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Sophia Hancock 1883–1935 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 April 1883

Birth Location: South Molton, Devonshire, England

Death Date: 16 March 1935

Death Location: Wyoming, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada

Father: William Hancock

Mother: Susanna Nickels

Spouse(s): Joseph Nickels

Children(s): frederick nickles, James Nickels, Dorothy Nickels, Orabelle Nickels, William Nickels, Percy Nickels

The story of Sophia Hancock began in 1883 in South Molton, Devonshire, England. Sophia Hancock married Joseph Nickels, and had children including Dorothy Nickels, Frederick John Nickles, James Harvey Nickels, Orabelle Nickels, Percy Hugh Nickels, William Joseph Nickels. Sophia Hancock passed away in 1935 in Wyoming, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada.

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Biography

  • The story of Sophia Hancock began in 1883 in South Molton, Devonshire, England.
  • Sophia Hancock married Joseph Nickels, and had children including Dorothy Nickels, Frederick John Nickles, James Harvey Nickels, Orabelle Nickels, Percy Hugh Nickels, William Joseph Nickels.
  • Sophia Hancock passed away in 1935 in Wyoming, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Sophia Hancock's Ancestors

Self
Sophia Hancock
1883–1935
Birth Place: South Molton, Devonshire, England
Parents
William Hancock
1846–1900
Kings Nympton, Devon, England
Susanna (Jane) Nickels
1846–1901
Bishops Nympton, Devon, England
Grandparents
James Hancock
1810–1893
South Molton, Devon, England
Jane Loosemore
1816–1879
High Bickington, Devon, England
John Nickels
1795–1860
Bishops Nympton, Devon, England
Jane Vilet
1806–1865
Chulmleigh, Devon, England
Great-Grandparents
Robert Hancock
1774–1848
Frances Gardener
1784–1863
Richard Loosmore
1768–1839
Grace HILL
1772–1838
Joanna Evans
1771–
Joanna Evans
1771–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Hancock
1750–1808
Agnes Carter
1748–1814
James Loosemore
1723–1776
Elizabeth Alford
1736–1799
THOMAS HILL
1732–1823
MARY RADFORD
1736–1809

Sophia Hancock's Descendants

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Sophia Hancock (19 April 1883–16 March 1935) m. Joseph Nickels (4 Jul 1872–16 july 1959)
  1. 1. frederick (john) nickles 1878–1976 m. Florence (Eva) Mole –2016
  2. 2. James (Harvey) Nickels 1918–1967 m. Edna (Florence Morgan) Nickels 1914–2018
    1. 1. Nelson (James) Nickels 1951–1973
  3. 3. Dorothy Nickels 1922–2012 m. Maurice (William) Cooper 1916–1993
  4. 4. Orabelle Nickels 1904–1981 m. James (T) McQueen 1900–
  5. 5. William (Joseph) Nickels 1913–1964 m. Bessie (Marie) Dionne 1925–2015
    1. 1. William (Charles) Nickels 1943–2007
    2. 2. Frederick (Joseph) Nickels 1945–1979
    3. 3. Lily (Marie (NICKELS)) Smith 1947–2000
  6. 6. Percy (Hugh) Nickels 1915–1963

Sophia Hancock's Timeline

5 Records

1883
19 April 1883
Birth of Sophia Hancock in South Molton, Devonshire, England
South Molton, Devonshire, England
1884
October 1884
Age 1
Sophia Hancock was married in Torrington, Devon
Torrington, Devon
1921
1 Jun 1921
Age 38
Sophia Hancock resided here in Wyoming Village, Lambton West, Ontario, Canada
Wyoming Village, Lambton West, Ontario, Canada
1935
16 Mar 1935
Age 52
Death of Sophia Hancock in Wyoming, Enniskillen Township, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada
Wyoming, Enniskillen Township, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada
1935
16 March 1935
Age 52
Death of Sophia Hancock in Wyoming, Ontario, Canada
Wyoming, Ontario, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 April 1883
    Event Place: South Molton, Devonshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, Archives of Ontario; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Registrations of Marriages, 1869-1928; Reel: 215
    [2] Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, Archives of Ontario; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Collection: MS935; Reel: 514
    [3] 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 68; Census Place: 68, Lambton West, Ontario; Page Number: 10
    [4] Canada, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: October 1884
    Event Place: Torrington, Devon

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1912
    Record Source: 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 68; Census Place: 68, Lambton West, Ontario; Page Number: 10

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1921
    Event Place: Wyoming Village, Lambton West, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 68; Census Place: 68, Lambton West, Ontario; Page Number: 10

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Mar 1935
    Event Place: Wyoming, Enniskillen Township, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, Archives of Ontario; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Collection: MS935; Reel: 514

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 March 1935
    Event Place: Wyoming, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, Archives of Ontario; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Collection: MS935; Reel: 514
    [2] Canada, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wyoming, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index

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