YourRoots Logo
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

John Wesley Nicholson 1882 – 1959 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Jan 1882

Birth Location: Soldiers Grove, Crawford, Wisconsin

Death Date: 14 Jul 1959

Death Location: Boscobel, Grant, Wisconsin

Father: Wesley Nicholson

Mother: Harriet Vanamburg

Spouse(s): Laura Richards, Lucy Kyser

Children(s): Ellen Nicholson, Alta Nicholson, Harry Nicholson, Layton Nicholson, Paul Nicholson, R Nicholson

John Wesley Nicholson was born in 1882 in Soldiers Grove, Crawford, Wisconsin, the child of Wesley Thomas Nicholson and Harriet Amerilla Vanamburg. In 1880, John Wesley Nicholson resided in Clayton, Crawford, Wisconsin. John Wesley Nicholson married Laura Richards, Lucy Kyser, and had children including Ellen Nicholson, Alta Nicholson, Harry Edward Nicholson, Layton William Nicholson, Paul Edison Nicholson, R G Nicholson. John Wesley Nicholson passed away in 1959 in Boscobel, Grant, Wisconsin.

Find more search results for John Nicholson
JN

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • John Wesley Nicholson was born in 1882 in Soldiers Grove, Crawford, Wisconsin, the child of Wesley Thomas Nicholson and Harriet Amerilla Vanamburg.
  • In 1880, John Wesley Nicholson resided in Clayton, Crawford, Wisconsin.
  • John Wesley Nicholson married Laura Richards, Lucy Kyser, and had children including Ellen Nicholson, Alta Nicholson, Harry Edward Nicholson, Layton William Nicholson, Paul Edison Nicholson, R G Nicholson.
  • John Wesley Nicholson passed away in 1959 in Boscobel, Grant, Wisconsin.

Immediate Family

Parents

Wesley Nicholson
1847 – 1931
Birth Location: Ohio
WN
Harriet Vanamburg
1852 – 1912
Birth Location: Indiana
HV

Spouses(s)

Laura Richards
1878 – 1917
Birth Location: Grant County, Wisconsin
LR
Lucy Kyser
1888 – 1973
Birth Location: Oklahoma
LK

Children(s)

Ellen Nicholson
1900 – 1973
Birth Location: Wisconsin
EN
Alta Nicholson
1900 – 1971
Birth Location: Wisconsin
AN
Harry Nicholson
1903 – 1962
Birth Location: Crawford County, Wisconsin
HN
Layton Nicholson
1906 – 1973
Birth Location: Soldiers Grove, Crawford, Wisconsin
LN
Paul Nicholson
1921 – 1992
Birth Location: Melrose, Jackson, Wisconsin
PN
R Nicholson
1925 – 1999
Birth Location: Little Falls, Monroe, Wisconsin
RN

John Nicholson's Ancestors

Self
John Nicholson
1882 – 1959
Birth Place: Soldiers Grove, Crawford, Wisconsin
Parents
Wesley Thomas Nicholson
1847 – 1931
Ohio
Harriet (Amerilla) Vanamburg
1852 – 1912
Indiana
Grandparents
Thomas (Washington) Nicholson
1812 – 1895
Muskingum County, Ohio
Catharine Wine
1813 – 1900
Muskingum County, Ohio
Henry Vanamberg
1810 – 1895
New York
Paulina Willits
1818 – 1903
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Great-Grandparents
Sarah Blanchard
1778 – 1861
Levi Willits
1793 – 1850
Mary Alloir-Lapierre
1797 – 1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jean Alloir-Lapierre
1771 – 1810
Marie Tremblay
1775 – 1818

John Nicholson's Descendants

1.
JN
John (Wesley) Nicholson (3 Jan 1882 – 14 Jul 1959) m. Laura Richards (22 Jan 1878 – 6 Feb 1917) m. Lucy Kyser (abt 1888 – 18 Jun 1973)
  1. 1. Ellen Nicholson (7 Sep 1900 – 8 Sep 1973) m. Pearl Buroker (1893 – ) m. Emerald (N) Dilley (1903 – 5 Feb 1974)
  2. 2. Alta Nicholson (7 Sep 1900 – 27 Apr 1971) m. Lavern (Henry) Burns ( – 4 Aug 1944) m. Hubert (J) Ward
  3. 3. Harry (Edward) Nicholson (28 Sep 1903 – 11 Jan 1962) m. Amanda (M) Brockman
  4. 4. Layton (William) Nicholson (10 Jul 1906 – 17 Jun 1973) m. Laura Wey (abt 1910 – ) m. Verona (M) Logan (12 Mar 1910 – ) m. Betty Ward
  5. 5. Paul (Edison) Nicholson (29 Aug 1921 – 29 Dec 1992) m. Eula (May) Huffman (9 May 1922 – 26 Dec 1984)
    1. 1. Paul (Lee) Nicholson (14 Nov 1942 – 18 Dec 1950)
  6. 6. R (G) Nicholson (17 Jan 1925 – 11 Oct 1999) m. Deloris (Ann) Schleifer (29 Nov 1928 – 5 Jun 2020)
    1. 1. Terry (Lee) Nicholson (29 Jan 1946 – ) m. Kay (Roberta) Bischoff (16 Aug 1956 – )
    2. 2. J (Timothy) Nicholson (28 Jun 1949 – 9 Dec 1974)
    3. 3. Colleen (Joyce) Nicholson (24 May 1950 – 18 Sep 2006) m. Arnold (Walter) Bever (30 Aug 1950 – 11 Jun 1999) m. Curtis (Van) Allen
      1. 1. Tammy (Lynn) Bever (3 Apr 1972 – )
      2. 2. Christine (Marie) Bever (26 Jul 1974 – ) m. Francis (Michael) Sullivan (Dec 1978 – )
    4. 4. Randall (Scott) Nicholson (abt 1955 – ) m. Anita (Marie) Janka (Mar 1953 – ) m. Tania (Rae) Mather (19 Oct 1966 – )
      1. 1. Theresa (Anne) Nicholson (Nov 1975 – )

John Nicholson's Timeline

10 Records

1880
1880
John Wesley Nicholson resided here in Clayton, Crawford, Wisconsin
Clayton, Crawford, Wisconsin
1882
3 Jan 1882
Birth of John Wesley Nicholson in Soldiers Grove, Crawford, Wisconsin
Soldiers Grove, Crawford, Wisconsin
1898
1898
Age 16
John Wesley Nicholson was married
None
1900
1900
Age 18
John Wesley Nicholson resided here in Clayton, Crawford, Wisconsin
Clayton, Crawford, Wisconsin
1905
1 Jun 1905
Age 23
John Wesley Nicholson resided here in Clayton, Crawford, Wisconsin
Clayton, Crawford, Wisconsin
1910
1910
Age 28
John Wesley Nicholson resided here in Clayton, Crawford, Wisconsin
Clayton, Crawford, Wisconsin
1917
1917-1918
Age 35
John Wesley Nicholson resided here in Crawford County, Wisconsin
Crawford County, Wisconsin
1920
1920
Age 38
John Wesley Nicholson resided here in Clayton, Crawford, Wisconsin
Clayton, Crawford, Wisconsin
1930
1930
Age 48
John Wesley Nicholson resided here in Soldiers Grove, Crawford, Wisconsin
Soldiers Grove, Crawford, Wisconsin
1959
14 Jul 1959
Age 77
Death of John Wesley Nicholson in Boscobel, Grant, Wisconsin
Boscobel, Grant, Wisconsin

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Jan 1882
    Event Place: Soldiers Grove, Crawford, Wisconsin
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Wisconsin; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M2126; Box or Roll Num
    [2] Wisconsin, U.S., State Censuses, 1855-1905, Wisconsin Historical Society; Madison, Wisconsin; Census Year: 1905
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Clayton, Crawford, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_1980; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 3
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Soldiers Grove, Crawford, Wisconsin; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0020; FHL microfilm: 2342300
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Wisconsin; Registration County: Crawford County
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Clayton, Crawford, Wisconsin; Roll: 1420; Page: 23a; Enumeration District: 042
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Clayton, Crawford, Wisconsin; Roll: 1782; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 0011
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Clayton, Crawford, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1706; Page: 15b; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 1375719
    [9] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1898
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Clayton, Crawford, Wisconsin; Roll: 1782; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 0011

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Clayton, Crawford, Wisconsin
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Clayton, Crawford, Wisconsin; Roll: 1420; Page: 23a; Enumeration District: 042

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Clayton, Crawford, Wisconsin
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Clayton, Crawford, Wisconsin; Roll: 1782; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 0011

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1905
    Event Place: Clayton, Crawford, Wisconsin
    Record Source: Wisconsin, U.S., State Censuses, 1855-1905, Wisconsin Historical Society; Madison, Wisconsin; Census Year: 1905

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Clayton, Crawford, Wisconsin
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Clayton, Crawford, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1706; Page: 15b; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 1375719

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Crawford County, Wisconsin
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Wisconsin; Registration County: Crawford County

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Clayton, Crawford, Wisconsin
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Clayton, Crawford, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_1980; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 3

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Soldiers Grove, Crawford, Wisconsin
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Soldiers Grove, Crawford, Wisconsin; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0020; FHL microfilm: 2342300

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 23 Jul 1959
    Event Place: Boscobel, Wisconsin
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Boscobel Dial - 23 Jul 1959 - 10, Obituary for Wesley Nicholson 23 Jul 1959

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Richwood, Richland, Wisconsin
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Wisconsin; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M2126; Box or Roll Num

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Jul 1959
    Event Place: Boscobel, Grant, Wisconsin
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1872-2004, Wisconsin Department of Health Services; Madison, WI, USA; Wisconsin Death Records, 1959-1978

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Soldiers Grove, Crawford, Wisconsin
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for John Nicholson

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like “Trace Back To Me” instantly map your family’s migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond “end-of-line” automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans “end-of-line” ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you’re away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches’ maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you’ll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE