Edgar Nicholson1

#13634, (13 September 1871-11 January 1944)
FatherWalter Wetherell Nicholson1 (2 Sep 1838-b 1901)
MotherMary Goodfellow1 (3 May 1838-31 May 1921)
ChartsNicholson Family 2 - descendants
Descendents of Donald Nicholson
Last Edited8 Nov 2013
     (For a brief history and context on the Nicholson family see this page)

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Edgar Nicholson was born on 13 September 1871.1 He was the son of Walter Wetherell Nicholson and Mary Goodfellow.1

He was recorded as living with his parents, two servants and his siblings Walter, Andrew, Harold, Annie, Norman, Arthur and Edwin in the 1881 census at Brighton Grove, Rusholme, Manchester. He was recorded as being 9 years old.2 His occupation was recorded as being a scholar in the census.2

Edgar emigrated from England circa 1885. Edgar arrived at Canada circa 1885.


He was recorded as living with his mother and siblings Harold, Annie and Arthur in the 1891 census at Hochelaga, Quebec. She was recorded as being married, but her husband wasn't there.3

He was recorded as living with his mother and siblings Harold, Annie, Norman, Arthur and Edwin in the 1891 census at St. Henri Town, Hochelaga, Quebec.4

Edgar Nicholson married Laura Louisa Ward, daughter of William Hill Ward and Sarah Cross, on Wednesday, 20 September 1905 They were 34 and 25 respectively.1

Edgar died on 11 January 1944 at Canada at age 72.1

Timeline

DateEventPlace
Family
Family
1871Birth1
1
Occupation2
1905Marriage1
1944DeathCanada1

Family

Laura Louisa Ward (27 Aug 1880-21 Aug 1976)
Children

Citations

  1. [S27] Carroll Nicholson, Some relatives of Carroll and Nancy Nicholson (Kingprint of Richmond, Eng.), p.25.
  2. [S393] National Census for England, 1881 (online image) Class: RG11; Piece: 3912; Folio: 34; Page: 46; GSU roll: 1341934.
  3. [S338] Ancestry.com.au Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com.au/) https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/54255586/…
  4. [S696] 1891 Census of Canada for Canada (online image) Year: 1891; Census Place: St Henri Town, Hochelaga, Quebec; Roll: T-6397; Family No: 237.