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THE N I C H O L S F A M I L Y

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NORTH GEORGIA

and

The Related Cansler, Black, Puett, Coffey, and Boone Families

OUTLINE FOR A FAMILY HISTORY

by

Thelma K. Bevan, B.S, Owen N. Meredith, B.A., M.A. Robert M. McBride, B.S.,M.A.

Donated by DOLORES DEWITT

on behalf of the Boone Family Research Association of Missouri

March 1994

Nashville I960

Library of Congress Catalog Card No. 6O-I3711

Copyright I960 by Robert M. McBride

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

NICHOLS AND RELATED FAMILIES

A. Adam Amaziah Nichols

Be ; Cansler

C. Black

PUETT MD RELATED FAMILIES

A. Puett

3. Coffey

C. Boone

OTHER NICHOLS FAMILIES

A. James M. Nichols

B. Daniel Nichols

C. Alexander Nichols

D„ David Nichols

E. Thomas M. Nichols

SOURCES

INDEX TO SURNAMES

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I N T R O D U C T I O N

The body of this work, or at least the f i r s t and longest section, is concerned with the family and descendants of ADAM AMAZIAH NICHOLS, who, since about I84O, have been centered in the north Georgia counties of Union, Towns and Fannin and in contiguous counties of North Carolina. Our original purpose was to begin .with Adam A. Nichols, to identify his family and background to the extent possible, and to l i s t his known descendants. .

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The scope.of this record has been necessarily limited, in some cases by the non-availability of records, and In others by the restrictions imposed by time and geography. We have chosen, therefore, to sub-title i t an "outline". The extent of coverage, unfortunately, is not consistent. I t i s , as i t can only be, a record of what we know, what we have discovered, and what has been supplied to us.

Where the information has been available, we have included, for i t s ad­ditional interest, various data on some other familes Into which the Nichols ancestors have married, particularly those from whom a consider­able part of the people listed herein are also descended.

In Chapter I we include brief summaries of the Cansler [Cancellor] and KLack families; Chapter I I relates to the Paett family and the cognate U o f f g y and Boone families. In the case of some"of these families [Boone, Cansler and Coffey] the data is deliberately brief, since there already exists a considerable volume of published material. Chapter I I I concerns several agnate Nichols families. We regret that we have not have the re­sources to trace these families as completely as we have tried to do with that of Adam A. Nichols, but we are glad to include this much of i t as a contribution to a more complete record.

We have also limited the scope of this record in that, with few exceptions, we have not attempted to compile biographical sketchs of individuals. I t becomes, therefore, largely a statistical tabulation, an enlarged family Bible, so to speak. What readability the record loses on that score i s , we hope, compensated for by a factual detail that is as accurate as possi­ble from the information collected by and furnished to us.

A family is obviously not a static thing, but a living, continuous organ­ism, so that a printed record becomes immediately out-of-date. We realize that this effort of ours is now incomplete and w i l l become increasingly inadequate. However, we are happy to have had the opportunity to set down this much data. We hope that i t w i l l be of interest in the present and that, when much of what we have have collected may have otherwise been lost, i t may serve as a basis for further research, and that i t may help to nourish a feeling of obligation to a family's morality, pride, and tradition — which is i t s heritage from the past and i t s promise for the future.

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CHAPTER I Section A

THE N I C H O L S F A M I L Y

The Nichols family i s , by general consensus, of Scotch-Irish origin. Some member of the family report a tradition of their ancestor's emigration to the Carolinas from Scotland, others from Ireland, and s t i l l others from Pennsylvania.

A biographical sketch of one of Adam A. Nichols' great-grand sons states that the Nichols family was "one of the old Colonial families of the South, of Scotch-Irish descent, that was estab­lished i n South Carolina many generations ago." [North Carolina Biography, IV, 168]

The branch of the family with which we are concerned here i s descended from one JAMES NICHOLS.

[His f u l l name was probably JAMES THADEUS NICHOLS. One person, whom we identify as a grandson, is.known as James Thadeus Nichols I I and another, his grandson, as James Thadeus Nichols I I I . ]

JAMES NICHOLS was born, possibly i n the United Kingdom, or perhaps i n the colony of Pennsylvania, between 1765 and 177U. The exact date of his b i r t h and the date of his arrival i n South Carolina are not known. He was married, probably i n South Carolina, shortly before 1790.

The name of his wife i s not known. However, i t has been sug­gested that her maiden name was BEATTY, and that she was a daughter of JONATHAN BEATTY (1768-1819), of York County, South Carolina. We regard this as a very l i k e l y possibility, since their grandson, the oldest son of Adam A. Nichols, was named Jonathan Beatty Nichols.

James Nichols f i r s t appears i n public records, to our knowledge, i n 1790, when he i s l i s t e d i n the f i r s t census of the United States as a householder i n Lancaster County, Camden Dis t r i c t , South Carolina. I t i s possible, even l i k e l y , that he came to Lancaster County from Pennsylvania, since Lancaster County and others nearby were settled largely by Pennsylvanians. There i s , in fact, a tradition that the family did come from Pennsylvania [although this report could have been based on the indisputably "Pennsylvania Dutch" origin of the Cansler family, into which one of James Nichols' sons was married].

James Nichols lived i n South Carolina u n t i l 1798 or 1799. At least two of his children were born there. About 1799, James Nichols and his family re­moved some 100 miles to the northwest and settled in Burke County, North Carolina. We do not know that they remained continuously there, but they appear i n the censuses of 1800, 1810 and 1820 of that county. The section of the county i n which they lived i s comprised i n the present county of McDowell.

We are unable to determine from these decennial records exactly who com­posed James Nichols 1 family. A comparison of the census records from 1790 through 1820, however, shows that James-^Nichols and his wife had four daughters and several sons, no less than three and possibly as many as six.

The f i r s t chapter of this work concerns Adam Amaziah Nichols, whom we identi­f y as the second son of James Nichols, born i n South Carolina i n 1798. In the t h i r d chapter of the book we are considering several other Nichols fami­l i e s , a l l of whom we know, or believe to be, descended from brothers of Adam A.Nichols, and thus from his father, James Nichols. We know nothing of the daughters of James Nichols, except for one [see page 9k].

The majority of the records of Burke County were destroyed by Stoneman's Army, during the C i v i l War. Some marriage licenses have been preserved as well as some other records, but nothing that we have located throws further l i g h t on the Nichols family there. "Our identification of James [Thadeus] Nichols as being the father of Adam A. Niøhols i s based i n part on the following circumstantial but, to our mind, conclusive evidence:

(1) Adam A. Nichols, though born i n South Carolina, grew up i n Burke County. He was married there, into a Burke County family, and several of his children were born there.

(2) The only Nichols li v i n g i n Burke County i n 1800-1820 who was him­self of a suitable age and who had a son born between 1795 and 1800, was James Nichols.

(3) The same James Nichols lived across the li n e , i n South Carolina, at the time of Adam's birth there.

(Ii) From 1800 through 1820, James Nichols lived i n the same part of Burke County [the present McDowell] and i s l i s t e d i n the same m i l i t i a company as was Conrad Cansler [his son Adam's future father-in-law] and was a neighbor to the Aliens, Longs, Woodys, Canslers,and Welches, into which families Adam's five sisters-in-law married, and four of whom show up as his neighbors i n north Georgia two decades later!

In I83O we do not find James Nichols l i s t e d i n Burke County. By that time he would have been at least 60 years old and i t i s possible that he and his wife had died by then. Again, i t i s possible that they had again yielded to their own and their young contry's westward-minded orientation and had departed from Sugar H i l l , leaving no further record.

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ADAM AMAZIAH NICHOLS

Adam Amaziah Nichols was born in [Lancaster County] South Carolina on October 15, 1798.

The date of his birth is taken from his tombstonej the state of South Carolina is given in the censuses of 1850 and i860, and the county of Lancaster is suggested since i t was the resi­dence of his father in 1790.

I t should be kept in mind that his middle name Amaziah is the basis for several shorter names, or nicknames, which have oc­curred with some frequency in the Nichols family since. We find these variationsj Ames, Amzi, Amsi, Amsey, and Ams. This has been a matter of some confusion, particularly since Adam Amaziah Nichols used his middle name in his early l i f e [and specifically the contraction Ames], but after the birth of his sixth child, Amaziah Adam [note the reversal; the son is not technically a junior], the records l i s t the father as Adam and the son as Amzi [Amaziah].

Adam Amaziah Nichols was married, most likely in Burke County, North Caro­lina, about 1823, to BARABRA CANCELLOR.

See page 88 for an account of the Cancellor family.

We believe that the marriage took place in or near Burke County, North Carolina, although we have been unable to locate the marriage bond there. This is an obvious inference, since the Cancellor family removed from Rutherford County, North Carolina, to Burke County i n 181U and were living there through I83O and since we know that Adam A. Nichols lived there from his childhood until after 1830.

The fact that the marriage bond has not been located i n Burke County does not preclude the marriage from having taken place there. In the Anglican and Presbyterian churches, published banns of marriage took the place of marriage bonds, and this may have been true of the German Reformed [Lutheran] Church with which the Cancellors were affiliated. The most obvious explanation, however, is that the marriage bond was one of the majority which were destroyed during the Civil War.

Adam A. Nichols and his wife lived in Burke County for several years probably [except for a possible brief sojourn in Tennessee] u n t i l I84O In 1830, Ames Nichols, age 30-1*0, was living in Burke County with five children under ten years of age. We know that his younger children were

born i n Burke County. This, incidentally, i s the f i r s t time that we find him referred to as Ames Nichols.

During the next few years,. Adam A. Nichols seems to have lived i n Tennessee for awhile, or at least he and his family had an extended v i s i t there:

His sixth child, Amaziah Adam Nichols ["Amzi"] i s l i s t e d i n the I87O census as having been born i n Tennessee. [His b i r t h date was November 12, I833.]

We find that, i n I836, an Ames Nichols i s on the tax l i s t of Monroe County, Tennessee, the same county i n which his father-in-law, Conrad Cansler, was then l i v i n g . We are not positive that this Ames Nichols i s our Adam A. Nichols, but i t would appear that they were the same person. I t could have been thatAdam and Barbara Nichols were v i s i t i n g her father for a time, which would account for one of their children having been born i n Tennessee.

By I84I, Adam Amaziah Nichols and his family had removed to Union County, Georgia. [Their eleventh child, born i n 181*1, was born i n Georgia.] At about the same time, Thomas Nichols, Adam's brother, also moved there, as did four of Barbara Nichols' sisters. . The Nichols family settled near Young Harris, apparently close to the North Carolina line. This section of the county later became, i n 1856, a part of Towns County.

A rather curious circumstance i s that the census of 18£0 of Union County l i s t s our settler as Adam Nicholson. There i s no possibility that we have confuzed him.with some other man: the names of his family, their ages, and birthplaces a l l check. The probable explanation i s the presence of other families i n Union County who were named Nicholson, resulting i n an inadver-tant transcription on the part of the census taker.

Adam A. Nichols and his family show i n the i860 census of Towns County, Georgia. We do not interpret this as a change i n residence, but a reflec­tion of the change in county boundaries, Towns having been created i n 1856.

Adam Nichols died i n Towns County on November 23, I863 and i s buried i n the Union Churchyard at Young Harris, Georgia.

In I87O, his widow, Barbara, was liv i n g i n Towns County, i n the household of her son, Daniel Nichols. Their residence adjoined those of her son, Conrad Nichols, and her daughters, Catherine Self and Elizabeth Keys.

She died on June 21, 1876 and i s buried beside her husband at Young Harris. Tne inscriptions i n the churchyard read:

A. A. NICHOLS Born October V~>, 1798 Died November 23, 1863

and

BARBA Wife of A. A. Nichols Born July l£,.Í8ll Died June 21, 1876

Adam A. Nichols and his wife, Barbara Cancellor, had fifteen children who lived to maturity and of whom we have -some records

I. Jonathan Beatty Nichols See page

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I I . Conrad Nichols 4l

I I I . Elizabeth Nichols 42

IV. Clarissa Nichols 44

V. Caroline Nichols 44

VI. Amaziah Adam Nichols h$ VII. Pursley Nichols 60

VIII. Matilda Nichols 62

IX. William Lawson Nichols 63

x. Catherine Nichols 69

XI. Christopher Nichols 70

XII. Sarah J. Nichols 73 XEII. Mary L. Nichols 73 XIV. Daniel Webster Nichols 74

XV. 'Robert Thomas Nichols 87

JONATHAN BEATTY NICHOLS.

Jonathan Beatty Nichols [sometimes familiarly known as «'Johnse»], the oldest son of Adam A. and Barbara Nichols, was born i n Burke County, North Carolina, on January 25, 1821*.

He removed to Union County, Georgia, presumably at the same time as did his father, i n 181*1. He was married, i n Union County, on December 6, 181*5, to Isabelle Avoline Black, his cousin-

Isabelle Black was born i n Haywood [ ?] County, N. C. on October 1, 1825. She died i n Fannin County, Georgia, on September 5, 1885. See pages 91*-95.

In 1850 and i860, Jonathan and Isabelle Nichols were l i v i n g i n Union [now Towns] County, Georgia, near his father. By 18?0 they had re­moved a few miles westward and were near Morganton, i n Fannin County.

Jonathan Nichols died i n Fannin County on October 30, 1878. He and his wife are buried there, i n the churchyard of the Liberty H i l l Methodist Church.

They had eight children:

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A. Conrad Cancellor Nichols 9

B. Martha Jane Nichols 19

C. John Calvin Nichols 23

D„ David Amaziah Nichols 31

E. Barbara Ann Nichols 31

F. James Alexander Nichols 32

G. Mary Dru6illa Nichols 35 H. William Christopher Nichols 36

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1. Conrad Cancellor Nichols 2. Martha Jane Nichols 3o John Calvin Nichols k" David Amaziah Nichols 5. Barbara Ann Nichols 6. Mary Drusilla Nichols 7. William Christopher Nichols

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Conrad Cancellor Nichols.

Conrad Cancellor Nichols, oldest child of Jonathan and Isabelle Nichols, was born i n Union County, Georgia, ón August 5, 181*6. He was married i n Towns County, Georgia, oh October 10, 1867, to Julia Ann Puett.

Julia Ann Puett was born i n Cherokee County, North Carolina, on September 30, 181*8. She was the only daughter of William M. Puett and his wife, Sarah Coffey. See page 102.

During the C i v i l War, Conrad C. Nichols served i n Company K of the 10th Tennessee Infantry, U.S.A. He taught school for some time i n Towns County. He was a Republican, a Methodist, and a Mason.

In I87O, he and his wife were l i v i n g i n Fannin County, Georgia, near Morganton. In 1891 they removed to Cherokee County, North Carolina. He died there on June 15, 1908, his wife having pre­deceased him on January 22, 1891*. They are both buried i n the Liberty H i l l Churchyard i n Fannin County.

The Liberty H i l l Methodist Church i n Fannin County has been the family church of the Nichols family for several generations. The stained glass window forming the altar reredos of the church i s dedicated to the memory of Conrad and Julia Nichols. Other windows i n the church are memorials to other members of the family.

Conrad Cancellor Nichols and his wife, Julia Ann Puett, had seven children:

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1. William Andrew Nichols 10

2. John Oliver Nichols 12

3. Alvan Alexander Nichols 11*

1*. Ulysses Simpson Nichols 16

5. Asbury Sullivan Nichols 17

6. Cora Leigh Nichols 18

7. Ora Nichols 18

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William Andrew Nichols. :

William Andrew Nichols, oldest son of Conrad Go and Julia Nichols, was born on October 22,;1868. He was a farmer and merchant and lived at Culberson, Cherokee County, North Carolina. He married (1st) Lenora A. Anderson on May 3>» 1894* and (2nd) California Sullivan. They are buried i n the Friendship Baptist Churchyard i n Cherokee County. He has one son by his f i r s t wife and seven children by his second wife s

a. William Luther Nichols.

b. Arthur Elisha Nichols, born Oct.. l a , 1897. He married Ethner Hyatt (born July a, 1911) on Aug. 15, 1937. Children:

Fred Hyatt Nichols, born July 6, 1938. Ray Andrew Nichols, born April 19, 1940° Mary Ruth Nichols, born June 23, 1943. Frank Oliver Nichols, born May 19, 19li5« Charles Arthur Nichols, born July 22, 191*7. Martha Ann Nichols, born Sept. 23, 1949. Julia May Nichols, born March 29, 1952.

c. Charles Dewey Nichols, born March 19, 1899» He married Ruby Dean (born March Uj\, 1899) at Blairs-v i l l e , Ga., on Aug. 21, 1921. Children:

( l ) Naomi Nichols, born May 16, 1922; married William Sheridan Watson (born March 1, 1921) i n Rossville, Ga., on Jan. 5j 1946. A son:

( l ) Gary Coleman Watson, born Aug. 11, 1952.

William Luther Nichols, born Dec. 23, 1923j married Katherine Luzelle Mitchell (born May 10, 1923) on Oct. 9,.19R8. Two sons:

(1) William Ronald Nichols, Feb. 20, 195a. (2) Dean Cobb Nichols, March 12, 1959.

Roy Lincoln Nichols, born Feb. l i t , 1925j married Wanda Broyles (born July 6, 192k) i n Louisville, on July 24, 191+8. A son:

(1) Wayne Roy Nichols, born June 15, 1951.

Dewey J. Nichols, born Dec. 11, 1927j he married Mary Ann McNutt (born Dec. 20, 1926) at Oak Ridge, Tenn. on Sept. 10, 1949. They

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have three children:

(a) Charles Dewey Nichols, April 2, 1950. (b) David Milton Nichols, May 21, 1951. (c) Karen Ann Nichols, Feb. 6, 1953.

d.. James Moody Nichols, born Oct. 21, 1900. He married Ellie Cochran (born Feb. 23, 1903). Two children:

(1) James Moody Nichols, Jr., born April 23, 1922; married Dorothy Barber on June 10, 1950.

(a) Errol Barber Nichols, born Sept. 1956.

(2) Frances Nichols, born June 6, 1930; married (1st) James Calvin Rawlings I I (born July 5, 1926) on May 17, 1950 and (2nd), on July 29, 1958, Berry Steelman (born May 8, 1926).

(a) James C. Rawlings,III, July 13, 195U.

e. Cora Leigh Nichols, born i n August 1902. She lives i n Miami, Florida.

f. Henry Claude Nichols, born Aug. 29, 190U. He married Pearl Millsaps (born Nov. 2, 1907) on July 17, 1927. A son:

(1) Donald Claude Nichols, born May 21, 1928; married Emma Lou Baity (born Dec. 16, 1927) on Aug. 21, 19U8. Two children:

(a) Anthony Clark Nichols, Nov. 2, 1953. (b) Gary Baity Nichols, Feb. 21, 1956.

g. Mary Ruth Sullivan Nichols, born Sept. 28, 1907. She married T. M. Quarles (born Feb. 27, 1890; died May 21, 1956) on Feb. 6, 1937. No children.

h. John Alvan Nichols, born Aug. 27, 1909. He married Wilma Loudermilk on April 1, 1933. Two sons:

(1) James Alvan Nichols, born Nov. 2, 1935; married Betty Stone i n Dec. 1956 and has:

(a) Tanda Lynn Nichols, March lR, 1959.

(2) Robert Lynn Nichols, born Aug. 27, 19a0.

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John Oliver Nichols

John Oliver Nichols, second son of Conrad Co and Julia Nichols, was born May 26, 1871, at Hemp, Fannin County, Georgia.

He attended Lincoln Memorial University at Harrogate, Tennessee, and received his medical degree i n the class of 1894.

He was married, on December 18, 1895, at Bellview, Cherokee County, North Carolina, to Flossie Lee Hedden.

Flossie Lee Hedden was born i n Cherokee County, North Carolina, on December 29, 1877; died i n Pulaski, Virginia, on June 7, 1959. The Hedden family, of Welsh origin, i s con­sidered i n detail i n a monograph by the compilers of this record, "The Hedden Family of North Georgia" (Nashville, 1957J.

Dr. Nichols was a well-known physician i n East Tennessee and North Carolina. He was also for a time mayor of Etowah, Tennessee, where he lived and practiced for about 30 years. He died i n Etowah on December 31 > 1935» He and his wife are buried there.

Dr. Nichols and his wife, Flossie Hedden, had three children:

a. Ora Mae Nichols, born at Warne, Clay County, North Carolina, on October 19, 1896. She was married, i n Etowah, on November 17, 1919", to Owen H. Meredith.

Owen Habner Meredith was born i n Louisa County, Virginia, on October 3> 1890. He is the son of James Thomas Meredith (born August 2a, 18U1; died June 7, 1906) and Mary . William Barret (born December 2, 1850; died April 15, 19U0). The ancestry of the Mere­dith and Barret families i s available i n printed sources, including Chappelear's "Families of Virginia", Vol. I l l (193k).

Ora and Owen H. Meredith l i v e i n Pulaski, Virginia. They have two children:

(1) Ora Jean Meredith, born i n Huntsville, Ala­bama, on August^17, 1920. She married Ken-

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neth William Hoehn i n Pulaski, Virginia, on November ;15, I9R3.

Kenneth W. Hoehn was born i n Bronx, New York, on March 30, 1918, the son of William A. and Catherine Hoehn.

They live i n Manhasset, New York, and have two children:

(a) William Michael Hoehn, born i n Rad­ford, Virginia, on July 27, 19U5.

(b) Carol Jean Hoehn, born i n Amityville, Suffolk County, New York, on October 12, 19^1.

(2) Owen Nichols Meredith, born i n Etowah, Ten­nessee, on March 27, 192R. Residence: Nashville, Tennessee.

Frank Oliver Nichols, born at Warne, Clay County, North Carolina, on February 13, 1898. He was married, on April 2, 1923, i n Etowah, Tennessee, to Mabeth Dobbs.

Mabeth Dobbs i s the daughter of the late Amos Dobbs and his wife, Beatrice Allen. Mrs. Dobbs lives i n Etowah, Tennessee.

Dr. Frank 0. Nichols died i n Miami, Florida, on December 5, 1957, and i s buried at Etowah, Ten­nessee. His wife lives i n Miami, Florida. They had two children:

(1) John Alan Nichols, born i n Bradenton, Florida, on December 17, 1925. Alan Nichols, like his father and grandfather, was a doc­tor. He died, unmarried, i n Miami, on March 25, 1956.

(2) Frank Oliver Nichols, Jr., born i n Miami, Florida on February 25, 193k. Residence: Miami.

an infant son, unnamed, May 21, 1901. He i s buried i n the Brasstown Cemetery, Warne, N. C.

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Alvan Alexander Nichols,

Alvan Alexander Nichols, third son of Conrad C. and Julia Nichols, was born at Hemp, Fannin County, Georgia, ón December 25, 1874» He, like two other, brothers, was a surgeon and physician. He was educated in the public schools of Fannin County, the Ellijay Academy, and he received his medical degree from the University of Nash­v i l l e in I898.

Since that time he was engaged i n the practice of medi­cine in Jackson County, North Carolina, particularly at Sylva, where he lived u n t i l his death. He was Public Health Officer of Jackson County, a member of the Sylva City Council, a Republican, a Methodist, and a member of various professional and fraternal organizations. A de­tailed biographical sketch of him can be found in North Carolina Biography, Vol. IV, 168.' •

Dr. Nichols was married (1st), in Cashier's, North Caro­lina, on June 4, 1899, to Kidder Cole.

Kidder Cole was born on October I4, 1870, daughter of George M. Cole and Sarah Amanda Zacharly, of Cashier's. She died in 1938. Mrs. Nichols has been recorded in western North Carolina folklore as the subject of "The Ballad of Kidder Cole",

They had one daughter:

a. Elma Christine Nichols, born at Cullowhee, North Carolina, on August 25, 1900. She married Robert Hoyle Cooke on Sept. 3, 1917«

Robert H. Cooke was born at Forest City, N.C., on July 3, 1897, the son of Rev. Joseph Albert Cooke (185U-1932) and Julia Ann Yost (d. 1937). See North Carolina Biography, IV, 473.

They have four childrens

(1) Marian Christine Cooke, born in Asheville, N. C, on April 11, 1920. She married James Beatty Lucas (born at Mooresville, N. C.̂ on May 8, 1919) on March 28, 1942. Residence: Hickory, N. C. Children:

(a) Marian Diane Lucas, born in Camden, S. C. on Jan. 13, 1943.

(b) Barbara Jane Lucas, born in Texas on Jan. u, 1916.

(2) Barbara Ann Cooke, born i n Asheville, N. C. on June 2, 1922. She married Thomas Samuel Cornwell, Jr. (born July 23, 1919 in Cleve­land County, N. C.) on June 27, 19U2. They live in Clinton, N. C. and have two children:

(a) Barbara Carole Cornwell, born i n Shelby, N. C. on March 2U, 1944.

(b) Michael Steven Cornwell, born i n Clin­ton, N. C. on April IR, 19U8.

(3) Jane Carolyn Cooke, born i n Asheville, N. C. on August:il..iy27. She .married., Jack Rogers (born Feb. 11. 1922) on June la, 1958. They live in Clinton, N. C.

(4) Gerald Nichols Cooke, born i n Shelby, N. C. on Nov. 25, 1935. He married Mary Cathryn Denton (born Sept. 7, 1937 in Morganton, N. C.) on Aug. 5, 195U» Residence: Shelby, N. C. Children:

(a) Jerri Cathryn Cooke, born in Shelby, N. C. on May 9, 1955.

(b) Gerald Nichols Cooke, Jr., born in Shelby, N. C. on July 20, 1959.

Dr. Alvan A. Nichols was married (2nd), on Jan. 25, 1929, to Verna DeBoard (born April 29, I9O4). They had a son:

b. Alvan Alexander Nichols, Jr., born March 24, 1930. He married Rachel Elizabeth Turpin (bom Aug. 13, 1938) on Deo. 21, 1956 and has two children:

(1) Melinda Diane Nichols, born Jan. 7, 1958.

(2) Gregory Nick Nichols, born Nov. 11. 1959»

Dr. Nichols died on Aug. 9, 1951 and is buried i n the family plot of the Liberty H i l l Churchyard in Fannin County, -Georgia.

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Ulysses Simpson Nichols.

Ulysses Simpson Nichols, fourth son of Conrad C. and Julia Nichols, was born on August 2, 1877« He married Eva Anderson (born December 9, l88l) on October 1;, 1903. They had five children: .'

a. John Hubert Nichols, born i n North Carolina on April 16, 1906. He was married, i n Oakland, Calif, on September 25, 1932, to Louise Schloesser (born Sept. 26, 1905). They have four children:

(1) Josette Cathryn Nichols, born March 1, 1938; married Richard Carroll Strom (born Aug. 10, I937) and has two children:

(a) Michela Ann Strom, born June 26, 1958.

(b) Michael Richard Strom, June 1R, 1959.

(2) Jerome Hubert Nichols, born June 19, 19 4O.

(3) William Howard Nichols, born July 17, 19RU.

(U) Joseph David Nichols, born Nov. 19, 19R8. b. Hazel Nichols, born i n North Carolina on Sept. 20,

1908.

c. Maude Nichols, born i n North Carolina on Jan. 10, I 9 I I . She was married, i n California, on Aug. 28, I9I4.7, to Arthur Hodgson (born April 10, 1910).

d. Howard Ronald Nichols, born i n North Carolina on May 8, 1917.

e. Doris Modine Nichols, born i n North Carolina on July 10, I92I. She married Calvin Allen Brown (born May 5, 1917) on Jan. 1, 19U5. They have two children:

(1) Pamela Brown, born S ept. 19, 19U6. (2) Connally Brown, born Jan. 12, 19R9.

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Asbury Sullivan Nichols.

Asbury Sullivan Nichols, f i f t h son of Conrad A. and Julia Nichols, was born on May 7, 1881. A graduate of the Tennessee Medical College in Knoxville, he was a physician and surgeon and practiced with his brother, Alvan A. Nichols.

He was married, i n the same year of his graduation, to Rosa Cole (born Nov. 19, 1882) on December 21, 1905.

Dr. Nichols died on November 6, 1950 and i s buried i n the Keener Cemetery, Jackson County, N. C. He and his wife had two children:

a. George Conrad Nichols, born at Sylva, N. C. on Sept. 7, 1906. He was married, i n Chester, S. C. on Dec. 21, 1938, to Mary Helen Dawson (born Jan. 1, I909). Residence: Chester, S. C.

b. Leah Nichols, born at Sylva, N. C. on Dec. 18, 1909. She married, on June 18, 1938, William O'Dell Bankhead (born Aug. R, Í9O6). Residence: Chester, S. C. They have a son:

(1) William O'Dell Bankhead, Jr., born Nov. 1, 19R1.

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6. Cora Leigh Nichols»

Cora Leigh Nichols, sixth child and f i r s t daughter of Conrad C. and Julia Nichols, was born on December 19, 188k. She was married (1st) to Rollan Bascom Keith (who died i n Oklahoma). They had one daughters

a. Thelma Nichols Keith, born at Culberson, i n Cherokee County, North Carolina, on June 15, 1905. She was married, on September 19, 1931, to Newton Harold Bevan (born at GLrard, Kansas, on February 20, 1900). They li v e i n Blue Ridge, Georgia, and have one sons

(1) Charles Keith Bevan, born i n Blue Ridge, Georgia, on October 20, 1933<>

Cora L. Nichols was married (2nd) to Richard Oliver Nalley (born i n 1885). They live i n Blue Ridge, Ga.

7. Ora Nichols.

Ora Nichols, the seventh and youngest child of Conrad and Julia Nichols, was born on August 22, 1888. She died i n childhood, on December 18, I896, and i s buried i n the Liberty H i l l Churchyard.

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Martha Jane Nichols.

Martha Jane Nichols, second child and oldest daughter of Jonathan and Isabelle Nichols, was born in Union County, Georgia, on August 10, 181*9. She was married, about 1866, to David Abraham Byers.

David A. Byers was.born.in Haywood .County, N. C. •on May 20, 1835. His father was Ephraim Byers (born in Rutherford County, N. C. in 1808) and his mother, was. Milly Ratcliffe (born in Rowan County, N. C. inlfiH, daughter of Abraham Ratcliffe). His parents were married in Haywood County in 1830, where they were s t i l l living in 1850; in i860 they were living in Cherokee County.

Martha Jane [Nichols] Byers died on December 27, 1928. She and David A. Byers had seven children:

1. Merca Ann (»lMerziannen) Byers, born in Towns County, Ga. on Nov. 30, I867. She married Burton Sparks; died February 2, 19U6. *© children.

2. William Jasper Byers, born in Towns County on Jan. 30, I870. He married Cenorah Patterson (born April 4, 1876) and died September 2k, 1941. Children:

a. Bonnie Byers, born in Union County on June 11, I898; married Daniel Litton, of West Virginia.

b. - Vesta Byers, born in Union County on Jan. 15, 1899.

c. Velma Byers, born in Union County on April 11, 1903; married William Addington (born May 5, 1910) and has a daughter: •

(l ) Vivian Joyce Addington, born July 22, 1937.

d. Wayne Henry Byers, born in Union County on Jan. 31, 1905; married Mary Emma Cotton. Children:

(1) Colleen Byers (2) Donna Byers (3) Marilyn Byers

e. Frank Hartford Byers, born i n Union County on May 10, 1907; married Reba Loudermilk (born 1912 in Cherokee Co., N.C.). Children:

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(1) Clara Angeline Byers, born i n Union County in September 1935J married James C. Cearley, of Cherokee Co0, N, C.

(2) Clark Gail Byers, born i n Union County on July 22, 1937; married L i l l i e Mae Bryson (born March 10, 1931 i n Cherokee Co., N. C ) .

(3) Betty Frances Byers, born i n Cherokee Co. on July 21, 1939.

(4) B i l l y Franklin Byers (twin to Betty); died July 21, 1939.

f. Audie Hoke Byers, born i n Union County on May lR, 1910; married Maybelle Howell. Three childrens

(1) Jean Byers (2) Glenn Byers (3) Kenneth Byers

g. Ora Byers, born i n Union County on May JLlj, 1910 (twin to Audie); married Charles Lee Garland (born i n Cherokee Co. on Jan. 1R, 1915). A son:

(l) Charles Richard Garland, born in Cherokee County on Jan. 21, 19kk»

h. Dwight Abraham Byers, born i n Union County on April 23, 1913; married Dorothy Wilson, of Fannin Co., Ga. Children:

(1) B i l l y Byers (2) Betty Frances Byers

3. Laura Angeline Byers, born Nov. 8, 1871; died March 27, 1951. She married (1st) Frank Foster and (2nd) — Queen. She had one son, by her f i r s t husband, who i s known by his mother's name:

a. James Gordon Byers, born i n Union County on Jan. 7, 1890. On August 30, 1916 he married Chloria Alma Mauney (born in Union County on Sept. 8, 1890). Four children:

( l ) Floyd Leon Byers, born i n Union County on July 21, 1918.

v (2) Ralph Mauney Byers, born i n Ranger, Texas on Sept. 4, 1920.

(3) James Harold Byers, born i n Frankell, Texas on Sept. 13, 1925.

(4) Walter Carlton Byers, born i n Ranger, Texas on August 6, 1928.

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Joe V. Byers, born April 16, 1875,- died Dec. 28, 1875.

Fitzhugh Lee Byers, born Jan. 8, 1878. On April 7, 190R he married Delia Lance (born June 26, 1882). Children:

a. Eula Byers, born Feb. 5, 1905J married Harley Rick.

b. Floyd Leon Byers, born July 6, 1906; married Dester Shore and has children:

(1) Hansel Byers (2) Hassen Byers (3) Harold Byers (4) Howard Byers (5) Homer Byers (6) Grady Byers (7) Shirley Byers

c. Carl Fulton Byers, born Sept. 25, 1908; married Mattie Bell Dillard (born March 8, 1911).

(1) Lloyd Irving Byers, born Nov. 27, 1930. (2) Frank Lee Byers, born June 11, 1933. (3) Irene Byers, born June 20, 1936. (ii) Imogene Byers, born Sept. 29, 1938. (5) Garnett Byers, born Aug. 28, 1941. (6) Alvan Byers, born Jan. 31, 1944. (7) James Hoytt Byers, born Oct. 18, 19U6. (8) Inez Byers, born Nov. 28, 1948. (9) Mary Ann Byers, born Aug. 2, 1952.

d. Flonnie Byers, born March 4, 1910.

e. Ruby Byers, born April 27, 1912. She married Robert Broughton Sewell and has a son:

(1) Robert Lee Sewell, born i n 1944.

f. Dewey Edward Byers, born July 7, 1914; married Bertha White. Three children:

(1) Joyce Byers (2) Carlton Byers (3) Larry Byers

g. Glenn Emmet Byers, born July 23, 1918; married Thelma Holbrook.

h. Gordon Hasson Byers, born Jan. 11, 1921; married Dorothy Abernathy. They have three children:

(1) Carol Linda Byers, born Dec. 9, 1947. (2) Robert Byers (3) Jackie Byers

h. Prince Leon Byers, born April 7, 1923J married Dorothy Daniel. Four children:

(1) David Abraham Byers (2) Donna Kay Byers (3) Randall Byers (4) Kenneth Byers

6. Frank A. Byers, born Jan. 28, l88lj "died May 16, 1901«

7. Mary Byers, born in Towns County, Ga., on Aug. 10, 1883. She married Thomas Smith Lance (born in Union County, Ga. on Sept. 26, I878). Children ( a l l born in Union County):

a. Vaughan Leland Lance, born June 8, 1909«

b. Vance Reed Lance, born Sept. 8, 1910,

c. Opal Lance, born March 18, 1912j married John Anderson, A daughter:

(1) Patricia Ann Anderson, born Aug. 29, 1951»

d. Mae Lance, born Dec. 31, 1913, married Jewell 0, Martin i n 1939. A daughters

(1) Mary Armenia Martin, born May 23, 1940,

e. Maude Lance, born Dec. 6, 1919 ï married Howard Deweese i n 1942. Three childrens

(1) Sherry Lynn Deweese, born Aug. 20, 1943« (2) Thomas Lewis Deweese, born Dec. 9, 1944« (3) Ronald Deweese, born April 6, 1947«

f. Vernon Hugh Lance, born July 22, 1921j married Eileen Daly in 19Ú8. A sons

(1) David Anthony Lance, born Oct. 7, 1949,

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c John Calvin Nichols

John Calvin Nichols, third child and second son of Jonathan and Isabelle Nichols, was born in Union County, Georgia, on June 16, 1851. He was married to Sarah Bruce. He died on June 23, 190k, and is buried in the Liberty "Hill Churchyard. They had six children:

1. Robert Wesley Nichols, born June 28, 1873. He married Dora McDearis (born April 11, 1873) on Jan. 16, 1898. He died in Fannin Co., Ga., leaving 12 children:

a. James Grady Nichols, born April 15, 1899. He was married three times, and had one son by his f i r s t wife, Vida Stephens:

( l ) James Grady Nichols, born in 1925«

b. Sadie Nichols (twin to Grady)j married George Anderson. No children.

c. Zola Nichols, born July 3, 1901. She was married on Sept 29, 1923 to Edgar Everett Falls (born May 7, I898). They had nine children:

(1) Edgar Franklin Falls, born Aug. 4, 192k; married Marie Waldo (born Sept. 1, 1925). A daughter:

(a) Carolyn June Falls, born Nov. 20, 19kl.

(2) Robert Matthew Falls, born Aug. 30, 1926; married Sue Anderson (born April Ik, 1932).

fa) Ronda Falls, born Jan. '21, 19k°. (b) Debbie Falls, born June 22, 1951. (c) Steven Falls, born in March 1958.

(3) Ruth Marian Falls, born July 11, 1928; married Willis Andrew Daves (born Oct. 12, 1925).

(k) Billy Reid Falls, born Sept. 2, 1930; married Honolora Jo Metzler (born June 1929).

(5) Suella Falls, born Oct. 2, 1932.

(6) Betty Joyce Falls, born Dec. k, 1935; she married Kenneth Buford Webb (b. Jan. 8, 1931).

(a) Kenneth Barry Webb, born Oct. 22, 1956.

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(7) Howard David Falls, born Jan. 17, 1938; he married Lydia Cain and has:

(a) Sherry Falls, born Jan. 12, 1958. (b) Alice Delessa Falls, born March 12, I960.

(8) Mary Louise Falls, born June Ik, 19k0j she married Fritz Roberts.

(9) Sara Lynda Falls, born May 1, 19k3.

d. Inez Nichols, born Oct. 8, 1902; died unmarried.

e. Minnie Nichols, born Feb. 29, 190k; married Hayden Wilburn Hampton (born April 25, 1903) on Oct. Ik, 1928. Three children:

(1) Aleece Hampton, born May 17, 1929; married Robert Montague McCandlish (born May 9, 1926) on Sept. 9, 1950. Children:

(a) R. M. McCandlish, Jr., born Aug. 30, 1951« (b) William Hampton McCandlish,"born June 25,

1955.

(2) Frances Hampton, born April 1, 1931; married Lucius Linton Deck, Jr. (born June 30, 1929) on Dec. 27, 1953. Children:

(a) Dayna Frances Deck, born Oct. 28, 195k. (b) Laura Luci Deck, born Dec. 10, 1955« (c) Hayden Hampton Deck, born March 30, 1959.

(3) Sherry Hampton, born March 3, 1935; married Charles Gilbert Herion (born Aug. 16, 1930).

( l ) Mark Charles Herion, born Jan. 3, I960.

f . Ottie Nichols, born June 9, 1905; married Albert Clinton Long (born Jan. 26, 1902). Children:

(1) Ernest Clinton Long, born June 29, 1927; married Christine Franks. Children:

(a) Teresa Long, born Nov. 17, 1953« (b) Larry Ernest Long (c) Terry Alman Long

(2) Ottie Jean Long, born May 11, 1930; she

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married Evan Cruse and has:

(a) Anita Cruse (b) Winston Cruse

(3) B i l l i e Dan Long, born Jan. 13, 1936.

(k) Rachel Ann Long, born Dec. 10, 1937j married Donald Lackey. Three children:

(a) Donald Lackey, Jr,, born Dec. 23, 1957. (b) Daniel B i l l y Lackey, born Jan. 12, 1958. (c) Dennis Lackey, born i n April 1959.

(5) Dora Lynn Long, born Feb. 23, 1939.

(6) Albert Gary Long, born Aug. 3, 19R2.

g. Robert Hobart Nichols, born Aug. 28, 1906. He married^.Leslie Smith and has three children:

(1) Charlotte Ann Nichols, born i n 19k6. (2) Robert Hobart Nichols, Jr., born i n 1950. (3) Borene Nichols, born i n 1956.

h. Homer Emmett Nichols,,born March 31»,1908j:married Mrs. Bingle [Brown] Rogers. Three children:

(1) Amelia Ann Nichols, born Aug 7, 1939. (2) Mary Sue Nichols, born March 18, 19U5. (3) David Emmett Nichols

i. Thomas Ernest Nichols, born May 10, 1910j married Phyllis Jones. One son:

( l ) Thomas Ernest Nichols, Jr.

j. David Everett Nichols, born Sept. 16, 1911; married Norma Ray. Two children:

(1) James Ray Nichols (2) Norma June Nichols

k. Joseph Edgar Nichols, born June 10, 1913; married Grace Johnson. A daughter:

(1) Joanna Nichols, bom Nov. 3, 19U6.

1. Tennie Nichols, bom Dec. 29, 1916. She married

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¥. Howard Ballew on May 15, 1934. Children:

(1) Bobby Charles Ballew, born i n 1935i married Vonceil Abercrombie i n 1955«

(2) Shelia Ballew; married Ulas Bright Thomas on Sept. 25, 1953. Two children:

(a) William Lenton Thomas, born June 7, 1956»

(b) Deleta Lavon Thomas, born Bec. 9, 1957.

(3) Richard Howard Ballew, born March 12, 1955.

2. Euna- Nichols, born March 21, 1876. She married Robert Lee Weaver (born Sept. 25, 1871). They had eight children: a. L i l l i e Weaver, born March 17, 1894; married Hearl

Brackett. Four children:

(1) Clarence Brackett, born in Union Co., Ga. on July 9, 1918; married Maud Warren on Aug.-7,. 1943.

(2) Roy Brackett, born i n Cobb Co., Ga. April 28, 1921; married Audrey Evans on July 16, 1955«

(3) Annie Jane Brackett, born i n Cobb Co., Sept. 25, 1923; married Ralph Brown on Dec. 24, 19R8.

(k) Betty Ruth Brackett, born i n Cobb Co. July 28, 1935; married Lemar Boling, Aug. 20, 1954.

b. Lavada Pearl Weaver, born Oct. 29, 1895'. On Feb. 20, 1916 she married Herbert Lane Allen (born Nov. 26, 1896; died Nov. 11, 1957). Two children:

(1) Herbert Lane Allen, Jr., born Jan. 26, 1926; died Sept. 29, 1929.

(2) Hugh Allen, s t i l l b o r n on Oct. 2, 1927.

c. Bessie Weaver, born Aug. 2, 1897; married A r v i l Bruce Patterson (born Aug. k, 1897; now dec'd). They had ten children:

(1) Flora Belle Patterson, born March 3, 1921; married George Curtis Burnette. Children:

(a) George Keith Burnette, June 27, 1939. (b) Linda Kathryn Burnette, March 6, 1944» (c) Rose Elaine Burnette, Sept. 7, 19U8.

(2) Robert Elisha Patterson, born Sept. 7, 1922.

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He married Sarah Nell Conley (born Dec. 20, 1921) and has two children:

(a) Barbara Ann Patterson, Sept. 11, 19kk. (b) Robert Stanley Patterson, April 13, 19k7«

(3) Sarah Nelle Patterson, born i n 192k; married Carter Reed Hudson and has four children:

(a) Dianne Hudson, June 6, 19k5. (b) Freeda Sue Hudson (c) Gary Hudson (d) Patricia Hudson

(k) Roselle Patterson, born Nov. Ik, 1926. On May 20, 1950 she married Clyde Huffman (born Jan. 3, 1922). Two children:

(a) Stephen Clyde Huffman, Feb. 15, 1951. (b) Lydia Huffman, April 30, 1956.

(5) Roy Zane Patterson, born Dec. 29, 1928j on June 23, 1956 he married Alice Frances Teague (born March 6, 1937).

(6) Raymond Bruce Patterson, born Feb. 16, 1931. He married Christine Leggett (born Dec. 31, 1932) on Aug. 30, 1958.

(7) Daniel James Patterson, born April 20, 1933J married Wanda Yates on Nov. 17, 1951.

(a) Janet Marie Patterson, Feb. 6, 1951+. (b) Daniel James Patterson, Jr., Apr. 2, 1956.

(8) Larry Everett Patterson, born June 29, 1935J he married Bob Ann Fair (born May 27, 1936) on April 15, 1956. A son:

(a) Jeffrey Lawrence Patterson, Apr. Ik, 1959.

(9) George B i l l y Patterson, born Sept. 30, 1937.

(10) Franklin Connard Patterson, born May 31, 19kl.

Elbert G„ Weaver, born Feb. 2k, 1901; married Hazel Grunden; died March 29, I960. Three children:

( l ) Wayne Weaver

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(2) Glen Weaver (3) Ruth Weaver: married Newmaker. (k) Joan Weaver

e. Effie Weaver, born April 6, 1903: married Howard Clifford Brackett (born April 25, 1900). Children:

(1) Edna Brackett, born Dec. 26, 1923: married Howell Edward McVay (born July 8, 1923).

(2) William Edward Brackett (twin to Edna); he married Leona Burkhart and has two children:

(a) Gary Edward Brackett, born Jan. 195k. (b) Allen Brackett, born Dec. 1958.

f. Carl Prince Weaver, born July 28, 1905. On Jan. 15, 1936 he married Mildred Inez Smith (born June 2. 1913). Children:

(1) Charles Lavelle Weaver, stillborn Mar.20, 1937. (2) Mildred Carlene Weaver, born Aug. k, 1938. (3) Emily Sue Weaver, born March l$,_19k2. (k) Pamela Inez Weaver, born Aug. 22, 1950. (5) Vicki Ann Weaver, born Sept. 21, 1953.

g. Arlie Weaver; married Joseph Brackett. Children:

(1) Hoyt Brackett (2) Harold Brackett; married Kathleen Jones.

h. Fred Herbert Weaver, born May 31, 1920; he married Juanita Bennett (born Aug. 10, 1928). Children:

(1) Ingrid Weaver (2) Linda Weaver.

3. James Larkin Nichols, born Nov. 2k, 1878; died on May 1, 19k7e He was married (1st), on Aug. 15, 1901, to Rachel Emma Vanhook (who died Aug. 15, 1905). One daughter:

a. Eula Eva Nichols, born at Hemp, Ga. on Nov. 13, 190k-married Annis Carden on Jan. 2k, 1925. They had six children, a l l of whom were born at Calhoun, Ga.

(1) an infant daughter, Oct. 1, 1926.

(2) Herbert Lee Carden, born Jan. 23, 1930; he married Shirley Martin, of Atlanta, on May 15, 195k. Three children:

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(a) Margin Keith Carden, May 12, 1956. (b) Kathy Yvonne Carden, May 18, 1958. (c) Wayne Alan Carden, Jan. Ik, I960.

(3) Evelyn Mae Carden, born Jan. 16, 1932; married J. B. Garren on Oct. 27, 1951. Three children:

(a) Wanda Marlene Garren, April 10, 1953. (b) Jerry Bruce Garren, Bee. 30, 1955. (c) Gloria Nylene Garden, Aug. 11, 1957.

(k) Glenn Lawson Carden, born Sept. ?, 193k; he married Anna Mae Elzey, of CuMnings, Ga. on April 30, 1955.

(5) Ella Jean Carden, born Sept. 21, 1938; married Helton Harkins, of Atlanta, on Nov. 21, 1957.

(6) June Ann Carden, born May 30, 19k2.

James Larkin Nichols was married (2nd) on Aug.1$, 1909, to Emma Margaret Wall (who died Apr.' 18, 1950). They had five children:

b. Jessie Margaret Nichols, born Dec. 3, 1911. She' married Jesse Port McAfee on May 19, 1935. Tbey have four children, a l l born i n Gordon County, Georgia:

(1) Ruth Laura McAfee, born Feb. 16, 1937. (2) John Leemarr McAfee, born Dec. 11, 1939. (3) Grace Emma Etta McAfee, born Sept. 28, 19k2. (k) Jessie Frances McAfee, born March 12, 19k5.

c. Nellie Othella Nichols, born Aug. 11, 1913 i n Gordon Co., -Ga. She married John Lewis Wilson, of Canton, Ga. on Aug. 26, 1939. Children:

(1) Donald Edd Wilson, born Nov 7, 19k0. (2) Clifford Wayne Wilson, born Aug. 2, 19k2.. (3) Sue JeanneHle Wilson, born Feb. Ik, 19kk.

d. David Bayrd Nichols, born Nov. 30, 191k; died March 16, 1915.

e. Stella Gladys Nichols, born Sept. 21, 1916; married Amos Buren Blalock. A son:

( l ) Jerry Louvain Blalock, born March 10, 1939.

f. James Adam Nichols, born i n Gordon Co., Ga. on

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April 22, 1919. He married VeLma Ann Patterson and has three children, a l l born i n Dalton, Ga.

(1) Morris Woodson Nichols, born June k, 19k3. (2; Marcia Winona Nichols, born Dec. 16, 19k5. (3; Kenneth Dwight Nichols, born Feb. 20, 1950.

David lerby Nichols, born July 13, 1881: married Tybee Davenport (born Sept. 3, 1886) on March 17, 1912.

a. Lucile Nichols, born Dec. 26, 1912; married (1st) Stanley Hyatt (born March 29, 1912; died 1939) and (2nd) Ralph A. Cearley (born April k, 1909). She had four daughters:

(1) Johnny Sue Hyatt, born March 11, 1939. (2) Ruth Genevieve Cearly, born Jan. 3, 19R5. 13J Brenda Lucille Cearley, born May 10, 1950. (k; Lisa Gail Cearley, born April 22, I960.

b. Bernice Nichols, born Oct. 22, 191k; married Her­man Justice (born Sept. 25, 1908) on Dec. 7, 1931.

(1) Robert Lee Justice, born July 28, 1932. (2) William Kent Justice, born Aug. 29, 1933. }?{ B a v i d Franklin Justice, born March k, 1937. i k j Shirley Diane Justice (5) Jerry James Justice

c William Edison Nichols, born Sept. 26, 1915« he married Ruth Evelyn Payne and has two sons:'

(1) Thomas Lynn Nichols, born Jan. 5, 19R6. (2; William Edison Nichols, Jr., Born Dec. 29,

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d. m l E Z f T ? ?K C h° 1 S' b 0 r n A p r i l 8> W i carried Evelyn Nichols (born Aug. l 2., 1921), daughter of George Edwin Nichols (See page 7k). Children:

(1) Vivian Nichols, born July I k , 19k0, J2; Robert Gary Nichols, born June 3 S 19k3. (3; Valeria Nichols

f . Walter Lee Nichols, born April 13. 1922,

g. Stella Nichols, born March 8, 1923; married Bright Turner (born Dec. 9, 1895) on Jan. 26, 19k7.

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They have one daughter:

(1) Glenda Lee Turner, born Nov. 9, 19U7.

h. Willie Mae Nichols, born Aug. 9, 1927

5. Ivolee Nichols. She married Terrell Green. Children:

a. Hazel Green b. Homer Green c. Clovis Green.

6. William Homer Nichols, born Dec. 15, 1885. He married Arlie Rice and lives i n Witchita Falls, Texas. Children:

a. Clarence Nichols b. Yerby Nichols c. Dorothy Nichols

David Amaziah Nichols, fourth child and thi r d son of Jonathan and Isabelle Nichols, was born i n Union County, Georgia on January 13, 185k. He married Martha Willis on July 29, 1872 and died on June 12, 1899. They had no children.

Barbara Ann Nichols, f i f t h child and second daughter of Jona­than and Isabelle Nichols, was born on April 13, 1856 i n Union County, Georgia. She died unmarried on September 2, 1933.

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James Alexander Nichols.

James Alexander Nichols, sixth child and fourth son of Jonathan and Isabelle Nichols, was born i n Towns County, Ga. on March 2k, 1Ü5Ö. He was married (1st) to Adeline Cearly and (2nd) to Mrs. Iowa LFoxJ Voyles (born i n l 8 8 l ) . He died on December 18, 1936. He had eight children by his f i r s t wife:

1. Jonathan Wesley Nichols, born Jan. 31, 1880: died May 12, 1937. He married Estelena Bates. Children:

a. Ora Nichols; married Vernie Holt. b. WLllard Nichols c Hansel Nichols d. Eunice Nichols; married Cecil Stanley. e. David Columbus Nichols

2. Teresa Isabel Nichols, born Nov. 3, 1881; died unmarried.

3. David Columbus Nichols, bom May k, 1883; died May 11, 1950. He was married to (1st) -Dollie Cole and (2nd) Meaddie Odom,

k. Julia Nichols, born April 13, 1885; died.Dec. 13, 19k2. She married John Cook and had children, a l l of whom li v e near Fort Benton, Wyoming:

a. Mearl Cook; married Deware. b. Cecil Cook c. Rene Cook d. I r a Ray Cook (dec'd) e. Pauline Cook; married Robert Poindexter. f . Oscar Cook

5. Elisha H. Nichols. He married (1st) Mamie Rogers and had two children:

a. Talmadge Nichols b. Grovie Nichols; married — Davenport.

His second wife was Grace Patterson and they had :

c William Wesley Nichols, bom Aug. 22, 1920; married Irene Cheatham (born May 6, 1921) on Aug. 8, 1950.

Leon Nichols; married Maggie Hughes [Rockwood, Tenn.l Children: ' J

(1) ' Evelyn Nichols (2) Winfred Nichols

d.

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e. Rowene Nichola; married Hastings Beaver. f. Mildred Nichols; married Thadeus C. Patton. g. Elisha Herschel Nichols; married Mary Ruth McGee. h. Pauline Nichols; married Dewey Allen. i. Leona Nichols; married Wayne Harkins. j. Roy Troy Nichols k. Gay Nichols

Eva Nichols, born March 31, 1890; married Abraham Riddle. Children:

a. Pearl Riddle. She lives in Florida. b. Earl Riddle. He lives in Detroit, Mich. c. Mary Belle Riddle; born Dec. 8, 1918; married

Woodrow Ross (born July 18, 1913).

Edgar Nichols (twin to Eva), died in 1911.

Asbury W. Nichols, born Aug. 7, 1893. He married Aurora Patterson (born May 10, 1905). Nine children:

a. Marie Niohols, born Feb. 2k, 192k; married Robert B. Scruggs (born Nov. 21, 1921). Children:

(1) Marlene Scruggs, born March 21, 19k6. (2) Mearl Sue Scruggs, born Sept. 3, 19U7.

b. Iliene Nichols, born Jan. 22,, 1926; married Amos R. Ferguson (born March 27, 1922). Seven children:

(1) Ellen Lee Ferguson, born Sept. 10, 19k6. (2) Barbara Anne Ferguson, Aug. 26, 19k7. (3) Jeff Reed Ferguson, Sept. 20, 19k8. (k) Fletcher Asbury Ferguson, Feb. 8, 1950. (5) Linda Louise Ferguson, July 11, 1951» (6) Diana Josephine Aurora Ferguson, May 3, 1953«> (7) Mutt Amos Ferguson, July 22, 1959.

c. Ruth Nichols, born Nov. 17, 1927i married Jack S. Hollifield (born Sept. 8, 1925). Six children:

(1) Michael Bernard Hollifield, July 21, 19k6. (2) Hilda Joan Hollifield, Oct. 22, 19k8. (3) Gloria Elaine Hollifield, Jan. 7, 1951. Ik) William Almorine Hollifield, Feb. 10, 1953. (5) Henry Joe Hollifield, Oct. 8, 1957. (6) Jack Douglas Hollifield, March 11, 1959.

d. Florence Nichols, born July 3, 1930; married

Terry J. Quackenbush (born Aug. Ik, .1931). Two children (twins):

(1) Georgia Anne Quackenbush, Jan. 31, 1958. (2) Sandison William Quackenbush, Jan. 31, 1958.

e. James Earl Nichols, born Jan. 11, 1932; married Rebecca Haygood.(born March 2, 193$)» Children:

(1) Margaret Jeanette Nichols, born Aug. 9, 195U. (2) David EarÍe Nichols, born August 21, 1957.

f. Mary Nichols, born April 30, 1935; married John L. Hawkins.(born Nov. 21, 1925). A son:

( l ) I r a Ray Hawkins, born Oct. 5, 1959«

g. Willa Dean Nichols, born June 13, 1937; married Clyde D. Ware (born Aug. 5, 1938).

h. Carolyn June Nichols, born Dec. 11, 1939; married Paul D. Ware (born June 15, 1935)

i. Jonathan Willard Nichols, born July 19U5.

James A. Nichols and his second wife, Iowa [Fox] Voyles, had three children:

9. Oliver Nichols, born Sept. 6, 1918.. He married Thelma McAlister.

10. Roberta Nichols, died i n childhood.

11. Pledger Nichols; married Virginia Sawyer.

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Mary Drusilla Nichols.

Mary Drusilla Nichols, seventh child and third daughter of Jonathan and Isabelle Nichols, was born i n Towns County, Ga. on June 17, i860. She married William Allen Lowe; died on March 27, 1939. They had four children:

1. James Calvin Lowe. He married Hazel Davenport; died Jan. 11, 1957. A son:

a. William Arvil Lowe.

2. Clifford Oliver Lowe, born Dec. 1, 1894. He married Josie Hawkins (born July 21, 1899). Five children:

a. Gladys Lowe, born April 24, 1919; married Claude Baily (born May 13, 1914) on Nov. :1, 1936.

(1) Randall Lynn Baily, born March 21, 1938; married Peggy Burgess on June 20, 1959.

b. Elsie Lowe, born Oct. 8, 1921; married Herbert Lyle and has two children:

(1) Donald Lyle (2) Herbert Lyle, Jr., born i n Jan. 1953.

c. Frank Lowe, born March 2, 1928.

d. Mary Ann Lowe, born July 23, 1931; married Frank Junior Jones (born Jan. 28, 1922). Children:

(1) Bennie Jones, born Aug. 15, 1948. (2) Trisia Ann Jones, born Dec. 20, 1950. (3) John Jones, born Feb. 26, 1952. (4) Amy Jones, born Feb. 8, 1954.

e. Sarah Lowe, born Nov. 15, 1934; married Glen Melvin Gilpin on Aug. 21, 195U. Two daughters:

( l ) Linda Jo Gilpin, born i n August 1955« ( l ) name not given

3. Carl Conrad Lowe. He lives at Culberson, Cherokee Co., N. C.

4. Chestie Lowe, born i n April 1900. She died unmarried i n 1959 and i s buried i n the Liberty H i l l Churchyard.

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William Christopher Nichols.

William Christopher Nichols, eighth child and f i f t h son of Jonathan and Isabelle Nichols, was born in Towns County, Ga. on July 8, 1862. He married Callie Odum (born June 17, l870j died July 8, 191*6). He died on March 20, 1906. They had eight children:

1. Wilford Ermine Nichols, born March 28, 1895; married Amanda Turner (born June 17, 1897). He died May 15, 19k0 and is buried in the Liberty H i l l Churchyard. Children:

a. William Paul Nichols, born April 6, 1922; married Gertrude Clore (born May 28, 1926). Six children:

(1) Darlene Janet Nichols, born Sept. 27, 191+8. (2) Anthony Paul Nichols, born Dec. 7, 1951. (3) Robert Eugene Nichols, born Nov. 20, 1953. (k) Joseph Lamarr Nichols, born Dec. 3, 1955. (5) Sonya Gail Nichols, born Aug. 20, 1957. (6) Dwayne Henry Nichols, born Sept. 19, 1959.

b. Beulah Mae Nichols, born March R, 192k; married Lon Junior Dockery (born March 8, 192k). Children:

(1) Lon Gerald Dockery, born Oct. 13, 19kk. (2) William Young Dockery, born June 19, 19k8. (3) James Michael- Dockery, born Nov. 25, 1950. (k) Alfred Jerome Dockery, born May 8, 1959.

c. Jean Turner Nichols, born May 11, 1925; married Charles Lee Robinson (born May 2, 1927; now dec'd).

d. Harold Young Nichols, born Nov. 5, 1927.

e. Ramona June Nichols, born Nov. 27, 1929; married Oliver Kenneth Wehunt (born July 23, 1926). A son:

( l ) Kenneth Larry Wehunt, born Jan. 31, 1951.

f. Callie Janette Nichols, born March 8, 1931; married George Washington McDaniel (born March 28, 1928).

(1) . George Edward McDaniel, born June 1, 1952. (2) Judy Dianne McDaniel, born Oct. 12, 195k. (3) Janet Ruth McDaniel, born Oct. 17, 1958.

g. Mary Ruth Nichols, born April 9, 1932.

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h. Audrey Pearl Nichols, born Aug. Ik, 193k: married John Noah Holden (born Aug. 9, 1932). Children:

(1) Gregory Alan Holden, born Oct. 2k, 1957. (2) Christopher Scott Holden, born Oct. 27, 1958.

2. Bertha Nichols, born Feb. 3, 1897. She married (1st) James Edward Houston (bcrn March 15, 1892) on Aug. 28, 1915: married (2nd) Haridin Hasson (born April 2, 1896). Residence: Akron. Children:

a. Bennie Pearl Houston, born March 19, 1919: married Thomas Luther Dickens (born Dec. 27, 1915) on Dec. 26, 1936. Children:

(1) Thomas Luther Dickens, Jr., born June 2k, 19kl. (2) Terrence Lee Dickens, born June 25, 19k3. (3) Theona Lynn Dickens, born June 2k, 19kk. (k) Theodore Lawrence Dickens, born Dec. 3, 19 k6. (5) Tamzon Lorene Dickens, born June 3, 19k9. (6) Timothy Lewis Dickens, born June 6, 1951. (7) Tracy Laurel Dickens, born July 28, 1953. (8) Tara Lane Dickens, born Feb. 20, 1959.

b. James Samuel Houston, born Feb. 18, 1921; married (1st) on Jan. 19, 1939, Juanita Jane Robinson (born Aug. k, 1922) and had two children:

(1) James Dean Houston, born Sept, 15, 1939. (2) Charles Barry Houston, born April 2 7, 19kl:

married Judith Lynn Jacobson (born Feb. 17, 19k2) on Nov.. 2k, 1959.

James 5. Houston married (2nd) Jane Ellen Jones Robinson (born Kay 21, 1921). Their children:

(3) Robert Edward Robinson Houston, Dec. 11, 19k5. (k) Robin Jane Robinson Houston, Nov. 13, 19R6. (5) David Peter Houston, Oct. 2k, 1950.

c. Linda Claud Houston, born Aug. 21, 1922.

3. Clinton Argro Nichols, born Aug. 3, 1898 i n Union Co., Ga. He married Jeannette Smith (born May 28, 1892) on Sept. 1, 1923. They have five children:

a. Fern Alberta Nichols, born Dec. 20, 192k (dec'd).

b. Cecil Paul Nichols, born June 2k, 1926; married

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Jacqueline Ellen Larimore (born Aug. 5, 1910) on Nov. 25, 1950. A daughter:

(1) Paula Kay Nichols, born Dec. 19, 1959.

c. Carl Alvin Nichols, born June k, 1930; married Helen Marie Compton (born Sept. 2k, 193k) on Oct. 11, 1952. Two children:

(1) Jeannette Marie Nichols, born Aug. 15, 195k. (2) Edward James Nichols, born May 25, 1957.

d. Robert William Nichols, born Nov. 2k, 1931; married Norma Ray Colbetzor (born Sept. 16, 193k) on Oct. Ik. 1952. Three children:

(1) Donna May Nichols, born Feb. 20, 1953. (2) Darlene Kay Nichols, born Feb. 20, 1953. (3) Robin Ann Nichols, born Oct. 6, 1956.

e. Audrey Pearl Nichols, born Aug. 20, 193k; married Victor Hopkins (born Aug. 2k, 1931) on Aug. 19, 195k.

Mary Isabel Nichols, born June 16, 1900; died Jan. 17, 1901.

Hattie Nichols, born June 18-, 1902. She married Riley Jack Houston (born Nov. 16, 1895; died Feb. 12, 1959). She lives at McCaysville, Ga. Eight children:

a. Hazel Houston, born July 25, 1921; married Claude James Taylor.

b. James Dennis Houston, born Jan. 3, 1923; married Mildred Williams.

c. Rose Houston, born Nov. 28, 192k; married John Raymond McMahan. Two children:

(1) John Riley McKahan, born Aug. 28, 19k9. (2) Lucinda Ann McMahan, born March 29, 1951.

d. Alpha Houston, born Sept. 15, 1928; married James Lee and has:

( l ) Deborah Jane Lee, born April 19, 1951.

e. Omega Houston (twin to Alpha); married William P. Smith and has one child:

(1) .Jilliam Jackson Smith, born Feb. 21, 1953.

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f . ?̂ etois»!oMton'bom r-15, i93Xi -̂ * g- sszr&j&srk'l932i —*•* *- E-

(1) Phoebe Lynn Brannan, bom April 22, 1953. v2J Rebecca Ann Brannan, bom Oct. 13, 1955.

h. Joe Lynn Houston, born May 19, 193k.

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7* ?ss;ií«c;rl . ^ / i ^ 1 8 ( t w i n t o D a v i d ) - °n Sep*. 15, 1925 he married (1st) Pearl Jones (born Sept. 18, 1909). a. Robert C. L. Nichols, Jr., bom Sept. 26, 1927:

died Oct. Ik, 1928. '

b. Betty Jane Nichols, born May 6, 1930. She married Robert Basil Carlson (born Feb.21, 1929) on Jan. 31. 195k and has two children:

(1) Eric Robert Carlson, born July 1, 19$$, (2) Mark Andrew Carlson, bom Feb. 10, 1958.

Robert C. L. Nichols married (2nd) on Feb. 20, 1936 Helen Dickens (bom July 21, 190k). A daughter:

c. Jimmie Loraine Nichols, bom April 10, 19k7.

8. Delia Ann Nichols, bora in Union Co., Ga. on Jan. 29, 1906. She married Hagie Edrez (bom Sept. 12, 1897) on June 2k, 192k. Residence: Akron. Three children:

a. Frances Louise Edrez, bom in Akron on Feb. 7, 1925. She married Maurice Lay Hagemaster (born Dec. 30, 1919) on Nov. 28, 19k8. Three children:

(1) Ann Louise Hagemaster, bora Dec. 11, 19k9. (2) Irene Drusilla Hagemaster, bora in Sumatra,

Indonesia, on Nov. 3. 1951. (3) Bakir Ludwig Hagemaster, born Nov. 11, 1953:

died in infancy.

b. Mary Drusilla Edrez, born Sept. 9, 1927; married Ahmed Hassan Tahir (bora in Pennsylvania on Sept. k, 1922) on Sept. 7, 19k9. Three children:

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(1) Ahmed Hassan Tahir, born June 27, 191$. (2) Laura Marie Tahir, born July 9, 1953. (3) Tayba Lynne Tahir, born Feb. 21, 1956.

Peggy Jean Edrez, born Dec. 10, 1928; married Aug. 22, 19U8 to Charles Nelson Glasgow (born March 9, 1929). Two children:

(1) Beth Ann Glasgow, born Aug. 22, 19u9. (2) Charles Nelson Glasgow, Jr., born May 11

1952.

I I . CONRAD NICHOLS

Conrad Nichols, the second son of Adam A. and Barbara Nichols, was born in Burke County, North Carolina, in 1825. In 1850 he was living in Union County, Georgia, near his father. He is located in 1870 in Towns County, Georgia, near his mother and other members of his family.

He was married (1st, about 18R8, to Adeline . There seem to

have been two children of this marriage:

A. Jonathan Nichols, born in Union County in I8k9.

B. John Wesley Nichols, born in Union County in 1851. Conrad Nichols was married (2nd), probably about 1853, to Mary Owenby (born i n North Carolina in 1827). Their children were:

C. Julia E. Nichols, born in Union County in 1855.

D. Sarah J. Nichols, born in Towns County in 1857.

E. William L. Nichols, born in Towns County in 1858.

F. George C. Nichols, born in Towns County in i860.

G. Narcissa Nichols, born in Towns County in 1861. She married Sam Brown and later lived at Tellico Plains, Monroe County, Tennessee.

H. General Nichols

I . Harriet Nichols

J. Ida Nichols

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I I I . ELIZABETH NICHOLS

Elizabeth Nichols, t h i r d child and f i r s t daughter of Adam A. and Barbara Nichols, was born i n Burke County, North Carolina i n 1826.

The date of 1826 i s derived from her tombstone [83 years old i n 1909]. However, i n the census of i860 her age i s given as 31 and i n I87Ó as 4O. I f the year 1826 i s correct, she may have been a twin to her brother Conrad, but we imagine that she was born about 1827, and thus possibly a twin to her sister Clarissa.

She was married i n Union County, Georgia, on June 13, I846, to Jonathan Keys (born i n South Carolina i n 1825; k i l l e d during the C i v i l War). In 1870 she was l i v i n g i n Towns County, Georgia. They had nine children, a l l of whom were born i n Union [or Towns] County, Georgia, at the approximate dates shown below:

A. Amaziah A. Keys, I848

B. Barbara Keys, 18R9/50

C. Sarah T. Keys, 1850/51

D. Catherine Keys, 1851/52

E. Mary D. Keys, 1852

F. John Keys, 1853

G. Martha Keys, 1854

H. Lavada Keys, 1856

I . Adolphus LaFayette Keys, born i n 1862. He married Vina Welch and had five children:

I . Minnie Keys, born Feb. 25, 1891. She married Harvey Carson on March 18, 1917. They l i v e at Young Harris, Ga. and have two children:

a. Robert Carson, born Dec. 2, 1918; married Pearl Swanson and lives at Marietta, Ga. A daughter:

( l ) Pamela Carson, born Aug. 20, I948

b. Fannie Belle Carson, born Aug. 16, 1926. She

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married Horace Nichols, of Hiawassee, Ga. [See page 1263 A daughter:

(1) Linda Carol Nichols, born Aug. 19, 19k7.

2. Arthur Keys; married Gertrude Gillespie. No children.

3. Ora Keys; married Bert Chastain. Children:

a. Mary Chastain b. John Chastain c. Carl Chastain d. Charles Chastain e. Wilma Chastain f. Modina Chastain (dec'd)

4. Addie Keys, born Aug. 25, 1888; married Jake Clore.

a. Arthur Clore b. Viola Clore, born Nov. 2, 1921. c. Dovie Lee Clore d. Alfred Elijah Clore; married Sarah Mitchell. e. May Clore

f. Mary Jane Clore

5» Bascom Keys; married Lela Kerby. Two children:

a. Arnold Keys b. May Keys

Mrs. Elizabeth [Nichols] Keys died on March 28, 1909 and is buried in the Union Churchyard, Young Harris. Ga.

CLARISSA NICHOLS

Clarissa Nichols, fourth child and second daughter of Adam A. and Barbara Nichols, was born i n Burke County, North Carolina. Accord­ing to census records, she was born i n 1826, but i t was possibly a year or so later.

She was married i n Union County, Georgia, on June 30, I8ü3, to [George] Simeon Langham.

Simeon Langham was born i n l 8 l k , the son of Elias (born I788 i n South Carolina) and Mary Ann Langham (born I792) i n North Carolina.

In I850 they were l i v i n g i n Union County, Georgia and i n i860 i n Towns County. They later removed to the West and there i s no further record.

In i860, their children ( a l l born i n Georgia) were:

A. Polly Ann Langham, born i n I8k5. B. John Langham, born i n I847. C. Elias Langham, born i n I8k9. D. Loucinda Langham, born i n 1850. E. Amzi [Amaziah] Langham, born i n 1852. F. Elizabeth Langham, born i n 185U. G. Eliam Langham, born i n 1857. H. James Langham, born i n 1859.

CAROLINE NICHOLS

Caroline Nichols, the fifth child and third daughter of Adam A. and Barbara Nichols, was born in Burke County, North Carolina. There is no indication of the year of her birth, but it was apparently about I83O. J

She i s not li s t e d i n the household of her father i n 1850 or there­after and presumably she had married before then or had died at an early age.

AMAZIAH ADAM NICHOLS

Adam Nichols, the sixth child and third son of Adam A. and Nichols, was born on November 12, I833.

In I850, Amzi [as he was known] Nichols was li v i n g i n the household of his father and was listed as being 16 years old and as having been born in North Carolina. However, i n the census of I87O his birthplace is given as Tennessee. We do not know which is correct, but an explanation of the Tennessee birthplace can be found on page 5.

Amzi Nichols was married twice. His f i r s t wife, whom he married i n Union County, Georgia, on May 29, 1853 [1854?] was Mary Jane McCollum.

Mary Jane ("Polly") McCollum, daughter of Archibald McCollum, was born i n Georgia on December 28, I836.

They had eight children, a l l of whom were born i n Georgia, probably i n what i s now Towns County:

A. Alfred S. Nichols, born March 29, 1855. He married Lou Partain and their children were:

1. Carlton Lafevery Nichols, born in I878. He married Georgia Alford and had two sons:

a. Charles Alford Nichols b. Eugene Victor Nichols

2. Adam Esco Nichols, born March 23, l88l. He married Ollie Myrtle Jones on April 22, 1906. Children:

a. Violet Faye Nichols, born May 27, 1907. She married (1st) Luney Swillings and (2nd), i n 1934, Henry Green. Children:

(1) John Esco Swillings, born Jan. 23, 1926. (2) Mary Ollie Green (3) Henry A. Green (4) Steve Green (5) Barbara Green

b. Jesse Cicero Nichols, born June 30, 1910. He married Iva Mae Shaw on Jan. 25, 1930. Children:

Amaziah Barbara

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(1) Leo Richard Nichols, born Nov. 26, 1930; married Sue Ann Wagner i n 191+7.

(2) Lemin D. Nichols, born June 6, 1932; married Eileen Sauls i n 1958.

(3) Ruth Louise Nichols, born March 16, 193R; married Carl Wright i n 1955.

(R) John D. Nichols, born June 21, 1936; married Wilma Bookins on April 15, I960.

(5) Robert V. Nichols, born Oct. 23, 1938; married Mary Lou Beck i n 1958.

c. Jack T„ Nichols, born Nov. 1'9, 1920. He married Doris Budden i n 19li3. Three daughters:

(1) Judy Nichols (2) Jerri Nichols (3) J i l l Nichols

d. Esther Faye Nichols (adopted), born January 28, 1929; married John D. Moody i n 19R7. Children:

(1) Lynn Moody (2) Denise Moody (3) Kathy Moody

e. Gladys Pearl Nichols, born Feb. 6, 1929; married Paul Forehand i n 1952. A daughter:

( l ) Paula Forehand

f. Vashti Nichols, born Dec. lR, 1935j married Don Strickland i n 1956. A daughter:

(1) Terry Strickland

Stella Victoria Ann Nichols; married Walter C. Austin.

Joseph Porter Nichols, born Nov. 17, 1889. He married Hettie Thomas (born April 28, 1890) on August 10, 1910. Nine children:

a. Vennie Nichols, born June 22, 1911; married I r a Edward Strupe. Four children:

(1) Aubrey Lee Strupe, born March 21, 1930; married Vesta Payne. A son: (a) Michael Lee Strupe,'Feb. 23, 1958.

(2) William Edward Strupe, born June 23, 1933;

married Jeannette Fowler. A son: (a) Anthony Strupe , Feb. 23, 1958.

(3) Betty Jean Strupe, born Sept. 26, 1935; married Earl Williams.

(U) Pearline Strupe, born Oct. 12, 1937; married Lloyd Dyer. Children:

(a) Joan Dyer, born Jan. 11, 1955. (b) Cheryl Dyer, born Dec. 6, 1956. (c) Tammy Jean Dyer, born Jan. 3, I960.

Willie Nichols, born Nov. 16, 1913; married Lester A. Manning. Residence: Smyrna, Ga.

Belle Nichols, April 19, 1916; married E. L. Brown. Residence: Young Harris, Ga. Children:

(1) Betty Sue Brown (2) William Brown (3) Cathy Brown (k) Sandra Brown

James Howard Nichols, born June 7, 1920; married Pat King. Children:

(1) Micha Nichols (2) Tennie Nichols (3) Jane Nichols

Roy Lee Nichols, born July 3, 1922; married Juanita Thomas. Children:

(1) Irene Nichols (2) Ray Nichols

Florence Nichols, born April 3, 192a; married Everett Rowe. A son:

(1) Michael Rowe

Frank Quince Nichols, born May 27, 1927; married Jean Addington. Children:

(1) Larry Nichols (2) Teresa Nichols

Robert Verlin Nichols, born April 9, 1930; married Genelle Dyer. A son:

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(1) Robert Keith Nichols

i. Vivian Nichols, born Aug. k, 193k; married John Lanceo Children:

(1) Gail Lance (2) Vicki Lance

(3) Peggy Lance

5. Delia Nicholsj married Charles Gresson (Buford, Ga.)

6. Robert Verlin Nichols; married Robert E l l i s . A daughter:

a. Roxie Lee Nichols

7. Agnes Nichols, died at the age of 16. 8. Allen Blaine Nichols, born July 22, 1895; married Nellie

Sutton. One daughter:

a. Virginia Nichols

Barbara Lou Nichols, born October 22, 1857. She married John Plott on August 12, 1885. Two children:

1. Janie Plott; married Duncan.

2. Thomas Plott; married Sammie Fields.

James T. Nichols, born February 5, i860. He was married on January 11, 1878, to Sarah Jane Nichols [of Haywood County, N. C ] , Children:

1. Wiley Nichols; married Mary McClure. A son:

a. Frank Nichols, born Jan. 1, 190k; married (1st) Bessie Maney and (2nd) Essie Hixson (born Feb. 9, 1908). Two sons:

(1) Lewis Eldred Nichols, born Jan. 6, 1927. (2) Clarence Junior Nichols, born Jan. 26, 1930.

2. Bertha Lou Nichols, born Nov. k, 1880. She married William Queen (born May 3, 1880). Children:

a. John Queen, born June 28, 1907; married Flora Sloan (born Oct. 30, 1906).

b. Essie Queen, bom April 2k, 1909; married James Hixson (born Oct. 8, 1903).

c. Mary Queen, bom June 2k, 1913; married Maurice Thornton, (bom Aug. 17, 1908).

Carrie Nicholsj married James Queen.

Mary Elizabeth Nichols, born May 5, I887. She married Marxon Story Williams (born Oct. 25, 1883). Children:

a. Leonard Edward Williams, born Jan. $, 1911,- married Lena Seay.

b. Holbert Nelson Williams, born May 22, 191$: married Lucile Carter.

c. Fannie Lucile Williams, born Nov. 15, 1919; married Woodrow Carter.

James 0. Nichols, born July 16, 1889. He was married to Rosie Lee West (born Dec. 9, 189k), on Nov. 28, 1915. Children:

a. Bonnie Mae Nichols, born Oct. 31, 1916: died July 7, 1918.

b. Pauline Nichols, born May 13, 1919. married Melvin Williams on Oct. 1, 1937. Six children:

(1) James A. Williams, born Sept. Ik, 1938. (2) Robert E. Williams, born April 6, 19kl. (3) Thomas Williams, born June 19, 19kk. (k) Faye Williams, born June 8, 19k7. (5) Betty Ruth Williams, born April 20, 1955. (6) Wayne Williams, born June 2, 3957.

c. James C. Nichols, born Feb. 16, 1922. He married Louisa Hegwood on April k, 19k2. A daughter:

(1) Linda Gale Nichols, born March 18, 1950.

d. Thelma Nichols, born Sept. 11, 192k. She married B. F. Norman on Dec. 26, 19k3. A son:

(1) Walter L. Norman, born Sept. 21, 19k7.

e. Elmer Nichols, born Sept. 11, 192k; married Jeannette Murray on June 25, 19k9. Children:

(1) Douglas Nichols, born Feb. 28, 1950. (2) Terry Wade Nichols, born April Ik, 195k.

f. Bonnie Lee Nichols, born Sept. 28, 1926. She married Earlie "E. Sikes on Nov. 18, 19k5. Children: (1) Eddie Earl Sikes, born Sept. 20, 1957. (2) Tamera Gay Sikes, born Nov. 19, 1958.

g. Raymond M. Nichols, born Nov. 25, 1929; married Faynette Holland on June 12, 195U«

h. Oran Junior Nichols, horn May 25, 193k; married Marie Holland on July Ik, 1956.

6. Maude Nichols; manded Tom Hollander.

7. Ollie Nichols, born Dec 21, 1892. She married Luther Erby Brown (born March 8, 1892). Children:

a. Glen Oliver Brown, born May 2k, 1912. He married Ruby (born June 6, 1913). Five children:

(1) Christine Brown, born March 25, 19kl. (2) Shirley Brown, bom July 21, 19k3. (3) Velma Brown, born in November 19k5« (k) dlnora Brown, born June 28, 19k6. (5) Troy Lee Drown, born Feb. 8, 19k8. .

b. Luther Boyd Brown, bom Aug. 5, 191k. c. James Doyle Brown, born Feb. 5, 1917. d. Roy Raymond Brown, bom March 20, 1925. e. Lester Yerby Brown, bom Dec. 31, 1926.

8. Bass Nichols

John Calvin Nichols, born March 20, 1862. He married Georgia Morrison and had seven children:

1. David Cicero Nichols, born July 1.2, 1889. He married L i l l i e Thomas on Nov. 20, 1910. .Four children:

a. Clarence ./alter Nichols, born "lay 23, 1913. He married Letha Hooper.

b. Clyde Allen Nichols, bom April 13, 1918; married Avis McGaha.

c. Elanora Nichols, born Sept. 23, 1921; married Willis Burch.

d. Pauline Nichols, bom Sept. 1, 1923; married Boyd Ramey.

2. George Edgar Nichols. He married Lassie Bryson.

3. John Oliver Nichols. He married Ida Powell.

k. William Taylor Nichols, bom Aug. 3, 1900. He married Vallie Nichols (daughter of Daniel Nichols and Elizabeth Morgan - see page 61) on July 10, 1921. Children: a. Irlene Nichols, bom June 8, 1922; died May 30, 192k

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b. Doyle William Nichols, born Sept. 26, 192k. He married Annie Berrong on March 2, 19k7. He was the representative of Towns County in the Georgia legislature when he died on March 5, 1958. They had two daughters:

(1) Andrea Elaine Nichols, born June 15, 19k8. (2) Myra Wynelle Nichols, born i n October 1952.

c. Vance Worth Nichols, born May 7, 1926. He married Maxine Thurman on Sept. 1, 1951 and has children:

(1) Linda Gale Nichols, born July k, 1952.

(2) a son, February 7, 195k.

5. Loy Nicholsj married Madge Allison.

6. Roy Nichols, twin to Loy. 7. Saul Henry Nichols, born March 28, 1910. He married

Dessie Mae McClure (born Feb. 15, 1918) on May 19, 1935. Children:

a. J. C. Nichols, born April 22, 1936: married Clarice Lovell on Oct. 3, 1959.

b. R. L. Nichols, born Sept. Ik, 1937; married Faye Shook on Sept 23, 1955. Children:

(1) Bruce Joe Nichols, born Aug. 2, 1956. (2) Janet Diane Nichols, born April 25, 1958. (3) Bobby Alvan Nichols, born Aug. 11, 1959.

c. Estie Ann Nichols, born April 1, 1939; married Ray Henson on April 13, 1958.

d. Samuel Henry Nichols, born April 21, 19kl.

e. Betty Louise Nichols, born March 30, 19k3.

f. Rachel Sue Nichols, born August k, 1952.

E. Nancy A. Nichols, born September 20, 1867. She was jurríeá,

on September 23, 1883, to Benton A. Howell (born March 16, 186k), Four children:

1. William David Howell, born April 9, 1885; died Aug. 27, 19k9. He married Amanda McClure and had eight children.

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Cora Howell, born Oct, 11,1906, She married Sam Powell on Dec. 21, 192k, Five children:

(1) Nora Mae Powell, born Sept. 2k, 1925; married Doyle Bryson. A daughter:

(a) Alice Bryson, born Nov. 5, 1952.

(2) William Wade Powell, born April 9, 1928; married Eunice Carter [see page 58].

(a) William 'Wade [ "Juney"] Powell, Jr., born May 5, 1953.

(b) James Powell, born Feb- 8, 1955*

(3) Wilma Powell, born May 10, 1930; married Arnold Shook.

(a) Bennie Shook, born Feb. 8, 1955«

(k) Charles Powell, born June 23, 193k; married Helen Stephens. Two sons:

(a) Jeffrey Powell, born i n 1956. (b) John Powell, born in 1958.

(5) Sammie Jean Powell, born June 8, 1939; married L. J. McKim and has:

(a) Trenton McKim, born April 6, I960.

Cordelia Howell, born Aug. 5* 1908. She married Audie Sampson on Oct. 28, 1928. Children:

(1) Aileen Sampson, born April 3, 1930.

(2) Ella Joy Sampson, born Aug. 22, 1932; married Hoyt Shook and has:

(a) Charlene Shook, born Oct. 20, 1953» (b) Jerry Shook, born Nov. 2k, 195k.

(3) Troy Sampson, born Aug. 22, 1932; married Mary Ruth Sparks and has:

(a) Peggy Sue Sampson, born Sept. 13, 1952. (b) Judy Carol Sampson, born Dec. 23, 1955<•

(k) Mary Elizabeth Sampson, bora July 8, 1935; she married "Chick" Holloway and has:

(a) Steve Holloway, born Sept. 1, 1955. (b) Curtis Holloway, born Dec. 21, 1958.

(5) Claudian Sampson, born April 3, 19k0.

c. John Howell, born Dec. 10, 1910; married Helen Puett on Sept. h # 191+0. Children:

(1) Danny Howell (2) Carolyn Howell

d. Christina Howell, born Feb. 12, 191k; married Grady Justus on Sept. 2, 1935. Five children:

(1) Manson Justus; married Barbara Bailey, (a) Guy Bailey

(2) William Justus

(3) Ruth Justus; married Harvey Martin. (a) Ronnie Martin (b) Christine Martin

(c) Rebecca Martin

(k) Roy Justus

(5) Aldon Justus e. Robert Howell, born Aug. 21, 1917; married Henrietta

Gasnell on Jan. 15", 19Ü9.

f. Irene Howell, born April 28, 1920; married Kyle Underwood on March 7. 191+3* and has:

(1) Bryan Undersood (2) Harlin Underwood

g. Herman Howell, born July k, 1?23; married Marie McLemore on Aug. Ik, 191+9. Children:

(1) Jay Waters Howell (2) Sherry Howell (3) David Alfred Howell

h. Virgle Mae Howell, born Sept 25, 1927; married Erwin Chandler on April k, 1951 and has:

(1) Henry Anthony Chandler (2) Jeanniea Susan Chandler

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2. Leonard Howell

3. Cora Howell, born Aug. 17, 1887. She married William Sampson on Aug. 20, 1905, and had seven children:

a. Howard Sampson, born May 20, 1907; married Lura Swansea.

b. George Sampson, born July 18, 1909; married Dessie Mae Plott. Three children:

(1) Dorothy Sampson, born April 12, 1933; married Lowe and has:

(1) Donnie Lowe (2) Debbie Lowe (3) Delores Lowe

(2) Shirley Sampson, born Oct. 12, 1938; married Erwin.

(3) Linda Sampson, born Sept. 1, 19R7»

c. Cecil Sampson, born May 6, 1912; married' Snow Sellers. Two children:

(1) Brenda Sampson, bornNov. 15, 19R2. (2) Lamarr Sampson, born March 28, 1950.

d. Jiianita Sampson, born March 17, 1920; married Harold Sellers. Five children:

(1) Ernie Sellers, born March 7, 19U5. (2) Glenda Sue Sellers, born June 20, 19k6. (3) Myrtis Sellers, born Nov. 5, 19R8. (ii) Nancy Lou Sellers, born May 21, 1952. (5) Grady Sellers

e. Lois Sampson, born May 7. 1922; married Glen Rogers and has five children:

(1) Gene Rogers, born April 23, 19R7. (2) Audrey Rogers, born Oct. 7, 19R8. (3) Joel Rogers, born April 23, 1951 (ii) Bert Rogers (5) Gail Rogers

f. Ulysses Sampson, born Oct. 21, 1923; married Dorothy Greene. 1

(1) Melvin Sampson, Sept. 7, 1952. (2) P h i l l i p Sampsom, Nov. 2iú, 1958.

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g. Arnold Sampson, born July 12, 1929; married Ruby Wood Cox. Children:

(1) Melvin Sampson, born Sept. 7, 1952. (2) Phillip Sampson, born Nov. 2k, 1958.

4. India Howell, born June 26, 1889. She married John Townsend (born April 30, 1887) on Nov. 25, 190$. They had four children:

a. ALma Margaret Townsend, born Dec. u, 1906,- married Emerson Swain on Jan. 11, 1930.

b. Louise Townsend, born i n 1911; married (1st) Frank Greene and (2nd) Joe Erwin. Children:

(1) Frankelene Greene- born Aug. 29, 1930. She married "Buck" Gibson and has:

(a) Gail Gibson (b) Judy Gibson (c) Charles Gibson

/ (2) Marie Erwin, born Nov. Ik, 19k0. (3) Barbara Erwin, born Oct. 2, 19k2. (k) Charles Erwin, born Jan. 9, 19kk.

c. Thelma Townsend, born Aug. 10, 191k; married Leslie Satterfield.

d. Austeen Townsend, born Oct. 19, 1923; married Ernest Anderson. A daughter:

( l ) Ernestine Anderson, born-Dec. 6, 19k2.

William Archibald Nichols, born April 10, 1869. His wife was Sarah McClure (born Sept. k, 1870). They had four children:

1. Evie Nichols, born i n August 1889; married Grover C. Hooper i n 1910. Children:

a. Roy W. Hooper, born Oct. 13, 1911. He was kill e d i n the Phillipine Islands, during World War I I , on Nov. 9, 19kU.

b. Inez M. Hooper, born July 12, 1913. She married Arvel Shook on Aug. 16, 1931. Seven children:

(1) Paul Shook, born July 19, 1932; married Nancy Garland i n 1956„

(2) Grover Shook, born Jan» k, 1934j married Barbara Stephens i n 1955» A daughter: (a) . Angie Shook

(3) Joyce Shook, born Jan. 30, 1938; married Ferris Brown i n 1956*

(k) Archie T e r r i l l Shook, born Oct. 27, 1939. (5) Eva Ruth Shook, born Oct. 23, 19kl; married

Ted Burns i n 1959. (6) Guy Wayne Shook, born Jan. 28, 19k5« (7) Dale Shook, born May 1, 19k8.

c. Guy R. Hooper, born May 17, 1916.

d. Letha L. Hooper, born Feb. 21, 1918; married Clarence Nichols i n 1933. Children:

(1) Rowe Nichols, born Nov. 10, 193k; married Helen Mason. A son: (a) Kenny Nichols

(2) Vivian Nichols, born Dec. 7, 1938; married James Love11. A daughter: (a) Debbie Lovell

(3) Wilkie Nichols, born Aug. 23, 19k0; married Montine Dyer.

e. Thelma Cora Hooper, born Feb. 10, 1921; married Noel Taylor (of Hiawassee, Ga.) i n 19k2. He was born Sept. 21, 1913. They have three children:

(1) Milard Taylor, born Jan. 8, 19k7. (2) Shelby Taylor, born July 15, 19k8. (3) Lowell Taylor, born July 13,, 1950.

f. Vadie Lee Hooper, born Aug. 8, 1923. She married James C Sims (born 1922) i n 19k2° A daughters

(1) Betty Lee Sims, born July I k , 19k3„

g. Olen Adam Hooper, born April 3, 1925; married Fredia Puett i n 19k8. A son:

(1) Michael Hooper, born March k, 19k9.

John Adam Nichols, born Nov. 2k, I898. He married Hazel Carey Hanby (born Oct. 13, 1900; died May 30, 1936) i n 1917. They had three children;

a. La Euna Nichols, born Oct. 16, 1918j married Robert R. Penland i n 1937. They live i n East Sparta, Ohio and have nine children:

(1) Roland Penland (2) Richard Penland (3) Randall Penland (k) Hazel Marie Penland (5) Fred Penland (6) Patricia Penland (7) Paula Penland (8) Susie Penland (9) Rex Penland

b. William Howard Nichols, born March 17, 1922; married Erma Beck in 19k6. Children:

(1) Linda Nichols (2) B i l l y Nichols

c. Nina Nan Nichols, born Sept. 5, 1932; married Roy Johnson in 195$. They live in Pontiac, Michigan with two children:

(1) Teresia Johnson (2) Althea Dawn Johnson

William Jefferson Nichols, born Dec. 1, 1900. He married Myrtle Justice (born Nov. 26, 1898, sister of Ethel Justice [page 81] and daughter of John Isaac Justice and Susan Caroline Wil l i s ) . Children:

a. Floyd Edgar Nichols, born Feb. 21, 1922; married Edna Mae Brown on Nov. 26, 19k0. Two children:

(1) Floyd Keith Nichols, born Nov. 7, 1942. (2) Gary Michael Nichols, born Dec. 26, 19k6.

b. William Jefferson Nichols, Jr., born Sept. 8, 1923. He married Margie Faye Nicholson in November 19k6. Children?

(1) Philip Arch Nichols, born May 15, 1949. (2) Anthony Jeffrey Nichols, born Dec. 8, 1957.

c. Lorena Elsa Nichols, born June 27, 1926; died same date.

d. Ruth Nichols, born May 11, 1928; married Robert Lee Henson on June Ik, 1947 and has: (1) Bobbye Anne Henson, born June 23* 19k9.

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k. Mae Nichols, born May 11, 1908. She married James Roy Carter (born March 1, 1903) and lives at Young Harris, Ga. One daughter:

a. Eunice Carter, born Feb. 1, 1928. She married William Wade Powell [ see page $2 ]«

Mary Jane ["Dolly"] Nichols, born April 9, I878. She married Bruce Mathis. One daughter:

1. Zula Mathisj married Lee Hughes and died Dec. 21, 1959. Among her several children i s :

a. Catherine Hughes; married Crisp and lives at Marble, N. C.

Catherine Adele ["Addie"] Nichols, born Oct. 18, 1882. She married George N. Groves on April 27, 1901. Children:

1. Barley Doyle Groves, born Feb. 19, 190$. He married Bonnie Morris (born Sept. 23, 191k) on May 13, 1928. Children:

a. Pauline Groves, born April 28, 1932. b. Charles Wesley Groves, born Dec. 21, 1936. c. Douglas Eugene Groves, born Feb. 3, 19U5.

2. Ora Bell Groves, born Dec. 18, 1906. She married Ernest Guy Jones (born Aug. 6, 1908) on Feb. 17, 193k. They li v e at Dalton, Ga. Three children:

a. Carol Sue Jones, born Sept. 11, 19k0. b. Connie Faye Jones, born May 9, 19k3. c. Janice Amelia Jones, born April 2$, 19k$.

3. Chester A. Groves; married Mae Talley. Children:

a. William Nelson Groves, born March 18, 193k. b. Earl Kenneth Groves, born April 29, 1937. c. Mary Ann Groves, born June 2$, l ? k l . d. Donald Lee Groves, born March 8, 19k7. e. Rachel Lynn Groves, born May 10, 19k9.

k. Beulah B. Groves, born April 8, 1913. She married Clyde Sam Burchfield (born June 21, 1909) on March 10, 1928.

a. Vivian Alvina Burchfield, born May 23, 1930. b. Roy Lee Burchfield, born Jan. 1, 193k. c. Bobby Lamar Burchfield, born Aug. 27, 1936.

5. Myrtle ["Mattie"] Groves, born April 11, 191$. She married Perry Irvin Clement (born March 12. 1910) on June 30, 1932. A daughter:

a. Shirley Ann Clement, born Nov. 13, 1936.

6. George Nelson Groves, born Aug. 22, 1919. He married Cist) Melva Gordy in 191*1* and had two children:

a. Sandra Groves, born March 1, 191*7. b. Marian Groves

He married (2nd) Marian Cagle (born Aug. 12, 1920) in June 1953. A daughter:

c. Debra Marlene Groves, born March 5, 19$k.

7. Florence Groves

Amaziah Adam Nichols was married (2nd) to Mrs. Nancy Jane [Thompson] Thomas. They had one son:

I . Ezekial A. Nichols. He married Mary Arkie Cathy on Dec. 29, 1929. Residence: Ringgold, Ga. Four children:

1. Fred A. Nichols, born May 11, 1921; married Doris Pulliam on July 8, 191*2.

2. Ralph Nichols, born June 3, 1923. He married (1st) Martha Larkin on Jan. 7, 191*3 and (2nd) Marine Butcher on Dec. 7, 191*6.

3. Jewell Dean Nichols, born Sept. 1, 192$; married Stewart Stephens on Feb. ll+, 191*5.

1*. Audie Lee Nichols, born Nov. 21, 1930; married Millard Sloan on Oct. 12, 191*6.

Amaziah A. Nichols died on July 18, 1893 and is buried in the Union Churchyard at Young Harris, Ga. His stone reads:

AMS Nichols

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V I I . PURSLEY NICHOLS

Pursley Nichols, the seventh child and fourth son of Adam A. and Barbara Nichols, was born i n North Carolina i n 1836.

His name has also been li s t e d as "Presley", and we have been t o l d that he was a school teacher. I t seems that he lived some of his adult l i f e i n western North Carolina, and perhaps died there.

In I850, he was li v i n g i n the household of his father i n Union County, Georgia. He was married shortly before i860, but the name of his wife i s not shown. He apparently had only two children:

A. Daniel Wesley Nichols [sometimes known as "Dannie" or " L i t t l e Dannie"], born on September $, i860. He married Elizabeth Morgan (born April 7, l863j died Nov. 22, 19U3)« Daniel Nichols died on November 6, 1897. He and his wife are buried i n the Union Churchyard, Young Harris, Ga.

They had eight children:

1. Minnie Nichols, born Oct. 20, I883. She married James Nichols, of Haywood County, N. C. Two. children:

a. Fannie Nichols; married Gordon Plott and had:

(1) Dessie Mae Plott

b. Lula Mae Nichols; married Walter Justice and had:

(1) Herman Justice (2) Lester Justice (3) Edith Justice (U) Edna Justice

2. Lula Nichols, born April 2, 1886. She married Asbury B. Sampson. Their children are:

a. Audie Sampson; married Cardie Howell. b. Worth Sampson; married Ella Puett. c. Wymer Sampson; married Beulah Swanson. d. Roy Sampson; married Elsie Chastain. e. Bonnie Sampson; married Jesse Lewis. f. Carlis Sampson; married Rheba Kirby. g. Clarence Sampson; married Dorothea Puett. h. Ola Mae Sampson; married Esco Wimpey.

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3. David Fernando Nichols, born May 25, 1888. He married Ora Dietz and had children:

a. Bessie Mae Nichols b. Kattie Nichols c. Maggie Nichols d. Thelma Nichols e. Clara Maude Nichols f. Paul Nichols g. Cline Nichols h. Ruby Louise Nichols i . Reba Nichols.

k. Gracie Mae Nichols, born March 10, 1890. She married Doc Bryson and had:

a. Loy Bryson b. Willis Bryson

5. Elvia E. Nichols, born Feb. 10, 1892. She married Har Plott. Children:

a. Lawrence Plott

b. Lester Plott

6. Mattie Nichols, born Nov. 25, 189U.

7. George Byron Nichols, born Aug. 29, I896. 8. Vallie Nichols, born June 3, 1898. She married William

Taylor Nichols, son of, Johh'Calvin Nichols. [See page 50]

Melvina ["Mellie''] Nichols. She married lived at Hiawassee, Ga.

V I I I . MATILDA NICHOLS

Matilda Nichols, eighth child and fourth daughter of Adam A. and Barbara Nichols, was born i n North Carolina i n I8380

In I850 she was l i v i n g i n the household of her father i n Union County, Georgia. We assume that she was married, about 18$$, to George Welch (born 1829 i n North Carolina).

This i s based on the fact that she was no longer i n her father's household i n i860 and the additional fact that the Welch family are related to the Nichols family and lived i n close proximity to them i n i860 and there­after.

In i860, George and Matilda Welch were l i v i n g i n Towns County, Georgia, and had three children:

A. James Welch, born i n 1856.

B. Lucinda Welch, born i n 1857.

C. Calvin Welch, born i n 1859.

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WILLIAM LAWSON NICHOLS

William Lawson Nichols, ninth child and f i f t h son of Adam A. and Barbara Nichols, was born i n North Carolina on March 11, 1839.

He was married, on September 2, 1862, to Mary L. ("Polly") Frady who was born on June 16, 1839 and died on October 28, 1910. In ' 1870 they were l i v i n g i n Union County, Georgia.

William Lawson Nichols died on July $, 190)4. He and his wife had five children:

A. Barbara Samantha Nichols, born July 20, 1869. She married John Franklin Brewer and had five children:

1. Ada Brewer, born June 2Í+, I898; married Dewey Matthews and had:

a. Florence Matthews b. Dorothy Matthews c. James Matthews

2. William Brewer, born April 19, 1900. He married (1st) Beady Orton, by whom he had one daughter, and (2nd) Corrine , by whom he had two children. Names not given.

3« Minta Brewer. She married (1st) Grady Day, (2nd) Dick Jarret t , and (3rd) Joe Blankenship. Children:

a„ J . B . Day b. Harold Gray

h» Pauline Brewer; married Paul Bearden. No children.

5. Luci l le Brewer; married "Huck" Tomlin.

B. Robert Thomas Nichols, born Apri l 2, 1871. He was married (1st) to Retta Sutherland and had f i ve children:

1. Ephraim Prince Nichols; married Pearl Wilson. One chi ld:

a. Othew Nichols

2. Posey Nichols 3. James Nichols i i . Oscar Nichols 5. Mamie Nichols

Robert Thomas Nichols married (2nd) Mary Page and had:

6. Delores Nichols; married Russell Sutherland.

John Adam Levi Nichols, born on May 30, 1873. He was married, on January 20, 1898, to Mary Elizabeth Caledonia Rector (born June 9, 1881). He died August 6, 1957. Seven children:

1. Bessie Learia Nichols, born April 10, 1899. On Jan. 29, 19U1 she married James L. Gray (who died Feb. 27, 1906). They had no children.

2. Flossie Estella Nichols, born May 27, 1902. She married William Herbert Wise (born Nov.26, 1899) and had:

a. Mary Ruth Wise, born May 12, 1938; married Tifton Davenport on Feb. 2, 1957. A daughter:

( l ) Mary Patricia Davenport, born Feb. 10, 1958.

b. Mildred Louise Wise, born Sept. 1, 19k0.

3. Jessie Mary Van Nichols, born May 3, 1905. She married Ralph Sparks (born Jan. 12, 1897) on Sept. 6, 1925.

a. Clarence Sparks, born June 15, 1926. b. Elga Sparks, born Sept. 3, 1927. c. Ramona Sparks, born Dec. 15, 1928. d. Janet Sparks, born March 10, 1930. e. Buel Sparks, born Oct. 20, 1931. f. Janice Sparks, born May 2k, 1933. g. Edison Sparks, born April 9, 1935« h. Lagree Sparks, born March 17, 193d. i. Neva Sparks, born Dec. 17, 1938. j. Mercier Sparks, born Oct. 29, 19 kk.

U. Effie Nichols, born Sept. 15, 1909; married William Floyd Foster (born June 5, 190k) on Sept. 16, 1933.

a. Mary Patricia Foster, born May 29, 193k; married Robert B. Abernathy on March Ik, 195k. Children:

(1) Phillip Robert Abernathy, born Dec. 27, 195k. (2) Patricia Gale Abernathy, born May 8, 1957. •

b. Beverly Sue Foster, born May 18, 19k0; married Robert Jackson and has a daughter:

(1) Lydia Sue Jackson, born Jan. 19, I960.

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5. [Rev.] Ellard William Johnson Nichols, born May 11, 191k. He married Amy Lou Gray (born Nov. 2k, 1917) on Dec. 2k. 1933. Five children:

a. Joyce Gwendolyn Nichols, born Nov. 12, 193kj she married John Erwin Jones on Sept. 23, 1950.

(1) Benny Joe Jones, born June 26, 1951. (2) Terry Neal Jones, born July 20, 1953.

b. William Edward Nichols, born Aug. 16, 1936j married Teresia Schneider (born Aug. 2k, 1939) on Dec. 2k, 1957. A daughter:

(1) Teresia Anna Nichols, born Nov. 21, 1958.

c. Linda Ann Nichols, born Aug. 9, 19k0; married Cline Rex Davenport on Aug. 16, 1958.

d. Steven Richard Nichols, born Dec. 7, 1953. e. Samuel James Nichols, born Sept. 25, 1955.

6. James Willard Nichols, born Sept. 30. 1917. He married Annabelle Walker (born Nov. 21, 1917) on Dec. 19, 1936.

7. Bonnie Wilma Nichols, born June 16, 1922. She married (1st) Samuel V. Hughes on Oct. 17, 19k3 and (2nd) Barney Owenby on Nov. Ik, 1958. No children.

William Alfred Nichols, born Nov. 27, 1875J died Nov. 5, 1958. He married Callie Brewer (born Jan. 13, 1881; died June 22, 1958) on Dec. 27, 1896. They had five children:

1. Bertha Nichols, born March 28, 1898; died Nov. 27, 1927. She married Wiley B. Sullivan (born Aug. 21, 1897):

a. Charlsie Sullivan, born Jan. 10, 1923; married Ray Deaner. They have six children:

(1) Max Deaner (2) Carolyn Deaner (3) Sandra Deaner (k) Danny Deaner (5) Barbara Deaner (6) Cheryl Deaner

2. Minnie Nichols, born March 18, 1900; married James William Sullivan (born Feb. 9, 1888). Children:.

a. Edna Sullivan, born May 22, 1921; married Vklliam Jack Stanley (born March 9, 1923).

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b. Glenn Ray Sullivan, born June 5, 1923', married Nadine Miller. A son:

(l ) Glenn Ray Sullivan, Jr.

c. Oberia Sullivan, born Sept. 22, 1928.

d. Mary Jo Sullivan, born Nov. 28, 1932; married George P. Beaube. Two children:

(1) Janice Yvonne Beaube (2) Cheryl Sue Beaube

3. Dessie Nichols, born June 6, 1903; married Robert L. Sullivan (born June 13, 1880; died March 13, 1955).

a. Robert Hugh Sullivan, born Jan. 19, 1925; married Dorothy Kisselburg. Children:

(1) Luanne^Sullivan (2) Patrick Sullivan

b. William Carl Sullivan, born Sept. 17, 1928; married Elenora Adams (born Aug. 21, 1930). Children:

(1) William Carl Sullivan, Jr. (2) Sandra Sullivan

R. Lona Nichols, born Dec. 2, 1907; married J. B. Gray (born Oct. 21, 1906). Two children:

a. Emogene Gray, born Aug. 8, 1929; married James Patterson. Children:

(1) Joan Patterson (2) Bobby Patterson

b. Shirley Gray, bom June 6, 1932; married Bob Goode. Children %

(1) Cheryl Dean Goode (2) Theresa Goode

5. Joseph Glenn Nichols, born April 19, 1913; married Thelma McDaniel (bom Oct. 18, 1918). Children:

a. Peggy Ann Nichols, bom July 25, 19k7. b. Dianne Nichols

E. Jesse Jonathan Nichols, bom July 30, 1878. He married Althea Eliza Jane Brewer (born Sept. k, 1883) in Union County, Georgia on April 22, 1900; died March 1, 1959. Seven children:

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K i t t i e Masouria Nichols, born March 6, 1901. She married (1st) Elmer Boone Thomas (born Dec. 13, 1899) on May 9, 1918 and (2nd) V i r g i l Lois Wilson (born May Ik, 1911) on Feb. 2$, 19k2, Three children:

a. Frankie Gaynelle Thomas, born May 2, 1919; married Grover Erwin Satterfield -(born Aug. 28, 1916) on July 2k, 1937. Three children:

(1) Eugene Erwin Satterfield, born Sept. 11, 1938; married Barbara Jean Nicholson (born Jan. 15, 19kk) on Sept. 21, 1958.

(2) Mary Margaret Satterfield, born Sept. 6, 19k2. (3) Wayne Allen Satterfield, born Oct. 9, 19kk.

b. Joseph Jack Thomas, born Aug. 26, 1925; married Diana Jarrell (born May 3, 1932) i n 1951. Children:

(1) Patricia Ann Thomas, born Nov. 20, 195k. (2) Joseph Elmer Thomas, born July 10, 1956. (3) Albert Leroy Thomas [adopted], Jan. 25, 19k9.

c. Flora Belle Thomas, born Feb. 11, 1928; married on July 12, 19k7 to Chester E. Fink (born Nov. 13, 192k).

(1) Alfred David Fink, born Dec. 2, 19k7. (2) K i t t i e Jessica Fink, born Dec. 19, 19k8.

George Dewey Nichols, born Sept. 21, 1903. He married Ruby Fowler on June 22, 192k. Children:

a. Alvan Dewey Nichols; married Beulah Mae Washburn. b. Helen Nichols c. Robert Nichols d. Ro:bert Dewey Nichols, Jr. e. Altha Dewey f. Gilbert Nichols g. Hazel Nichols; married Clyde Bruce. h. William Nichols; married Susie Queen. i . Larry Nichols j . John Nichols

Etta Nichols, born Sept. 5, 1905. She married John E. Lowther (born April 25, 1911) on April 23, 1938. Children:

a. Loraine Lowther; married Junior Carney. b. . Edward Lowther c. Carol Lowther.

James Lawson Nichols, born Oct. 30, 1908. He married Ethel Shell on May 26, 1930. Children:

a. Charlotte Elouise Nichols; married Rodney Giles. b. Joseph James Nichols c. Rebecca Anna Nichols; married Clarence Adams. d. Daniel Nichols

5. William Homer Nichols, born March 7, 1910; died Feb. 20, 19$2; married Eleanor Gleespen (born March 11, 191b):

a. Jeannette Nichols, born Nov. 20, 1930; married Alton Eugene Foreman(born Aug. 20, 1928) i n 1950. Children:

(1) Deborah Florence Foreman, born April 17, 1953. (2) Diana Lynn Foreman, born Feb. 18, 1956. (3) Denise Ann Foreman, born Feb. 12, 1957. (k) Dru Lynn Foreman, born Feb. 19, 1958.

b. Barbara Nichols, born June 13, 1935; married Kent Earl Boden (born June 10, 1935) and has:

(1) Kelly Kent Boden, born June 23, 195k. (2) Kerry K. Boden, born April 23, 1955»

6. Altha Lorene Nichols, born Nov. 23, 1911. She married (1st) Harrison James Davis, (2nd) Newman Joel Johnson, and (3rd) Floyd H. Wilcoxen (born March 3, 1910) on Jan. 30, 19k3.

a. Wanda Louise Wilcoxen, born Sept. 30, 19R6. b. Brenda Joyce Wilcoxen, born Aug. 26, 19k9. c. Claudia Paulette Wilcoxen, born Aug. 19, 1950. d. Peggy Lucille Wilcoxen, born June 2, 1953. e. Floyd Nelson Wilcoxen, born March 1, 1957.

7. Depsa Naomi Nichols, born May 23, 1915» She married Richard Leon Gleespen (born March 20, 1912) on Sept. 30, 193k. Three children;

a. Pearl Gleespen, born April 27, 1935; married Donald A. Baker on Jan« 23, 1953. Two sons:

(1) Donald A. Baker, Jr., born Sept. 18, 1953» (2) Richard Waldo Baker, born Sept. 20, 1956.

b. Joann Gleespen, born Sept. 7, 1937; married Ronald J. Parkinson (born Sept. 22, 1935) on May 27, 1956.

(1) David J. Parkinson, born Feb. 26, 1957. (2) Joseph M. Parkinson, born July 25, 1959.

c. Ray Gleespen, born Aug. 12, 1939; married Bonnie G. L i t t l e (born May 26, 19k0) on Nov. 8, 1958. A son:

(1) Eric Scott Gleespen, born June 29, 1959.

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CATHERINE NICHOLS

Catherine Nichols ("Kate"), the tenth child and f i f t h daughter of Adam A. and Barbara Nichols, was born in North Carolina. The year of her b i r t h , according to census records, was 1839, the same year i n which her brother, William Lawson Nichols, was born. They may have been twins.

Catherine Nichols was married, about 18$$, to William R. Self.

William R. Self was born i n Georgia i n I834. His parents were Thomas (born in North Carolina i n 181R) and Nancy Self (born i n North Carolina i n l 8 l $ ) .

William Self died a few years after their marriage, probably during the C i v i l War. In I87O, Catherine Self was a widow and was l i v i n g i n Towns County near her mother and other members of her family.

She had three children who were living with her i n 18 70:

A. Barbara A. Self, born in Towns County in I8"p7. Unmarried.

B. Sarah E. Self, born i n Towns County in 1861. Unmarried.

C. William R. Self, Jr., born in Towns County i n 1862. He married Melissa Owenby (daughter of Francis and Mary Owenby) and had three children:

1. Jessié Self

2. Claude Self

3. Erastus Self

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XI. CHRISTOPHER NICHOLS

Christopher Nichols, the eleventh child and sixth son of Adam A. and Barbara Nichols, was born i n Union County, Georgia, i n l8Rl, soon after his parents had removed there from North Carolina. He was li v i n g i n the household of his father i n 1850 and i860.

Christopher Nichols was married three times. His f i r s t wife was Melvina Hegwood and they had four children:

A. James Adam Nichols, born Oct. 4, 1874. He was married Sept. 4, 1904, i n Union County, to Kate Brackett. In 1912 they re­moved to Calhoun, Gordon County, Ga., where their descendents now l i v e . They had four children:

1. Lawrence McLain Nichols, born Jan. 31, 1907. He married Mary Ruth Jones (born Feb. 22, 1919) and died Nov. 24, 1957. A daughter:

a. Betty Ann Nichols, born May 30, 1939; married B i l l y Wayne Scoggins (born April 30, 1937). They have two children:

(1) Lawrence Edward Scoggins, born Jan. 28, 1959; died Jan. 29, 1959.

(2) Deborah Lynn Scoggins, born Jan. 28, 1959.

2. Claude Ezra Nichols, born July 19,- 1908. He married Ruth Robbins (born April 21, 1921) and lives i n Calhoun, Ga. Two children:

a. Jerry Lamar Nichols, born Oct. 18, 1949. b. Nancy Anita Nichols, born May 22, 1954«

3. Trilby Janette Nichols, born Oct. 4, 1915» She married Henry Grady Sloan (born Feb. 22, 1910). Two children:

a. Carol Jean Sloan, born. Dec. 19, 1935; married Alfred William Balliew (born Aug. 10, 1933) and has two children:

(1) James Alton Balliew, born Sept. 22, 1956.

(2) Cynthia Joan Balliew, born Jan. 11, 1959.

b. Charles Hall Sloan, born Sept. 24, 1937.

4. Carl Stanton Nichols, born Aug. 2, 1918. He married

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Margaret Hobgood (born Feb. 3, 1920) and has two children:

a. Jan Kathy Nichols, born Dec. 27, 19k6. b. Judy Ann Nichols, born Dec. 10, 1950.

B. William Ace Nichols. He married Samantha Patterson (born June 9, I879). Two children:

1. Tabitha Nichols; married Albert Patterson.

2. Grovie Patterson; born Feb. 2, 1903.

C. Mary Jane Nichols. She married Whitehead. Last report­ed to be l i v i n g i n Bessemer, Ala.

D. Sarah Josephine Nichols . She ..married Joseph B. Hughes (who: died March 11, ,1912). Two children:

1. Mary Lou Hughes, born July 2, 1902. She married Johnny Ebb Henson (born May Ik, 1897) on Sept. 23, 1923. Resi­dence: Calhoun, Ga. Five children:

a. Joseph Loy Henson, born Aug. 13, 192k. He married Thelma Ann Pigg on June 19, 195k, and has a son:

(1) Paul Eugene Henson, born Aug. 26, 1957.

b. . William A. Henson, born July k, 1926. He 'married Estelle Frances Brown on May 27, 1951. Two c h i l ­dren:

(1) Michael William Henson, born Jan. 21, 1956. (2) Marcia Lynn Henson, born May 2, 1959.

c. James Ira Henson, born Oct. 25, 1928.

d. Paul Junior Henson, born Aug. 2, 1931; married Opal Marie Chastain on July 27, 1956.

e. Ruby Lois Henson, born Dec. 1, 1935.

2. James Loy Hughes, born Oct. 23, 1907; died Aug. 9, 192k.

Christopher Nichols was married (2nd) to Sarah Ann Gregg. They had five children:

E. Kate Nichols; married John Caylor.

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F. George Nichols; married Susie Burger.

G. Pat Nichols; married Mae Prince.

H. Ida Nichols; married Goodley Brewer.

I . James Nichols.

Christopher Nichols was married (3rd) to Lena Carson. They children:

J. Lula Nichols

K. Pledger Nichols

L. Labe Nichols

M. John Nichols

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H I . SARAH J. NICHOLS

Sarah J. Nichols (known as "Sally"), the twelfth child and sixth daughter of Adam A. and Barbara Nichols, was born in Union County, Georgia, about 181+2.

According to the census of 18$0, she was born in iSl+lj by the i860 census in 181+2. I f the former is correct, she could have been a twin to Christopher. We are in­clined to think, in the'absence of exact dates, that Christopher was born early in 181+1, Sarah late in 191+2, and the following child, Mary, in 184)4.

She was living in the household of her father in 1850 and i860. In I87O, she and another unmarried sister were residing with their brother, Daniel, in Towns County, Georgia. She died unmarried, date not given.

XIII. MARY L. NICHOLS

Mary L. Nichols, the thirteenth child and seventh daughter of Adam A. and Barbara Nichols, was born in Union County, Georgia, about I843/44.

I842, according to the census of i860, but in 181+1+ according to the census of i860.

She was living in the household of her father in 1850 and i860. In I87O, she was living in Towns County with her brother Daniel and her sister Sarah. In that year she was listed as 26 years old, which would indicate I8I4I4. as the year of her birth.

She also died unmarried, date not given.

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XIV. DANIEL WEBSTER NICHOLS

Daniel Webster Nichols, the fourteenth child and seventh son of Adam A. and Barbara Nichols, was born i n Union County, Georgia about I8460

In I843, according to the census of 18$0, but the censuses of i860 and 1870 show I8460

In I850 and'i860 he was l i v i n g with his father. During the C i v i l War he served i n Company L, 10th Tennessee Cavalry, U.S.A0 In I87O, he was l i v i n g i n Towns County, Georgia, the head of his own household, which consisted of himself, his mother, two unmarried sisters, and his youngest brother.

He was married, about 1871, to Nancy Pelina Crane (born on Feb. I4, 1855; died on Febo 13, 192U)o The date of his death i s not given; they are both buried i n the Union Churchyard, Young Harris, Georgia. They had ten children:

A. Adam Amaziah Nichols, born about 1872. He married Ann Coffey (born Oct. l 6 , 1872) on December 1$, 1892. Four children:

1. George Edwin Nichols, born Jan. 1, 1894; married Leslie Baugh (born Nov. 21, 1895); died Jan. 30, I960. They had seven children:

a. John Joseph Pershing Nichols, born Dec. 9, 1917; married Irene Buchanan. Two children:

(1) John P. Nichols, born Nov. 22, 1947. (2) Beulah Irene Nichols, born Nov0 20, 1950.

b. Lloyd Dempsey Nichols, born Nov. 21, 1919. He married Dollie Queen (born March 21, 1923) i n 19U3 and has:

(1) Barbara Ann Nichols, born Jan. 2, 19UR. (2) Dorothy L. Nichols, born June 10, 1946. (3) Shirley Mae Nichols, born May 30, 1949. (4) Bernice Nichols, born July 24, 1952.

c. Evelyn Nichols, born Aug. 12, 1921; married Robert Edmund Nichols. [See page 30]

d. Dorothy Nichols, born Nov. I k , 1923; died i n 1944»

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e. Emogene Nichols, born Oct. 3, 192k.

f. Delores Nichols, born Sept. 18, 1927.

g. Charles Edmund Nichols, born Nov. 9, 1929.

2. Jessie Nichols, born July 28, 1895. She married Sylvester Heaton i n 1918. Children:

a. Evan Kell Heaton, born Oct. 13, 1921; married Mildred Goddard.

b. Douglas Jackson Heaton, born April 2k, 1925; married Opal Bennett.

c. Pauline Heaton, born March 15, 1927; married James Hardee.

d. Bernardine Heaton, born July 6, 1929; married James Winston Ralston (born July 15, 1923). Their children:

(1) John Scott Ralston, born Jan. 13, 1952. (2) Elizabeth Ann Ralston, born May 31, 195k.

e. Adam Jefferson Heaton; married Rachel Pastelle.

f . William Gerald Heaton; married Delores Hurt.

g. Yvonne Heaton

3. Otis Philip Nichols, born August 22, 1898. He married Prudence Baugh (born Sept. 6, 1900) on March 15, 1919. Children:

a. Edgar Philip Nichols, born Oct. 6, 1919; killed i n 19k2 (World War I I ) .

b. Susie Nichols, born Oct. 3, 1921; married Floyd Roper. Children:

(1) Carolyn Roper (2) James Roper (3) Phyllis Roper (k) Perry Roper (5) Larry Roper (6) Denise Roper (7) a daughter, name not given

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c. Madeline Nichols, bom May 26, 192R; married Clyde Roper.

d. Roy Lindbergh Nichols, born Aug. 12, 1927; married Mary Jo Auberry. A daughter:

( l ) Teresa Nichols

e. Nancy Nichols, born Feb. 3, 1930; married Glen Buchanan. Children:

(1) William Dale Buchanan (2) Robert Glen Buchanan (3) Sandra Jo Buchanan (R) Michael Nichols Buchanan

f. Elizabeth Nichols, born Dec. 19, 1932; married Clarence Johnson, Children:

(1) Benjamin Johnson (2) Mary Elizabeth Johnson (3) Lou Ann Johnson

g. Barbara Nichols, bom March 17, 1936; married-William Rogers. Children:

(1) William Philip Rogers

(2) David Randolph Rogers

h. Marvin Nichols, born Dec. 7, 1939.

i. James R. Nichols, bom May 29, 19U3.

R. Viola Nichols, bom March lR, 190$. Ella Nichols. She married Henry E l l i o t t . Both are now deceased and are buried i n the Bethlehem Churchyard, Young Cane, Ga. They had thirteen children:

1. Ida Cora E l l i o t t , bom July 22, 1898. She married Walter Brim Jarrett (bom Dec. 31, 1892; now dec'd) on Sept. 17, 1916. Three children:

a. Frances Lorraine Jarrett, bom July 17, 1917. She married Hamilton Chadwick; lives at B l a i r s v i l l e , Ga.

b. Minnie Lucille Jarrett, bom March 20, 1921; she married Richard Forrester; lives at B l a i r s v i l l e , Ga.

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c. Frank ̂ ilburn Jarrett, born Oct. 9, 1923; married Katherine Davis and lives at Blairsville, Ga.

Ida Cora Jarrett married (2nd) Marion L. Jackson (born Nov. 2, 1882) on March 29, 1953. Residence: Blairsville.

WLlda Jane Elliott, born June lu, 1896. She married (1st) Clarence Queen (now dec'd) in 1917 and (2nd) Pat Weaver in 19R2. Residence: Blairsville. Children:

a. Worth Queen, born Aug. 16, 1919. He married Blanche Bruce and lives in Akron, Ohio.

b. Louise Queen, born Aug. 11, 192U. She married Crede Murphy. Residence: Royal Oak, Michigan.

c. Dorothy Queen, born Aug. 5, 1931; married Earl Potts and lives at Blairsville, Ga.

George Elliott, born Dec. 15, 1903. He married Nora Griggs in 1922. Residence: Blairsville, Ga. Children:

a. Marjorie Elliott; married Vaughan King. Blairsville. b. Bonnie Elliott; married Ed Lovell. Gainesville, Ga. c. Frank Elliott; married Essie Satterfield. They live

in Gainesville, Ga. d. Opal Elliott; married Franklin Lovell. Gainesville. e. Floyd Elliott

Barney Ell i o t t ; married Amy Ashe. They live in Gastonia, N..C. Children:

a. Clifton Elliott b. Pauline Elliott c. Hugh Elliott (dec'd)

Lola Elliott ; married (1st) Howard Colwell and (2nd) Ernest Ashe. Children:

a. Carl Colwell b. Gertrude Colwell; married Tony Ballew. c. Loretta Ashe d. Grover Ashe

Frank E l l i o t t . He married Rosemon Morris. They l ive i n Cartersville, Ga. A daughter:

a. Barbara Jane E l l i o t t

Kiser E l l i o t t . He married Pearl Towle; lives at Suches

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i n Lumpkin County, Ga. Children:

a. Glenn E l l i o t t b. Grover E l l i o t t (dec'd) c. J. D. E l l i o t t (dec'd) d. Charles E l l i o t t (dec'd) e. Anthony E l l i o t t (dec'd)

8. Ferd Elliott,' born July 8, 1910. B l a i r s v i l l e , Ga.

9. Henry E l l i o t t , Jr. He married Lottie Dillard and lives at Marble, N. C. Children:

a. Christine E l l i o t t b. Dennis E l l i o t t c. Beatrice E l l i o t t d. a son, name not given

10. Madeline E l l i o t t . She married Joe Griggs and lives near Warne, N. C. Children:

a. CD. Griggs; married Charlene Bridges. They li v e i n Marietta, Ga.

b. Junior Griggs c. Roy Griggs d. Ella Griggs

11. Iowa E l l i o t t , born June 11, 1902. She married V i r g i l McClure (born Aug. 9, 1898; now dec'd) on Dec. 18, 1918. She and their four children l i v e at B l a i r s v i l l e , Ga.

a. Euna Rowena McClure, born Feb. 17, 192R; married Audie H. Brown.

b. Robert Dale McClure, born June 11, 1931; married Flora Faut.

c. Wanda Lee McClure, born April 18, 1932; married Preston Patterson.

d. Donald McClure, bom Dec. 29, 1933.

12. L i l l i e E l l i o t t . She married Hardin Patterson (now dec'd) and lives at B l a i r s v i l l e , Ga. Nine children:

a. Anna Belle Patterson b. Eugene Patterson c. Ella Faye Patterson d. Irene Patterson e. Ruth Patterson f. Herbert Patterson g. Geneva Patterson h. Vada Lee Patterson i . B i l l Patterson

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13. Callie E l l i o t t . She married Pink Patten, (now dec'd) and lives at Blairsville. Among their children are:

a. Nora Patten b. Bonnie Patten c. Robert Patten d. Carl Patten e. Carlos Patten f. Bertha Patten

C. Callie Nichols. She married Harve Coffey and lived at Young Harris, Ga. u n t i l her death i n 1911. Her husband has remarried and lives i n Colton, Calif. Their children are:

1. Claude 0. Coffey; is married and lives at Caldwell, Idaho. Children:

a. Eunice Coffey, born about 1918.. Caldwell, Ida. b. Winston Coffey, born about 1921. Caldwell, Ida.

2. Ora Coffey. She lives i n Colton, Calif. The name of her husband and their eight children not given.

3. Ninn Coffey. Colton, Calif.

R. Dave Coffey. Siloam Springs, Arkansas.

5. Walter Coffey. He lives i n Bloomington, Calif. The name of his wife and two children not given.

6. Ruby Coffey. Colton, Calif.

D. William V i r g i l Nichols, born i n Towns County, Ga. on Dec. 20, 1879. He married L i l l i e Augusta Louise Kimbrell (born April 3, 1882; died Jan. 29, 1953) on Nov. 12, 1899. He died on March $, 1952 and with his wife i s buried i n the Hebron Churchyard at Dacula, Gwinnett County, Ga. They had f i v e children:

1. Daniel Lester Nichols, born at Young Harris, Ga. on April 22, I9OI. He married L i l l i e Mae Goddard (born Sept. 25, 1902) on April 10, 1923. They live at Dacula, Ga. and have eight children:

a. Helen Nichols, born Jan. 25, 192R; married Eugene Tuggle on Jan. ll+, 19U3. Residence: Dacula.

b. Hazel Nichols, born Sept. 27, 1926; married John Vernon Wright, Jr. on Aug. 29, 19u3. Atlanta, Ga.

c. Sarah Louise Nichols, born Nov. 2k, 1928; married Charles D. Strickland on May 19, 1953. Decatur, Ga.

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d. Franklin Daniel Nichols, born June 30, 1933« e o Grady Lester Nichols, born Aug. 9, 1935; married

Jo Peterson on June 22, 195R. Decatur, Ga. f. Mary Anne Nichols, born May 23, 1938« e. Mae Willie Nichols, born Octo 4, 19R0; married

Tillman Sailors on March 5, 1959» Lawrenceville,Ga. h. Douglas Nichols, born Aug. 9, 19UU-

Lela Nichols, bom March 1, 190U. She married Guy Ruark (now dec'd) on Feb. 25, 1923« She i s now Mrs. Hoke Allen and lives at Winder, Ga. Children:

a. Daniel Claude Ruark, bom March 27, 192R; married ~" Winnie Mae Hayes on July R, 1943« Chesnut Mount, Ga. b. Joel Andrew Ruark, bom Dec. 19, 1925; married

Lorraine GreeSon i n January 194$. Norcross, Ga?

c. L i l l i a n Frances Ruark, born Sept. 9, 1927; married Elvin Bowen i n September 19U5« Sewanee, Ga.

Frank Nichols, bom March 10, 1905. He married Ina Hosea in July I926 and lives at Lawrenceville, Ga. Children:

a. I r i s Nichols; married Hugh D. Clark. Doraville, Ga. b. Troy Nichols; married Leta Denison. Tucker, Ga. c. Kathleen Nichols; married Butch Anderson. They

li v e i n Lawrenceville, Ga. d. Ernest Nichols; married Betty Higgins. Lilbum, ba. e. Mary Ellen Nichols; married B. L. Corley, Jr.

They l i v e i n Lilbum, Ga. , f. Elaine Nichols; married Claude Healan, Jr. and

lives i n Lawrenceville, Ga. g. Nadine Nichols h. Tonine Nichols i . Lathem Nichols j . Frank Larry Nichols (dec'd) Worth Walter Nichols, born Oct. 24, 1911. He married Jewell Frances King (bom April 12, 1917) on April 23, 1933. They l i v e i n Dacula, Ga. Six children:

a. Ruth Ernestine Nichols, born May 9, 1936; married B i l l y Graham on July 7, 1956. Residence: Dacula.

b. William Cl i f f o r d Nichols, bom May 3, 1938; married Travis Arlene Smith on Feb. 1, 1959« Dacula, Ga.

c. Evelyn Jeannette Nichols, bom Feb. 26, 1941« d. Jimmy Earl Nichols, bom Nov. 11, 1942. e. Worth David Nichols, bom March 22, 19U5. f. B i l l y Ray Nichols, bom July IR, 19U7.

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5. Doyle Henry Nichols, born April 25, 1921. He married Grace Ethridge on Oct. 24, 1942. They live at Dacula, Ga. with two children:

a. Clyde Nichols b. Joan Nichols

David Jonathan Nichols, born at Young Harris, Georgia on August 21, 1882. He married Ethel Tina Justice i n August 1909.

Ethel Justice was born on Feb. 5, 1890, a daughter of John Isaac Justice and Susan Caroline Willis.

David J. Nichols died on Feb. 26, 1947 and i s buried in the Union Churchyard at Young Harris, Ga. He and his wife had eight children:

1. Oren. Preston Nichols, born Oct. 4, 1910 at Young Harris. He married Mattie Eloise Coker (born May 190$ [daughter of Alexander Coker and Nancy Townsend] j died March 2, 1956) i n Cherokee County, N. C. on Nov. 10, 1933. They had four children, a l l of whom live in Knoxville, Tenn.

a. Jere Nichols b. Carol Nichols; married Carl Brown c. David Alexander Nichols d. Ellen Nichols

Oren Nichols was married å second time on Dec. 24, 1956. He lives i n Knoxville. A f i f t h child:

e. Paula Kay Nichols, born i n May, 1959.

2. Ralph Gordon Nichols, born Nov. 21, 1912. He married Hazel Beatrice Coker (born Nov. 26, 1915 > daughter of Ed Coker and Alma Dietz) on March 16, 1934. They live i n F l i n t , Mich. Six children:

a. Irma Carolyn Nichols, born April 18, 1935} married Carroll C. McClure (born Nov. 1933). Haysville, N.C.

b. Doris Emilie Nichols, born May 21, 1937j married George Perry Stegall (born July 1933). They live i n East Point, Ga.

c. Glenda Marie Nichols, born April l 4 , 1939} married Roy J. Shook (born May 8, 1937). Young Harris, Ga.

d. Ralph Terrell Nichols, born May 12, 1941. e. Jo Anne Nichols, born May 21, 1944. f. Jonathan Daniel Nichols, born June 13, 1947.

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. Marvin Roy Nichols, born March 10, 1915. He married Elouise Kirby and lives i n Marietta, Ga. Children:

a. Wanda Nichols b„ Marvin Bruce Nichols c. Annette Nichols d. Gerald Nichols e. Rene Nichols

Quinton David Nichols, born April 22, 1917. He lives at Young Harris, Ga.

Geraldine Ethel Nichols, born Aug. 24, 1919. She married John Baxter Johnson, Jr. (born Aug. 17, 1914, son of John Baxter Johnson and Bertha Burch, of Hiawassee, Ga.) on Feb. 10, 191+0. They li v e i n Gainesville, Ga. One son:

a. John Leslie Johnson, born Aug. 10, 1948.

S. David Jonathan Nichols, Jr., born March 20, 1922. He married Irene Jones, of Columbus, Ga. They l i v e i n Seattle and have one daughter:

a. Peggy Nichols, born i n January 1947.

7. Imogene Edna Nichols, born Feb. 7, 1925. She married James Whittington, Jr. (son of John Maurice Whittington and Annie Knopp) on Dec. 18, 19U8. They l i v e i n Deale, Maryland and have a daughter:

a. Donna Jean Whittington, born Dec. 26, 191+9.

8. Dorothy Kathleen Nichols, born Dec. 4, 1927. She married Ross Alexander Cloer (son of Walter Judson Cloer and May Elizabeth Coker) on June 9, 191+6. They l i v e i n Franklin, N. C. Two children:

a. Larry Ross Cloer, born June 18, 191+7. b. Vicki Marcia Cloer, born Dec. 30, 1953«

Georgia Pelina Nichols, born at Young Harris, Ga. on Nov. 2l+, 1889. She married James Oscar Brown, at Young Harris, on July 8, 1906.

James Oscar Brown i s the son of Robert Enos Brown and Callie Patton. He lives at Ringgold, Ga.

Georgia [Nichols] Brown died on April 21, 195U and i s buried i n the West H i l l Cemetery, Dalton, Ga. She and James Brown

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had ten children:

1. Roy Brown, born May 20, 1908 at Young Harris; died at Eton, Colorado on June 29, 1909.

2. Chloriece Nancy Brown, born June 6, 1910; married Floyd Wimpey and lives near Ringgold, Ga. Three children:

a. Naomie Eva Wimpey, born Dec. 30, 1928; married Ausmus and lives near Dalton, Ga. Children: (1) Roy Danny Ausmus, born March 23, 1950. (2) Terry Melvin Ausmus, born Dec. 21, 1951. (3) Timothy Kelly Ausmus, born Jan. "15, I960.

b. Melvin Richard Wimpey, born June 2, 1930. c. Viola Bertice Wimpey, born Dec. 28, 1931; died

Jan. 20, 1936.

3. Enis Howard Brown, born Oct. 18, 1912; married Jewell Mullins and lives i n Chattanooga.

R. Irene Brown, born Nov. 29, 191k; died May 2k, 1916.

5. Vereda Netia Brown, born June 2k, 1916. Residence: Akron.

6. Eva Ruth Brown, born Nov. Ik, 1918 at Eton, Colo. She married James Willie Powell and lives i n Chattanooga.

a. Ora Louise Powell, born Jan. 16, 1939.

7. Edwin Grant Brown, born Nov. Ik, 1919. He married Mary Sampson and lives i n Chattanooga. A daughter:

a. Elizabeth Anne Brown, born Feb. 19, 1950.

8. Oscar May Brown, born Jan. 7, 1922; married McClure Leon Fuller and lives in Akron. A son:

a. McClure Leon Fuller, Jr., born Dec. k, 19k8.

9. Edith Frances Brown, born May 2k, 192k; married James Addis. Residence: Rocky Face, Ga.

10. Leonia Brown, born Sept. 15, 1927; died Feb. 8, 1928.

G. James Nichols, died i n childhood.

H. Viola Nichols, died i n childhood.

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Delia Nichols, born i n 1898« She married John Harley McGaha at Young Harris, Ga„ They lived at Lawrenceville, Ga., where she died on December 2, 1957 and he i n 1958. They are buried i n the Shady Lawn Cemetery, Lawrenceville. Eleven children:

1. Leon McGaha; married Bessie Grizzle. Winder, Ga, 2. Ira McGaha. Lawrenceville. 3. Sam McGaha, Douglas, Ga. R. John McGaha. Pittsburgh, Pa. 5. Frank McGaha. Pittsburgh. 6. Carl Nichols. Atlanta 7. Nancy McGahaj married Homer Craig. Tucker, Ga. 8. Louise McGaha; married > Brown. Dacula, Ga. 9. Wilma McGaha; married Harold Edwards. Dacula.

10. Lois McGaha; married J. T. Phillips. Dacula. 11. William McGaha (dec'd)

Betty Elizabeth Nichols, born May 6, 1899. She married Luther McGaha (born Oct. 17, 1892) at Young Harris, Ga. She died on March 7, 19R0 and i s buried i n the Union Churchyard, Young Harris. They had fourteen children:

1. Beulah McGaha, born Oct. 26, 1914. She married Hubert Bryson and has a daughter:

a. Rosa Lee Bryson; married Leon Brown. Blue Ridge,Ga.

2. Rubye McGaha, born Feb. 9, 1916. She married Thomas J. Shook (born April 5, 1919). Young Harris, Ga. Children:

a. Dimple Shook, born April 7, 1941J married Frank D i l l s .

b. Ella Faye Shook, born Dec. 31, 1943« c. L i l l y Ann Shook, born May 19, 1944. d. Kenneth Shook, born Oct. 7, 19R6, e. Tommy Shook, born July 21, 1948. f. Dinah Shook, born April 25, 1950. g. Tony Shook, born May 19, 1951. h. Roger Shook, born Aug. 5, 195R«

3. Willie McGaha. She married Vester Waco Bryson. They l i v e i n Cleveland, Ga. and have nine children:

3.0 Shirley Bryson; married Hubert Adams. b. Wayne Bryson c. Ray Bryson d. Linda Bryson e. Sarah Nell Bryson f. Betsy Sue Bryson g. Larry Bryson h. Carolyn Bryson i . Timothy Bryson

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h Minnie McGaha, born July 13, 1919. She married Ben Stanley and lives at Dacula, Ga. Children:

a. b. c.

Fleet Stanley. Washington, D. C. Wren Stanley Ivan Stanley

5. Emma McGaha. She married Plato Parker and lives at Young Harris, Ga. Children:

a. Joan Parker; married Allen Sosbee. b. Dean Parker c. Jerry Parker d. Richard Parker e. Judy Parker f* Kathy Parker

6. Eloise McGaha. She married Jay Burchj they live i n Atlanta and have six children:

a. Bruce Burch b. Gene Burch c. Jerry Burch d. Stewart Burch e. Bonnie Burch f. Denny Burch

7. Hazel McGaha, born i n 1926. She married Grady Ell i s McNabb (now dec'd) and lives at Hiawassee, Ga. Children:

a. Vivian Janice McNabb, born Jan. 15, 19u5« b. Elizabeth Carolyn McNabb, born Feb. 7, 19U9.

8. Callie McGaha. She married Donald Albritian and lives i n Canton, Ohio. Children:

a. Gary Lynn Albritian b. Sharon Kay Albritian c. Lavitiah Rene Albritian d. a daughter, name not given

9. Anna Bell McGaha. Residence: Canton, Ohio.

10. Betty Jean McGaha. She married Ted Carmen and lives i n Canton, Ohio. A son:

a. Timothy Carmen

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11. Jay McGaha. He married Virginia ; and lives at Eagle Rock, Va. Children!

a. Ronnie McGaha b. a daughter, name not given c. a son, name not given

12. Loyd McGaha, born Dec. £, 1931; lives at Young Harris.

13. Don McGaha. Young Harris.

lR. Jack McGaha. Jackson, S. C.

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XV. ROBERT THOMAS NICHOLS

Robert Thomas Nichols, the fifteenth child and eighth son of Adam A. and Barbara Nichols, was born in Union County, Georgia, in 18R8. He is listed with his parents in the censuses of 18£0 and i860. Ten years later, in 1870, he was living with his brother, Daniel Webster Nichols.

He was married, sometime after I87O, to Mollie Ellis. He lived and died i n Greene County, Georgia, and we have no further information on him other than the names of his three children:

A. Grover Cleveland Nichols. He married Ella Emerson.

Frank Nichols. He was last reported to be s t i l l living in Greene County, Georgia.

Cora Nichols. She married Thomas J. Coker and had a daughter:

1. Christine Coker, born in 1907.

CHAPTER I Section B

THE C A N C E L L O R F A M I L Y

The Cancellor family i s of German origin. They came to North Carolina from York County, Pennsylvania, i n the middle of the 18th century. About I76O-7O, there were a number of "Pennsylvania Dutch" families, mostly from the Rhine Palatinate, who followed that pattern of migration.

The name Cancellor was originally spelled Genesler, or Gantzler, and i t s spelling has gradually evolved to i t s present form. The founder of the family spelled his name Gantzler i n his w i l l i n 1801, but he referred to his children as Cansler. On his tombstone, the name i s spelled Genesler. In early North Carolina records, the name i s usually spelled Cansler, which seems to be preferred by the family s t i l l l i v i n g there. The Nichols, who are descendants of the Canslers, have spelled i t Cancellor for several generations.

The Cansler family i n North Carolina are a l l descended from PHILIP W. CANSLER.

I . PHILIP W. CANSLER

Philip ¥. Cansler was born i n 17R1, probably i n Germany. Before 1767 he had removed from York County, Pennsylvania, to Tryon County, North Carolina [the section of Tryon which became Lincoln i n 1779].

In I767, Philip Cansler owned land near High Shoals i n [what became] Lincoln County. He later lived a half-mile south of Lincoln Court­house, where "he had large landed interests and was a sturdy and frugal citizen".

He later moved to land on Leeper's Creek, i n Lincoln County. He died there on October 7, I8OJ4 and he and his wife are buried i n a grave­yard near his home. The inscription on his tombstone i s i n German; his wife's grave was marked, but without an inscription.

Philip Cansler was married, about 1758, probably i n Pennsylvania, to JULIA TEFENBACH.

The Tefenbach family was also of German origin. The name has been spelled successively Defenback, Devenpaugh, and f i n a l l y anglicized to the more familiar Davenport.

They had ten children, who were named in Philip Cansler's w i l l . The descendants of some of them have been traced and considerable infor­mation can be found in the two publications listed below:

(1) Hoffman, Laban Miles. Our Kin .... Charlotte, 1915.

(2) Sherrill, William L. Annals of Lincoln County, North Carolina. Charlotte, 1937".

We shall l i s t here only the ten children, but w i l l include more de­tailed information on Conrad Cansler and his six daughters, most of whom accompanied the Nichols family to Georgia.

A. Margaret Cansler, born October 31, 1759; died May 2, 1833. She married Philip Tefenbach and had nine children.

B. Catherine Cansler; married Cline.

C. Katie Cansler; married John Finger.

D. Mary Cansler; married Garden.

E. Elizabeth Cansler

F. Barbara Cansler; married Henry Troutman on Feb. 15, 1802.

G. John Cansler, born i n 1765.

H. Philip Cansler; married Mary Quickie on June 12, 1790.

I . George Cansler, born July 31, 1770; died Oct. 2, 1830, He married Margaret Finger (1776-1832) and had 10 children.

J. CONRAD CANSLER.

Conrad Cansler, the youngest child of Philip W. and Julia Cansler was born about 1781 i n Lincoln County, North Carolina.

[There i s no indication of the source of his given name. The Conrad family, however, was another of the German families who came to Lincoln County from Pennsylvania.3

Conrad Cansler was married, about 1799, to BARBARA RUDISILL.

Barbara Rudisill was born in Lincoln County about 1775. Her father was MICHAEL RUDISILL, another

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early pioneer i n Lincoln County from Pennsylvania, and her mother was EVA DIELLIENGER, also of a "Pennsylvania Dutch" family.

Conrad Cansler inherited 275 acres of land i n Lincoln County from his father. He sold the land i n l8lR and moved to Burke County, North Carolina [now McDowell]. I t was here that has children grew up and where most of them were married. Conrad S s t d ^ g l i s h very l i t t l e and i t i s said that he engaged a "governess" to teach his children English.

The record shows that soon after 1830 Conrad Cansler removed to Monroe County, Tennessee.

In I836, Conrad Cansler shows on a tax l i s t for Monroe County, 11th c i v i l d i s t r i c t , with some 300 acres of land and 3 slaves. He i s also l i s t e d i n the I8Í4O census of Monroe County.

Conrad Cansler died near Hiawassee College, i n Monroe County, about 18R8 and i s buried there. His wife died at the home of her daughter, Julia Long, shortly before 1Ö50.

Conrad and Barbara Cansler had six children, a l l daughters:

1 Sarah ["Sally"] Cancellor, born i n Lincoln County, N.C. between October 1799 and September l800. She was married on May 9, 1919, i n Rutherford County, N. C. to Cornelius Welch (born 1795 i n N. C.). I n I83O, they were l i v i n g i n Burke County; i n 1850, i n Union County, Ga., and m 1860, i n Towns County, Ga. They had eight children, a l l but the two youngest being born i n Burke County:

a. George Welch, born 1828. b. Joseph Welch, born I83O. c. Alfred Welch, born 1832. d. John Welch, born I83U. e. Nancy Welch, born I836. f . Caroline Welch, born 1838 [or 18R2] g. Cornelius Welch, born 18R8. h. Howard Welch, born i n 1858.

2. Mary Clarissa ["Polly"] Cancellor, born about l801 i n Lincoln County, N. C. She married Willis R. Woody (born I798 i n N. C, son of Robert Woody). In I83O they were l i v i n g i n Burke County; i n 18R0 and 1850 i n Union County, Ga., and i n i860 and I87O i n Fannin County, Ga. They had 11 children, the older ones born i n Burke County and the three younger ones i n Union County, Georgia:

a. James Woody, born 1821+. ' . b. Robert Woody, born 1826. c. Nancy Woody, born 1829. d. Conrad Woody, born 1831. e. Elizabeth Woody, born 1833. f. Caroline Woody, born I83I+. g. Willis Woody, born I836. h. . Jane Woody, born 181+0. i. Margaret Woody, born 181+2. j. Lewis Woody, born 181+9. k. William Woody, born 1852.

3. Elizabeth ["Betsy"] Cancellor, born about I803 i n Lincoln County, N. C. She is reported to have married an Allen [the Allen family were neighbors of the Canslers i n Burke County] and to have later lived i n Fannin Co., Georgia.

1+. Catherine Cansler, born I805 i n Lincoln County, N. C. She removed to Monroe County, Tennessee, with her father and was li v i n g there through i860. She had six sons, who names are given as Cansler, but we have not identi­f i e d her husband. She has a number of descendants l i v i n g i n East Tennessee, particularly in Knoxville. Her sons were:

a. Henry Cansler, born I82I+. b. Robert Cansler, born 1825/30. c. James Cansler, born 1830/35. d. Andrew Jackson Cansler, born I836. e. Martin Van Buren Cansler, born 1838. f. Hugh Lawson White Cansler, born 181+0.

5. BARBARA CANCELLOR, born i n Lincoln County, North Caro­lin a on July 15, 1807. She married ADAM A. NICHOLS.' See pages 4-6 and 93.

6. Julia ["Ula"] Cancellor, born 1809 in Lincoln County, N. C. She was married, on April 1, 1827, in Burke Co., N. C, to James Long (born 1800 i n N. C). They were li v i n g i n Burke County i n I83O, i n Union County, Ga. from 181+0 through i860, and in Fannin County, Ga. after 1870. They had sixteen children:

a. Elizabeth Long, born 1828. b. William Long, born 1829. c. Clarissa A. ["Clary"] Long, born 1831. d. Mary Long, born 1832. e. John Long, born 1835.

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f . g. h. i . j . k. 1. m. n. o. P.

Nancy J. Long, born 1836. Sarah Long, born 1838. Rose Malinda Long, born I84Q. Jasper Long, born 18L2 Sophronia Long, born ±846/47 ) t w i n s

Conrad Long, born 181+6/47 ) Almeda Long, born 18U8/U9 James Long, born August 1850. Catherine Long, born 1852, Angeline Long, born 18$4. Cicero Long, born 1855.

The ancestry of Barbara [Cancellor] Nichols may be more easily visualized by the diagram below:

Philip Cansler b. I74I

Germany m. ca 1758 d. Oct. 7, I8O4

Lincoln Co., N. C.

Julia Tefenbach b.

d. Lincoln Co., N. C.

Michael Rudisill b. ca 1735

Germany m. before 1775 d. 1792/93

Lincoln Co., N. C.

Eva Diellienger b, ca I7I+5

Conrad Cansler b. 1780/81

Lincoln Co,, N,C, m. 1799 d. 181+8

Monroe Co., Tenn.

Barbara Rudisill b. ca. 1775

Lincoln Co., N.C.

d. ca. 18R9' Fannin Co., Ga.

1. Sarah Welch 2. Mary Woody 3. Elizabeth Allen 4. Catherine Cansler 5. BARBARA NICHOLS 6. Julia Long

EXCURSUS:

On page 91 we stated that Barbara Cancellor was born on July 15, I807. This i s at variance with the record on her tombstone, which very clearly reads l 8 l l . This is not a matter of great moment, but we wish to state our reasons for believing that the stonecutter made an error or that the incorrect year was given to him by some member of the family:

Item: In the census of 18$0, Barbara Nichols gave her age as U2, i n the census of i860 as 5U, and in the census of 1870 as 63, Allowing for an apparent error of one year [depending on whether the census was taken before or after her birthday], a l l three censuses show that she was born between I8O6 and I8O8. The median date of 1807, and the one given by her i n I87O, must be the correct one.

Item: Her oldest child was born in January of I82I4. I f the date on her stone ( l 8 l l ) was correct, she would have been married at the age of 12, a possible but remote circumstance.

Item: Mr. Hoffman, in his book Our Kin, states that the youngest of the six daughters of Conrad Cansler, Ula [ i . e . , Julia] married James Long. The census of 18$0 (Union County, Ga.) shows that Julia Long was born in I809.

On the basis of this evidence, we believe that a date before I8O8 is the only reasonable conclusion.

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CHAPTER I I Section C

THE BLACK F A M I L Y

about 1796,. to ISABELLE HARDIN.

Isabelle Hardin was born between 1770 and 1780 probably aroSd 1775. Her father was JO HN HARDIN who j J g * throueh 1820, lived in Burke County. After 1794, J°nn S lived'in the section of the county which xs now the southwest part of McDowell County, the same sectxon in wSch the Nichols and Blackfamilies are found soon there-after.

Pnw+ Rlack died while a young man, i n Burke County, in 1802/03. In

s ' f toTtïe Ï W , ageE50/60> *o was living i n tha honsehold of [her son], John Hardin Black, xn 1830.

t^^nsstói r^noíoi^r^ Black, was born shortly before his father's death.

A James Black, born before l800, probably 1799/1800, presumably A' x T S r S Cdunty, Noth Carolina. We know nothing more of hxm

except that he was living in Union County, Georgxa, xn 1870 and near him was [his son] s

1 Tohn Black, born 1823 in North Carolina. He married ° EiSabetn ----- (born in l8 30)o In 1870, their children

were;

a. James Black, born 1850. b. Lavicia Black, born 1852. c. Clingman Black d. Matilda Black e. Avoline Black

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f. Matthew Black, born 1861. g. Joseph Black, bom 1863. h. Malinda Black i . Bethena Black.

[We consider i t significant that two of his daughters have the same names as his f i r s t cousins, Ayoline and Malinda,, daughters of John Hardin Black,]

JOHN HARDIN BLACK, bom in Burke County, North Carolina, i n 1801. He was married, about 182U, to his cousin, JANE NICHOLS.

Jane Nichols was bom in North Carolina about 1803, the daughter of James Nichols.

In I83O, John H. Black and his wife were living i n Macon County, North Carolina. Ihe family then consisted of two daughters under five [Isabelle and Malinda], and a lady who was $0-60 [his mother Isabelle]. In 181+0, the census of Macon County shows a daughter 10-15 [Isabelle], a daughter 5-10 [Malinda], a daugh­ter less than five [Martha], a son 5-10 [Robert], and two sons less than five [James Nichols and John Hardin, J r . ] . There were also two younger children bom after 181+0.

Sometime after 181+2 [about 181+5], John H. Black and his family removed to Georgia ( f i r s t to Union County, where two of his children were married) and then to Walker County. In i860, he is l i s t e d as a blacksmith in Walker County, with his wife and his six unmarried children.

A Bible record shows that, sometime after 1853, John Hardin Black was li v i n g near Tunnel H i l l , i n Whitfield County, Georgia. We have no further record of him, although we understand that some of their descendants live i n Catoosa County, Georgia.

From census records and other sources, the eight children of John H. and Jane Black are identified ás being:

1. ISABELLE AVOLINE BLACK, bom in [Haywood County] North Carolina on October 1, 1825. She married JONATHAN BEATTY NICHOLS (qv., page 7), i n Union County, Georgia, on December 6"7 181+5»

2. Malinda Black, born 1829/30 in Macon County, North Caro­lina. She married John Patterson about 181+9, probably

as his second wife, John Patterson was * ° ™ ^ M ^ . _ . Carolina i n 181$ and i n i860 was livxng xn Union County, Georgxa! with his wife, Malinda, and four children, a l l of whom were born i n [Union County] Georgxa:

a. J. A. Patterson [a son], born i n l 8 $ l . b. Polly Ann Patterson, born i n 1852. c. Eo J. Patterson [a daughter], born xn 1055° d. R. Co Patterson [a daughter], born xn 1Ö57.

Robert C. Black, born i n Macon County, N. C. i n 1831/32. I n 1850 he was l i v i n g with his father xn Walker County, Ga. He i s undoubtedly the Robert Black who, xn löfU, was 38 years old and l i v i n g i n Whitfield County, Georgxa, with his wife, Sarah, and familyo

James Nichols Black, born i n Macon County, N. C. i n 183ÜJ in 1850 he was l i v i n g with his father.

Martha E. Black, born i n Macon County, No C. i n l 83J° She married ----- Dedman [of Whitfield or Catoosa County, Georgia]. Among her children;

a, David Dedman

Catoosa County, Ga0].

Mary M. Black, born i n Macon County, N. C. i n 18R2. She died unmarried, about 1860/65.

Joseph C[ain ?] Black, bom i n Georgia i n 181*9'.

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CHAPTER I I Section A

THE P U E T T F A M I L Y

According to family tradition, the PUETT family i s of Dutch descent and came from the Netherlands to North Carolina by way of New England and the Ohio Territory.

I n this event, their residence in Ohio was probably during the decade 1780-1790, since the family were i n North Carolina by I79O. Possibly they settled i n the "Western Reserve" of the Ohio Territory, which would suggest the previous New England residence of Connecticut. These possibilities, however, have not been investigated.

In the I79O census of Burke County, North Carolina, there are three householders by the name of PUETT [or spelling variation thereof]. The oldest of these was JOSEPH PUETT, who is the ancestor of the Puett family we are considering.

JOSEPH PUETT, SR. was a wealthy and prominent landowner and slaveholder of Burke County. His wife was FRANCES , who was born about 1750.

Joseph Puett died between 1800 and I8l0, but his wife survived him many years. She died i n Caldwell County, N. C. after I8I4I, i n her nineties. Among their children were:

I . Captain WILLIAM PUETT. The principal part of this section i s a pa r t i a l record of his descendants.

I I . Joseph Puett, Jr.

I I I . a daughter, who married Elijah S. Moore who, i n 181+1, was the f i r s t High Sheriff of Caldwell County.

I . Capt. WILLIAM PUETT

Capt. William Puett was born between 1775 and 1780. The place of his b i r t h i s not known. I f the tradition of a New England and Ohio residence of the family is correct, i t was probably in one of those places; otherwise, i t may have been North Carolina.

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Capt. Puett was married (1st) about 1798, to MARY BAKER.

Mary Baker was the daughter of HENRY BAKER (died i n 1806). and his wife, ANN, of Johns River, Burke County, North Carolina.

We find Capt. Puett l i s t e d i n the 1810 census of Burke County, North Carolina. In 1819, he appears on a tax l i s t of Burke County. In 1829, he acted as bondsman for the marriage of his son, William M. Puett. He again shows i n the 1830 census of Burke County.

William Puett and his first wife, Mary Baker, had two sons and five daughters t

A. John Puett, born i n Burke County about 1799. In 1829 he married Harriet Chambers and later removed to Benton County, Arkansas.

B. Nancy Puett, born i n Burke County about 1800. She married William White about 1820 and they have descendants now l i v i n g i n and around Burke County.

C. Bathsheba Puett, born i n 1803. She married William Medaris i n I829 and later removed to Cherokee County, N. C. See also page 100.

D. Frances Puett, born i n Burke County about 180£. She married John J. Estes i n l828j they removed to Wisconsin.

E. Polly Puett, born about I8O7. She married Asa Chambers.

F. WILLIAM M. PUETT, born i n Burke County i n I8l0. The account of his family follows on page 99.

G. Mary Puett, born i n 1811. She married Elijah Chambers (born i n I8O8) and has descendants l i v i n g i n Caldwell County, N. C.

Mary [Baker] Puett died about 1815/20. A number of years thereafter, about I837,-Capt. William Puett was married (2nd) to Cynthia Pendley (born i n 1812).

In I84I , when Caldwell County was formed [ i n part] from Burke, Capt. Puett was a Justice of the Peace i n the new county. He died soon thereafter. His w i l l was probated i n January 18R3, so that he died probably late i n 18R2. He and his second wife had four children, a l l of whom married and l e f t descendants i n the Mulberry Valley section of Caldwell County.

H. Melita Puett, born I8383 married Cleveland Clarke. I . Carolina Puett, born 1839} married William A. Setzer. J. Joseph Puett, born I8I4I} married Nancy L. Setzer. K. Elisha Puett, born 1842/43} married Emmaline Bowman.

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William M. Puett (continued from page 98)

William M. Puett, second son of Capt William and Mary Puett, was born i n Burke County, North Carolina i n 1810. He was married, i n Burke County, on October 28, 1829. to SARAH COFFEY.

Sarah Coffey was born i n Burke County i n 1807. She was the daughter of SMITH COFFEY and his wife HANNAH BOONE.

Sections B and C.of this chapter, beginning on pages 103 &'107 respectively, showing Sarah Coffey' ancestry, are concerned with the Coffey and Boone families.

At about the time of the creation of Cherokee County, North Carolina [1839] William M. Puett, with his wife and family, together with three of his wife's brothers [Squire, Morgan and Athan Coffey] removed there.

[ I t i s interesting to note the continuity of names in these families: Squire Coffey was undoubtedly named for his gr-gr-grandfather, Squire Boonej Morgan for his gr-gr-grandmother, Sarah Morgan. The name Athan may be a variant of Nathan, which was used regularly i n the Boone family.]

William M. Puett and his family are listed in the 181+0 .and 18£0 censuses of Cherokee County, North Carolina. Sarah [Coffey] Puett died between 18$0 and i860; William M. Puett and their family show again i n the i860 census of Cherokee County.

William M. Puett and his wife are buried in the Peachtree Churchyard i n Cherokee County, N. C. Their graves are un­marked.

There were eight children of this marriage, seven sons and one daughter. They are listed below and we have included i n ­formation about them where readily available from censuses and other sources; however, no attempt has been made to compile a complete l i s t of descendants, of whom there are many i n north Georgia, western North Carolina, and elsewhere.

Their children were:

John Rufus Puett, born i n Burke County, North Carolina on February 7, l832o He married Carrie E. --- (bom i n Burke County i n 1832) about 18*2. In i860, they were l i v i n g i n Cherokee County; i n 1870 i n Towns County, Ga. Among their children5

a. Thomas C. Puett, bom l8$k i n Cherokee County. b. Benton A. Puett, born 18£8 i n Cherokee County.

William C. Puett, born 1861. c d. John L. Puett, bom i n 1866 e, Sarah C. Puett, bom i n 1868.

William Henry Puett, bom i n Burke County, North Carolina on July 12, 1836. He married Mary C. Whittaker (b. 1833 Buncombe County, N. C.). In i860 they were l i v i n g i n Cherokee County with two children?

a. Sarah J. Puett, bom 18R8 i n Cherokee County. b. John L. Puett, bom i n May 18$0 i n Cherokee County.

Athan Menefee Puett, bom i n Cherokee County, N. C. on June 21, I839. He married Ann Hazeltine Whittaker (bom 1836 i n Macon County, N. C.). In i860 they were l i v i n g Cherokee County; he died before 1869, for his widow was married, i n Cherokee County, on Dec. 27, 1869, to D. P. Adams. A daughter:

a. Margaret Puett, bom 18$9 i n Cherokee County.

James Benton Puett, bom i n Cherokee County, N. C. on July 8, I8RI. He was married three times and was the father of 18 children. He served with the Federal Army during the C i v i l War. In 1870 he was l i v i n g i n Towns County, Ga.. He died on June l 8 , 1927 and i s buried i n the Brasstown Churchyard i n Towns County, Ga. (near Warne, N. C.).

James B. Puett was married (1st), on Aug. 2$, 18£9 to his f i r s t cousin, Loretta Medaris. [Loretta Medaris was bom on Aug. 20, 18R0, daughter of William Medaris (bom 1802) and his wife Bathsheba Puett (see page 98)} They had five children:

a. Sarah Emaline Puett, bom July 11, i860. b. James Doctor Puett, bom Sept. 6, 1862. c. Harriet Puett, bom Sept. 1$, 1864. d. David Henry Puett, bom Sept. 10, 1866. e. Bathsheba Loretta Puett, born i n 1868; died on

Nov. 1, 1868; buried i n the Brasstown Churchyard.

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Loretta [Medaris] Puett died on Aug. $ t 1868 and James B. Puett was married (2nd), on May 30, 1869, to Emily Jane Patton [a relative, we understand, of the late Gen. Patton, of World War I I ] . She was born i n 181*9 and died on Oct. 10, 188?. They had ten children:

f . - . J. A. Puett, born June 1+, 1870; died June 8, 1870. g. Sidney Puett, born June 28, 1871. h. America Levina Puett, born Sept. 11, 1872. i. Minna Lorina Puett, born Nov. 5, I87I*. j. Thomas Benton Puett, bom May 14, I876. k. Nancy Melinda Puett, bom March 20, 1878. 1. Mary Jane Puett, born Feb..12, 1880. m. John Arthur Puett, bom June 2, 1882; married

Mary Lea; died Aug. 7, 1954. n. Ella Mae Puett, bom June 2, 1884. 0. George Wooding Puett, bom Sept. 3, 1886.

After the death of his second wife, James Benton Puett was married (3rd), about I890, to Julia Phillips. They had three children:

p. Ruth Ethel Puett, bom Feb. 7, 1891. q. Abraham Lincoln Puett, bom Nov. 2, 189$; died

during World War I on Sept. 27, 1918. r. William McKinley Puett

Alfred John Puett, bom in Cherokee County, N. C. on October 26, 1943.

Jehu ["Jay"] Puett, bom in Cherokee County, N. C. i n I843/44.

Doctor Smith Puett, born i n Cherokee County, N. C. on May 3, 181*6. He married Elizabeth A. Whittaker (bom July 22, I838; died Jan. 19, 1906) in Cherokee County on Nov. 20, I867. He died Dec. 5, 1932.

I t is said that i t was customary to name the seventh son of a family "Doctor". [Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable], which would account for his f i r s t name. The "Smith", of course, i s for his grandfather, Smith Coffey, and his great-grandmother, Elizabeth Smith.

They had seven children:

a. Georgia Ida Puett, born Oct. 11, 1868; died July 27, I89I. She married Thomas McGuire. One son:

(1) Grady Lester McGuire, bom July 19, I89O.

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). Sarah Callie Puett, born April 8, 1870; married Horace Sudderth. > Nancy H. Puett, born Dec. 21, 1872; died unmarried.

I . Emma Charlotta Puett, born July 1, 1875J married Henry Sumpter Sudderth (born Dec. 12, 1865) on March 30, 1897. Residences [near] Murphy, N. C. Children;

(1) Millard Edgar Sudderth, born Oct. 23, 1898. (2) Mae Sudderth, born May 1, 1900. (3) Abraham Sudderth, died i n infancy. (U) Aude Sudderth, born Dec. 23, 1903J married

Annie Wilson. Residences Murphy, N. C. (5) Willa Meb Sudderth, born Dec. 4, 1905;

married Clarence Monroe Hendrix. (6) Troy Theodore Sudderth, born Nov. 16, 1907;

married Betty Robinson. (7) Henry Neal Sudderth, born Jan. 27, 1910. (8) Alida Dale Sudderth, born Dec. 23, 1911. (9) Ralph Alfred Sudderth, born April 25, 1916;

married Evelyn Jacks.

e. James W. Puett, born April 8, 1877; died unmarried. f . Julia Ann Puett, born Jan. 22, 1879; married Noah

W. Abernathy on March 3, 1909. g. William Augustus Puett, born May 10, 1881; married

Laura Barton (born Oct. 21, 1903) on March 30, 1922. A sons

(1) James William Puett, born May 19, 1927; married Patricia Wills on June 8, 1951.

JULIA ANN PUETT, the youngest child and only daughter of William M. and Sarah Puett, was born i n Cherokee County, North Carolina, on September 30, 181*8. She married Conrad Cancellor Nichols, i n Towns County, Ga. on October 10, 1867. See page 9 for the Nichols record.

CHAPTER I I Section B

THE C O F F E Y F A M I L Y

The f i r s t American ancestor of the Coffey family to' which SARAH COFFEY belonged was her great-grandfather, JOHN COFFEY (born 1700/10).

We have not attempted any original research on the Coffey family, which has been otherwise considered to some extent i n a publication:

Thomas Coffey and His Descendants . b y Lawrence H. Coffey, Chattanooga, 1931.

The Coffey family originated i n tidewater Virginia:, later moved to Albemarle County, Virginia. They became numerous in western North Carolina and from there spread into Georgia, Tennessee, and other states. They consistently have been people of substance and prominence. Gen. James Coffee [e.g.], friend and military lieutenant of Gen. Andrew Jackson, was a member of the family [his grandfather, Joshua Coffey being a brother of John, above].

JOHN COFFEY, great-grandfather of Sarah [Coffey] Puett, was born i n Essex County, Virginia. His father before him, name not shown, is reported to have come from Ireland to Liverpool and thence to Virginia.

John Coffey was married, before 1729, to JANE GRAVES. She may have been a daughter of JOHN GRAVES, of Spottsylvania County, where John Coffey lived f or a time. Otherwise, we have no record of her, other than that her parents came from England and were members of the Established Church. John and Jane Coffey later" removed to Albemarle County, Virginia. He died there i n 177R, his w i l l being dated March 31, 177R. The w i l l refers to his wife and l i s t s their nine children:

James Coffey (1729-1786); married Elizabeth Cleveland. John Coffey; married ( l ) Dorcas Carter and (2) Nancy Richardson. Edmund Coffey; married Nancy Chenault. THOMAS COFFEY. See page IO4. Reuben Coffey; married Sally Scott. Benjamin Coffey; married Polly Hayes. William Coffey; married Elizabeth Osborne. Elizabeth Coffey; married Thomas Fields. Winifred Coffey; married Nicholas Moran.

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«THOMAS COFFEI (continued from page 103)

Thomas Coffey, son of John Coffey, was born i n Essex County, Virginia, on March 7, 1742. He was married (1st), about 1762, i n Albemarle County, Virginia, to ELIZABETH SMITH. She was the daughter of THOMAS SMITH, SR., whose w i l l was probated i n Albemarle County m 1783.

Thomas Coffey and Elizabeth Smith had six children.

A. Betsy Coffey; married David Allen. B. John Coffey; married Hannah Wilson. C. Thomas Coffey; married Nancy Pendley. D. James Coffey; married Delilah Ferguson. E. Polly Coffey; married William Coffey F. SMITH COFFEY. See below.

Elizabeth [Smith] Coffey died shortly after 1776 and Thomas Coffey married (2nd) Sarah Fields. They then removed to Wilkes County, North Carolina, where six other children were bornr

G. Martha Coffey; married James Dowell. H. William Coffey; married Annie Boone [sister .of Hannah Boone,

who married his half-brother, Smith Coffey]. I . Reuben Coffey; married Polly Dowell. J. Elijah Coffey, married Polly Hull. K. Sally Coffey; married Samuel Stewart. M. Jesse Coffey, died young

Thomas Coffey died i n Wilkes County, North Carolina i n 1825, his w i l l having been signed on January 29 of that year.

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F. SMITH COFFEY (continued)

Smith Coffey, son of Thomas Coffey, was born i n Albemarle County, Virginia, i n 1776. Soon thereafter he removed with his father to Wilkes County, North Carolina. He was married, i n Burke County, about 1802, to HANNAH BOONE.

Hannah Boone was born i n Burke County, N. C. i n 1782, daughter of JESSE BOONE and SARAH MCMAHAN. She was a great-niece of Col. Daniel Boone. See page 111.

Smith Coffey lived i n Burke County after his marriage. He died, by l8Rl, i n what i s now Caldwell County. His wife

survived him by many years and was s t i l l living i n Caldwell County i n i860. They are both buried, near Lenoir, i n Caldwell County.

Smith and Hannah Coffey had seven children:

1. Squire Coffey, born about 1803. He married Ella Webb (born I805 i n Burke County). They removed to Cherokee County, N. C. Children:

a. Margaret Coffey; married Joseph Baker. b. Smith Coffey, born 1832 in Burke County; married

(1) Elizabeth Redmond and (2) Rebecca 'Dormer. c. Henry Coffey, born 1827 i n Burke County; married

Lizzie Kendall. d. Juliet Coffey

2. Morgan Coffey, born 180$; married Elizabeth Day (born I817); removed to Cherokee County. Children:

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Hannah Coffey b. Joseph M. Coffey c. Amelia Coffey d. Mary Coffey. e. Elizabeth Coffey f. Harriet Coffey' «• Athan Coffey. h. Leland Coffey i . Louisa Coffey j . Boone Coffey k. Josiah Coffey 1. Susan Coffey

3. Leland Coffey, born 1806 i n Burke County; married Myra Day (born 1812 i n Burke County). Children:

Sarah Coffey Isabella Coffey John Bunyan Coffey Julia Coffey Emma Coffey Cordelia Coffey Millie M. Coffey

4. SARAH COFFEY, born i n Burke County, N. C. in I8O7. She married William M. Puett. See page 99.

$. M i l l i e Coffey; married (1st) Wiley Stanley and (2nd) John T r i t t .

a. b. c. d. e. f .

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6. Isaac Coffey, born I8I4 in Burke County, N. Co He married Stella Estes (born in 1820). They had twelve children, a l l of who were born and reared i n Caldwell County, N. C.

7. Athan Coffey, born 1820 in Burke County, N. C. He married Polly McGuire (born 1822 in Monroe County, Tenn.). They had fourteen children, who were born and reared in Caldwell County. Later, after 1870, they lived i n Towns Co., Ga.

The ancestry of Smith Coffey is illustrated in the chart below:

John Coffey Jane Graves Thomas Smith, Sr.

d. 1783 Albemarle Co. Va.

b.• va. 1700/10 Essex Co., Va.

V m.' before 1729

d. 1774/75 Albemarle Co., Va..

Thomas Smith, Sr.

d. 1783 Albemarle Co. Va.

Thomas Coffey b. March 7, 17l|2

Essex Co., Va. m. ca. 1762

Albemarle Co., Va. d. February 1825

Wilkes Co., N. C„

Elizabeth Smith

d. ca. 1777 Albemarle Co., Va.

Smith Coffey b. 1776

Albemarle Co., Va. m. Hannah Boone

d. ca. I84I Caldwell Co., N. C.

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CHAPTER I I Section C

THE BOONE F A M I L Y

The Boone family i n American begins with GEORGE BOONE I I I and his wife, MARY MAUGRIDGE, natives of Devonshire, England, and members of the Society of Friends, who emigrated to the Colony of Pennsylvania i n 1717.

There i s a large amount of published material on the Boone family, and we do not feel that i t i s necessary to repeat a great deal of i t here, except to trace through i t the ancestry of HANNAH BOONE, wife of Smith Coffey, page 10k.

The basic genealogy of the Boone family i s :

The Boone Family, A Genealogical History of the Descendants of George and Mary Boone, Who Came to AmericFTh 1717 ..TT" by Hazel Atterbury Spraker. Rutland, Vermont,T922T"

A valuable supplement, which corrects some errors appearing i n other works and contains some hitherfore unpublished material on Israel Boone (brother of Daniel Boone) and his descendants, is a small pamphlet:

Jesse Boone, His Ancestors and Descendants, by Dr. J. E. Hodges. Maiden, N. C, 1953T

The standard biographies of Daniel Boone contain information of interest on the family, as do the histories of several North Carolina counties with which the family were identified: Davidson, Rowan, Caldwell, and Watauga. The Draper manuscripts i n the University of Wisconson also i n ­clude valuable data on the family.

From these various sources, we intend to include but l i t t l e , only the the fabric from which the thread of Hannah Boone's ancestry can be traced and followed:

GEORGE BOONE I I I , son of GEORGE BOONE I I and SARAH UPPEY, was born i n Stoak, Devonshire, i n 1666. He was married to MARY MAUGRIDGE (born i n 1669 at Bradninch, Devonshire, daughter of JOHN MAUGRIDGE and MARY MILTON). They arrived i n Philadelphia on October 10, 1717 and f i n a l l y settled i n Exeter Township i n Berks County. George Boone died there on August 7, 17kU. Therir children, a l l born in England, were:

George Boone IV, born July 12, 1690. Sarah Boone, born February 29, 1692.

SQUIRE BOONE. See below. Mary Boone, born September 23, 1699. John Boone, born January LU, 1702, Joseph Boone, born April 5, 1704. Benjamin Boone, ,born July 16, 1706. James Boone, born July 7, 1709. Samuel Boone, born about 1711.

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SQUIRE BOONE, second son of George and Mary Boone, was born in Devonshire, England, on December 6, 1696. He was married, in Berks County, Pennsyl­vania, on September 23, 1720, to SARAH MORGAN.

Sarah Morgan was born i n 1700 and died in 1777. She was the daughter of EDWARD MORGAN, of Philadelphia County, Pennsyl­vania.

In 1748/50, Squire Boone and his family l e f t Pennsylvania and began a journey that took them to North Carolina. I t appears that a partial reason for their leaving Pennsylvania was the unpleasantness resulting from two of Squire Boone's children having made ̂ unsuitable" marriages (i.e., having married "outside" of the Friends' Meeting}. When they ar-arived in North Carolina, they settled on the Yadkin River i n what was then Rowan [now Davidson] County.

Squire Bocne was a man of some prominence in the frontier county of Rowan. The records show that he was a considerable landowner, that he was one of the commissioners for laying out the seat of justice [Salisbury], that he was licensed to keep an ordinary, and that he was a justice of the Quarterly Court of Pleas and Sessions.

Squire Boone died in Rowan County on January 2, 1765. His wife survived him u n t i l 1777. They are both buried in marked graves in the Joppa Cemetery, near Mocksville [Davie County] North Carolina. Their children, a l l born in Berks County, Pennsylvania, were:

I . Sarah Boone, born June 18, 1724. I I . ISRAEL BOONE. See page 109.

I I I . Samuel Boone, born December 6, 1730. IV. Elizabeth Boone, born February 5, 1732. V. Daniel Boone, the explorer and founder of Kentucky, born October

22, 1734. VI. Mary Boone, born November 3, 1736.

VII. George Boone, born January 2, 1739. V I I I . Edward Boone, born November 19, 1740.

IX. Squire Boone, Jr., born October 5, 1744. X. Hannah Boone, born i n August, 17U6.

I I . ISRAEL BOONE (continued)

Israel Boone, second child and oldest son of Squire and Sarah Boone, was born i n Berks County, Pennsylvania, on May 20, 1726.

He was married, place unknown, i n 1747. The name of his wife has never been found, and she seems to be destined to remain i n her anonymity. She was not a member of the Society of Friends for, on December 31, 17R7, Israel Boone was testified against for "marrying out".

Dr. Hodges has written us (in I960] that there i s a tradition that Israel Boone's wife was an Indian of the Delaware tribe..

Israel's father was also called to account by the Meeting for this "unsuitable" marriage, and i t was shortly thereafter that the family l e f t Pennsylvania.

After a few years i n North Carolina, Israel Boone and his wife con­tracted comsumption and both died at an early age. She died i n 171?$. The Moravian records of North Carolina show that Israel was treated at Winston-Salem by a Moravian doctor for his illness, during August and September 17$$, who held "small hope for his recovery." His brother Daniel, and his father, Squire Boone, came to the Moravian settlement and took him home, where he died on June 26, 1756. Both he and his wife are buried near Mocksville, North Caro­l i n a .

Israel Boone had four children, two sons and two daughters. There i s no record of the two daughters, and Dr. Draper suggests that they may have contracted their mother's ailment and died early. The two sons were:

A, JESSE BOONE. See page 110.

B. Jonathan Boone, born i n 17$0. He lived and died i n Burke County, North Carolina, and l e f t a number of descendants there. One son, Col. John Boone, was High Sheriff of Burke County, and one of his grandsons was General Cornelius Clarke, C.S.A. Among his children were:

1. Thomas Boone, born i n 1774. 2. Jeptha Boone 3. Eleanor Boone, born inn 1782; married Jeremiah Clarke. 4. Jemima Boone, born i n 1786; married Jacob Setzer. $. John Boone, born Sept. 19, 1789; married Isabella

Kimkaid; died Nov. 22, 1837.

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JESSE BOONE (Continued)

Jesse Boone, the older son..of Israel Boone, was born i n 17u8, presumably i n York County, Pennsylvania. He removed with his father and grandfather to Rowan County, North Carolina, about 17U9/50. After the death of his parents, in 1755/50, he was reared i n the household of his uncle, Colo Daniel Boone.

Jesse Boone was married in Rowan County [now Davie], North -Carolina, about 1772, to SARAH MCMAHAN (born about 1755-daughter of JOHN MCMAHAN, of Rowan County). Shortly there^-after, he removed to Burke County, where he entered four tracts of land between 1777 and 1801.

Sometime after 1810, Jesse Boone settled near Coffey's Gap, near the top of the Blue Ridge, i n Ashe [now Watauga] County. He and his wife, Sarah, were members of the Three Forks Baptist Church, near Boone, N. C. They appear frequently in the minutes of the church u n t i l 1823»

In 1823, together with his three sons and two of his married daughters, removed to McMinn County, Tennessee. There they settled on Middle Creek and are recorded as members of the Zion H i l l Baptist Church.

Jesse Boone died in McMinn County, Tennessee, i n 1829/30. [He Is not listèddLh thè:l830 census.for that county, but his widow was.] His w i l l , dated November 23, 1829, mentions his wife, his three sons, and his five sons-in-law.

Their children were.

1. Jonathan Boone, born about 1774. He removed to McMinn County, Tennessee, and had childrens

a. Daniel Boone b. John Boone c Jonathan Boone d. Elizabeth Boone

2o Daniel Boone, born i n 1776/77. He also removed to McMinn County, Tennessee.

3. Israel Boone, born Feb. 7, 1780. He married Elizabeth Moore (born Sept. 23, 1787j died April 13, 18U3) about I8OI4. He removed to McMinn County, Tennessee, and had eight children.

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4. HANNAH BOCNÈ, born i n Burke County, North Carolina, i n I782. She was married, about 1801, to SMITH COFFEY; died i n Caldwell County, North Carolina, after i860. See page IO4.

5. Anna Boone, born i n Burke County, N. C. i n 178$. She married William Coffey, a half-brother of Smith Coffey. She was widowed by 18$0, and living i n Caldwell County, N. C. i n i860. They had five children, a l l born i n Burke County,'N. C.

6. Celia Boone, born i n Burke County, N. C. in 1786. She married William Gragg (born i n Virginia i n 1783), and had eight children.

7. Sarah Boone, born about 1787/88. She married Jonathan Wilson and removed to McMinn County, Tennessee.

8. Rachel Boone. She married Marvel Coffee.in Burke County, N. C. on February 2, 1813. They removed to McMinn Co., Tennessee.

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CHAPTER I I I

OTHER N I C H O L S . F A M I L I E S

In the course of our research of the family of Adam Nichols, we have found that there were several other families of the Nichols name in north Georgia and the nearby North Carolina counties. Certain evidence of a circumstan­t i a l nature (such as geographical distribution, the same recurring family names, family tradition) indicate that these are related to the family of Adam Nichols. These families are found, f i r s t i n Burke-and Rutherford Counties, then i n Haywood and Macon Counties, North Carolina, and later i n Rabun, Towns, and Union Counties, Georgia.

We fin d five separate Nichols families, descended from five men in the same generation, whose birthplaces were close together, and each of whom followed the same general trend of westward migration. Each of these may have been brothers of Adam A. Nichols, and thus sons of James Nichols. The proof i s that two of them unquestionably were brothers of Adam Nichols, and the evi­dence i s very strong that the others were as well.

[ I n addition, there are two other Nichols i n the same genera­tion , of whom we have l i t t l e knowledge, but their names, ages, and residences suggest a possible connection: (1) Christopher Nichols who, in 1830, lived i n Burke County adjoining Adam A. Nichols, and lived later i n Haywood County, and (2) Jonathan Nichols, who shows in Burke and Haywood counties through 18R0.]

These f i v e , brothers or cousins, are:

(1) James M„ Nichols, born i n South Carolina i n 1793/9U. In 1830 he was li v i n g i n Burke Countyj i n 18$0 and i860 i n Macon.

(2) Daniel Nichols, born i n Burke County i n 1800. In 1850 and i860 he was l i v i n g in Macon County.

(3) Alexander Nichols, born in Rutherford County, N. C. in I8O3. He was li v i n g i n Burke County in I83O, Macon i n 181+0 and 1850, Rabun County, Ga. i n i860 and 1870, and died in Towns County, Ga.

(R) David Nichols, born i n South Carolina in 1807. He was living i n Union County, Ga. in 1850; i n Towns County in i860.

(5) Thomas M. Nichols, born in North Carolina in 1809/10,, In 1850 and i860 he was living in Union County, Ga., and in Towns County i n I87O.

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I t can be seen that the residences of these five almost parallel those of Adam A. Nichols, and that their Christian names a l l appear with regularity i n Adam's family. We believe that they a l l were related and, i n some way, part of a larger family. However, we are forced to leave this point for further research and to confine ourselves to demonstrable facts.

Consequently, we have not made an intensive effort to trace the descendants of the several Nichols families referred to. However, various information has come to us on these families and a number of individuals have been most helpful to us. We are pleased, therefore, to include here, i n i t s incomplete form, such information as we do have on these families.

see page James M. Nichols ^5 Daniel Nichols 1 1 8

Alexander Nichols 1 2 0

David Nichols ^ 2? Thomas M. Nichols . 1 2 0

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CHAPTER I I I Section A

J A M E S M. N I C H O L S

JAMES M. NICHOLS was born i n [Lancaster County] Couth Carolina i n 1793 or 1794. He removed with his father to Burke County, North Carolina, where we find him f i r s t listed, i n I83O. He married Myra McGaha.

Myra McGaha was born i n Rutherford County, North Carolina i n I787. She lived to be 100 years old.

We identify James M. Nichols as being the oldest son of JAMES NICHOLS. We base this on the following statements made in May i960 by Mr. John K. Nichols, of Blairsville, Georgia, grandson of James M. Nichols:

(1) That his great-grandfather came to South Carolina from Scotland.

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(2) That his grandparents were James Nichols and Myra McGaha.

(3) That he thinks his grandfather and Adam Nichols were brothers.

(4) That he is related to Mary Jane Nichols (daughter of Thomas M. Nichols and niece of Adam Nichols) who married Lindsey C. Brown and i s the mother of Rev. Henry J. Brown.

(5) That he is related to Dr. John Oliver Nichols (page 12).

From these statements, the relationship of James Nichols and Adam A. Nichols i s unmistakable and, i n our opinion, can only be that of brothers.

James M. and Myra Nichols are listed i n the 18£0 and i860 censuses of Macon County, North Carolina. From the censuses and family records, we fi n d that they had eight children:

I , Daniel Nichols, born i n 1834. He died unmarried during the Civil War, being burned to death in a naval explosion.

I I . William Nichols, born in Macon County, North Carolina in 1836/37. He died near Winder, Georgia,

I I I . Rhoda C. Nichols, born in Macon County in I838. She married Crawford Oliver and lived at Clayton, Georgia.

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Gilbert Ray Nichols, born i n Macon County on November 10, 18R0; died August 11, 1915. He married Sarah Elizabeth Metlock (born July 19, 181*5j died June 3, 1938). They had fi v e children:

A. Charles H. Nichols, born June 17, 1879; died Jan. 18, 1880.

B. John K i l l i a n Nichols, born June 28, 1881. He married (1st) Bonnie Ledford, by whom he had seven children, and (2nd) Bashia Reynolds. Residence: B l a i r s v i l l e , Georgia.

1. Gilbert Ray Nichols I I , born June 22, 1910; died i n World War I I on Jan. 21, 19R1*. He married Pauline Dyer in 1929 and had three children:

a. Cecil Nichols b. Gilbert Ray Nichols I I I c. William Earl Nichols

2. Harold Frank Nichols, born Feb. 8, 1912; married Viola Dial. They live i n Athens, Ga. and have one son:

a. E l l i s Nichols

3. Bonnie Lee Nichols, born Aug. 23, 1915J married Vernon L. Randolph and has four children:

a. Joyce Randolph b. Martha Randolph c. Nancy Randolph d. "Crickett" Randolph

R. John Ferrell Nichols, born Feb. 16, 1921; married Mary Sealing and has and has two children:

a. John Ferrell Nichols, Jr. b. Brenda Nichols

5. Charles Ward Nichols, born Nov. 6, 1922; married Suella Whitworth. A daughters

a. Bonnie Whitworth

6. Robert Coolidge Nichols, born Oct. 20, 1925; married Memory Logan. Children:

a. Robert Coolidge Nichols, Jr. b. Logan Nichols c. David Nichols

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7. Paul Herman Nichols, born Jan. 25", 1930; married Marilyn Miller. Two children:

a. Jean Nichols b. Paul Herman Nichols, Jr.

C. Dovie Ann Nichols, born Jan. 20, 1883. She married (1st) Frank Ledford (dec'd) and (2nd) William A. Jackson. Three children:

1. W. A. Jackson, Jr. 2. Joseph Jackson 3» John Jackson

D. Bertha Lee Nichols, born March 28, I884; married J. Grayson Truelove on Dec. 2, 1906. Children:

1. Robert Truelove; married Myrtle McClure. 2. Ruby Truelove; married Daniel Searcey. 3. Reba Truelove; married Reed. R. Ruth Truelove i>. J. Grayson Truelove, Jr.

E. Carrie Mae Nichols, born April 31, 1887; died unmarried on Dec. 4, 1939.

V. Alexander H. Nichols, born In Macon County, N. C. in I8R3/44. He lived at Winder, Georgia.

VI. Harriet M. Nichols, born in Macon County in 1845746. She married Pinckney Oliver and died i n Missouri.

V I I . Mary E. Nichols, born i n Macon County in I848. She married Matthew Ledford and lived near Clayton, Georgia.

V I I I . Martha Ann Nichols, born i n Macon County in 1853. She married Alfred Dillingham and lived at Dalton, Georgia.

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CHAPTER I I I Section B

D A N I E i N I C H O L S

Daniel Nichols was born i n Burke County, North Carolina, i n 1800.

We consider i t very l i k e l y that his father was James Nichols and that he, Daniel, was the t h i r d son, having been born soon after the family came from Lancaster County, South Carolina and settled xn Burke County.

Daniel Nichols was married, about 1824, to Martha Griggs (born i n Rutherford County, North Carolina, i n 1807). They lived i n Burke County untxl sometxme between 1825 and I83U, after which they lived i n Macon County, apparently for the rest of their lives. They had seven children:

I . Elizabeth Nichols, born i n Burke County, N. C. i n 1825.

I I . Hester A. Nichols, born i n Macon County, N. C. i n 1834. She was married (1st) to Arlington Waldrop and (2nd) to Pat Watts.

i n . James Thaddeus Nichols, I I , born i n Macon County, N. C. i n 1839. He married Marcilla Sellers; died i n I878. They had two sons:

A. Charles Donning Nichols, born July 2, 1869. He married Rachel Argiemone Sanders(born July 30, 1873; died July 23, 19R8) on Feb. 3, 1892.. He lives at Franklin, N. C. Four children:

1. Minnie E. Nichols, born July 30, 1893. She married J. Ledger Parker on Nov. 1, 1914J died Dec. 12, 195U»

2. Beulah V. Nichols, born i n October 1895. She married J. Lester Lewis on Jan. 29, 1921.

3. Mary M. Nichols, born i n February I898. She married Judson W. Morgan.on Nov. 14, 1920.

R. James Thaddeus Nichols, I I I , born July 21, 1900. He married Martha E. Hodgin on April 27, 1919« Children:

a. L i l l i a n Ruth Nichols, born March 6, 1920; married Lovin M. Cabe i n 19R0.

b. Nellie A. Nichols, born July 18, 1921; married J. Frank Jamison i n 19R6.

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c. Lorene Nichols, born May 5, 1926: married Ray franklin i n 191+6,

d. Charles Martin Nichols, born Oct. 21, 1928- he married Bitty Joe McCoy in 191+9. A son:

(1) Charles Verlin Nichols, born Nov. 2$, 191+9.

e. James Deewitt Nichols, born Oct. ll+, 1932: he married Betty Burch i n 1953.

B. Robert Leander Nichols, born in 1871. He married (1st) Ella A. Angel on Jan. 20, 1896. A son:

1. Alexander Nichols

He married (2nd) Effie Mann and had three children, names not given. Residence: Mt. Vernon, Washington.

Harriet Nichols, born i n Macon County, N. C. i n 181+0.

V. Daniel S. Nichols, born i n Macon County, N. C. in 181+3.

VI. . Althea Nichols, born i n Macon County, N. C. in 181+5. She married Long.

VII. Joab L. Nichols, born i n Macon County, N. C. in 181+6.

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CHAPTER I I I Section C

A L E X A N D E R N I C H O L S

According to some of his family, ALEXANDER NICHOLS came to western North Carolina from Ireland, However, the census records consistently show that he was born i n North Carolina in I803 and one of them (Macon County in I850) gives the county i n which he was born; Rutherford.

We do not have any positive knowledge that Alexander Nichols was related to the other Nichols families considered herein,. The incidence of family names and the proximity of residences would suggest that a relationship did exist- Alexander may have been a son of James Nichols and thus a brother of Adam Nichols, or he may have been a son of Francis or Jonathan Nichols and consequently not as closely related, i f at all,, We have not found James Nichols i n Rutherford County; however, i t adjoins Burke County and i t i s possible that James Nichols was living there i n I803.,

Alexander Nichols married NANCY (born in Haywood County, N„ C. i n 181R), In I850 they were were living in Macon County, N„ C. From I85Í through I87O they lived i n Rabun County, Georgia, and after that i n Towns Counpy,. Georgia,

The children of Alexander and Nancy Nichols are identified from family and census records as being:

I c James Nichols, born i n Macon County, N. C i n 1828. I I . Fanny Nichols, born i n Macon County in I8360

I I I . , John A. Nichols o (Continued on page 121) IV» Charles Nichols, born i n Macon County in l8Rl. V.. Thomas Nichols, born i n Maccn County in 181+4/1+5»

VI. Betsy Nichols, born i n Maccn County in 181+6 VII , David Nichols, born i n Macon County i n 181+8.

VIII. Samuel Nichols., born in Rabun County, Ga, in 1851/52. IX, Henry M[anuel] Nichols, born in Rabun County in 185U/55« X, Nancy A. Nichols, born i n Rabun County in 1859

XI„ Eliza Nichols, born in Rabun County i n i860.. XII o William Nichols

I I I . JOHN NICHOLS (Continued from p. 120)

John A. Nichols was born in Macon County, North Carolina, on February 16, 1839. He married Sarah Curtis (born March 28, I8I4I). He died at Tate City, Towns County, Georgia, They had 1$ children:

A. Thomas Nichols, born July 20, 1862. He married TeakLe Eller and had nine children:

1. Cynthia Nichols 2. Luther Nichols 3. Docia Nichols 4. Alex Nichols 5. Dollie Nichols 6. John Nichols 7. Fred Nichols 8. Easter Nichols 9. Hoyt Nichols

B. Margaret Nichols, born May 22, I864. She married (1st) Barnett Eller and had one son:

1. Barnett Eller, Jr. He married Ollie Nicholson and had seven children: Helen, Gilbert, Elda,Virdie, Cordia, Hazel and Hester.

Margaret Nichols married (2nd) Henry Shook and had 10 children:

2. Marlar Shook; married Lassie Sea. 10 children:

Pauline Shook; married Andrew Moore. A son: Eugene-Odell Shook; married Gladys Davenport. Three children: Harold, Deborah Jeane, and Geraldine. Odus-Shookr~* Christine Shook; married Tom Cotton. Three child­ren: Dianne, Carolyn and Tommie. Louise Shook; married Don Moore. Two daughters: Marlene and Melba. Elwanda Shook Clarence Shook; married Mary Hedden. Children: William Edward, David and Margaret Ann. Jack Shook Hayes Shook; married Mozelle Elliott. Children: Sandra and Larry. Geneva Shook.

3. Mary Shook; married Paley Bates. Eight children: Barney, Grady, Boyd, Ida, Dolly, Grace, Pauline and Oma.

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4. Fannie Shook; married Arthur Sprinkles« Nine children: Willie, Margaret, Helen, Roy, Louise, Tommy, Elmer, Robert and Floyd«

5". ; Perry Shook; married Media Coward, Four children': Hazel, Margaret, Chester and Velma.

6. Mack Shook

7. Tom Shook; married Stella Eller, Eight children:

a. Willard Shook; married Roberta T r i t t . A daughter: Pamelao

b. Floyd Shook; married Faye Yance. Children: Royce and Rita«

c„ Marteen Shook; married Jack Harper, Three children: Barbara (m. Dewey D i l l s ) , Larry and Barry,

d. Kathleen Shook; married Clifford Potts. Children: Susan, Woody and Paula,

e. Mozelle Shook; married (1st) Knox Helton and had Kenneth and Linda; married (2nd) James Hedden and had Jimmy and Vivian.

f . "Jewell Shook g. Norman Shook h. Christopher Shook; married Mary Jo Nelson, Child­

ren: Crystal, Carla and Gina.

8. William Shook; married Delia Robinson, A daughter: Gaile.

9. Addie Shook

10. Farrell Shook; married (1st) Ruby Wood and had: Truett, Alex, Junior, Estelle, Margie Nell and Brenda; married (2nd) Ruby Dillard and had: Henry and Margaret,

11. Dewey Shook; married Thelma Ledford. Children: Jerry, Gazette, Jeannette and Gaile.

Nancy Fee Nichols, born May 1$, 1866. She married Willie Eller and had seven children:

1. Richard Eller 2. Lula Eller 3. Zora Eller R. Erwin Eller $o Sara Jane Eller 6. Millard Eller 7. Isaac Eller

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D„ Joseph Nichols,.born May 16, 1868. He married Sis Nicholson and had seven children:

1. Laura Nichols: married Elbert Ledford. Four children: Clarice, Howard, Ruth and Ruby.

2. Elbert Nicholsj married Carrie Melton. Four children: Elza, Nova Joe, Darrell and Meredith.

3« Gordon Nichols R. Clearice Nichols 5. Hyman Nichols 6. Alice Nicholsj married Richard Moss. Nine children:

Zelpha, Hyman, Ray, Marvin, W. T., Elbert,Blanche, Eula Mae and Belva.

7. Flora Nichols; married Millard Ledford. Five children: Garnett, Jessie, Betty Joe, Barney and Elzie.

E. Mary Nichols, born May 16, 1868 (twin to Joseph); married John Parker. They had six children:

1. Margaret Jane Parker; married Cleve McGill. A daughter: Ruby.

2. Amos Parker 3. Marion Parker; married Eula Dunn. Four children:

a. Mary Parker; married Ferris Lawrence. Children: Sammie and Gaile.

b. Lola Parker c. Henry Parker; married Leila Parker. Children:

Don and John. d. J. P. Parker

R. David Parker $. Mae Parker 6. Charley Parker

F. James Nichols, born Sept. 28, 1869. He married Mary Rogers and had seven children:

1. Cora Nichols 2. Lawrence Nichols 3. Annie Nichols k° Johnny Nichols 5". Etta Nichols 6. Eva Nichols 7. Levie Nichols

G. Ames Nichols, born August 19, 1871. He married L i l l i e Nichol­son and had six children:

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1. Cordia Nichols 2. Lee Nichols 3. Alex Nichols 4. Fred Nichols $. Davie Nichols 6. Lex Nichols

Fannie Nichols, born December 30, 1872. She married (1st) Jesse Davenport and had:

1. Flora Davenport

She married (2nd) John Owens and had:

2. Elba Owens; married George Patterson. Ten children:

a. Corene Patterson; married Hansley Hawkins and had Barbara, Robert, Betty and Marie.

b. Dillard Patterson; married Fannie Clark and had Tommy, Mike and Pamela.

c. Willard Patterson; married Nell Gooche. Children: Sarah Sue and Linda.

d. Wayne Patterson; married Hazel Nicholson. A son: Randall.

e. Gordon Patterson; married Louise Rabun. Children: Jane and Eric.

f. Eugene Patterson; married Virgie Bowen. Son: Jerry. g. Carroll Patterson; married Dea Patterson. Children:

Deborah and Joanna. h. Joyce Patterson; married Bluke Hope. Children:

Bradford and Marcia. i. Evelyn Patterson; married Tommie Willis and had

Renia and Tommie. j. Betty Ruth Patterson; married Sammie Sanders and

had: Sandy.

3. Edith Owens; married Sylvester Nicholson. Nine children:

a. Dallas Nicholson; married Halen Sprinkles. Three children: Glen (married Eulene Gribble), Harold and Randall.

b. Cline Nicholson; married Wilma McKinney. Five children: Lamar, Deborah, Barbara, Janice, Lannie.

c. Dorothy Nicholson; married (1st) A. G. Hancock and (2nd) Willard Hunt. Children: Annie Ruth and Larry Hancock, Tony Hunt.

d. Frances Nicholson; married B i l l Hunnicutt and had: Patricia, Jacqueline, Perry, Ricky and Keith.

e. Claudine Nicholson; married James Hunnicutt and had: Dennis, Darrell and Shelia.

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f. Willene Nicholson; married James Parker. Three children: Sherry, Diane and Roger.

g. Roberta Nicholson; married Ralph Huffstickler. Children: Allen, Kathy and Gerry.

h. Ferman Nicholson i. Hughlon Nicholson; married Shelley Graham. Children:

Karen and Janet.

John Nichols, born June 6, 187$. He married Charity Davenport. Eight children:

1. Lassie Nichols 2. Felix Nichols 3. T. J. Nichols U. Arkie Nichols 5. Glen Nichols 6. Esta Nichols 7. Elmer Nichols 8. Edna Nichols

Manuel Nichols, born July 19, 1877. He married I l a Owens and had nine children:

1. Arthur Nichols; married Sinia Burwell. Six children: Dillard, Clint, Verlon, Marie, Earl and Philip.

2. Walter Nichols; married Nettie Davenport. One daughter: Betty Jean.

3. Farrell Nichols 4. Clyde Nichols; married Mary Wilson. Nine children:

June (married Theodore Parker), Evelene, Wayne, Henry, Ruby, Tommy, Sandra, Ray and Allen.

$. Pernia Nichols; married Ray Ashe. One daughter: Roberta (married Tommy Stephenson).

6. Dewey Nichols; married Cleo Ledford. Two children: Janet (married Edward Denton) and Mitchell.

7. Icy Nichols; married Ralph Corn. Four children: David, Mildred, Brenda and Houston.

8. Houston Nichols; married Reba Hollifield. Five children: I r i s , B i l l y , Clarence, Gerry and Janie.

9. Delia Nichols; married Grover Wilson. Two children: Janice and Larry.

Ervin Nichols, born March 22, 1879. He married Betty Garrett. Six children:

1. Eva Nichols 2. Ernest Nichols 3. Clifford Nichols it. Callie Nichols 5. Dallie Nichols 6. Dock Nichols

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L. Flora Nichols, bom May 15, 1881. She married (1st) Anthony Rogers and (2nd) Beck. A sons

1. B i l l Rogers

M. David Nichols, born June 19, 1883. He married Bessie Owens and had eight childrens

1. Ora NicRols; married Fred'Denton. Son: Kyle. 2. Lottie Nichols 3. Mae Nichols; married J. C. Rogerso Two children:

Katherine (married Herschel Patterson) and Kenneth 1+. Margie Nichols; married David Guffey. Daughter: Carolyn. 5. Ralph Nichols 6. Ray Nichols; married Lois Chastain. Childrens Bobby

and Judy. 7. Robert Nichols; married Aileen Farrar. Children: Kay

and Kenny. 8. Roy Nichols; married Bobby Rankin. Daughters Kathy.

N. Dock Nichols, born August 28, 1886; married Ora Eller (bom Dec. 28, I892). They have three children:

1. J. B. Nichols, bom July 18, 1915; married Lattie Belle Truelove.

2. Velma Lee Nichols, bom Dec. ±4, 1918; married Homer Kendall (d. June 6, 19R5) and has one son: Jerry, born March 19, 19R5»

3. Willis Nichols, bom Aug. 9, 1921; married Clara McClure and has four children: Barbara, Dennis, Bruce and Perry.

0. Press Nichols, born August 28, 1886 (twin to Dock). He married Cora Bowen. Eight children:

1. Horace Nichols; married Fannie Carson. Daughter: Linda. 2. Ruby Nichols; married Howard Nicholson. Children:

Carolyn, Patricia and Audrey. 3. Eula Mae Nichols; married Bernard Reed. Children:

Barry and Linda. 4. Elba Nichols; married Frank Wilson. Childrens Virginia

(married Dewayne Campbell) and Neil, 5. Buford Nichols 6. Forrest Nichols; married Barbara Southern. Children:

Dale and Greg. 7. Haralson Nichols 8. Barbara Nichols; married Bob Huggins. A sons William

Kevin,

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CHAPTER I I I Section D

D A V I D N I C H O L S

DAVID NICHOLS was born in South Carolina i n 1807. He married TABITHA TC" x ^ K e n t u c k v ^ l 8 l 5 ) about 1835, probably in North Carolina. About 1843 they removed to Union County, Georgia, where they s t i l l l i v i n g xn IÖ50. In 1860 they were liv i n g i n Towns County.

We have made no further research on this family nor do we know the relationship to other Nichols families. David Nichols was born in South Carolina, after James Nichols and his family had removed to Burke County, North Carolina. Unless the family returned for a time to South Carolina, we would be i n ­clined to doubt a close relationship. However: his residence i n Union and Towns Counties, near the other Nichols families, as well as the names of some of his children, is significant. Rev. Henry B. Brown has written us that he thinks David Nichols was a brother of his grandfather, Thomas M. Nichols, and his great-uncle, Adam A. Nichols.

Their children, according to census records, were:

I . William Nichols, born in North Carolina i n I838. I I . Robert Nichols, born i n North Carolina in I842.

I I I . Mary Nichols, born i n Georgia i n 18RU. IV. Jonathan Nichols, born in Georgia i n I846. V. Joel Nichols (twin to Jonathan)

VI. Thomas Nichols, born in Georgia in I8R8/49. VI I . Carter Nichols, born in Georgia in 1852.

V I I I . Lavada Nichols, born i n Georgia in 185$. IX. Margaret Nichols, born i n Georgia i n 18$8.

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CHAPTER I I I Section E

THOMAS M. N I C H O L S

THOMAS M. NICHOLS was born in [Burke County] North Carolina in 1809.

We can state categorically that Thomas M. Nichols was the brother of Adam A. Nichols, and thus the son of James Nichols. The 1810 census of Burke County shows a son of his age, al-for some reason, the does not appear in the 1820 census in the household of James Nichols. I t is possible that he was in the household of some relative at that time or, more like­ly, failed to be transcribed in the record [we understand that the early censuses of Burke and Rutherford Counties are incomplete and inaccurately copied]. At any rate, his identi­ty is beyond question.

Thomas M. Nichols married Elizabeth Fleming (born in North Carolina in I8O8) about 181+0. They removed to Georgia soon thereafter. In 18$0 they were living in Union County, Ga. and in Towns County in i860 and I87O.

They had four children:

I . Joseph Grayson Nichols, born in Union County, Ga. on November 26, 181*1. He was married, on Dec. 30, 1873, to Amy Adeline Hampton (born Jan. 16, 18$2). He died in 1935. They had seven children:

A. Iowa Ellenia Nichols, born Sept. 21, l87l+j died in Colorado on July 11, 191+1.

B. Oscar Grayson Nichols, born Jan. 17. I876. He married Pearle Hunt (born Aug. 13, I878) on Oct. 2, 1902. He is a Baptist minister at Blackshear, Ga. One daughter:

1. Freda Loretta Nichols, born April 18, 1906. She married Alexander Benjamin Burke (born Nov. 12, 1900). They live in Minneapolis. Two sons:

a. Donald Alexander Burke, born Oct. 10, 1932j he married Beverly Chadwick on March 91 1957 and have one daughters Susan Lewis Burke.

b. Claire Allen Burke, born Dec. 3, 1933; he;married Peggy Weegman (born Aug. 26, 1936) on March 1, 1952 and have two children; Allen Arthur and Thomas Gerald.

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C. Gordon Calloway Nichols, born Jan. 21, 1878. D. Ida Lee Nichols, born Nov 14, 1880- died 1906 in Colorado. E. Carrie Jane Nichols, born Nov. 6, 1882. F. Louveda Edith Nichols, born July 5, 1881*. G. Ora Adeline Nichols, born Oct. 1889.

I I . Mary Jane Nichols, born i n Union County, Ga. on Aug. 15, I84I*. She married Lindsey Carson Brown (born July 2, 181*8) on July 16, 1868. lhey had six children:

A. William Thomas Brown, born August 8, 1869. B. Joseph Grayson Brown, born May 1, 1871. C. L i l l i e Lee Brown, born Oct. 26, 1872. D. Sarah Elizabeth Brown, born Jan. 21, 1875. E. Mary Lula Brown, born March 28, 1877; died April 21, i960. F. Henry Judge Brown, born Feb. 8, 1880. He married (1st) India

Alexander and had four children:

1. Annie Belle Brown 2. Fannie Brown 3. Wayne Brown; married I r i s Hamby. 1*. Everee Brown; married Otho West.

Rev. Brown married (2nd) Maud Woods. They live at Young Harris, Georgia. Six children:

5. Henry J. Brown, Jr. 6. John Brown (dec'd) 7. Cecil Brown 8. Max Brown 9. Ruth Brown

10. Phillip Brown

I I I . Hedden Nichols, born i n Union County, Ga. i n 1851. He married Adeline Reece and removed to Colorado. A daughter:

A. Ora Nichols. Last reported to be living in Pawnee City, Nebr.

IV. Thomas Alexander LaFayette Nichols, born i n Towns County, Ga. on Oct. 25, i860. He married Mary Maliea McClure (born Sept. 20, 1866). They had 11 children:

A. Fred Leander Nichols, born Sept. 22, 1882. He married Ella Daniel on Feb, 9, 1901. Residence: Lawrenceville, Ga.

1. Cora Nichols 2. Kate Nichols 3. Beth Nichols

B. Ed Frank Nichols, born Dec, 20, 1885; died in childhood.

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C. Yerby Lee Nichols, bom March 7, 1888. He married Agnes Bell Foss on Dec. 1, 1926. They live in El Monte, Calif. A son:

1. Milton Lee Nichols, bom July'l, 1931.

D. Ervie Fernando Nichols, born Oct. 19, 1889; .died i n childhood. E. Thomas Alexander Nichols, bom June 24, 1891. F. Pearl Lee Martoe Nichols, bom March 29,'1895. She married

Aura Edward Daniel on March 16, 1913. Residence: Lawrence­v i l l e , Ga. Children:

. 1. Julius. Aurelius Daniel, bom Jan. 4, 191$; married Sarah Lou Wheeler on Nov. 3, 1940 and has children:

a. Jerrye Lou Daniel, born March- 24, 1943. b. Susan Daniel, bom March 24, 191+8.

2. Charles Raymond Daniel, bom Feb. 19, 1918; married Susie Harriet Whitlock on March 23, 1944. Four children:

a. Margaret Elaine Daniel, born Jan. 31, 3-9U7. b. Charles Ray Daniel, bom Feb. 10, 19Ú8. c. Mildred Annette Daniel, bora Oct. 2, 1949. d. Harriet Jeannette Daneil, bom April 2$, 1953.

3. Gertrude Faye Daniel,-bora "Feb. 2, 1920; married Ezra Asbury Hiland on Nov.. 23, 1931+. Children:

a. Frances Marie Hiland, bora Oct. 27, 1936. b. William Cecil Hiland, bom Feb. 20, 1939. c. Mary Louise Hiland, bom May 12, 191+1. d. Otis Hiland, bom Nov. 6, 194.2. ' e. Marilyn 'Delores Hiland, bom Aug. 28, 191+8. f. » Pat Hiland, bom July 11, 1953. g. Dennis Carl Hiland, bom April 2l+, 1956. h. Mildred Jeannette Hiland, bom May 20, 1959.

4. Thelma Elizabeth Daniel, bom May 26, 1921+; married Marvel Asbury Sikes on March 1, 191+7. A son:

a. Joe Boone Sikes, born March 15, 1952.

5. Mary Helen Daniel, bom Oct. 7, 1925; married Washington N. Franklin on March 13, 191+8. Two children:

a. Cheryl Dianne Franklin, bom Nov. I4, 1950. b. Barry Newton Franklin, born Oct. 9, 195U.

6. Martha Pearl Daniel, bora Oct. 7, 1929; married Harold Parks on Dec. 20, 1952. A daughter:

a. Martha Malinda Parks, born Sept, 15, 1959.

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7. Lewis Franklin Daniel, born April 20, 193R; married Nyoka Morris on Dec. 22, 1956. Two children:

a. Beverly Ann Daniel, born June 24, 1958. b. Shelia Eva Joyce Daniel, born Dec. 24, 1959.

8. Nora Belle Daniel, born Feb. 25, 1938; married Otis E. Ellington on Jan. 13, 1956. A daughter:

a. Deniece Ellington, born Sept. Lit, 1959.

G. Mabel Lula Nichols, born April 17, 1897. She married Charles Hariris McGee on July 3, 1913. Residence: Etowah, Tennessee. A daughter:

1. L i l l i a n Louise McGee, born June 12, 1915j married John Calvin Crouse on Sept. 21, 1941. A son:

a. John Charles Crouse, born Dec. 12, 1942.

H. Flossie Viana Elizabeth Nichols, born July 10, 1899. She married (1st) Charles Loyd Hipps on Oct. 28, 1919. Children:

1. Lowell Estes Hipps, born Aug. 20, 1920j married Olive Bradshaw on June 2, 1943 and has two children:

a. Sarah Margaret Hipps, born May 15, 1948. b. Helen Livingston Hipps, born Aig. 20, 1951.

2. Lovell Hugh Hipps, born Aug. 5, 1922; married Euna Swanson on March 7, 19R3.

3. Lorena Hipps, born July 11, 1924; married James Taylor on April 13, I946. A s o n :

a. Harold Wayne Taylor, born June 23, 1947.

Flossie Nichols married (2nd) Marvin William Kimbrel on Nov. 10, 1929. Children:

R. Aaron William Kimbrel, born Feb. 2, 1932. 5. Glen Arthur Kimbrel, born Feb. 21, 1938.

I . George Oliver Wendell Nichols, born, born Feb. 8, 1901. J. Mary Adeline Nichols (dec'd) K. Cleo Nichols, born April 11, 1908. She married Arthur

Huscusson. They live i n Lawrenceville, Ga. with three children:

1. Mary Sue Huscusson 2. Johnny Huscusson 3. Gene Huscusson

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S O U R C E S

The family data i n this record has been collected principally through correspondence and v i s i t s with a number of the l i v i n g descendants — from their family Bibles, remembrances, and other records0 Such data has been taken at face value as given, but i n some instances has been corrected or revised where i t was possible to check with other sources. The assistance and cooperation of these many individuals i s very much appreciated.

In addition, we have gained considerable information from several primary (documentary) sources. Among these are.

(1) County records of Union, Towns, and Fannin Counties, Georgia, and of Burke and Cherokee Counties, North Carolina, [unpublished]

(2) North Carolina Marriage Licenses. [microfilmed]

(3) U. S. Census Reports, North Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee, 1790-1880. [microfilmed]

(u) Various churchyards i n Georgia and North Carolina.

We have also examined a number of secondary (published) sources, particular-the histories of several Georgia and North Carolina counties, various gene­alogies, and other works of a historical nature. Some of these, of more than average interest and value, ares

(1) Brawley, James S, The Rowan Story, 1753-1953, A Narrative History of Rowan County, North Carolina.

(2) Coffey, Lawrence H, Thomas Coffey and His Descendants ...» Chattanooga, 1931.

(3) Hodges, J, E, Jesse Boone, His Ancestors and Descendants.

Maiden, N, C, 19B3"»

(R) Hoffman, Laban, Our Kin ,..0 Charlotte, 1915»

(5) Leonard, John Calvin. Centennial History of Davidson County, N o r t h Carolina. Kaleigh, 1927.

(6) McBride, Robert M„ and Meredith, Owen N. The Hedden Family of North Georgia. Nashville, 1957.

(7) North Carolina Biography. R vols» Chicago, 1939»

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(8) Scott, W. W. Annals of Caldwell County. North Carolina. Lenoxr, JM. C., I93C~

(9) Sherrill William L. Annals of Lincoln County, North Carolina« Charlotte, 1937. 1

(10) Spraker, Hazel A. The Boone Family .... Rutland, Vermont, C.C. e

fl tt* * fl­

i t would be d i f f i c u l t to a knowledge individually our obligation to the

various people who have contributed to this record. We are veiy appreciative

cf the interest and help that so many have supplied.

We would, however, like to mention one person who, though unrelated to these families, has been most helpful to us. Mr. Allan L. Poe, an attorney, of Lenoir, North Carolina, has a wide interest i n and knowledge of the families and the history of western North Carolina and through his suggestions and his previous research we have been able to include here a number cf ancestors Puetts, Blacks, and Boones, particularly — of whom otherwise we would not have knoxm. We are grateful for his interest and assistance.

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I N D E X TO SURNAMES

Abercrombie 26 Brewer 63, 65-66, 72 Abernathy 21, 64, 102 Bridges 78 Adams 66, 68, 84 Brown 16, 25-26, 41, 47, 50, 56-57 Addington 19, 47 71, 78, 8I-84, 115, 129 Addis 83 Broyles 10 Albritian • 8$ Bruce 23, 67, 77 Alexander 129 Bryson 20, 50, 52, 61, 84 Alford 16 Buchanan 74, 76 Allen 26, 33, 80, 91-92, 10U Budden 46 Allison 51 Burch 50, 82, 85, 119 Anderson 10, 16, 22-23, 55, 80 Burchfield 58 Angel 119 Burger 72 Ashe 77, 125 Burgess 35 Auberry 76 Burke 128 Ausmus 83 Burkhart 28 Austin 46 Burnette

Burns 26 56

Bailey 53. Burwell 125 Baily 35 Butcher 59 Baity 11 Byers 19-22 Baker 68, 98, 105 Ballew 26, 77 Cabe 118 Balliew 70 Gagle 59 Bankhead 17 Cain 24 Barber 11 Campbell • 126 Barret 12 Cancellor - See Cansler Barton 102 Cansler 4-5, 8,.88-93 Bates 32, 121 Carden 28-29 Baugh 74-74 Carlson 39, 42 Bearden 63 Carmen 85 Beatty 2, 8 Carney 67 Beaube 66 Carson 42, 72, 126 Beaver 33 Carter 49, 52, 58 Beck 46, 57, 126 Cathy 59 Bennett 28, 75 Caylor 71 Berrong 51 Cearley 20, 30, 32

76, 128 Bevan 18 Chadwick 20, 30, 32

76, 128 Black 7-9, 94-96 Chambers 98 Blalock 29 Chandler 53 Blankenship 63 Chastain 43, 60, 71, 126 Boling 26 Cheatham 32 Bookins he Clark 80, 124 Boone 99 , 104-105, 107-112 Clarke 98, 109 Bowen 80, 124, 126 Clement 59 Bowman 98 Cloer 82 Brackett 26, 28, 70 Clonts 39 Brannan 39 Clore 36, 43

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Cochran Coffey Coker Colbetzor Cole Colwell Compton Conley Cook Cooke Corley Corn Cornwell Cotton Coward Cox Craig Crane Crisp Crouse Cruse Curtis

Daly Daniel Davenport 30,

Daves Davis Dawson Day Dean Deaner DeBoard Deck Dedman Denison Denton Deware, Deweese Dial Dickens Diellienger Dietz Dillard Dillingham Dills Dobbs Dockery Donner Dowell

_, „„ 11 Duncan 74, 79,, 99, 103-106, 111 Dunn

81-82, 87 Dyer 38

14, 32 Edrez 77 Edwards 38 Eller 27 Ellington 32 Elliott

14-15, 17 Ellis 80 Elzey 125 Emerson 15 Erwin

19, 121 Estes 122 Ethridge 55 Evans 84 74 Fair 58 Falls

131 Farrar 25 Faut

121 Ferguson Fields

22 Fink 22, I29-I3I Fleming

32, 35, 64-65, 88-89 Forehand 121, 124-125 Forrester

23 ' Foss 68, 77 Foster

17 Fowler 63, 105 Fox

10 Frady 65 Franklin 15 Franks 24 Fuller 96 80 Garland

15, 125-126 Garren 32 Garrett 22 Gasnell Hó Gibson

37, 39 Giles 90, 92 Gillespie 61, 81 Gilpen 21, 78 Glasgow

117 Gleespen 84 Goddard 13 Godfrey 36 Gooche 105 Goode IO4 Gordy

48 123

47, 56, 116

39 84

121-122, 126 131

76-78, 121 48, 89

28 87

54-55 98, 105

81 26

27 23-24 126 78

33, IO4 48 67 128

46, 68 76 130

20, 64 47, 67 32, 34

63 119, 130

24 83

20, 56 29

125 53 55 68 43 35 40 68

75, 79 30 124 66 59

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Gragg 111 Graham 80, 125 Graves 103, 10$ Fray- 66 Green 31, 45 Greene 54-55 Greeson 80 Gregg 71 Gresson U8 Gribble 124 Griggs 77-78 Grizzle 84 Groves 58-59 Grunden 27 Guffey 126

Hagemaster 39 Hamby 129 Hampton 24, 128 Hanby $6 Hancock 124 Hardee 1$ Hardin 8 , 94 Harkins 28, 33-35 Harper 122 Hasson 37 Hawkins 124 Hayes 80 Haygood 34 Healan 80 Heaton 75 Hedden 12, 121-122 Hegwood '49, 70 Helton 122 Hendrix 102 Henson 51, 57, 71 Herion 24 Higgins 80 Hiland 130 Hipps 131 Hixson 48 Hobgood 71 Hodgin 118 Hodgson 16 Hoehn 13 Holbrook 21 Holden 37 Holland 49-50 Hollander 50 H o l l i f i e l d 33, 125 Holloway 52-53

Holt 32 Hooper 50, 55-56 Hope 124 Hopkins 38 Hosea 80 Houston 37-39 Howell 20, 51-52, 54-55, 60 Hudson 27 Huffman 27 Huffstickler 125 Huggins 126 Hughes 32, 58, 65, 71 Hull 104 Hunnicutt 124 Hunt 124, 128 Hurt 75 Huscusson 131 Hyatt 10, 30

Jacks 102 Jackson 64, 77, 117 Jacobson 37 Jamison 118 Jarre l l 67 Jarrett 63, 76-77 Johnson 25, 57, 68, 76, 82 Jones . 25, 28, ' l% '39 , \$> '58

65, 70, 82 Justice 30, 57, 60, 81 Justus 53 Keith 18 Kendall 105, 126 Keys 5, 42-43 Kimbrell 79, 131 King 47, 77, 80 Kinkaid 109 Kirby 60, 82 Kisselburg 66 Knopp 82

Lackey 25 Lance 21-22, 48 Langham 44 Larimore 38 Larkin 59 Lawrence 123 Lea 101 Ledford 116-117, 122-123, 125 Lee 38 Leggett 27 Lewis 60,:ii6

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L i t t l e Litton Logan Long Loudermilk Lovell Lowe Lowther Lucas Lyle

McAfee McAlister' McCandlish McClure

McCollum McCoy McDaniel McDearis McGaha McGee McGill McGuire McKim . • McKinney' McLemore McMahan McNabb McNutt McVay

Maney Mann Manning Martin Mason Mathis , Matthews Maugridge Mauney Medaris Melton Meredith Metlock Metzler Miller Millsaps Mitchell Moody Moore

68 19 116

24-2$, 90-93, 119 11, 19

51, 56, 77' 35, 5u

67 14-15 35

29 . 34

Morgan Morris Morrison Moss Mullins Murphy Murray

Nalley Nelson Newmaker Nichols

2 1* 48, 51, 55, 78, 81 Nicholson

117; 126; 129 Norman 1+5 119 Odom

36, 66 Oliver 23 Orton

50, 84-86, 115 Owenby 33, 131 Owens

123 101, 105 Page

52 Parker-121+ Parkes

. • 53 . Parkin son-38, 101+, 110, 112 Parks

85 'Partain 10 Pastelle 28 Patterson

48 71,

48 Patton (Patten) . 119 Payne 1+7 Pendley

22, 28, 53 Penland 56 Phillips 58 Pigg 63 Plott 107 Poindexter 20 . Potts

98, 100-101 Powell 123 Prince

12-13 Puett 9, 116 Pulliam 23

66, 117 Quackenbush 11 Quarles

10, 1+3 Queen 1+6

110, 121

50, 60, 108, 112, 118 58, 77, 131

50 123 83

• 77 49

18 122 28

1-19, 23-26, .28-39, 1+1-1+5 '55-76, 79-84, "87, 91-95

102, II3-I3I 57,.61,.67, 121, 123-126

1+9

32, 36 115, 117

63 41, 65, 69

121+-126

64 123, 125

85 68 130 1+5

• 1 75 19, 26-27, 30, 32-33, 66 78, 80, 95-96, 12l+, 126

33, 79, 82, 101 30, 1+6 98, 101+

57 81+, 101

71 1+8, 54, 60-61

32 77, 122

50, 52, 58, 83 72

53, 56, 60, 97-102, 105 59

. 31+ 11

20, 1+8-1+9, 67, 71+, 77

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Rabun 12R Ralston . 75 Ramey 50 Randolph 116 Rankin 126 Ratcliffe 19 Rawlings 11 Ray 25 Rector 6R Redmond 105 Reece 129 Reed 117, 126 Reynolds 116 Rice 31 Rick 21 Riddle 33 Robbins 70 Roberts 2R Robinson 36, 102, 122 Rogers 15, 25, 32, Shy 76

123, 126 Roper 75-76 Ross 33 Rowe 47 Ruark 80 Rudisill 8, 89, 92

Sailors 80 Sampson 52-55, 60, 83 Sanders 118, 124 Satterfield 55, 67, 77 Sauls 46 Sawyer 34 Schloesser 16 Schenider 65 Scoggins 70 Scruggs 33 Sea 121 Sealing 116 Searcey 117 Seay 49 Self 5, 69 Sellers 54, 118 Setzer 98, 109 Sewell 21 Shaw 45 Shell 67 Shook 51-52, 55-56, 81

84, 121-122 Shore 21 Sikes 49, 130

Sims 56 Sloan 48, 59, 70 Smith 25, 28, 37-38, 80, lOR-105 Sosbee - 85 Southers 126 Sparks 19, 52, 6R Sprinkles 122, 12R Stanley 32, 65, 85, 105 Steelman 11 Stegall 81 Stephens 23, 52, 56, 59 Stephenson 125 Stewart IO4 Stone 11 Strickland 46, 79 Strom 16 Strupe R6 Sudderth 102 Sullivan 10, 65-66 Sutherland 63-6R Sutton 48 Swanson 42, 60, 131 Swillings 45

Tahir 39-40 Talley 58 Taylor . 38, 56, 131 Teague 27 Thomas 26, 46-47, 50, 59, 67 Thompson 59 Thornton 48 Thurman 51 Tomlin 63 Towle 77 Townsend 55, 81 Tri t t 105, 122 Truelove 117, 126 Tuggle 79 Turner 30-31, 36 Turpin 15

Underwood 53 Uppey 107

Vanhook 28 Voyles 32, 34

Wagner 46 Waldo 23 Waldrop 118 Walker 65

Wall Ware Warren Washburn Watson Watts Weaver Webb Weegman Wehunt Welch West Wheeler White Whitehead Whitlock Whittaker Whittington

29 31* 26 67 10 118

26-28, 77 23, 10$

128

1*2, 62, 90, 92 1*9, 129

130 21, 98

71 130

100-101 82

Whitworth Wilcoxen Williams Willis Wills Wilson

Wimpey Wise Wood Woody Wright

Yance Yates Yost

Zacherly

116 68

38, 49 31, 57, 81, .121;

'102 20, 29, 63, 67, 102 101;, 111, 125-126

60, 83 61* 129

90-92, 122 1*6, 79

122 27 11*

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