Thomas Nicholson1

#13708, (26 February 1837-26 April 1894)
FatherAlexander Nicholson1 (10 Mar 1808-25 Jan 1871)
MotherMartha Davies1 (6 Nov 1809-4 Apr 1904)
ChartsNicholson Family 2 - descendants
Descendents of Donald Nicholson
Last Edited8 Nov 2013
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(For a brief history and context on the Nicholson family see this page)

Thomas Nicholson was born on 26 February 1837 at West Kirby, Cheshire.1,2,3 He was the son of Alexander Nicholson and Martha Davies.1

He was recorded as living with his mother and siblings Alexander, Donald and Martha in the 1841 census at Hoose, Wirral, Cheshire.1

He was recorded as living with his mother and siblings Alexander, Donald, Effie, Martha and Malcolm in the 1851 census at Hoose, Wirral, Cheshire. He was recorded as being 14 years old.2 His occupation was recorded as being a fisherman in the census.2

Thomas Nicholson married Elizabeth Roberts in June 1858 at West Derby Registration District, Liverpool. They were 21 and 20 respectively.4,5

He was recorded as head of household in the 1861 census with Elizabeth Roberts as his spouse at 1 The Green, Little Meols[e], West Kirby, Cheshire. He was 24 years old. Also visiting the house was his eight year old sister-in-law. Thomas was not actually recorded in the census, presumably as he was out fishing.6

His father died 25 January 1871 at the age of 62. Thomas was aged 33 when this happened.

He was recorded as head of household in the 1871 census with Elizabeth Roberts as his spouse. He was 34 years old. Also living in the house were four of their children. Thomas was not actually in the house at the time of the census.7

He was recorded as head of household in the 1881 census with Elizabeth Roberts as his spouse at Alfred Street, Hoose, Wirral, Cheshire. He was 44 years old. Also in the household were five of their children aged 5 to 17.8 His occupation was recorded as being a fisherman in the census.8

He was recorded as head of household in the 1891 census with Elizabeth Roberts as his spouse at Marmion Road, Hoose, Wirral, Cheshire. He was 54 years old. The Nicholson house was located next to Thomas' sister Effie's house, and in the same street as his son Peter's. Also living in the house were two of their sons.9

Thomas died on 26 April 1894 at Wigan, Lancashire, at age 57.10

Timeline

DateEventPlace
Family
Family
1837BirthWest Kirby, Cheshire1,2,3
1
Occupation2
1858MarriageWest Derby Registration District, Liverpool4,5
1861Census (Eng) 18611 The Green, Little Meols[e], West Kirby, Cheshire6
1871Census (Eng) 18717
1881Census (Eng) 1881Alfred Street, Hoose, Wirral, Cheshire8
Occupation8
1891Census (Eng) 1891Marmion Road, Hoose, Wirral, Cheshire9
Occupation-hide9
1894DeathWigan, Lancashire10

Family

Elizabeth Roberts (13 Aug 1837-c Dec 1926)
Children

Citations

  1. [S397] National Census for England, 1841 (online image) Class: HO107; Piece: 127; Book: 12; Civil Parish: West Kirby; County: Cheshire; Enumeration District: 8; Page: 19; Line: 8; GSU roll: 241254.
  2. [S392] National Census for England, 1851 (online image) Class: HO107; Piece: 2174; Folio: 151; Page: 6; GSU roll: 87165-87167.
  3. [S27] Carroll Nicholson, Some relatives of Carroll and Nancy Nicholson (Kingprint of Richmond, Eng.), p.17 (for date. This source records it as 'Hoylake' which is 1.6 miles distant).
  4. [S502] FreeBMD (http://www.freebmd.org.uk/).
  5. [S27] Carroll Nicholson, Some relatives of Carroll and Nancy Nicholson (Kingprint of Richmond, Eng.), p.18 (has marriage at Stockport in c.Dec 1859).
  6. [S398] National Census for England, 1861 (online image) Class: RG 9; Piece: 2638; Folio: 86; Page: 33; GSU roll: 543003.
  7. [S412] National Census for England, 1871 (online image) Class: RG10; Piece: 3743; Folio: 101; Page: 15; GSU roll: 842135.
  8. [S393] National Census for England, 1881 (online image) Class: RG11; Piece: 3573; Folio: 52; Page: 17; GSU roll: 1341855.
  9. [S391] National Census for England, 1891 (online image) Class: RG12; Piece: 2877; Folio: 57; Page: 36; GSU Roll: 6097987.
  10. [S27] Carroll Nicholson, Some relatives of Carroll and Nancy Nicholson (Kingprint of Richmond, Eng.), p.18.