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Ernest Lawrence (Shorty) Nichols 1900–1981 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Jul 1900

Birth Location: St Mary's, Ohio, USA

Death Date: 10 Aug 1981

Death Location: Quartzsite, La Paz County, Arizona, United States of America

Father: Amos Nichols

Mother: Agnes Dumont

Spouse(s): Iva Holmes, Chloe Sweney

Children(s): Mary Nichols, Ernestine Nichols, James Nichols

The story of Ernest Lawrence (Shorty) Nichols began in 1900 in St Mary's, Ohio, USA. In 1930, Ernest Lawrence (Shorty) Nichols resided in Fairfax, Osage, Oklahoma, USA. Ernest Lawrence (Shorty) Nichols married Chloe Elizabeth Betty Sweney, Iva Almeda Holmes, and had children including Ernestine Nichols, James Lawrence Nichols, Mary L Nichols. Ernest Lawrence (Shorty) Nichols passed away in 1981 in Quartzsite, La Paz County, Arizona, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Ernest Lawrence (Shorty) Nichols began in 1900 in St Mary's, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1930, Ernest Lawrence (Shorty) Nichols resided in Fairfax, Osage, Oklahoma, USA.
  • Ernest Lawrence (Shorty) Nichols married Chloe Elizabeth Betty Sweney, Iva Almeda Holmes, and had children including Ernestine Nichols, James Lawrence Nichols, Mary L Nichols.
  • Ernest Lawrence (Shorty) Nichols passed away in 1981 in Quartzsite, La Paz County, Arizona, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Ernest Nichols's Ancestors

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Ernest Nichols
1900–1981
Birth Place: St Mary's, Ohio, USA
Parents
Amos Elijah Nichols
1865–1955
Lima, Ohio
Agnes (Josephine) Dumont
1875–1927
St. Anne, Kankakee, Illinois
Grandparents
Elijah Nichols
1824–1880
Howard, Knox, Ohio
Julia (Ann) Pisroz
1828–1889
Ohio
George (Joseph Dumont,) Sr
1837–1920
Canada
Elmira Bechard
1848–1936
Canada
Great-Grandparents
William Nichols
1798–1860
Sarah (poke)
1797–
Ambrose (Pearse\Pearce)
1796–1847
Matilda Brady
1806–1847
Pierre Sr
1803–1892
Charlotte Paimond
1808–
Flavie Regnier
1822–1872
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Clarrisa DuBois
1781–1814

Ernest Nichols's Descendants

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Ernest (Lawrence (Shorty)) Nichols (23 Jul 1900–10 Aug 1981) m. Iva (Almeda) Holmes (1907–1976) m. Chloe (Elizabeth "Betty") Sweney (30 Sep 1923–22 April 1987)
  1. 1. Mary (L.) Nichols 1928–2002 m. Edward (Frank) Zelek 1912–2003 m. Lewis (Frederick) Varner 1922–2005 m. Grady (W) Smith 1920–1972 m. Paul (E) Martin 1923– m. Joe (F) Novak 1927–1976
    1. 1. Kathleen (Frances) Varner 1946–1994
    2. 2. Rodney (Lawerence) Varner 1950–2011
  2. 2. Ernestine Nichols 1923–1930
  3. 3. James (Lawrence) Nichols 1928–1984

Ernest Nichols's Timeline

7 Records

1900
23 Jul 1900
Birth of Ernest Lawrence (Shorty) Nichols in St Mary's, Ohio, USA
St Mary's, Ohio, USA
1930
1930
Age 30
Ernest Lawrence (Shorty) Nichols resided here in Fairfax, Osage, Oklahoma, USA
Fairfax, Osage, Oklahoma, USA
1935
1935
Age 35
Ernest Lawrence (Shorty) Nichols resided here in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma
1938
1938
Age 38
Ernest Lawrence (Shorty) Nichols resided here in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
1940
1940
Age 40
Ernest Lawrence (Shorty) Nichols resided here in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA
1943
1943
Age 43
Ernest Lawrence (Shorty) Nichols resided here in Burbank, Los Angeles, California, USA
Burbank, Los Angeles, California, USA
1981
10 Aug 1981
Age 81
Death of Ernest Lawrence (Shorty) Nichols in Quartzsite, La Paz, Arizona, USA
Quartzsite, La Paz, Arizona, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Jul 1900
    Event Place: St Mary's, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] California, Marriage Index, 1960-1985
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1312
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma; Roll: m-t0627-03347; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 78-162
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Fairfax, Osage, Oklahoma; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 2341656
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 15 Aug 1918
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., Army Transport Service, Passenger Lists, The National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 1774-1985; Record Group Number: 92; Roll or Box Number: 455

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Fairfax, Osage, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Fairfax, Osage, Oklahoma; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 2341656

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma; Roll: m-t0627-03347; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 78-162

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1938
    Event Place: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma; Roll: m-t0627-03347; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 78-162

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1943
    Event Place: Burbank, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1312

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Oilton Okla
    Record Source: U.S., Army Transport Service, Passenger Lists, The National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 1774-1985; Record Group Number: 92; Roll or Box Number: 455

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Aug 1981
    Event Place: Quartzsite, La Paz, Arizona, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 525-03-2328; Issue State: New Mexico; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Quartzsite, La Paz County, Arizona, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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