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William J Nicholson 1861–1939 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1861

Birth Location: Harleston Pulham, Depwade Norfolk,

Death Date: Jun 1939

Death Location: Wharfedale, Yorkshire West Riding,

Father: Charles Nicholson

Mother: Maria Brooks

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In 1861, William J Nicholson entered the world in Harleston Pulham, Depwade Norfolk,, born to Charles Nicholson And Maria Brooks. In 1861, William J Nicholson resided in Headingley, Headingley, Headingley, Yorkshire, Eng. In 1871, William J Nicholson resided in Tadcaster, Tadcaster, Yorkshire, England. William J Nicholson passed away in 1939 in Wharfedale, Yorkshire West Riding,.

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Biography

  • In 1861, William J Nicholson entered the world in Harleston Pulham, Depwade Norfolk,, born to Charles Nicholson And Maria Brooks.
  • In 1861, William J Nicholson resided in Headingley, Headingley, Headingley, Yorkshire, Eng.
  • In 1871, William J Nicholson resided in Tadcaster, Tadcaster, Yorkshire, England.
  • William J Nicholson passed away in 1939 in Wharfedale, Yorkshire West Riding,.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Nicholson's Ancestors

Self
William Nicholson
1861–1939
Birth Place: Harleston Pulham, Depwade Norfolk,
Parents
Charles Nicholson
1816–1876
Tadcaster, Yorkshire,
Maria Brooks
1831–1880
Pulham St Mary Norfolk,
Grandparents
William NICHOLSON
1789–1856
Tadcaster, Yorkshire, England
Catherine Johnson
1789–1852
Tadcaster, Yorkshire, England
John Brooks
1805–1876
Pulham Magdelene, Norfolk,
Mary (Ann) Goldsmith
1811–1880
Toft Monks, Norfolk, England
Great-Grandparents
Richard Nicholson
1761–1802
Frances Walker
1761–1802
William Johnson
1739–1809
Mary Lazenby
1756–1829
James Goldspink\Goldsmith
–1865
Susannah Clay
1785–1872
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Nicholson
1726–
Elizabeth Pennington
1726–
John Walker
1730–1814
Mary Lombard
1727–1794
David Lazenby
1730–1785
Catherine Thurlwell
1744–1812
Philip Goldspink
1750–1819
Elizabeth Soanes
1750–1808
Robert Clay
1765–
Nanette Monin
1770–

William Nicholson's Timeline

4 Records

1861
1861
Birth of William J Nicholson in Harleston Pulham, Depwade Norfolk,
Harleston Pulham, Depwade Norfolk,
1861
1861
William J Nicholson resided here in Headingley, Headingley, Headingley, Yorkshire, England
Headingley, Headingley, Headingley, Yorkshire, England
1871
1871
Age 10
William J Nicholson resided here in Tadcaster, Tadcaster, Yorkshire, England
Tadcaster, Tadcaster, Yorkshire, England
1939
Jun 1939
Age 78
Death of William J Nicholson in Wharfedale, Yorkshire West Riding,
Wharfedale, Yorkshire West Riding,

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Harleston Pulham, Depwade Norfolk,
    Record Source:
    [1] 1871 England Census, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 4740; Folio: 70; Page: 13; GSU roll: 847254
    [2] 1861 England Census, Class: Rg 9; Piece: 3353; Folio: 28; Page: 12; GSU roll: 543118

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Headingley, Headingley, Headingley, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census, Class: Rg 9; Piece: 3353; Folio: 28; Page: 12; GSU roll: 543118

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Tadcaster, Tadcaster, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: 1871 England Census, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 4740; Folio: 70; Page: 13; GSU roll: 847254

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jun 1939
    Event Place: Wharfedale, Yorkshire West Riding,

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