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Rebecca Ann "Beckyann" Nichols 1863–1907 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: October 1863

Birth Location: Hineston, Rapides Parish, Lousiana, United States

Death Date: 9 December 1907

Death Location: Beauregard, Louisiana, USA

Father: J Nichols

Mother: Elizabeth Corkran

Spouse(s): William Simpson

Children(s): Elizabeth Simpson, Eva Simpson, Virginia Simpson, Thomas Simpson, Harry Simpson

In 1863, Rebecca Ann "Beckyann" Nichols entered the world in Hineston, Rapides Parish, Lousiana, United States, born to J M Nichols And Elizabeth Corkran. In 1870, Rebecca Ann "Beckyann" Nichols resided in Weste Ward, Rapides, Louisiana, USA. Rebecca Ann "Beckyann" Nichols married William Henry Simpson, and had children including Elizabeth Euphemia Simpson, Eva Simpson, Harry Simpson, Thomas F Simpson, Virginia P Simpson. Rebecca Ann "Beckyann" Nichols passed away in 1907 in Beauregard, Louisiana, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1863, Rebecca Ann "Beckyann" Nichols entered the world in Hineston, Rapides Parish, Lousiana, United States, born to J M Nichols And Elizabeth Corkran.
  • In 1870, Rebecca Ann "Beckyann" Nichols resided in Weste Ward, Rapides, Louisiana, USA.
  • Rebecca Ann "Beckyann" Nichols married William Henry Simpson, and had children including Elizabeth Euphemia Simpson, Eva Simpson, Harry Simpson, Thomas F Simpson, Virginia P Simpson.
  • Rebecca Ann "Beckyann" Nichols passed away in 1907 in Beauregard, Louisiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

J Nichols
1833–
Birth Location: Louisiana
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Elizabeth Corkran
1839–
Birth Location: Bladen, North Carolina, United States
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Spouses(s)

William Simpson
1861–1924
Birth Location: Barnes Creek, Calcasieu, Louisiana, USA
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Children(s)

Elizabeth Simpson
1889–1945
Birth Location: Louisiana, USA
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Eva Simpson
1893–
Birth Location: Louisiana, USA
ES
Virginia Simpson
1891–1956
Birth Location: Louisiana, USA
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Thomas Simpson
1896–
Birth Location: Louisiana, USA
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Harry Simpson
1893–
Birth Location: Louisiana, USA
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Rebecca Nichols's Ancestors

Self
Rebecca Nichols
1863–1907
Birth Place: Hineston, Rapides Parish, Lousiana, United States
Parents
J M Nichols
1833–
Louisiana
Elizabeth Corkran
1839–
Bladen, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
William (F) Nichols
1792–1864
Wake, North Carolina, United States
Rachel (Rebecca "Becky") Hudson
1812–1880
Longville, Beauregard, Louisiana, United States
Harman Singleterry
1808–1880
Elizabethtown, Bladen, North Carolina, United States
Alice Cheshire
1812–1882
Elizabethtown, Bladen, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin SINGLETARY
1765–1802
Abigail Hilliard
1770–1827
Richard II
1759–1851
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Mary Randolph
1732–1827
Elizabeth FitzRandolph
1732–1827

Rebecca Nichols's Descendants

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Rebecca (Ann "Beckyann") Nichols (October 1863–9 December 1907) m. William (Henry) Simpson (25 Feb 1861–3 April 1924)
  1. 1. Elizabeth (Euphemia) Simpson 1889–1945 m. William (Monroe) Boyett 1886–1936
    1. 1. Gladys (Marie) Boyett 1922–1990
    2. 2. Billie (Katherine) Boyette 1924–2006 m. William (David Whitehead,) Sr. 1918–1976
      1. 1. Frances (Monroe) Whitehead 1944–
      2. 2. Hughie (Lee) Whitehead 1945–2001 m. Linda (Jean) Williams 1948–2004
      3. 3. William (D. Whitehead) Jr 1942–2022
    3. 3. Floyd (Leslie) Boyett 1911–1967 m. Cleyon Garlington 1919–1977
    4. 4. Irma (Lee) Bogett 1914–1970 m. Floyd (Edward) Young 1912–1991
  2. 2. Eva Simpson 1893–
  3. 3. Virginia (P) Simpson 1891–1956 m. Eli (Alexander) Whiddon 1886–1970
    1. 1. Hattie (Lucille) Whiddon 1920–2001
    2. 2. Pinnie (V) Whidden 1921–1974
    3. 3. Edward (Eli) Whiddon 1926–2005
    4. 4. Reba Sanders 1917–
  4. 4. Thomas (F) Simpson 1896–
  5. 5. Harry Simpson 1893–

Rebecca Nichols's Timeline

5 Records

1863
October 1863
Birth of Rebecca Ann "Beckyann" Nichols in Hineston, Rapides Parish, Lousiana, United States
Hineston, Rapides Parish, Lousiana, United States
1870
1870
Age 7
Rebecca Ann "Beckyann" Nichols resided here in Weste Ward, Rapides, Louisiana, USA
Weste Ward, Rapides, Louisiana, USA
1883
28 Dec 1883
Age 20
Rebecca Ann "Beckyann" Nichols was married in Rapides, Louisiana, USA
Rapides, Louisiana, USA
1900
1900
Age 37
Rebecca Ann "Beckyann" Nichols resided here in Barnes Creek, Calcasieu, Louisiana, USA
Barnes Creek, Calcasieu, Louisiana, USA
1907
9 December 1907
Age 44
Death of Rebecca Ann "Beckyann" Nichols in Beauregard, Louisiana, USA
Beauregard, Louisiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: October 1863
    Event Place: Hineston, Rapides Parish, Lousiana, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Weste Ward, Rapides, Louisiana; Roll: M593_528; Page: 201A; Family History Library Film: 552027
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Barnes Creek, Calcasieu, Louisiana; Roll: 561; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 1240561

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 28 Dec 1883
    Event Place: Rapides, Louisiana, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Weste Ward, Rapides, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Weste Ward, Rapides, Louisiana; Roll: M593_528; Page: 201A; Family History Library Film: 552027

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Barnes Creek, Calcasieu, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Barnes Creek, Calcasieu, Louisiana; Roll: 561; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 1240561

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 December 1907
    Event Place: Beauregard, Louisiana, USA
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