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Mary Jane Skaggs 1864–1940 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Apr 1864

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: 24 Jun 1940

Death Location: Carter, Kentucky, United States

Father: Joseph Scaggs

Mother: Sally Holbrook

Spouse(s): Shelby Nickels

Children(s): Jake Nickels, Andrew Nickles, William Nickles, Polly Nickles, Golda Nickles, Andy Nickles, Walter Nickels

In 1864, Mary Jane Skaggs entered the world in Kentucky, born to Joseph Scaggs And Sally Holbrook. In 1870, Mary Jane Skaggs resided in Precinct 3, Elliott, Kentucky, United States. In 1880, Mary Jane Skaggs resided in Moccasin, Elliott, Kentucky, United States. Mary Jane Skaggs married Shelby W Nickels, and had children including Andrew Nickles, Andy Nickles, Golda Nickles, Jake Nickels, Polly A Nickles, Walter Nickels, William F Nickles. Mary Jane Skaggs passed away in 1940 in Carter, Kentucky, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1864, Mary Jane Skaggs entered the world in Kentucky, born to Joseph Scaggs And Sally Holbrook.
  • In 1870, Mary Jane Skaggs resided in Precinct 3, Elliott, Kentucky, United States.
  • In 1880, Mary Jane Skaggs resided in Moccasin, Elliott, Kentucky, United States.
  • Mary Jane Skaggs married Shelby W Nickels, and had children including Andrew Nickles, Andy Nickles, Golda Nickles, Jake Nickels, Polly A Nickles, Walter Nickels, William F Nickles.
  • Mary Jane Skaggs passed away in 1940 in Carter, Kentucky, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Scaggs
1837–1914
Birth Location: Lawrence County, Kentucky, USA
JS
Sally Holbrook
1836–
Birth Location: Russell County, Virginia, USA
SH

Spouses(s)

Shelby Nickels
1864–1936
Birth Location: Carter, Carter, Kentucky, United States
SN

Children(s)

Jake Nickels
1910–
Birth Location: Kentucky
JN
Andrew Nickles
1898–
Birth Location: Kentucky
AN
William Nickles
1882–1912
Birth Location: Kentucky
WN
Polly Nickles
1891–1964
Birth Location: Kentucky
PN
Golda Nickles
1902–
Birth Location: Kentucky
GN
Andy Nickles
1897–
Birth Location: Kentucky
AN
Walter Nickels
1893–
Birth Location: –
WN

Mary Skaggs's Ancestors

Self
Mary Skaggs
1864–1940
Birth Place: Kentucky
Parents
Joseph Scaggs
1837–1914
Lawrence County, Kentucky, USA
Sally Holbrook
1836–
Russell County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Mary Skaggs's Descendants

1.
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Mary (Jane) Skaggs (29 Apr 1864–24 Jun 1940) m. Shelby (W) Nickels (Nov 1864–20 Jul 1936)
  1. 1. Jake Nickels 1910– m. Edith Nickels 1908–
  2. 2. Andrew Nickles 1898–
  3. 3. William (F) Nickles 1882–1912 m. Clarinda (Hulda) Sparks 1887–
    1. 1. Oliver Nickles 1905–
    2. 2. Charles Nickles 1908–1972 m. Jewell Nickels 1912–
    3. 3. Hanah (S) Nickles 1910–1988
  4. 4. Polly (A) Nickles 1891–1964
  5. 5. Golda Nickles 1902–
  6. 6. Andy Nickles 1897–
  7. 7. Walter Nickels 1893–

Mary Skaggs's Timeline

8 Records

1864
29 Apr 1864
Birth of Mary Jane Skaggs in Kentucky
Kentucky
1870
1870
Age 6
Mary Jane Skaggs resided here in Precinct 3, Elliott, Kentucky, United States
Precinct 3, Elliott, Kentucky, United States
1880
1880
Age 16
Mary Jane Skaggs resided here in Moccasin, Elliott, Kentucky, United States
Moccasin, Elliott, Kentucky, United States
1900
1900
Age 36
Mary Jane Skaggs resided here in Sinking, Elliott, Kentucky
Sinking, Elliott, Kentucky
1910
1910
Age 46
Mary Jane Skaggs resided here in Sinking, Elliott, Kentucky
Sinking, Elliott, Kentucky
1920
1920
Age 56
Mary Jane Skaggs resided here in Eagle Hall, Carter, Kentucky
Eagle Hall, Carter, Kentucky
1930
1930
Age 66
Mary Jane Skaggs resided here in District 3, Elliott, Kentucky
District 3, Elliott, Kentucky
1940
24 Jun 1940
Age 76
Death of Mary Jane Skaggs in Carter, Kentucky, United States
Carter, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Apr 1864
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Eagle Hall, Carter, Kentucky; Roll: T625_565; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 62; Image: 185
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 3, Elliott, Kentucky; Roll: 741; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 6; Image: 518.0; FHL microfilm: 2340476
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Moccasin, Elliott, Kentucky; Roll: 412; Family History Film: 1254412; Page: 637D; Enumeration District: 023; Image: 0158
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 3, Elliott, Kentucky; Roll: M593_459; Page: 466B; Image: 194; Family History Library Film: 545958
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sinking, Elliott, Kentucky; Roll: 518; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0021; FHL microfilm: 1240518
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sinking, Elliott, Kentucky; Roll: T624_473; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 1374486

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 3, Elliott, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 3, Elliott, Kentucky; Roll: M593_459; Page: 466B; Image: 194; Family History Library Film: 545958

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Moccasin, Elliott, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Moccasin, Elliott, Kentucky; Roll: 412; Family History Film: 1254412; Page: 637D; Enumeration District: 023; Image: 0158

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Sinking, Elliott, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sinking, Elliott, Kentucky; Roll: 518; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0021; FHL microfilm: 1240518

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Sinking, Elliott, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sinking, Elliott, Kentucky; Roll: T624_473; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 1374486

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Eagle Hall, Carter, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Eagle Hall, Carter, Kentucky; Roll: T625_565; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 62; Image: 185

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 3, Elliott, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 3, Elliott, Kentucky; Roll: 741; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 6; Image: 518.0; FHL microfilm: 2340476

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Sandy Hook, Elliott, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 3, Elliott, Kentucky; Roll: M593_459; Page: 466B; Image: 194; Family History Library Film: 545958

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Jun 1940
    Event Place: Carter, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
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