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WILLIAM J. NICHOLS 1822 - FEBRUARY 17, 1854
(Son of John Nichols)

William J. Nichols, believed to be the second child and oldest son of John Nichols and Nancy Barton, was born in Wilkes County, Georgia. The exact date of his birth is unknown but it was in the year of 1822.
William married Mary Ann (Minnie) Crook November 02, 1843, in Wilkes County, Georgia. She was the daughter of Lewis Crook and Susannah, last name unknown. Mary was born about 1822 in Oglethorpe County, Georgia.
Margaret Peggy Crook, a sister of Mary, married Elias Wellmaker. A daughter of theirs, Susannah Elizabeth Wellmaker, married Joel Lafayette Nichols, a brother of William J. Nichols.
In the 1850 Wilkes County, Georgia Census, Division 94, William is listed as W. J., age 28. Mary is listed as Mary A., age 21. Two children are listed in this Census. One child listed is Serena Nichols. She is listed as Rena, age 3. The other child listed is Mary Minnie Nichols. She is listed as Minea, age 1. This age is incorrect. Minnie was born April 15, 1850. Also listed in the home is Benjamin Franklin Nichols, Williams’ youngest brother. He is listed as Benjamin, age 15.
Of other family interest, also living in this area were; Williams’ father John with his second wife Dorcus; Lewis and Susannah Crook, Williams’ in-laws; Joel Lafayette Nichols, living in the house of Camellia Sirus; and Elias Wellmaker with wife Margaret Peggy Crook and their children, including Susannah who married Joel Nichols.
William died February 17, 1854 in Wilkes County.
Mary is listed in the 1860 Wilkes County Census as living with her father Lewis, age 77. Mary is 38. Also listed are Serena, listed as Rainey, age 16; Minnie, listed as Manney, age 12; Simeon, age 10; and Newton A., listed as Newton H., age 6. In the 1870 Wilkes County Census, Militia District 177, Mary is listed as being born in 1830. This is in error. Mary was born about 1820 or 1822. Also listed are; Minnie, listed as Mimi, born 1849; Newton A., listed as Newton W. H., born 1854; and Simeon, born 1852. Living next door is Elias Wellmaker. The last Census that listed Mary is the 1880 Lincoln County, Georgia Census. She is listed at age 58 living with her son Newton.
Mary died after 1880. She never remarried. Where she and William are buried is unknown. Many of William's relatives are buried in the "Hephzibah Church Cemetery" in Lincoln County, Georgia. It's possible that William and Mary may be buried there

Children of William and Mary:

58. Serena Nichols
59. Mary Minnie Nichols
60. Simeon Nichols
61. Newton A. Nichols

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