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Robert Nicholson 1855–1896 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1855

Birth Location: Tennessee

Death Date: 27 Apr 1896

Death Location: Asbury, Knox County, Tennessee

Father: Daniel Nichalson

Mother: Mary Talent

Spouse(s): Martha Patty

Children(s): Chas Nickison, Margret Nicholson, John Nickelson, J Nicholson

Robert Nicholson was born in 1855 in Tennessee, the child of Daniel Nichalson And Mary Talent. In 1870, Robert Nicholson resided in District 15, Knox, Tennessee, USA. Robert Nicholson married Martha Anna Patty, and had children including Chas R Nickison, J Roscoe Nicholson, John F Nickelson, Margret Nicholson. Robert Nicholson passed away in 1896 in Asbury, Knox County, Tennessee.

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Biography

  • Robert Nicholson was born in 1855 in Tennessee, the child of Daniel Nichalson And Mary Talent.
  • In 1870, Robert Nicholson resided in District 15, Knox, Tennessee, USA.
  • Robert Nicholson married Martha Anna Patty, and had children including Chas R Nickison, J Roscoe Nicholson, John F Nickelson, Margret Nicholson.
  • Robert Nicholson passed away in 1896 in Asbury, Knox County, Tennessee.

Immediate Family

Parents

Daniel Nichalson
1815–1860
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Mary Talent
1815–1910
Birth Location: Kentucky
MT

Spouses(s)

Martha Patty
1861–1932
Birth Location: Tennessee
MP

Children(s)

Chas Nickison
1895–1972
Birth Location: Knoxville,Knox County,Tennessee
CN
Margret Nicholson
1880–
Birth Location: Tennessee
MN
John Nickelson
1887–1946
Birth Location: Knoxville,Knox County,Tennessee
JN
J Nicholson
1885–
Birth Location: Knox County, Tennessee
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Robert Nicholson's Ancestors

Self
Robert Nicholson
1855–1896
Birth Place: Tennessee
Parents
Daniel Nichalson
1815–1860
North Carolina
Mary Talent
1815–1910
Kentucky
Grandparents
James (Tallent 4gg (mcbath) line)
1780–1853
Anson, North Carolina, USA
Hannah Henderson
1765–1841
Maryland, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Robert Nicholson's Descendants

1.
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Robert Nicholson (abt 1855–27 Apr 1896) m. Martha (Anna) Patty (1861–12 Jun 1932)
  1. 1. Chas (R) Nickison 1895–1972 m. Mae (Repass) Nicholson 1907–1988
    1. 1. Charles (Lee) Nicholson 1924–2011 m. Mae (W) Nicholson 1907– m. Reba (Faye) Brown 1931–2016
  2. 2. Margret Nicholson 1880–
  3. 3. John (F) Nickelson 1887–1946 m. Bertha (Elizabeth) Nichelson 1892–1935 m. Cecil (N) Nickelson 1907–
    1. 1. Hazel (Kathyleen) Nickelson 1913–1992
    2. 2. Bill (Franklin) Nichelson 1911–1966 m. Ella (Mae Gross) Nichelson 1915–
      1. 1. Johnny (Franklin) Nichelson 1935–1992
      2. 2. Larry (J Nicholson) Jr 1947–1977
    3. 3. Blanche Nicholson 1917–
    4. 4. Robert Nickelson 1920–1964
    5. 5. Betty (Sue) Roe 1928–1969 m. Von (E) Rae 1924–
    6. 6. Claude (J) Nickelson 1923–
  4. 4. J (Roscoe) Nicholson 1885– m. Margarett (M) Nickelson 1886–1946

Robert Nicholson's Timeline

4 Records

1855
abt 1855
Birth of Robert Nicholson in Tennessee
Tennessee
1870
1870
Age 15
Robert Nicholson resided here in District 15, Knox, Tennessee, USA
District 15, Knox, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 25
Robert Nicholson resided here in District 12, Knox, Tennessee, USA
District 12, Knox, Tennessee, USA
1896
27 Apr 1896
Age 41
Death of Robert Nicholson in Asbury, Knox County, Tennessee
Asbury, Knox County, Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1855
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 12, Knox, Tennessee; Roll: 1265; Family History Film: 1255265; Page: 308B; Enumeration District: 155
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 15, Knox, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1541; Page: 273B; Family History Library Film: 553040
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 15, Knox, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 15, Knox, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1541; Page: 273B; Family History Library Film: 553040

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 2 Mar 1879
    Event Place: Knoxville, Tennessee
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Knoxville Daily Tribune - 2 Mar 1879 - 3, Robert H Nicholson and Martha Burnett marriage license 2 Mar 1879

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 2 Mar 1879
    Event Place: Knoxville, Tennessee
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Knoxville Daily Tribune - 2 Mar 1879 - Page 3, Robert H. Nicholson & Martha A. Burnett: Marriage Licenses Issued 2 Mar 1879

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 2 Mar 1879
    Event Place: Knoxville, Tennessee
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Knoxville Daily Tribune - 2 Mar 1879 - Page 3, 2 Mar 1879

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 12, Knox, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 12, Knox, Tennessee; Roll: 1265; Family History Film: 1255265; Page: 308B; Enumeration District: 155

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 28 Apr 1896
    Event Place: Knoxville, Tennessee
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Knoxville Sentinel - 28 Apr 1896 - Page 2, Robert Nicholson: Death At Asbury 28 Apr 1896

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 29 Apr 1896
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - - 29 Apr 1896 - Page 4, Robert Nicholson: Funeral Notice 29 Apr 1896

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Apr 1896
    Event Place: Asbury, Knox County, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Newspapers.com - Knoxville Sentinel - 28 Apr 1896 - Page 2, Robert Nicholson: Death At Asbury 28 Apr 1896
    [2] Newspapers.com - - 29 Apr 1896 - Page 4, Robert Nicholson: Funeral Notice 29 Apr 1896
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