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James Harry Nicholson 1875–1941 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Aug 1875

Birth Location: Venango County, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 14 Mar 1941

Death Location: New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: William Nicholson

Mother: Sarah Johnson

Spouse(s): Catherine Vallely

Children(s): Helen Nicholson, Glenn Nicholson, Glenn Nicholson, Gertrude Nicholson, Margaret Nicholson

In 1875, James Harry Nicholson entered the world in Venango County, Pennsylvania, USA, born to William James Nicholson And Sarah Johnson. In 1880, James Harry Nicholson resided in New Alexandria, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1900, James Harry Nicholson resided in Wampum Borough, Lawrence, Pennsylvania. James Harry Nicholson married Catherine Theresa Vallely, and had children including Gertrude Helen Nicholson, Glenn Nicholson, Helen Nicholson, Margaret Elizabeth Nicholson. James Harry Nicholson passed away in 1941 in New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1875, James Harry Nicholson entered the world in Venango County, Pennsylvania, USA, born to William James Nicholson And Sarah Johnson.
  • In 1880, James Harry Nicholson resided in New Alexandria, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1900, James Harry Nicholson resided in Wampum Borough, Lawrence, Pennsylvania.
  • James Harry Nicholson married Catherine Theresa Vallely, and had children including Gertrude Helen Nicholson, Glenn Nicholson, Helen Nicholson, Margaret Elizabeth Nicholson.
  • James Harry Nicholson passed away in 1941 in New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Nicholson
1840–1907
Birth Location: Ireland
WN
Sarah Johnson
1841–1900
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
SJ

Spouses(s)

Catherine Vallely
1876–1961
Birth Location: Hoytdale, , Pennsylvania, USA
CV

Children(s)

Helen Nicholson
1904–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
HN
Glenn Nicholson
1909–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
GN
Glenn Nicholson
1908–1985
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
GN
Gertrude Nicholson
1904–1973
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
GN
Margaret Nicholson
1901–1953
Birth Location: Wampum, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, USA
MN

James Nicholson's Ancestors

Self
James Nicholson
1875–1941
Birth Place: Venango County, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
William James Nicholson
1840–1907
Ireland
Sarah Johnson
1841–1900
Pennsylvania
Grandparents
William Johnson
1800–1879
Hettie (Ann) Johnson
1819–1875
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Nicholson's Descendants

1.
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James (Harry) Nicholson (14 Aug 1875–14 Mar 1941) m. Catherine (Theresa) Vallely (27 Jul 1876–7 Jun 1961)
  1. 1. Helen Nicholson 1904–
  2. 2. Glenn Nicholson 1909–
  3. 3. Glenn Nicholson 1908–1985
  4. 4. Gertrude (Helen) Nicholson 1904–1973 m. Daniel (Robert) Edgington 1900–1974
    1. 1. Barbara Edgington 1934–2018 m. Robert (Emmett) Deegan 1935–2017
    2. 2. Kathryn (M) Pappas 1928–2015 m. James (B) Pappas 1926–2001
  5. 5. Margaret (Elizabeth) Nicholson 1901–1953 m. Joseph (Martin) Heaney 1901–1956
    1. 1. Joseph (Martin) Heaney 1934–2017
    2. 2. Ann Heaney 1931–2017 m. Clinton (Jake) Badger 1929–2011

James Nicholson's Timeline

12 Records

1875
14 Aug 1875
Birth of James Harry Nicholson in Venango County, Pennsylvania, USA
Venango County, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 5
James Harry Nicholson resided here in New Alexandria, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
New Alexandria, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 25
James Harry Nicholson resided here in Wampum Borough, Lawrence, Pennsylvania
Wampum Borough, Lawrence, Pennsylvania
1910
1910
Age 35
James Harry Nicholson resided here in New Castle Ward 7, Lawrence, Pennsylvania
New Castle Ward 7, Lawrence, Pennsylvania
1920
1920
Age 45
James Harry Nicholson resided here in New Castle Ward 4, Lawrence, Pennsylvania
New Castle Ward 4, Lawrence, Pennsylvania
1920
1920
Age 45
James Harry Nicholson resided here in New Castle Ward 4, Lawrence, Pennsylvania
New Castle Ward 4, Lawrence, Pennsylvania
1926
Abt 1926
Age 51
James Harry Nicholson resided here in East Washington M.reet
East Washington M.reet
1929
Abt 1929
Age 54
James Harry Nicholson resided here in Ea ^ €™â€™ Wasiiington Street
Ea ^ €™â€™ Wasiiington Street
1930
1930
Age 55
James Harry Nicholson resided here in New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA
New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 60
James Harry Nicholson resided here in New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania
New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania
1940
1940
Age 65
James Harry Nicholson resided here in New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA
New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA
1941
14 Mar 1941
Age 66
Death of James Harry Nicholson in New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA
New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Aug 1875
    Event Place: Venango County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03537; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 37-33
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: New Castle Ward 4, Lawrence, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1586; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 97; Image: 196.
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0071
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: New Alexandria, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1204; Family History Film: 1255204; Page: 94D; Enumeration District: 113
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Wampum, Lawrence, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: New Castle Ward 7, Lawrence, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1361; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 136; Image: 879.
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Pennsylvania, Marriages

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: New Alexandria, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: New Alexandria, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1204; Family History Film: 1255204; Page: 94D; Enumeration District: 113

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Wampum Borough, Lawrence, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Wampum, Lawrence, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: New Castle Ward 7, Lawrence, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: New Castle Ward 7, Lawrence, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1361; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 136; Image: 879.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: New Castle Ward 4, Lawrence, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: New Castle Ward 4, Lawrence, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1586; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 97; Image: 196.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: New Castle Ward 4, Lawrence, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: New Castle Ward 4, Lawrence, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1586; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 97; Image: 196.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1926
    Event Place: East Washington M.reet
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Publication Date: 21 Oct 1926; Publication Place: New Castle, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.13511814,0.17042457,0.35178688&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1929
    Event Place: Ea ^ €™â€™ Wasiiington Street
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Publication Date: 19 Jun 1929; Publication Place: New Castle, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.5913287,0.7432831,0.8429324&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0071

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03537; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 37-33

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03537; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 37-33

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Mar 1941
    Event Place: New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Lawrence County, Pennsylvania Obituary Index

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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