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Lester Manuel Nicholson 1887–1977 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 June 1887

Birth Location: Syria, Madison County, Virginia, United States of America

Death Date: 7 April 1977

Death Location: Lexington, McLean County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: Edmund Nicholson

Mother: Sarah Weakley

Spouse(s): Lizzie Breedon

Children(s): Ethel Becker, Maxine Wills, Floyd Nicholson, Forrest Nicholson

In 1887, Lester Manuel Nicholson entered the world in Syria, Madison County, Virginia, United States of America, born to Edmund Trenton Nicholson And Sarah Elizabeth Weakley. In 1900, Lester Manuel Nicholson resided in Robertson, Madison, Virginia, USA. In 1920, Lester Manuel Nicholson resided in Lexington, McLean, Illinois, USA. Lester Manuel Nicholson married Lizzie L Breedon, and had children including Ethel M Becker, Floyd Nicholson, Forrest Trenton Nicholson, Maxine Marie Wills. Lester Manuel Nicholson passed away in 1977 in Lexington, McLean County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1887, Lester Manuel Nicholson entered the world in Syria, Madison County, Virginia, United States of America, born to Edmund Trenton Nicholson And Sarah Elizabeth Weakley.
  • In 1900, Lester Manuel Nicholson resided in Robertson, Madison, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1920, Lester Manuel Nicholson resided in Lexington, McLean, Illinois, USA.
  • Lester Manuel Nicholson married Lizzie L Breedon, and had children including Ethel M Becker, Floyd Nicholson, Forrest Trenton Nicholson, Maxine Marie Wills.
  • Lester Manuel Nicholson passed away in 1977 in Lexington, McLean County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Lester Nicholson's Ancestors

Self
Lester Nicholson
1887–1977
Birth Place: Syria, Madison County, Virginia, United States of America
Parents
Edmund Trenton Nicholson
1856–
Madison County, Virginia, United States of America
Sarah (Elizabeth) Weakley
1862–1920
Madison, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Lewis (Buckner) Nicholson
1833–1862
Madison, Madison, Virginia, United States
Christopher (Chrisley H) Weakley
1840–1919
Madison County, Virginia
Mary (Francis) Mcalister
1842–1889
Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Emanuel Weakley
1816–1868
Elizabeth Jenkins
1816–1868
James HURT
1800–1876
Sarah Sisk
1800–1855
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Weakley
1786–1858
Lucy Cave
1787–1849
John Jenkins
1765–1864
Elizabeth Storey
1771–1821

Lester Nicholson's Descendants

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Lester (Manuel) Nicholson (30 June 1887–7 April 1977) m. Lizzie (L) Breedon (22 August 1892–8 Apr 1989)
  1. 1. Ethel (M.) Becker 1909–1989
  2. 2. Maxine (Marie) Wills 1927–1988
  3. 3. Floyd Nicholson 1911–1985
  4. 4. Forrest (Trenton) Nicholson 1923–1923

Lester Nicholson's Timeline

4 Records

1887
30 June 1887
Birth of Lester Manuel Nicholson in Syria, Madison County, Virginia, United States of America
Syria, Madison County, Virginia, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 13
Lester Manuel Nicholson resided here in Robertson, Madison, Virginia, USA
Robertson, Madison, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 33
Lester Manuel Nicholson resided here in Lexington, McLean, Illinois, USA
Lexington, McLean, Illinois, USA
1977
7 April 1977
Age 90
Death of Lester Manuel Nicholson in Normal, McLean County, Illinois, United States of America
Normal, McLean County, Illinois, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 June 1887
    Event Place: Syria, Madison County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lexington, McLean, Illinois; Roll: T625_387; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 139
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Robertson, Madison, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lexington, McLean, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lexington, McLean, Illinois; Roll: T625_387; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 139

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 April 1977
    Event Place: Normal, McLean County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lexington, McLean County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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