Alexander Peter Nicholson1,2

#13745, (circa December 1863-circa 1958)
FatherThomas Nicholson3 (26 Feb 1837-26 Apr 1894)
MotherElizabeth Roberts3 (13 Aug 1837-c Dec 1926)
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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Alexander Peter Nicholson was born circa December 1863 at Hoose, Wirral, Cheshire.4,5 He was the son of Thomas Nicholson and Elizabeth Roberts.3 As of 1870, Alexander Peter Nicholson was also known as Alexandra Peter.6

He was recorded as living with his parents (although at the time of the census his father was out working) and his siblings Lillian, Edwin and Amy in the 1871 census. He was recorded as being 7 years old.4 His occupation was recorded as being a scholar in the census.4

He was recorded as living with his parents and siblings Edwin, Amy, Martha and Thomas in the 1881 census at Alfred Street, Hoose, Wirral, Cheshire. He was recorded as being 17 years old.7 His occupation was recorded as being a fisherman in the census.7

Alexander Peter Nicholson married Martha Elizabeth Rowland circa September 1886 at Wirral Registration District, Cheshire.3

He was recorded as head of household in the 1891 census with Martha Elizabeth Rowland as his spouse at Marmion Road, Hoose, Wirral, Cheshire. The house of Peter Nichoson's family was in the same street as his father and his aunt's. Also living in his house were two of his sons.8

Alexander died circa 1958.3

Timeline

DateEventPlace
Family
Family
1863BirthHoose, Wirral, Cheshire4,5
3
Occupation4
Occupation7
1886MarriageWirral Registration District, Cheshire3
1891Census (Eng) 1891Marmion Road, Hoose, Wirral, Cheshire8
Occupation-hide8
1958Death3

Family

Martha Elizabeth Rowland (11 Jan 1866-)
Children

Citations

  1. [S507] FreeBMD (http://www.freebmd.org.uk/).
  2. [S27] Carroll Nicholson, Some relatives of Carroll and Nancy Nicholson (Kingprint of Richmond, Eng.), p.18 (has the birthdate as being c.June 1864).
  3. [S27] Carroll Nicholson, Some relatives of Carroll and Nancy Nicholson (Kingprint of Richmond, Eng.), p.18.
  4. [S412] National Census for England, 1871 (online image) Class: RG10; Piece: 3743; Folio: 101; Page: 15; GSU roll: 842135.
  5. [S27] Carroll Nicholson, Some relatives of Carroll and Nancy Nicholson (Kingprint of Richmond, Eng.), p.18 (records the birthplace as 'West Kirby, Liverpool').
  6. [S412] National Census for England, 1871 (online image) Class: RG10; Piece: 3743; Folio: 101; Page: 15; GSU roll: 842135. (His name does actually appear as 'Alexandra P.' in the 1871 census, despite being recorded as a son.).
  7. [S393] National Census for England, 1881 (online image) Class: RG11; Piece: 3573; Folio: 52; Page: 17; GSU roll: 1341855.
  8. [S391] National Census for England, 1891 (online image) Class: RG12; Piece: 2877; Folio: 57; Page: 37; GSU Roll: 6097987.
  9. [S394] National Census for England, 1901 (online image) Class: RG13; Piece: 3387; Folio: 45; Page: 22.