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William John Nicholas 1870–1951 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: October 1870

Birth Location: South Molton, nr Witheridge, Devon, England

Death Date: 23 May 1951

Death Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Father: John Nicholas*

Mother: (Margaret) Fook

Spouse(s): Laura Sperring

Children(s): Eric Nicholas, Elsie Nicholas

In 1870, William John Nicholas entered the world in South Molton, nr Witheridge, Devon, England, born to John Saunders Nicholas And Margaret Ellen Nicholas Nee Fook. In 1871, William John Nicholas resided in Witheridge, Devon, England. In 1881, William John Nicholas resided in Bristol St Philip and Jacob Out, Gloucestershire, . William John Nicholas married Laura Ada Nicholas Nee Sperring, and had children including Elsie Laura Nicholas, Eric William Nicholas. William John Nicholas passed away in 1951 in Bristol, England, United Kingdom.

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Biography

  • In 1870, William John Nicholas entered the world in South Molton, nr Witheridge, Devon, England, born to John Saunders Nicholas And Margaret Ellen Nicholas Nee Fook.
  • In 1871, William John Nicholas resided in Witheridge, Devon, England.
  • In 1881, William John Nicholas resided in Bristol St Philip and Jacob Out, Gloucestershire, .
  • William John Nicholas married Laura Ada Nicholas Nee Sperring, and had children including Elsie Laura Nicholas, Eric William Nicholas.
  • William John Nicholas passed away in 1951 in Bristol, England, United Kingdom.

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William Nicholas's Ancestors

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William Nicholas
1870–1951
Birth Place: South Molton, nr Witheridge, Devon, England
Parents
John Saunders Nicholas*
1846–1928
South Molton, Devon, England
(Margaret) (Ellen Nicholas*, nee) Fook
1847–1891
Rackenford, Devon, England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Nicholas's Descendants

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William (John) Nicholas (October 1870–23 May 1951) m. Laura (Ada Nicholas, nee) Sperring (28 Jul 1872–1 Sep 1961)
  1. 1. Eric (William) Nicholas 1912–2007
  2. 2. Elsie (Laura) Nicholas 1900–1988

William Nicholas's Timeline

6 Records

1870
October 1870
Birth of William John Nicholas in South Molton, nr Witheridge, Devon, England
South Molton, nr Witheridge, Devon, England
1871
1871
Age 1
William John Nicholas resided here in Witheridge, Devon, England
Witheridge, Devon, England
1881
1881
Age 11
William John Nicholas resided here in Bristol St Philip and Jacob Out, Gloucestershire, England
Bristol St Philip and Jacob Out, Gloucestershire, England
1891
1891
Age 21
William John Nicholas resided here in Bedminster, Somerset, England
Bedminster, Somerset, England
1911
02 Apr 1911
Age 41
William John Nicholas resided here in Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
1951
23 May 1951
Age 81
Death of William John Nicholas in Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: October 1870
    Event Place: South Molton, nr Witheridge, Devon, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 14901; Schedule Number: 252
    [2] 1891 England Census, Class: RG12; Piece: 1949; Folio: 90; Page: 34; GSU Roll: 6097059
    [3] 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 2499; Folio: 89; Page: 21; GSU roll: 1341602
    [4] England & Wales, Death Index:
    [5] 1871 England Census, Class: RG10; Piece: 2177; Folio: 68; Page: 20; GSU roll: 832047
    [6] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Witheridge, Devon, England
    Record Source: 1871 England Census, Class: RG10; Piece: 2177; Folio: 68; Page: 20; GSU roll: 832047

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Bristol St Philip and Jacob Out, Gloucestershire, England
    Record Source: 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 2499; Folio: 89; Page: 21; GSU roll: 1341602

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Bedminster, Somerset, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census, Class: RG12; Piece: 1949; Folio: 90; Page: 34; GSU Roll: 6097059

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 02 Apr 1911
    Event Place: Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 14901; Schedule Number: 252

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 May 1951
    Event Place: Bristol, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations)
    [2] England & Wales, Death Index:

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