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Joseph Land Nichols 1820–1896 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 09 Jun 1820

Birth Location: Newberry, Newberry, South Carolina, United States

Death Date: 29 Oct 1896

Death Location: Perry County, Alabama, United States of America

Father: William Nichols

Mother: Barbara Hair

Spouse(s): Mary Dunkin, Rachel Dunkin

Children(s): Alanrue Nichols, Mandy Nichols, Melissa Nichols, Monroe Nichols, Mahala Nichols, Martha Nichols, Minerva Nichols, Marleboro Nichols, Murphy Nichols, Mary Nichols, Malinda Nichols

In 1820, Joseph Land Nichols entered the world in Newberry, Newberry, South Carolina, United States, born to William Buck Nichols And Barbara Hair. In 1850, Joseph Land Nichols resided in Severe, Perry, Alabama, USA. In 1860, Joseph Land Nichols resided in Severe, Severe, Perry, Alabama, USA. Joseph Land Nichols married Mary Ellen Dunkin, Rachel Caroline Dunkin, and had children including Alanrue W Nichols, Mahala C Nichols, Malinda E Nichols, Mandy E Nichols, Marleboro Or Molber J Nichols, Martha A Nichols, Mary Ann Nichols, Melissa J Nichols, Minerva A Nichols, Monroe Nichols, Murphy R Nichols. Joseph Land Nichols passed away in 1896 in Perry County, Alabama, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1820, Joseph Land Nichols entered the world in Newberry, Newberry, South Carolina, United States, born to William Buck Nichols And Barbara Hair.
  • In 1850, Joseph Land Nichols resided in Severe, Perry, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1860, Joseph Land Nichols resided in Severe, Severe, Perry, Alabama, USA.
  • Joseph Land Nichols married Mary Ellen Dunkin, Rachel Caroline Dunkin, and had children including Alanrue W Nichols, Mahala C Nichols, Malinda E Nichols, Mandy E Nichols, Marleboro Or Molber J Nichols, Martha A Nichols, Mary Ann Nichols, Melissa J Nichols, Minerva A Nichols, Monroe Nichols, Murphy R Nichols.
  • Joseph Land Nichols passed away in 1896 in Perry County, Alabama, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joseph Nichols's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Nichols
1820–1896
Birth Place: Newberry, Newberry, South Carolina, United States
Parents
William (Buck) Nichols
1785–1857
Newberry District, South Carolina
Barbara Hair
1788–1868
Newberry District, South Carolina
Grandparents
George (Frederick) Nichols
1750–1800
Newberry District, South Carolina
Maudie Elizabeth
1765–1804
Newberry, Newberry, South Carolina, United States
Matthias ((Mathias)) Hair
1767–1817
Craven County, South Carolina
Frances ((Fanny) Arebella) Rikard
1769–1826
Ninety Six District, South Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Peter Sr.
–1790
Anna Herman
–1791
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Joseph Nichols's Descendants

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Joseph (Land) Nichols (09 Jun 1820–29 Oct 1896) m. Mary (Ellen) Dunkin (15 May 1844–) m. Rachel (Caroline) Dunkin (6 September 1820–29 October 1896)
  1. 1. Alanrue (W) Nichols 1850–
  2. 2. Mandy (E.) Nichols 1862–1934
  3. 3. Melissa (J.) Nichols 1844–1910
  4. 4. Monroe Nichols 1852–1936
  5. 5. Mahala (C.) Nichols 1858–1912
  6. 6. Martha (A.) Nichols 1853–1900
  7. 7. Minerva (A.) Nichols 1848–1912
  8. 8. Marleboro (or Molber J.) Nichols 1860–1934
  9. 9. Murphy (R.) Nichols 1855–1927
  10. 10. Mary (Ann) Nichols 1865–1947 m. Richard (A) Hughey 1861–1953
  11. 11. Malinda (E) Nichols 1846–1910 m. John (Robert) Swindle 1846–1910
    1. 1. Mary (Ann) Swindle 1876–1965
    2. 2. William (Henry) Swindle 1870–1933
    3. 3. Benjamin (Franklin) Swindle 1878–1950 m. Rosa (Denar) Nichols 1886–1937
      1. 1. Herman (Franklin Swindal aka Jack B) Ross 1908–1985
      2. 2. Bertha Swindal 1913–1998
      3. 3. Isaac (Oliver) Swindal 1909–1994 m. Clara Nichols 1913–2001
      4. 4. Mamie Swindal 1907–1995
      5. 5. James (Otis) Swindal 1911–1983
      6. 6. Eunice (Lee) Swindal 1919–1988
      7. 7. Vera Swindle 1915–2008 m. Ulmon (Richard) Nichols 1909–1984
        1. 1. Roger (Wayne) Nichols 1946–2017
        2. 2. Jerry (Richard) Nichols 1940–2006 m. Marie (Elene) Alley 1945–2003 m. Marie (Elene) Alley 1945–2003
      8. 8. Raymond (Dewey) Swindal 1921–2003
    4. 4. Nancy (Caroline) Swindle 1874–1949 m. James (W) Hughey 1859–1940
    5. 5. Rosie Swindle 1898–
    6. 6. Lillie Swindle 1899–
    7. 7. Arthur (Lee) Swindle 1902–

Joseph Nichols's Timeline

5 Records

1820
09 Jun 1820
Birth of Joseph Land Nichols in Newberry, Newberry, South Carolina, United States
Newberry, Newberry, South Carolina, United States
1850
1850
Age 30
Joseph Land Nichols resided here in Severe, Perry, Alabama, USA
Severe, Perry, Alabama, USA
1860
1860
Age 40
Joseph Land Nichols resided here in Severe, Severe, Perry, Alabama, USA
Severe, Severe, Perry, Alabama, USA
1890
1890
Age 70
Joseph Land Nichols resided here in Severe, Perry, Alabama, USA
Severe, Perry, Alabama, USA
1896
29 Oct 1896
Age 76
Death of Joseph Land Nichols in Severe, Perry, Alabama, United States
Severe, Perry, Alabama, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 09 Jun 1820
    Event Place: Newberry, Newberry, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Severe, Perry, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Severe, Perry, Alabama; Roll: 12; Page: 340b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Severe, Severe, Perry, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Severe, Perry, Alabama; Page: 726

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1890
    Event Place: Severe, Perry, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1890 United States Federal Census Fragment, Year: 1890; Census Place: Severe, Perry, Alabama; Roll: M407_1; Page: 377; Enumeration District: 78; Family History Library Film: 0926497

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Oct 1896
    Event Place: Severe, Perry, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Perry County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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