YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

William E Nicholas 1850–1917 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1850

Birth Location: , Pendleton, West Virginia, USA

Death Date: 28 May 1917

Death Location: , Upshur, West Virginia, USA

Father: Ephraim Nicholas

Mother: Mary *

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1850, William E Nicholas entered the world in , Pendleton, West Virginia, USA, born to Ephraim Addison Nicholas And Mary A Simmons. In 1860, William E Nicholas resided in Middle Fork, Randolph, Virginia, USA. In 1870, William E Nicholas resided in Washington, Grims Store, Upshur, West Virginia, US. William E Nicholas passed away in 1917 in , Upshur, West Virginia, USA.

Find more search results for William Nicholas
WN

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1850, William E Nicholas entered the world in , Pendleton, West Virginia, USA, born to Ephraim Addison Nicholas And Mary A Simmons.
  • In 1860, William E Nicholas resided in Middle Fork, Randolph, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1870, William E Nicholas resided in Washington, Grims Store, Upshur, West Virginia, US.
  • William E Nicholas passed away in 1917 in , Upshur, West Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Nicholas's Ancestors

Self
William Nicholas
1850–1917
Birth Place: , Pendleton, West Virginia, USA
Parents
Ephraim Addison Nicholas
1822–1880
Pendleton, , Virginia, USA
Mary (A Simmons) *
1820–1880
Pendleton, West Virginia, United States
Grandparents
George Simmons
1779–1855
Dry Run, Pendleton, Virginia, United States
Mary Wimer
1787–1861
Dry Run, Pendleton Va, West Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Sr.
1754–1835
Catherine Wooten
1746–1833
Philip Wimer
1757–1840
Sarah Simmons
1765–1821
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Hans Simons
1707–1794
Maria Fey
1710–1800
Henry Weimer
1730–1771
Maria Weimer
1730–1771
Leonard Simmons
1725–1808
Catharina Simmons
1740–1788

William Nicholas's Timeline

4 Records

1850
1850
Birth of William E Nicholas in , Pendleton, West Virginia, USA
, Pendleton, West Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 10
William E Nicholas resided here in Middle Fork, Randolph, Virginia, USA
Middle Fork, Randolph, Virginia, USA
1870
1870
Age 20
William E Nicholas resided here in Washington, Grims Store, Upshur, West Virginia, USA
Washington, Grims Store, Upshur, West Virginia, USA
1917
28 May 1917
Age 67
Death of William E Nicholas in , Upshur, West Virginia, USA
, Upshur, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: , Pendleton, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Middle Fork, Randolph, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Washington, Grims Store, Upshur, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 May 1917
    Event Place: , Upshur, West Virginia, USA

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE