Nicholson - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: looking for family - guidelines

FionaML — 2009-11-07 02:14:41Z

For all genealogical research the same principles apply - Start with yourself & work backwards !
From your birth certificate you should get your parents names, from their marriage certificate you should get their parents names - your grandparents. (Death certificates are less reliable than marriage & birth certs.)
Look for the grandparents birth certificates to obtain their parents names, your GGparents, then look for their marriage certificate.
Searching old newspapers online, or microfilmed versions, may turn up a full report of the wedding: guest lists, and presents, have also been fully recorded in some older local newspapers.

You are very lucky that Victoria kept very good records for modern genealogical research, a lot of these are now available on the internet and/or through CR-ROMs at local libraries.
Furthermore, if your family was of Scottish origins, the President of Clan MacNicol (was Nicolson) in Melbourne has been collecting family trees from members and so I suggest that it may be appropriate to join that group if you feel your family were of Scottish origins.

Many early shipping indexes to Victoria, and other states, have been transcribed; several Nicolsons acquired the english H on arrival in Australia & NZ, some appear to have used both spellings of the name while other Nicolsons stayed with new version, so look for both spellings !
Good luck
Fiona

Re: looking for family

jnic3387 — 2009-11-05 03:36:50Z

Hi
sorry i forgot this goes all around the world.
Benalla is in Victoria Australia,I don't have any names as all my relatives have passed away and my son and i are the last of this part of the line i'm 66 and he is 36

regards
John Nicholson

Re: looking for family

user392423 — 2009-11-05 02:11:16Z

Where is Benalla? I don't even know what country. Do you have any first names and birth dates?
Ronald C. NICHOLSON

looking for family

jnic3387 — 2009-11-04 12:51:16Z

I'm looking for any Nicholson's in the Benalla or surrounding areas trying to trace my Grandmother
thanks

Re: Malcolm Nicholson from Isle of Skye & Mary Ann Harding

suzritualnous — 2009-11-02 02:39:10Z

Hi Fiona

Thanks for your reply.

Yes, I am aware of the site that you are talking about. The site at Rootsweb/Ancestry was created by my cousin's husband. Sadly my cousin has died.

I have seen the 1851 census for Snizort parish that you are talking about (age 32), this may be the Finlay that came out to Australia.

I also have Finlay's shipping details. He arrived in Australia on the 11 Mar 1858 on the ship Escort (age 38). And his parents are named as Malcolm and Sarah, and the relation to Australia is his cousin Malcolm Nicholson (my Great Great Grandfather).

Finlay's death from the NSW BDM
2555/1896 NICHOLSON FINLAY MALCOLM SARAH LIVERPOOL

Once again thanks for you help

Cheers
Suz

grandfather

claire5gibson — 2009-10-31 22:06:26Z

im looking for the birth records for my grandfather alfred nicholson he was born in leeds and has a son called derek desmond nicholson

Re: Malcolm Nicholson from Isle of Skye & Mary Ann Harding

FionaML — 2009-10-29 04:38:44Z

Greetings from NZ
Other researchers have already posted information on this couple on Rootsweb/Ancestry. Do a name search ("Mary Ann Harding" +Nicholson) on Yahoo or Google and you should find those postings with more information, including their marriage in Glasgow, 1829.

I was going to suggest that you try to find the name of their property as this will often give strong clues to the home croft or village on Skye. However, it has been recorded that one farm was named Kilmuir. This is also the parish where my Nicolsons resided prior to leaving for Australia.

In the 1851 census for Snizort parish, INV,(viewed on FreeCEN on the FreeBDM website) I found a Findlay, b. Kilmuir, age 32 at Uig, with a brother Donald,b. Snizort, 26 yrs, both unmarried.

I descend from Donald Nicolson & Mary MacDougal's son James Nicolson who came to VIC on the "Hornet" in 1854 with a "son" - Malcolm Nicolson, age 18. He may have been a neighbour or relation, as it was cheaper to travel as part of a family in those hard times.
Good luck
Fiona

Malcolm Nicholson from Isle of Skye & Mary Ann Harding

suzritualnous — 2009-10-29 01:44:56Z

I a researching my family history on the Nicholson side.

My Great Great Grandfather came form the Isle of Skye. He departed from England on the 15th June, on the ship Lord William Bentinck. Arrived at Port Jackson, New South Wales, Australia on the 8 Oct 1837 as an Unassisted Immigrant, with his wife Mary Ann Harding an 3 children (children's names not recorded).

Malcolm Nicholson died on the 3 November 1886 (aged 80), and is buried at Dawson River (Taree) General Cemetery, New South Wales, Australia.

Mary Ann Harding died on the 1 August 1875 (aged 66), and is buried with Malcolm, at Dawson River (Taree) General Cemetery, New South Wales, Australia. She was born in Scotland.

I have not been able to find out for certain who are Malcolm's or Mary Ann's parents. There have been some possible parents names given... but they are only may be.

Descendancy:
Malcolm Nicholson born abt 1806-1886 m Mary Ann Harding born abt 1809-1875.
Thomas John Nicholson born Australia abt 1840-1924 m Sarah Wilhelmiena Logan, born Scotland, arrived on the ship Bee.
Norman Hardy Nicholson born Australia 1888-1960 m Alma Gladys Mackay, born Australia 1893-1956. Their daughter Alma Gladys Catherine (Kitty) Nicholson is my mother.

Can anyone help with who Malcolm's and Mary Ann's parents are.

Thanks
Cheers
Suz

Re: George Nicholson, Mono Township, Ontario

beaudry — 2009-10-28 10:54:33Z

This George Nicholson may be my great great grandfather, since he lived in Owen Sound at this time and his name was George Peter Nicholson. Do you have any further information on him? I have not been able to get any further back with this family, although I think his parents were Catherine McDonald and Malcolm Nicholson and he had a brother named Sandy. I have been told that he was from North Uist, Scotland and immigrated to Toronto around 1835. I would appreciate any information you might have on this family.
Thank you
Ann

John robert Nicholson

jnic3387 — 2009-10-27 09:42:16Z

born 30/01/1944 in Carlton Melbourne Australia

Re: russell webster nicholson

Racklever — 2009-10-26 09:27:13Z

He is listed in the MIA database on:
http://www.koreanwar.org

russell webster nicholson

09TenMan — 2009-10-25 23:28:56Z

Russell Webster Nicholson
born 1907, died 1977.
from New Castle,IN
looking for any info on his first son,
Richard Lee Nicholson,born 1931 - MIA,Korea 1951
please contact: terrynicholson@att.net

Re: Nicholson

grandma_waugh — 2009-10-23 00:35:42Z

I am also related to Thomas Nicholson & Catharine Dyas. It seems unreal that none of us can locate his parents. BUT have any of you noticed that on alot of the cencus records he is listed as born in Ireland? Do you suppose this could be our barrier? I am not a member of the advanced ancestory.com, so can't research forein lands.But maybe one of you can.
The answer has got to be out there somewhere.

George Nicholson, Mono Township, Ontario

Forloveofthefuture — 2009-10-22 23:03:56Z

Orangeville Banner
Thursday, March 15, 1906

On Tuesday of last week, George Nicholson, who has rented the Owen Sound quarries in Mono, about two miles north of Orangeville, was carrying an axe in his left hand and a gun in his other when he slipped and fell and in doing so threw himself forward. The axe struck the little finger of his right hand and completely severed it, as nicely as if done by a physician.

Re: Michael J. Nicholson

epath1 — 2009-10-19 19:27:25Z

Looks like the parishes of Inishkeel and Culdaff in Donegal have some Nicholsons in the Griffths Valuations. Best of luck in your search.
Cheers
Pat

Re: Michael J. Nicholson

mollyfisher42 — 2009-10-19 18:32:01Z

I can't prove it, but I suspect that Michael J Nicholson
and Annie McCauley Herron (his wife) came from Donegal.

Wouldn't your Michael be Michael Neary instead of Michael Nicholson?

Annie gave birth to Hannah while her 1st husband was still alive-Peter Herron. He died in a mining accident. Annie then married Michael Nicholson and Michael raised Hannah and Mary Herron.

Re: Michael J. Nicholson

epath1 — 2009-10-19 15:09:37Z

Hello,
I'm researching my gggreatmother Hannah/Honor Nicholson who immigrated to Philadelphia with her husband Edward Neary abt 1839. Do you know where in Ireland your Nicholsons originated? I see you have a Hannah in your family any idea who she is named for? Edward and Hannah had sveral children, one is Michael. Please email if any connections.
Pat

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grahambirch20 — 2009-10-17 12:51:47Z

i am looking for decendents of RONALD SCHOFIELD NICHOLSON who was married to EVELINE MARION MIDGLEY. Children JOHN, PAULINE, RODNEY, JOYCE and MARGARET all born after 1906 and lived at INGFIELD HALL, SETTLE, YORKSHIRE. The hall is now a hotel. gbirchscs@googlemail.com

Re: Robby Nicholson

phyllis4702 — 2009-10-02 14:23:35Z

At This point anything is possible I only have a picture of him. If this would help I can send it to you My email is phyllis83@yahoo.com

Re: Robert B. Nicholson

phyllis4702 — 2009-10-02 14:20:16Z

I don't think this it. Thanks

Re: Robby Lee Nicholson

phyllis4702 — 2009-10-02 14:18:57Z

All I have is a picture of my dad and Mom together. I find a marriage license, but no information on it.

Nicholsons, Philadelphia

Ronald_Jumper — 2009-10-05 21:36:17Z

My gggg Grandmother was Eleanor Nicholson who was a cousin to John Nicholson, first comptroller of Pennsylvania. She was born in 1770 but not sure whether in the states or abroad. John was born in the UK and is the son of William and Sarah Nicholson. He had siblings, Reuben, Jane, Elizabeth, Samuel and Arabella.

Looking for any information that might lead me to finding Eleanor's parents.

Thanks.

Re: Nicholson Family of Chesterfield, SC

holliday074 — 2009-10-02 22:24:04Z

Sure I will be glad to do that, do I send it to you on
this email or how - I am new to this thing -

Re: Nicholson Family of Chesterfield, SC

holliday074 — 2009-10-02 18:40:55Z

Yes I am - My significant other's mother was a Black
and I have several pages of information - wills etc -

Re: Nicholson Family of Chesterfield, SC

holliday074 — 2009-10-02 18:39:12Z

Hi I have a picture of Ellen and her husband with all their children on their porch.

Do you have any information on Ellen's family - such as her grandparents?

NICHOLSON Kenny and Mary

t42MountOlivet — 2009-09-18 21:42:48Z

NICHOLSON Kenny and Mary

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 207,650 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: Gertrude Nicholson/FlintHill,VA

ladyblue53 — 2009-09-17 14:12:05Z

My grandmother was Gertrude Foster who had connections in Amherst, VA and Baltimore, Md. She had 2 sons Fred (short for frederick or something similar), Louis T. born 1926 (my father) and 1 daughter Doris who married a William Turner and lived in Amherst, Va in the 1960's. Gertrude lived in Baltimore in the 1950's and 1960's. Can you make any connections to this info.

Re: GOVE BOOK

jeffreymnicholson — 2009-09-17 14:32:27Z

I am Nettie Nicholson's Grandson. The book is called "A Tenth Generation Yankee". I have all the remainder of her work. I would be very willing to help you with any research, or copies.
jeffrey.m.nicholson@gmail.com

MS Nicholson family: Cicero, Leonidas, Thomas, etc.

MaryAshley51 — 2009-10-06 15:04:51Z

Looking for information on the Nicholson family living in the area in and around Lee Co. MS around the CW.

Widow of James Nicholson (died before 1850), Theresa Allen, had the following kids, all born in Alabama, per the censuses:

Cicero b. abt 1827
Josephine b. abt 1832
Albemarle b. abt 1835
Leonidas b. abt 1837
Louisiana b. abt 1840
Thomas b. abt 1842
Texas O. b. abt 1845
Sarah b. abt 1847
America b. abt 1849
Richard E. b. abt 1849

They initially lived in Alabama (St. Clair and Franklin Co.s) and moved to Lee County, MS after 1850.

Anyone with info on these kids please let me know. I have info on Theresa Allen's family to share. Thanks!

Re: Nicholson Ireland

epath1 — 2009-09-15 19:58:37Z

Heather,
I have only recently found out thru church records that my gggrandmother Hannah Neary's maiden name was NICHOLSON. So my information is very new and may ot be helpful. Hannah NICHOLSON was born abt 1818-1822. She uses the names Hannah, Honoria, and Honora on different census and other forms. She married Edward NEARY I believed both were from the Ballinasloe area but I DO NOT know this to be certain. Edward NEARY was a stone cutter/mason.
These are the names of her children in birth order, all born in Philadelphia. Catherine 1843, Hester 1844, John Ed. 1846, Francis Patrick 1848, Mary Ann 1849, Michael 1852, Daniel 1854, Hannah 1856 and Margaret 1864.

I noticed a few similar names in your group - Mary, Daniel, John, Patrick.
Hannah Nicholson arrived in Philadelphia PA bet 1839 - 1942. I believe she married Edward NEARY in Ireland. She was a catholic. Her mother's name may have been Honor/Honora.
Yes, I have been to Ballinasloe. I foud it difficult to get early records. The ones I did find were faded and most difficult to read. Would like to hear your thoughts about any connections we may have.

Re: Nicholson Ireland

epath1 — 2009-09-23 14:38:18Z

Hello Heather,

Thanks for reply. Yes, I have the repealers act and think there is a connection there. I'll keep your information in mind and contact you if I find anything of interest. You asked me earlier where I was located - I live in N.Y.

Thanks, Pat

Re: Nicholson Ireland

epath1 — 2009-09-23 14:38:03Z

Re: Searching for County Galway Nicholsons

epath1 — 2009-09-23 14:27:20Z

My gggm was hannah nicholson neary who was b. abt 1820 in co. galway possibly near ballinasloe. she married edward neary and they settled in philadelphia. john and william are family names. thanks for reply.

Pat

Re: Nicholson Ireland

HABaldwin — 2009-09-22 15:44:44Z

Hello,

There is not a lot that I can add to your information as have given you all I know about the Nicholsons at this time.

I did come across an entry reference 1840 List of Repealers, Ballinasloe where an Edward Neary was shown, also a Patrick Nicholson. Repealers supported the campaign of Daniel O'Connell for the repeal of the Act of Union 1801.
The Loyal National Repeal Society, Basllinasloe, Members of the Ballinasloe Morality Society. These details from the Freemans Journal 10.10.1840. I hve no idea if this refers to your Edward or if connectioned with the Patrick Nicholson shown.

I will keep your papers on file should anything else come to light and wouldbe grateful if you would do the same thing.

Regards,

Heather

Doris Nicholson - UK

30stephanie — 2009-10-02 21:01:15Z

I am looking for information about my Great Aunt, Doris Nicholson. She was born in 1894 in Holbeck, Leeds UK to William and Alice Nicholson, she had a sister Florence and a brother John (my Grandfather). She married Herbert Stanley Harrison (known as Stanley) in 1919 and they had a daughter Mary L and a son William. I have a photo of Doris as a young woman and one of her with Mary as a child. Would any descendants please contact me.

Re: Nicholson Family of Chesterfield, SC

patFreeman33 — 2009-10-02 22:28:26Z

Send it as an attachment to my email address at jen8756@aol.com You just don't know how much this will mean to my husbands family. Thank you so much!!! Pat

Re: Nicholson Family of Chesterfield, SC

patFreeman33 — 2009-10-02 21:23:09Z

Hi, Could you email me a copy of Ellen's family?? That is my husband's grandmother's family. Thanks, Pat jen8756@aol.com

Re: Nicholson Family of Chesterfield, SC

patFreeman33 — 2009-10-04 22:37:24Z

Hi, do you have a photo of Ellen? thanks, Pat

Re: Nicholson Family of Chesterfield, SC

patFreeman33 — 2009-10-02 02:15:06Z

Yes that was it. Pat

Re: William Nicholson

lyndajones5208 — 2009-10-16 10:08:55Z

One of my grandfather's brothers was called William, born around 1896 in Tanfield, Durham, England. His father was Matthew Nicholson, born 1871 Tanfield, his mother was Elzabeth, born 1872 Bath. My grandfather, Norman was born in 1902 and I understand he had a sister, Margaret b 1902 & 3 brothersThomas b 1890, William b1896 and Frederick b 1898. Hope this is of help

NICHOLSON Ottie T 1895-1967

t42RoseHill — 2009-10-03 13:50:40Z

NICHOLSON Ottie T 1895-1967

I photographed this gravestone in the (Shannon) Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 207,650 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: Nicholson Family of Chesterfield, SC

LuvCelticThunder — 2009-10-05 05:15:01Z

Could I ask which Black. That's what my husband is.

Re: Nicholson Family of Chesterfield, SC

LuvCelticThunder — 2009-10-05 05:10:45Z

I also would love to have a copy of the picture. Ellen's sister, Flora Amanda Nicholson, was married to my husband's g-grandfather Cyrus Wilson Black. My mail is: 28bamagirl@bellsouth.net

My info for her parents: Father: Hugh N. Nicholson B-1827 D-at age 47 in 1875.~ Mother: Rosanna Cooper B-30Aug1830 D-at age 45 in May 1875.(Rosanna's mother was a PAUL and I'm still trying to find her).~ The Nicholsons came from Chesterfield SC to NC on April 30, 1858.Rosanna's father was in the Civil War. They had five girls and two boys. Hugh and Rosanna are buried in the Matthews Cemetery just off Hwy. 74. (I think it is called the OLD Matthews Cemetery) I believe Hugh's father was James and his mother Mary. I have them on a census somewhere in my logs. Hope this helped.

Re: Nicholson Family of Chesterfield, SC

LuvCelticThunder — 2009-10-02 01:02:25Z

Sorry I meant Jack!

Re: Nicholson Family of Chesterfield, SC

LuvCelticThunder — 2009-10-02 01:01:32Z

Hey I am still looking at all my lines. Still fighting the "same name" for every generation! You sent a pic of "Grandpa and Kack". Is that the same one?

Joseph Nicholson

WoodwardFred — 2009-10-02 00:04:31Z

I am not a Nicholson but am researching for a friend who is. Her father,Joseph Nicholson,was born c1889 in Pennsylvania (ref. UK1911 Census). The family originated in County Durham UK. Joseph came to England in the early 1890's
and lived with his uncle in West Yorkshire (1911 Census) Any Info. would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in anticipation.

Fred

Re: Nicholsons From droylsden, Ashton Under Lyne and

Jwallwork163 — 2009-09-25 22:13:18Z

Hi You have some info entered in your tree which isn't quite correct. Ernest Slater is my Grandfather. I can if you the correct info if you like. How are you related to him?

Regards Jan

Re: William Nicholson

jessb3 — 2009-10-16 10:50:14Z

It definitely could be the William Nicholson I'm looking for. Do you know if the family came to Australia or if William came to Australia?

William Nicholson

jessb3 — 2009-09-17 02:30:22Z

Researching my great grandfather, William Nicholson. Possibly born in 1901 and died on 17 Feb 1945 in Hoffman's Mill, Western Australia. Married Jessie Linto in 1928. He had four children that I know of: Reece (1929-1999), Ray (?), William (1930-1990) and Veronica (1931-). His parents are unknown to me so any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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grahambirch20 — 2009-10-17 12:49:19Z