Mary Ann Jones1

#13715, (14 September 1830-27 August 1901)
ChartsNicholson Family 2 - descendants
Descendents of Donald Nicholson
Last Edited8 Nov 2013
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Mary Ann Jones was likely born on 14 September 1830 at Oswestry, Shropshire.2,3 She may have been born in September 1831.4

Mary Ann Jones married Donald Nicholson, son of Alexander Nicholson and Martha Davies, on Saturday, 27 May 1854 at Birkenhead, Cheshire. They were 23 and 19 respectively.1

Mary Ann Jones was recorded as the spouse of Donald Nicholson in the 1861 census at Lodge, Oswestry, Shropshire. She was recorded as being 30 years old. Also living inthe house were 3 of her children and her husband's nephew.2 Her occupation was recorded as being a schoolmaster's wife in the census.2

She was recorded as head of household in the 1871 census at Castle Street, Oswestry, Shropshire. She was 40 years old. Also living in the house were two of her sons and a fourteen year old nephew of her husband. Her husband Donald was recorded as being abroad, perhaps in America.5 Her occupation was recorded as being a housekeeper in the census.5

Mary emigrated from England in 1875.4 Mary arrived at U.S.A. in 1875.4


She was recorded as living with an Irish woman called Ellen Connolly whom she and Donald were boarding with in the 1900 census at 611 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, Kings, New York. She was recorded as being 68 years old.4

Mary died on 27 August 1901 at New York City at age 70.1

Timeline

DateEventPlace
Family
1830Birth-LikelyOswestry, Shropshire2,3
1831Birth-Candidate4
1854Married Name1
1854MarriageBirkenhead, Cheshire1
Occupation2
1871Census (Eng) 1871Castle Street, Oswestry, Shropshire5
Occupation5
1875Emigratn-newEngland4
1875Immigratn-newU.S.A.4
1901DeathNew York City1

Family

Donald Nicholson (1 Jun 1834-11 Apr 1915)
Children

Citations

  1. [S27] Carroll Nicholson, Some relatives of Carroll and Nancy Nicholson (Kingprint of Richmond, Eng.), p.17.
  2. [S412] National Census for England, 1871 (online image) Class: RG 9; Piece: 1879; Folio: 40; Page: 22; GSU roll: 542881.
  3. [S27] Carroll Nicholson, Some relatives of Carroll and Nancy Nicholson (Kingprint of Richmond, Eng.), p.17 (records her birthplace as 'Hoylake, Cheshire').
  4. [S705] Federal Census for United States 1900 (online image) Year: 1900; Census Place: Brooklyn Ward 23, Kings, New York; Roll: 1061; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0407; FHL microfilm: 1241061.
  5. [S412] National Census for England, 1871 (online image) Class: RG10; Piece: 2781; Folio: 52; Page: 19; GSU roll: 838841.