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John NICHOLAS 1847–1929 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt. 1847

Birth Location: Giles County, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 14 Sep 1929

Death Location: Titus County, Texas, USA

Father: Thomas NICHOLAS

Mother: Minerva BROOKSHIRE

Spouse(s): Sarah COOK

Children(s): Emma NICHOLAS, John NICHOLAS

In 1847, John NICHOLAS entered the world in Giles County, Tennessee, USA, born to Thomas Jefferson Nicholas And Minerva G Brookshire. In 1850, John NICHOLAS resided in District 4, Giles, Tennessee, USA. In 1880, John NICHOLAS resided in Henderson, Rusk, Texas, USA. John NICHOLAS married Sarah Cook, and had children including Emma L Nicholas, John T Nicholas. John NICHOLAS passed away in 1929 in Titus County, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1847, John NICHOLAS entered the world in Giles County, Tennessee, USA, born to Thomas Jefferson Nicholas And Minerva G Brookshire.
  • In 1850, John NICHOLAS resided in District 4, Giles, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1880, John NICHOLAS resided in Henderson, Rusk, Texas, USA.
  • John NICHOLAS married Sarah Cook, and had children including Emma L Nicholas, John T Nicholas.
  • John NICHOLAS passed away in 1929 in Titus County, Texas, USA.

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Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John NICHOLAS's Ancestors

Self
John NICHOLAS
1847–1929
Birth Place: Giles County, Tennessee, USA
Parents
Thomas Jefferson NICHOLAS
1821–1900
Tennessee, USA
Minerva (G.) BROOKSHIRE
1819–1860
Bethel, Giles County, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Mannering BROOKSHIRE
1797–1888
North Carolina, United States of America
Sarah SHELTON
1795–1865
Tennessee, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
James BROOKSHIRE
1760–1813
Martha WRIGHT
1768–1813
Allen SHELTON
1770–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William BROOKSHIRE
1730–1779
Mary BURKE
1731–1789

John NICHOLAS's Descendants

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John NICHOLAS (Abt. 1847–14 Sep 1929) m. Sarah COOK (Abt 1851–)
  1. 1. Emma (L.) NICHOLAS 1872–1947 m. William (James) TURNER 1871–1944
    1. 1. Nellie (Lee) TURNER 1891–1955 m. William (Elmer) BENTLEY 1886–1955
    2. 2. Nora TURNER 1893–1919
    3. 3. Robert Turner 1896–1926 m. Abbie (Velma) WHITE 1903–1971
      1. 1. R. (V.) TURNER 1923–1923
      2. 2. James (Scott) TURNER 1925–1979
    4. 4. Lena TURNER 1900–1918
    5. 5. Cozette TURNER 1910–1917
    6. 6. Edgar (G.) TURNER 1897–1977 m. Leo ROBERTS 1903–1983
    7. 7. Willie (Marie) TURNER 1904–1955 m. James (Obert) LITTLEPAGE 1906–1955
      1. 1. James (O.) LITTLEPAGE –2020
    8. 8. Denall Turner 1907–1977 m. Ruby (Mae) CAYCE 1905–2007
      1. 1. Gail (Elaine) TURNER 1898–
    9. 9. James (Cowan) TURNER 1910–1992 m. Julia (Ann) HARRIS 1917–1961 m. Merle (M) BULLARD 1913–2003
    10. 10. Talmage (Warren) TURNER 1912–1973 m. Dorothy (Joy) ROBERTSON 1904–1968 m. Margaret (Marie) CUNEO 1911–2004 m. Helen (Louise) WITHERSPOON 1916–
  2. 2. John (T.) NICHOLAS 1875–

John NICHOLAS's Timeline

5 Records

1847
Abt. 1847
Birth of John NICHOLAS in Giles County, Tennessee, USA
Giles County, Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 3
John NICHOLAS resided here in District 4, Giles, Tennessee, USA
District 4, Giles, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 33
John NICHOLAS resided here in Henderson, Rusk, Texas, USA
Henderson, Rusk, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 53
John NICHOLAS resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Comanche, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 1, Comanche, Texas, USA
1929
14 Sep 1929
Age 82
Death of John NICHOLAS in Titus County, Texas, USA
Titus County, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt. 1847
    Event Place: Giles County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Henderson, Rusk, Texas; Roll: 1325; Page: 34b; Enumeration District: 073
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Comanche, Texas; Roll: 1622; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 0027
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 4, Giles, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Henderson, Rusk, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Henderson, Rusk, Texas; Roll: 1325; Page: 34b; Enumeration District: 073

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 1, Comanche, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Comanche, Texas; Roll: 1622; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 0027

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Sep 1929
    Event Place: Titus County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, U.S., Death Index, 1903-2000

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