977
Birth Location: Marion, Shelby, Indiana, USA
JS
Lena Wiegle
1905–
Birth Location: Shelby Co., Ind.
LW

Bessie Nicholson's Ancestors

Self
Bessie Nicholson
1882–1964
Birth Place: Shelby County, Indiana, USA
Parents
William Thomas Nicholson
1843–1928
Bartholomew County, Indiana, USA
Susannah (Jane) Freeland
1860–1938
Bartholomew County, Indiana, USA
Grandparents
Samuel (Edgar) Nicholson
1815–1900
Washington County, Indiana, United States of America
Peninah Nicholson
1817–1856
Wayne, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Phineas Parker
1790–1840
Zilpha Coleman
1790–1846
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Isaac Parker
1764–1851
Elizabeth Albertson
1763–1843
Elijah Coleman
1757–1795
Honor
1755–1830

Bessie Nicholson's Descendants

1.
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Bessie (Pearl) Nicholson (10 Feb 1882–15 Dec 1964) m. John Wiegle (abt 1861–) m. John (K) Dwigans (12 Jul 1871–20 December 1942)
  1. 1. Rosa (D) Wiegle 1905–
  2. 2. William (Ebert) Wiegle 1907–1958 m. Mary Furrer 1912–
  3. 3. John (Samuel Wiegle) Sr 1913–1977 m. Nellie (Marie) Padgett 1918–1980
    1. 1. John (Samuel Wiegle) Jr 1937–2002
    2. 2. Patricia (Ann) Wiegle 1940–1965
  4. 4. Lena Wiegle 1905– m. Theodore Bennett 1902–

Bessie Nicholson's Timeline

10 Records

1882
10 Feb 1882
Birth of Bessie Pearl Nicholson in Shelby County, Indiana, USA
Shelby County, Indiana, USA
1900
1900
Age 18
Bessie Pearl Nicholson resided here in Jackson, Shelby, Indiana, USA
Jackson, Shelby, Indiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 28
Bessie Pearl Nicholson resided here in Marion, Shelby, Indiana, USA
Marion, Shelby, Indiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 38
Bessie Pearl Nicholson resided here in Shelbyville Ward 5, Shelby, Indiana, USA
Shelbyville Ward 5, Shelby, Indiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 48
Bessie Pearl Nicholson resided here in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
1934
1934
Age 52
Bessie Pearl Nicholson resided here in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 53
Bessie Pearl Nicholson resided here in Marion, Marion
Marion, Marion
1937
1937
Age 55
Bessie Pearl Nicholson resided here in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
1940
1940
Age 58
Bessie Pearl Nicholson resided here in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
1964
15 Dec 1964
Age 82
Death of Bessie Pearl Nicholson in Shelbyville, Shelby, Indiana, USA
Shelbyville, Shelby, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Feb 1882
    Event Place: Shelby County, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01122; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 96-49
    [2] Indiana, Marriage Collection, Shelby County, Indiana; Index To Marriage Record 1856 - 1920 Inclusive Vol, W. P. A. Original Record Located: County Clerk's O; Book: 24; Page: 111
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Shelbyville Ward 5, Shelby, Indiana; Roll: T625_465; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 111
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0308; FHL microfilm: 2340342
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Jackson, Shelby, Indiana; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0114; FHL microfilm: 1240403
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Marion, Shelby, Indiana; Roll: T624_379; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0143; FHL microfilm: 1374392
    [7] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001
    [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: 1964; Roll: 19

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Jackson, Shelby, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Jackson, Shelby, Indiana; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0114; FHL microfilm: 1240403

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Marion, Shelby, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Marion, Shelby, Indiana; Roll: T624_379; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0143; FHL microfilm: 1374392

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Shelbyville Ward 5, Shelby, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Shelbyville Ward 5, Shelby, Indiana; Roll: T625_465; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 111

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0308; FHL microfilm: 2340342

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1934
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Marion, Marion
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01122; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 96-49

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1937
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01122; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 96-49

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Shelbyville, Indiana
    Record Source: Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Dec 1964
    Event Place: Shelbyville, Shelby, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1964; Roll: 19

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Fishers, Hamilton County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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