bullet James NICHOLSON was born about 1846. He died about 1849. Parents: John NICHOLSON and Julia Ann UNDERWOOD.

bullet James Madison NICHOLSON was born about 1840 in Kentucky. He died WFT Est. 1841-1930. Parents: Archibald NICHOLSON and Mary UNKNOWN.

bullet James P NICHOLSON was born on 4 Jul 1828 in Garrard Co, KY. He died on 10 Jun 1892 in Macon Co, IL. He was buried in North Fork Cemetary, Macon Co., IL. Parents: James NICHOLSON and Elizabeth WILLIS.

He was married to Anne Elizabeth HAWKS on 6 Nov 1860 in Macon Co, IL. Children were: Belle NICHOLSON, Hattie NICHOLSON, Bettie NICHOLSON.

bullet Jane NICHOLSON was born WFT Est. 1788-1811. She died WFT Est. 1830-1898. Parents: James NICHOLSON and Mary PROCTOR .

She was married to Samuel KENNEDY on 22 Jul 1825 in Garrard Co, KY.

bullet Jeremiah J NICHOLSON was born in 1813 in Garrard Co, KY. He died WFT Est. 1871-1905. Parents: James NICHOLSON and Mary PROCTOR.

bullet Jeremiah P. NICHOLSON(21) (22)(20) was born on 10 Mar 1840 in Garrard Co, KY. He died on 25 Feb 1917 in Decatur, IL. He was also known as Jerry. The death of Jerry P. Nicholson occurred at 1:30 o'clock Sunday (Feb 25, 1917) afternoon at the family residence, 430 West Decatur street. The end came peacefully as he slept. He was conscious and able to recognize members of his family until a short time before his death. Mr. Nicholson was stricken with partial paralysis last October, and since then he had not been able to leave his home. He had an iron constitution and rallied from the shock and was able to be up and around the house part of the time, although he never ventured down town.

At first it was thought that he could not live more than a few days, but he would get better and show improvement for two or three days and then grow worse again. Last Wednesday he was able to be up and around his room and seemed brighter than usual. That night he experienced another attack and he was not able to leave his bed again.

Jerry P. Nicholson in his day was the most popular man in Macon county. He was a power in local politics and was the only man in this county to twice hold the office of sheriff after the law made it impossible for a sheriff to succeed himself. He was first elected sheriff in 1894. From 1906 to 1910 he served as a deputy under Sheriff B.A. McGorray, and at the close of the latter's administration, Mr. Nicholson became a candidate for sheriff. At first many of his friends advised him not to attempt it. No other man had ever been able to get that office a second time, and it looked like an impossibility. Mr. Nicholson insisted that if his friends would stand by him he could succeed. He had many influential friends and they assured him that if he was bound to make the race, then would do what they could for him. If was hard fight, for there were other men in the race who were also popular and hard workers, but Mr. Nicholson won. The office of sheriff of Macon county is the most remunerative in the county and no candidate ever has a walk-away. To be able to "come back" after sixteen years showed that Mr. Nicholson was able to retain his old time popularity.

Before coming to Decatur in 1887 Mr. Nicholson was a farmer in Long Creek township and at one time represented that township on the board of supervisors. After his first term as sheriff expired he was street superintendent under Mayor C.F. Shilling. He had also been in the livery business and in the Insurance business. When engaged in farming in Long Creek township he dealt extensively in cattle, and he rode horseback all over central Illinois buying up cattle to feed. In this way he gained extensive acquaintance and made friends that he always retained.

Mr. Nicholson was born March 10, 1849 near Lancaster, Garrard county, KY. His father, John Nicholson, brought the family to Illinois in 1851. The trip was made overland, the family coming in two wagons. John Nicholson was of Revolutionary stock of Virginia, they having moved to Kentucky at the close of the Revolutionary War. The family had owned slaves, and John Nicholson owned one by inheritance, but he became an abolitionist, and his children agreed with him. That was one of the reasons the family left Kentucky. For ten years after coming to Macon county the family resided in South Wheatland township, and John Nicholson was the only man there to vote for Freemont for president.

Later the family moved to Moultrie county and Jerry P. Nicholson was working on a farm there when the Civil war broke out. He was among the first to answer the call for volunteers and enlisted in Company A, Eighth Illinois, the first Illinois regiment to be mustered into the service. It was commanded by Colonel Richard J. Oglesby. While fighting in the south Jerry Nicholson met some of his cousins who were on the opposite side and during a cessation of hostilities they had some warm arguments over the causes of the war. After three years of service Jerry P. Nicholson returned to Macon county and resumed his farm work. He and Miss Julia Wallace of Long Creed township were married Jan 26, 1865. They continued to reside in Long Creek township until their removal to Decatur in 1887. John Nicholson died in Long Creek township in 1877.

Jerry Nicholson was loyal to his friends and charitable toward his enemies. He was a man of wide experience and was well posted. He was better posted than most any other man on the unwritten history of Macon county, things that happened here in the early days. Active in the business, political and official life of the county up to within a few years of his death, he possessed a world of information that was hard to learn from any other source and he was usually appealed to when information concerning early events in this county was sought. Always a keen observer and possessing an excellent memory, his stories of the early days were always interesting.

Mr. Nicholson was member of Dunham post, 141, G.A.R. lodge No. 312, A.F. & A.M. Macon chapter No. 24, R.A.M.________ commandery No. 3, Knights Templar.

He is survived by his wife and the following children: Miss Mina Nicholson, Miss Julia Nicholson, Robert Nicholson, Ira C. Nicholson, Corydon C. Nicholson, and Lester Nicholson, all of Decatur. He also leaves a sister, Mrs. James Durning of Mt. Zion, who is eighty-two years old, and three brothers, John Nicholson of Luciene, MO., Charles Nicholson of Bellingham, Wash., and Robert Nicholson of Kinman, Ind., all younger than Jerry.

The funeral will be held at 2:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the family residence, 430 West Decatur street, and will under the auspices of the Masons. The interment will be in Greenwood. - Decatur Review, Feb. 26, 1917, p. 6 Parents: John NICHOLSON and Julia Ann UNDERWOOD.

He was married to Katharine WALLACE on 26 Jan 1865 in Macon Co, IL. Children were: Mina NICHOLSON, William H. NICHOLSON, Julia Ann NICHOLSON, Ira Cass NICHOLSON, Robert NICHOLSON, Corydon NICHOLSON, Lester NICHOLSON.

bullet John NICHOLSON(815) was born in 1794 in Garrard Co, KY. He appeared on the census in 1850 in Garrard Co, KY. (816)(817) (818) He appeared on the census in 1855 in Macon Co, IL. (819)(820) (821) He appeared on the census in 1860 in Macon Co, IL. He died on 28 Aug 1870 in Macon Co, IL. He was buried in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Macon Co., IL. He was a Cabinet Maker , Teacher & Farmer. He was Presbyterian in Decatur, IL. He resided Garrard Co., KY & Macon Co., IL. John acquired a good education and taught school in Kentucky, and also after coming to Illinois. He was an abolitionist in political faith, although he owned one Negro, that he had inherited. He was married in his native State to Miss Elizabeth Henry. After she died he married Miss Julia Ann Underwood, who was born and reared in Kentucky. Seven years before his death he went to live with his son Jeremiah, and at his home in Long Creek Township died September 9, 1870, at the age of seventy-years. His wife died when Jeremiah was eighteen years of age. In his younger years, John was a great admirer of Clay. He cast the only vote cast for Fremont in South Wheatland Township, and from that time was a stanch Republican. He was a charter member of the Presbyterian Church of Decatur, and was a zealous worker in its interest. The cause of temperance also found in him a stalwart adherent, even in the days when it was considered the proper thing to partake of liquors. His life was ever honorable and upright, and he left to his children the priceless heritage of a good name. Parents: James NICHOLSON and Mary PROCTOR.

He was married to Julia Ann UNDERWOOD on 5 Nov 1834 in Garrard Co., KY. Children were: William H NICHOLSON, Martha E. NICHOLSON, Jeremiah P. NICHOLSON, Rachel Penland NICHOLSON , Sarah Margaret NICHOLSON, James NICHOLSON, Charles NICHOLSON, John NICHOLSON, Robert B. NICHOLSON.

He was married to Elizabeth P HENRY on 29 Oct 1829. Children were: Mary Jane NICHOLSON.

bullet John NICHOLSON(21) (22)(20) was born about 1850. He died after 1917 in Luciene, MO. Parents: John NICHOLSON and Julia Ann UNDERWOOD.

bullet John NICHOLSON was born WFT Est. 1774-1816. Parents: William NICHOLSON and Penelope MOORE.

bullet John H. NICHOLSON was born about 1853 in Kentucky. He died WFT Est. 1854-1943. Parents: Archibald NICHOLSON and Mary UNKNOWN.

bullet John R. NICHOLSON

He was married to Samantha WALLACE on 24 Aug 1866 in Macon Co, IL. Children were: Samuel Scott NICHOLSON, Jorien W. NICHOLSON, Mary Annabell NICHOLSON.

bullet John T. NICHOLSON Parents: Thaddeus W. NICHOLSON and Anne UNKNOWN.

bullet Jorien W. NICHOLSON Parents: John R. NICHOLSON and Samantha WALLACE.

bullet Julia Ann NICHOLSON was born on 6 Sep 1871. She died on 17 Feb 1940 in Decatur, Macon Co., IL. She was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Macon Co., IL. Parents: Jeremiah P. NICHOLSON and Katharine WALLACE.

bullet Lester NICHOLSON was born on 3 Jun 1884 in Long Creek Twp., Macon Co., IL. He died on 23 Jan 1965 in Decatur, Macon Co., IL. He was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Macon Co., IL. Parents: Jeremiah P. NICHOLSON and Katharine WALLACE.

He was married to Olive M. SHERMAN on 23 Feb 1932 in Lovington, Moultrie Co., IL.

bullet Lodowick? NICHOLSON was born WFT Est. 1774-1816. He died WFT Est. 1789-1894. Parents: William NICHOLSON and Penelope MOORE.

bullet Lucinda NICHOLSON was born WFT Est. 1774-1816. She died WFT Est. 1793-1897. Parents: William NICHOLSON and Penelope MOORE.

She was married to James M COURTNEY WFT Est. 1793-1848.

bullet Lyle NICHOLSON Parents: Samuel Scott NICHOLSON and Jennie BRODERICK.

bullet Martha NICHOLSON(21) (22)(20) was born in 1808. She died WFT est. 1853-1903. Parents: James NICHOLSON and Mary PROCTOR.

She was married to James H. HENRY on 9 Mar 1839 in Garrard Co, KY. Children were: Solon B HENRY, Eliza F HENRY, Rachel HENRY, S.E. HENRY.

bullet Martha NICHOLSON(21) (22)(20)

She was married to John Chamberlain PENLAND in 1908.

bullet Martha E. NICHOLSON was born about 1838 in Kentucky. She died WFT Est. 1839-1932. Parents: John NICHOLSON and Julia Ann UNDERWOOD.

bullet Mary NICHOLSON was born WFT Est. 1788-1812. She died WFT Est. 1833-1900. Parents: James NICHOLSON and Mary PROCTOR .

She was married to William SOPER on 19 Apr 1828 in Garrard Co, KY.

bullet Mary NICHOLSON Parents: James NICHOLSON and Elizabeth WILLIS.

bullet Mary NICHOLSON Parents: Robert B. NICHOLSON and Emma UNKNOWN.

bullet Mary NICHOLSON Parents: Samuel Scott NICHOLSON and Jennie BRODERICK.

bullet Mary Annabell NICHOLSON Parents: John R. NICHOLSON and Samantha WALLACE.

bullet Mary E. NICHOLSON was born about 1858 in Kentucky. She died WFT Est. 1859-1952. Parents: Archibald NICHOLSON and Mary UNKNOWN.

bullet Mary J. NICHOLSON Parents: Thaddeus W. NICHOLSON and Anne UNKNOWN.

bullet Mary Jane NICHOLSON(21) (22)(20) was born on 28 Aug 1830 in Garrard Co, KY. She died on 21 Apr 1924 in Macon Co, IL. She was buried in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Macon Co., IL. She was also known as Margaret. Parents: John NICHOLSON and Elizabeth P HENRY.

bullet Mina NICHOLSON was born on 5 Mar 1867 in Macon Co, IL. She died on 29 Oct 1955 in Decatur, Macon Co., IL. She was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Macon Co., IL. Parents: Jeremiah P. NICHOLSON and Katharine WALLACE.

bullet Osa NICHOLSON Parents: Robert B. NICHOLSON and Emma UNKNOWN.

bullet P.N. NICHOLSON Parents: Thaddeus W. NICHOLSON and Anne UNKNOWN.

bullet Patsy NICHOLSON was born WFT Est. 1774-1816. She died WFT Est. 1793-1897. Parents: William NICHOLSON and Penelope MOORE.

She was married to Jeremiah ROBINSON WFT Est. 1793-1848.

bullet Penelope NICHOLSON was born WFT Est. 1774-1816. She died WFT Est. 1793-1897. Parents: William NICHOLSON and Penelope MOORE.

She was married to Alexander DOVER WFT Est. 1793-1848.

bullet Perlinah NICHOLSON Parents: Thaddeus W. NICHOLSON and Anne UNKNOWN.

bullet Rachael NICHOLSON was born WFT Est. 1788-1818. She died WFT Est. 1841-1906. Parents: James NICHOLSON and Mary PROCTOR .

She was married to Andrew A KENNEDY on 5 Sep 1836 in Garrard Co, KY.

bullet Rachel Penland NICHOLSON(21) (22)(20) was born in 1841 in Garrard Co, KY. She died in 1881. She was buried in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Macon Co., IL. Parents: John NICHOLSON and Julia Ann UNDERWOOD.

She was married to Alexander ARMSTRONG on 16 Dec 1858 in Macon Co, IL.

bullet Robert NICHOLSON was born WFT Est. 1744-1784. He died WFT Est. 1757-1862. Parents: James NICHOLSON and Sarah UNKNOWN.

bullet Robert NICHOLSON was born WFT Est. 1774-1816. He died WFT Est. 1789-1894. Parents: William NICHOLSON and Penelope MOORE.

bullet Robert NICHOLSON was born in 1820 in Kentucky. He died WFT Est. 1856-1911. Parents: James NICHOLSON and Mary PROCTOR .

bullet Robert NICHOLSON Parents: Jeremiah P. NICHOLSON and Katharine WALLACE.

bullet Robert NICHOLSON Parents: Corydon NICHOLSON and Noy Ogelsby MONTGOMERY.

bullet Robert B. NICHOLSON(21) (22)(20) was born on 15 Sep 1854 in Garrard Co, KY. He died on 25 Apr 1937 in Danville, Vermillion Co., IL. Parents: John NICHOLSON and Julia Ann UNDERWOOD.

He was married to Emma UNKNOWN . Children were: Edgar NICHOLSON, Osa NICHOLSON, Mary NICHOLSON, Floda(?) NICHOLSON.

bullet Robert L. NICHOLSON Parents: Thaddeus W. NICHOLSON and Anne UNKNOWN.

bullet Sally NICHOLSON was born WFT Est. 1775-18802. She died WFT Est. 1824-1892. Parents: William NICHOLSON and Penelope MOORE.

She was married to Allen WHEELER on 12 May 1819 in Garrard Co, KY.

bullet Sally NICHOLSON was born WFT Est. 1788-1807. She died WFT Est. 1824-1895. Parents: James NICHOLSON and Mary PROCTOR .

She was married to Joseph KENNEDY on 10 Mar 1819 in Garrard Co, KY.

bullet Sally NICHOLSON Parents: Corydon NICHOLSON and Noy Ogelsby MONTGOMERY.

bullet Samuel Scott NICHOLSON was born on 30 Jun 1867 in LaPlace, IL. He died on 16 May 1964 in Paxton, Ford Co., IL. He was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Urbana, IL. Parents: John R. NICHOLSON and Samantha WALLACE.

He was married to Jennie BRODERICK on 30 Jun 1901 in Macon Co, IL. Children were: George NICHOLSON, Glenn NICHOLSON, Lyle NICHOLSON, Florance NICHOLSON, Mary NICHOLSON.

bullet Sarah NICHOLSON Parents: James NICHOLSON and Elizabeth WILLIS.

bullet Sarah Margaret NICHOLSON(21) (22)(20) was born about 1845 in Kentucky. She died WFT Est. 1867-1939. Parents: John NICHOLSON and Julia Ann UNDERWOOD.

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