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James Francis Nicholas 1767–1855 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1767

Birth Location: Virginia, United States

Death Date: 1855

Death Location: Wayne, Kentucky, United States

Father:

Mother: ELIZABETH Strader

Spouse(s): Rachael Cooper

Children(s): Sally Wright, James Nicholas, Stephen Nicholas, James II

In 1767, James Francis Nicholas entered the world in Virginia, United States, born to John Nicholas And Elizabeth Biddy Strader. In 1820, James Francis Nicholas resided in Pendleton, Virginia, United States. In 1840, James Francis Nicholas resided in Wayne, Kentucky, USA. James Francis Nicholas married Rachael Cooper, and had children including James Nicholas, James Nicholas Ii, Sally Wright, Stephen Nicholas. James Francis Nicholas passed away in 1855 in Wayne, Kentucky, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1767, James Francis Nicholas entered the world in Virginia, United States, born to John Nicholas And Elizabeth Biddy Strader.
  • In 1820, James Francis Nicholas resided in Pendleton, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1840, James Francis Nicholas resided in Wayne, Kentucky, USA.
  • James Francis Nicholas married Rachael Cooper, and had children including James Nicholas, James Nicholas Ii, Sally Wright, Stephen Nicholas.
  • James Francis Nicholas passed away in 1855 in Wayne, Kentucky, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

ELIZABETH Strader
1752–1808
Birth Location: Berks, Pennsylvania, United States
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Spouses(s)

Rachael Cooper
1768–1855
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Children(s)

Sally Wright
1811–1887
Birth Location: Wayne County, Kentucky, USA
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James Nicholas
1785–1801
Birth Location: , Wayne, Kentucky, USA
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Stephen Nicholas
1777–1835
Birth Location: Jackson, Madison, Tennessee, United States
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James II
1784–1801
Birth Location: Jackson, Madison, Tennessee, United States
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James Nicholas's Ancestors

Self
James Nicholas
1767–1855
Birth Place: Virginia, United States
Parents
ELIZABETH ('BIDDY') Strader
1752–1808
Berks, Pennsylvania, United States
Grandparents
Johannes (Conrad) Strader
1730–1809
Wiedenbrueck, Westfalen, Preußen, Germany
Anna (Margretha) Conradi
1732–1814
of, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States
Great-Grandparents
Johannes (Strader)
1704–1778
Margaret Uhrmeister
1700–1785
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Peter Uhrmeister
1660–1719

James Nicholas's Descendants

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James (Francis) Nicholas (1767–1855) m. Rachael Cooper (abt 1768–11 Dec 1855)
  1. 1. Sally Wright 1811–1887 m. Moses (Emerson) Wright 1788–1871
    1. 1. Ellis (Valentine Ev) Wright 1849–1850
    2. 2. G. (W) Wright 1851–1852
    3. 3. Simeon (Peyton S P) Wright 1843–1920
    4. 4. Theodocia (Dosha Wright) Cox 1846–1880
    5. 5. Frances WRIGHT 1839–1871 m. Oliver (Perry) Duncan 1829–1896
      1. 1. Elvira Duncan 1861–1908 m. Moses Turpin 1843–1908
        1. 1. Leonard Turpin 1886–
        2. 2. Harry (Mck) Turpin 1897–
        3. 3. William (E) Turpin 1899–
        4. 4. Benjamin Turpin 1877–
      2. 2. Betty (Clemmins) Duncan 1860–1938 m. Stephen (Alexander) Coil 1860–1926
        1. 1. William (Oliver) Coyle 1884–1980
        2. 2. Joseph (P) Coyle 1890–1924
        3. 3. John (E) Coyle 1886–
        4. 4. Ed Coil 1888–
      3. 3. Ike (Isaac) Duncan 1864–1927 m. Sarah (Elizabeth) Roberts 1861–1900
        1. 1. Mary (Francis) Duncan 1898–1937 m. Lloyd Wilber 1883–1978 m. James (Earl) Taylor 1890–1986
        2. 2. Mary (A) Duncan 1893–1937
        3. 3. James (Benjamin "Ben") Duncan 1888–1944 m. Maggie Duncan 1891–1973 m. Maggie Willman 1891– m. Margaret Duncan 1892–
        4. 4. William (Perry) Duncan 1900–1980 m. Lola (S) Duncan 1900–
      4. 4. Nancy (Louise) Duncan 1870–1923 m. William Perkins 1867–
        1. 1. Sallie Perkins 1888–1968
        2. 2. Linnie Perkins 1891–
    6. 6. Elvira (Wright) Pierce 1844–1916
    7. 7. Mary (E) Wright 1837–1838
    8. 8. Nancy Wright 1841–1870
  2. 2. James Nicholas 1785–1801
  3. 3. Stephen Nicholas 1777–1835
  4. 4. James (Nicholas,) II 1784–1801

James Nicholas's Timeline

5 Records

1767
1767
Birth of James Francis Nicholas in Virginia, United States
Virginia, United States
1820
1820
Age 53
James Francis Nicholas resided here in Pendleton, Virginia, United States
Pendleton, Virginia, United States
1840
1840
Age 73
James Francis Nicholas resided here in Wayne, Kentucky, USA
Wayne, Kentucky, USA
1850
17 Jul 1850
Age 83
James Francis Nicholas resided here in District 25, Highland, Virginia, USA
District 25, Highland, Virginia, USA
1855
1855
Age 88
Death of James Francis Nicholas in Wayne, Kentucky, United States
Wayne, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1767
    Event Place: Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Pendleton, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Pendleton, Virginia; Page: 37; NARA Roll: M33_140; Image: 74

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Wayne, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Wayne, Kentucky; Roll: 126; Page: 177; Image: 1027; Family History Library Film: 0007832

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 17 Jul 1850
    Event Place: District 25, Highland, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1850; Census Place: District 25, Highland, Virginia

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Territory South of the Ohio River
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Compiled Service Records, Post-Revolutionary War Volunteer Soldiers, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Soldiers Who Served from 1784 to 1811; Record Group: 94, Records of the Adjutant General's Office, 1762 - 1984; Series Number: M905; Roll Number: 2
    [2] U.S. Compiled Service Records, Post-Revolutionary War Volunteer Soldiers, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Soldiers Who Served from 1784 to 1811; Record Group: 94, Records of the Adjutant General's Office, 1762 - 1984; Series Number: M905; Roll Number: 3

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Wayne, Kentucky, United States
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