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Norman L Nichols 1916–1987 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 February 1916

Birth Location: Portales, Roosevelt County, New Mexico, United States of America

Death Date: 12 Apr 1987

Death Location: Shelton, Mason County, Washington, United States of America

Father: Norman Nichols

Mother: Ethel Nichols

Spouse(s): Ruth Gardener

Children(s): Ronald Nichols

In 1916, Norman L Nichols entered the world in Portales, Roosevelt County, New Mexico, United States of America, born to Norman Ray Nichols And Ethel Lester Nichols. In 1920, Norman L Nichols resided in Portales, Roosevelt, New Mexico, USA. In 1930, Norman L Nichols resided in Manhattan Beach, Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles, Cal. Norman L Nichols married Ruth Harriet Gardener, and had children including Denise Diane Nichols, Norma Lee Nichols, Ronald Gary Nichols. Norman L Nichols passed away in 1987 in Shelton, Mason County, Washington, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1916, Norman L Nichols entered the world in Portales, Roosevelt County, New Mexico, United States of America, born to Norman Ray Nichols And Ethel Lester Nichols.
  • In 1920, Norman L Nichols resided in Portales, Roosevelt, New Mexico, USA.
  • In 1930, Norman L Nichols resided in Manhattan Beach, Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles, Cal.
  • Norman L Nichols married Ruth Harriet Gardener, and had children including Denise Diane Nichols, Norma Lee Nichols, Ronald Gary Nichols.
  • Norman L Nichols passed away in 1987 in Shelton, Mason County, Washington, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Norman Nichols's Ancestors

Self
Norman Nichols
1916–1987
Birth Place: Portales, Roosevelt County, New Mexico, United States of America
Parents
Norman Ray Nichols
1886–1969
Seguin, Guadalupe, Texas, United States
Ethel (Lester) Nichols
1892–1981
Van Zandt County, Texas, United States of America
Grandparents
Milford (Riley) Nichols
1851–1897
Gonzales, Gonzales, Texas, United States
Isabel (Graham) Sowell
1859–
Guadalupe, Texas, United States
Great-Grandparents
Asa Sowell
1822–1877
Mary Turner
1829–1873
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Turner
1785–1871
Elizabeth Smith
1787–1847

Norman Nichols's Descendants

1.
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Norman (L) Nichols (18 February 1916–12 Apr 1987) m. Ruth (Harriet) Gardener (28 Sep 1920–6 May 2010)
  1. 1. Ronald (Gary) Nichols 1939–2012

Norman Nichols's Timeline

9 Records

1916
18 February 1916
Birth of Norman L Nichols in Portales, Roosevelt County, New Mexico, United States of America
Portales, Roosevelt County, New Mexico, United States of America
1920
1920
Age 4
Norman L Nichols resided here in Portales, Roosevelt, New Mexico, USA
Portales, Roosevelt, New Mexico, USA
1930
1930
Age 14
Norman L Nichols resided here in Manhattan Beach, Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles, California, USA
Manhattan Beach, Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles, California, USA
1935
1935
Age 19
Norman L Nichols resided here in Seattle, King, Washington
Seattle, King, Washington
1938
1938
Age 22
Norman L Nichols resided here in Seattle, Washington, USA
Seattle, Washington, USA
1939
1939
Age 23
Norman L Nichols resided here in Seattle, Washington, USA
Seattle, Washington, USA
1940
1940
Age 24
Norman L Nichols resided here in Culver Street.
Culver Street.
1950
1950
Age 34
Norman L Nichols resided here in King, Washington, USA
King, Washington, USA
1987
12 Apr 1987
Age 71
Death of Norman L Nichols in Shelton, Mason, Washington, USA
Shelton, Mason, Washington, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 February 1916
    Event Place: Portales, Roosevelt County, New Mexico, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Washington, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 130
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Seattle, King, Washington; Roll: m-t0627-04382; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 40-298
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Portales, Roosevelt, New Mexico; Roll: T625_1078; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 151
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles, California; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 1291; FHL microfilm: 2339905
    [6] Washington, U.S., Death Records, 1907-2017, Washington State Archives; Olympia, Washington; Washington Death Index, 1940-2017
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Washington, U.S., State Corrections and Jail Records, 1877-1970, Washington State Archives; Olympia, WA, USA; Pierce County Government, Sheriff's Jail Register, 1942-1946; Access Number: PS327-5-0-88A
    [9] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: King, Washington; Roll: 2437; Page: 26; Enumeration District: 17-161

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Portales, Roosevelt, New Mexico, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Portales, Roosevelt, New Mexico; Roll: T625_1078; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 151

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Manhattan Beach, Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles, California; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 1291; FHL microfilm: 2339905

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Seattle, King, Washington
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Seattle, King, Washington; Roll: m-t0627-04382; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 40-298

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1938
    Event Place: Seattle, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: West Seattle High School; Year: 1938

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Seattle, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Culver Street.
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Seattle, King, Washington; Roll: m-t0627-04382; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 40-298

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: King, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: King, Washington; Roll: 2437; Page: 26; Enumeration District: 17-161

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Seattle, King, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Washington, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 130

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: U.S. Marine Corps Muster Rolls

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Apr 1987
    Event Place: Shelton, Mason, Washington, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] Washington, U.S., Death Records, 1907-2017, Washington State Archives; Olympia, Washington; Washington Death Index, 1940-2017
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Shelton, Mason County, Washington, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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