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     Harriett Morford Nichol was born on 3 February 1867 at Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. She was the daughter of Phillip Lindsley Nichol and Susan Moulton Schaffer. Harriett Morford Nichol married Lee Loring Cantrell, son of George Michael Deaderick Cantrell and Clara Walker, on 26 June 1900 at Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. Harriett Morford Nichol died on 17 October 1939 at Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, at age 72. She was buried in October 1939 at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, Findagrave #131763632.

     Harry Douglass Nichol Jr. was born on 22 July 1882 at Davidson Co., TN.¹ He was the son of Henry Douglas Nichol and Elizabeth Lytle.¹ Harry Douglass Nichol Jr. married Bessie Lu Lucas on 12 February 1907. Harry Douglass Nichol Jr. died on 26 December 1953 at Paducah, McCracken Co., KY, at age 71. He was buried in December 1953 at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Paducah, McCracken Co., KY, Findagrave #86284166. He was Converted to Roman Catholic.

     Harry Hite Nichol was born on 19 November 1921 at Davidson Co., TN.¹ He was the son of Wendel Nichol and Elsa H. Hite.¹ Harry Hite Nichol married Margaret Neal Nolen, daughter of Jesse Pierce Nolen Sr. and Maude Worrell, on 28 March 1946 at Anderson Co., TN. Harry Hite Nichol lived in 1975 at Knoxville, Knox Co., TN. He died on 19 February 1980 at age 58.

     Henry Douglas Nichol was also known as "Harry".¹ He was born on 16 September 1847 at Donelson, Davidson Co., TN.^2,1 He was the son of William Nichol and Julia Margaret Lytle.² Henry Douglas Nichol married Elizabeth Lytle. Henry Douglas Nichol lived on 22 June 1880 at McWhirterville, Davidson Co., TN, Farming.³ He married Roberta Lee Wendel, daughter of Dr. Robert Searcy Wendel and Emma Claiborne James, circa 1894.¹ Occupation: Farmer in 1900 at Davidson Co., TN.¹ Henry Douglas Nichol died on 20 January 1926 at age 78 Obituary (Findagrave.com):

Death Summons Harry D. Nichol Prominent Stock Raiser Had Been In Ill Health for Months To Be Buried Friday Grandparents Were Among Nashville's Early Citizens, Office Building Bears His Name Spent His Life on Farm Harry D. Nichol, 78. prominent farmer and stock raiser, died at his country home, Nicholhurst, a part of the Old Belair estate, six miles on the Lebanon Road, at 7:10 o'clock Wednesday night following an illness of five months. Funeral services will be conducted from the residence Friday after at 2:30 o'clock with burial at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The services will be conducted by the Rev. C. M. Epps. Mr. Nichol came from one of Nashville's pioneer families, his grandfather and grandmother, Josiah and Eleanor Nichol having been among the early residents of this city, with a home at Fourth and Union street where the Nichol building now stands, and which bears the name of the deceased. His grandfather also owned a farm and only spent the winter months in Nashville. His father, William Nichol, was identified with the banking interests of Nashville and was for years head of the Bank of Tennessee. Mr. Nichol, however, spent the greater part of his life on the farm, one of the best in Middle Tennessee, consisting of 1,700 acres of bluegrass land, and devoted his energies to the raising of pure-bred livestock, specializing in swine and sheep. He also kept a few blooded horses, and was recognized as an authority on fine livestock. About four years ago, however his health failed, and he had been confined to his since September. Mr. Nichol was married twice, his first wife being Miss Lizzie Lytle of Murfreesboro, who died 1889. Several years later he married Miss Roberta Wendel, also of Murfreesboro. He is survived by Mrs. Roberta Wendel Nichol and the following children: Mrs. Percy Sharpe, of Nashville; Mrs. G. N. Keeling of San Antonio, Texas; Mrs. Edwin Noel, Mrs. Henry Spicer, Mrs. Sam Sweeney, Jr., and Miss Roberta Nichol, of Nashville; Douglas Nichol, Jr. of Paducah, Ky; J. Searcy Nichol and Wendel Nichol of Nashville. The following friends will serve as pallbearers: E. Livingfield More of River Falls, Ala; William L Nichol; Dr. A. G. Nichol; Trimble Brown; Judge J. D. B. Debow; Ephraim F. Lytle, of Murfreesboro; and Dr. E. B. Lytle, of Florida.

He was buried in January 1926 at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, Findagrave #50675939.

     James Neal Nichol was born on 15 June 1947 at Oak Ridge, Anderson Co., TN. He was the son of Harry Hite Nichol and Margaret Neal Nolen. James Neal Nichol died on 9 October 2006 at Duval Co., FL, at age 59 Obituary (Quinn Schalz, A Family Funeral Home, via ancestry.com):

James Neal Nichol, 59, passed away on October 9, 2006. A resident of Neptune Beach, Florida, Mr. Nichol was retired from the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development where he served as director of community and urban planning. Born in Oak Ridge, Tennessee on June 15, 1947, Mr. Nichol earned a BA degree in Liberal Arts, as well as a MA in Urban Planning from the University of Tennessee Knoxville and a MA in Business Administration from the University of South Carolina. He was also a retired captain in the Army Corps of Engineers Reserves. He was preceded in death by his father, Harry Hite Nichol. He is survived by his mother, Margaret Neal Nichol of Neptune Beach; daughter Jessical Neal Nichol of Montreal, Canada; brothers Harry Douglas Nichol and wife Debra of Knoxville, Tennessee and David Wendel Nichol and wife Kathy of Daphne, Albama; sister Elsa Nichol Spraiter of Neptune Beach; and six nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held 4:00 p.m. Thursday October 12th in the chapel of Quinn Shalz, A Family Funeral Home. In lieu of flowerss please make contributions to the charity of your choice. Services under the care and direction of Quinn Shalz.

     Julia M. Nichol was born on 1 March 1874 at Davidson Co., TN.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Douglas Nichol and Elizabeth Lytle.¹ Julia M. Nichol married Percy Sharpe. Julia M. Nichol died on 17 October 1931 at Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, at age 57. She was buried on 19 October 1931 at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, Findagrave #142209148.

     Julian Searcy Nichol was born on 26 April 1880 at Davidson Co. (probably), TN, per 1916 passport application affidavits. 1900 census shows 1881.¹ He was the son of Henry Douglas Nichol and Elizabeth Lytle.¹ Julian Searcy Nichol died on 14 September 1963 at Baptist Hospital, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, at age 83 Obituary, The Tennesseean, Sunday, 15 SEP 1963, p.58:

J. Searcy Nichol
Graveside services for J. Searcy Nichol, 83, of 1615 Woodmont Blvd., a retired civil engineer, will be at 2:30 p.m. tomorrow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
The Rev. William Dixon Gray will officiate. The body is at Finley-Dorris and Charlton Funeral Home.
Nichol died yesterday at Baptist Hospital.
He was a native of Nashville and attended Wallace University Preparatory School here. He was graduated in 1902 from the Vanderbilt University School of Engineering.
He retired about 25 years ago.
Survivors include five sisters, Mrs. G. N. Keeling, San Antonio, Mars. Edwin T. Noel, Nashville, Mrs. Elizabeth N. Spicer, Nashville, Mrs. Sam Sweeney, Columbia, and Miss Roberta Nichol, Wiersddale, Fla; and a brother, Wendell Nichol, Donelson.

He was buried on 16 September 1963 at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN.
Note: Searcy Nichol married Sibyl Gordon Thompson, a native of Australia, about 1920, according to the 1930 census. Probably he met her in conjunction with a building project in Australia which was the basis for his 1916 passport application, at which time he was living in the Hotel Somerton in San Francisco. Sibyl's given age varies in census and passenger list documents, such that her birth year was apparently between 1893 and 1900. The Nashville Tennesseean newspaper had numerous articles during the 1940s and early 1950s describing her grand trips to Europe, the Middle East, and Mexico as well as back to Australia. She is not mentioned after the early 1950s, and she is not mentioned in his 1963 obituary. There were no children and I suspect the marriage broke up in the 1950s. DLB 2018.

     Mattie G. Nichol was born on 19 April 1887 at Davidson Co., TN.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Douglas Nichol and Elizabeth Lytle.¹ Mattie G. Nichol married Edwin Thomas Noel, son of Edwin T. Noel and May French, in 1906. Mattie G. Nichol died on 21 July 1988 at age 101. She was buried in July 1988 at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, Findagrave #34692569.

     Phillip Lindsley Nichol was born on 26 February 1832 at Tennessee. He married Susan Moulton Schaffer on 13 November 1860 at Davidson Co., TN. Phillip Lindsley Nichol died on 2 June 1922 at Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, at age 90. He was buried in June 1922 at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, Findagrave #78310110.

     Robert Wendel Nichol was born on 19 April 1920 at Davidson Co., TN.¹ He was the son of Wendel Nichol and Elsa H. Hite.¹ Robert Wendel Nichol began military service on 19 May 1944 at Camp Shelby, Forrest Co., MS, WW II service, enlisted. He lived in 1975 at Old Hickory, Davidson Co., TN. He died on 29 May 1990 at Davidson Co., TN, at age 70. He was buried in June 1990 at Hermitage Memorial Gardens, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN.

     Note: Roberta Lee Nichol was called "Buddy" by all her family and friends. She never married and lived in Weirsdale, Florida for most of her adult live. Roberta Nichol attended Shorter College in Macon, Georgia and went to Florida after she left school. She had a house and some orange groves and did the bookkeeping for the fruit company owned by Earl Lytle, who was a cousin and a descendant of Captain William Lytle of Murfreesboro. His family settled on Lake Weir shortly after the Civil War.

Roberta Lee Nichol was born on 2 January 1898 at Davidson Co., TN.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Douglas Nichol and Roberta Lee Wendel.¹ Roberta Lee Nichol died in August 1984 at Weirsdale, Marion Co., FL, at age 86.

     Virginia Brown Nichol was also known as "Jennie". She was born on 10 January 1878 at Davidson Co. (probably), TN.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Douglas Nichol and Elizabeth Lytle.¹ Virginia Brown Nichol married Dr. Gabriel Nash Keeling in 1918. Virginia Brown Nichol died on 14 February 1968 at San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX, at age 90. She was buried in February 1968 at Knights of Pythias Cemetery, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX, Findagrave #47251414.

     Wendel Nichol was born on 26 March 1895 at Davidson Co., TN.¹ He was the son of Henry Douglas Nichol and Roberta Lee Wendel.¹ Wendel Nichol married Elsa H. Hite, daughter of Robert Hite and Minnie Peebles, on 2 November 1918 at Fulton Co., GA. Wendel Nichol lived on 4 April 1940 at McGavock Pike, Davidson Co., TN, Farming.² He died on 13 June 1975 at Old Hickory, Davidson Co., TN, at age 80

Obituary from the Tennessean,14 JUN 1975:

Wendel Nichol Services Today
Services for Wendel Nichol, 80, retired dairy farmer of McKendree Manor Apartments, will be at 2 p.m. today at Hibbett and Hailey Funeral Home.
Burial will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Nichol died yesterday in McKendree Manor of a heart ailment.
Nichol was a member of Lincoya Hills Baptist Church, and had attended Montgomery Bell Academy, Vanderbilt University, and the University of Tennessee.
He is survived by four sons, Robert W., Old Hickory, Harry H., Knoxville, Dr. William K., Nashville, and Dr. Tom Nichol, Louisville; three sisters, Mrs. Eleanor Sweeney, Columbia, Tenn., Miss Roberta Nichol, Weirsdale, Fla., and Mrs. Edwin Noel, Nashville; 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

He was buried in June 1975 at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN.

     William Nichol was born on 12 February 1800 at Abingdon, Washington Co., VA.¹ He married Julia Margaret Lytle.¹ William Nichol died on 23 November 1878 at Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, at age 78. He was buried in November 1878 at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, Findagrave #8007974.

     Dr. William King Nichol was born on 15 November 1923 at Davidson Co., TN.¹ He was the son of Wendel Nichol and Elsa H. Hite.¹ Dr. William King Nichol lived in 1975 at Donelson, Davidson Co., TN. He died on 6 December 2012 at Tennessee at age 89 Obituary (Findagrave.com):

NICHOL, Dr. William King Age eighty-nine, was born November 15, 1923 and passed away December 6, 2012. A graduate of the University of Tennessee at Knoxville where he was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity, he earned a D.D.S. from the UT School of Dentistry in Memphis, TN in 1949 and was in the Delta Sigma Delta Dental Fraternity. Dr. Nichol practiced dentistry for 45 years, retiring in 1995. He was a member of American Dental Association, Tennessee State Dental Association and a life member of Nashville Fifth District Dental Society. He was also a 32nd degree Mason. From 1942-1945, he served in World War II in the 9th Air Force landing on Omaha beach with the 1st Army and later fighting in the Battle of the Bulge. William K. Nichol and Joy Flowers married in 1947 and celebrated their 65th anniversary this past June 25. A charter member of Lincoya Hills Baptist Church, Dr. Nichol's love for flowers, nature and all of God's creation was shown in all areas of his life. Dr. Nichol was a humble man and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He is preceded in death by his parents, Wendel and Elsa Hite Nichol; brothers, Harry Hite Nichol and Robert Wendel Nichol; and son-in-law, Arnold H. Pittman. He is survived by wife, Joy Flowers Nichol; children, Deborah Nichol Pittman of Memphis, TN, Nancy Nichol Wood (Dr. Matthew) of Bristol, TN, Jackie Nichol Federico (David) of New Orleans, LA and Roy William Nichol (Laura) of Houston, TX; grandchildren, Dr. Amy Joy Wood Hodshon (Simon) of Knoxville, TN, Matthew Wood III of Chattanooga, TN, Michael Federico (Joelle) of New Orleans, LA, Meghan Federico of New Orleans, LA and Joy Elizabeth Pittman of Memphis, TN; brother, Dr. Tom Nichol (Anne) of Louisville, KY; and brother-in-law, Roy C. Flowers.
The family held a private graveside ceremony at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

He was buried in December 2012 at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, Findagrave #154267501.

     Constantine Nicholas was born in 1884 at Greece.¹ He married Irene A. Stockwell. Constantine Nicholas died in 1962. He was buried in 1962 at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Seattle, King Co., WA, Findagrave #5504977.

     Emma Nicholas married John F. Worrilow.¹

     Irene Edith Nicholas was born on 15 October 1924 at Seattle, King Co., WA.¹ She was the daughter of Constantine Nicholas and Irene A. Stockwell.¹ Irene Edith Nicholas died on 17 December 2008 at Yakima, Yakima Co., WA, at age 84.

     Mary Catherine Nicholas was born in February 1865 at West Virginia.¹ She married George Anthony Conrad, son of Joseph P. Conrad and Nancy Anne Garrett, circa 1891.¹

     Mary K. Nicholas was born circa 1895 at West Virginia. She married Shelby Lawrence Webb, son of Jasper Wilden Thackara Webb and Angeline Sara Johnson.

     Sarah J. Nicholas was born circa 1850 at Kentucky.¹ She married William E. Molt, son of Charles Molt and Keziah Holzhausen, on 10 March 1898. Sarah J. Nicholas died on 27 March 1936 at Wayne Co., IL.

     Clyde Nicholes was born on 24 July 1899 at Quaker City, Guernsey Co., OH. He was the son of John Nicholes and Maggie Finley. Clyde Nicholes died on 27 April 1973 at Barnesville, Belmont Co., OH, at age 73. He was buried in 1973 at Southern Cemetery, Barnesville, Belmont Co., OH, Findagrave #183192880.

     Grace Nicholes was born on 4 June 1903 at Belmont Co., OH. She was the daughter of John Nicholes and Maggie Finley. Grace Nicholes married Harold R. Frazier, son of Richard Frazier and Mary Elizabeth McDonald. Grace Nicholes died on 11 November 1990 at Columbiana Co., OH, at age 87. She was buried in November 1990 at Spring Grove Cemetery, East Liverpool, Columbiana Co., OH, Findagrave #26770438.

     James Nicholes was born in August 1839 at Ireland. He married Caroline Marlow. James Nicholes died on 29 November 1908 at Barnesville, Belmont Co., OH, at age 69. He was buried in December 1908 at Southern Cemetery, Barnesville, Belmont Co., OH, Findagrave #183192385.

     John Nicholes was born on 21 June 1867 at Quaker City, Guernsey Co., OH. He was the son of James Nicholes and Caroline Marlow. John Nicholes married Maggie Finley, daughter of Charles Wesley Finley and Lavina Jane Hart. John Nicholes died on 22 November 1936 at Belmont Co., OH, at age 69. He was buried in November 1936 at Southern Cemetery, Barnesville, Belmont Co., OH, Findagrave #183192809.

     Raymond Nicholes was born on 5 June 1911 at Barnesville, Belmont Co., OH. He was the son of John Nicholes and Maggie Finley. Raymond Nicholes began military service WW II service, Pvt., 874 Sig. Depot Co. He died on 25 September 1945 at Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, at age 34. He was buried in 1945 at Southern Cemetery, Barnesville, Belmont Co., OH, Findagrave #183192854.

     Roy Nicholes was born on 7 March 1901 at Quaker City, Guernsey Co., OH. He was the son of John Nicholes and Maggie Finley. Roy Nicholes married Mary Elizabeth Schafer, daughter of Albert Schafer and Cidonia Stauffer. Roy Nicholes died on 17 April 1976 at Barnesville, Belmont Co., OH, at age 75 Obituary (Findagrave.com):


Roy Nicholes, 75, resident of Somerton, formerly of R.D. 1, Barnesville, died Saturday April 17th at 10:35 A.M. at Barnesville Hospital. Born in Quaker City March 7, 1901, he was the son of John and Maggie Finley Nicholes. He was a member of the Somerton Unitled Metodist Church.

Preceded in death by his wife, Mary Schafer Nicholes, March 11, 1975, also three brothers.

Surviving are one daughter Mrs. Charles (Ruth) Clark of Somerton; three sisters, Mrs. Edna Turner and Mrs. Winnie Carpenter, both of Barnesville, Mrs Grace Frazier of East Liverpool and six grandchidern.

Friends were received at the Campbell-Plumly Fueral Home were final rite were held Tuesday, April 20th at 11 A.M. conducted by the Rev. Gail Smith. Interment was made in the Somerton Cemetery.


Extracted from "Obituaries from Belmont County newspapers ca. 1941-1941", page 218, published by the Belmont county chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society, Barnesville Ohio. 1994.

He was buried in April 1976 at Somerton Southern Cemetery, Somerton, Belmont Co., OH, Findagrave #118980180.

     Ruth Ann Nicholes was born on 15 June 1935 at Barnesville, Belmont Co., OH. She was the daughter of Roy Nicholes and Mary Elizabeth Schafer. Ruth Ann Nicholes died on 25 February 2006 at Wheeling, Ohio Co., WV, at age 70. She was buried in 2006 at Somerton Southern Cemetery, Somerton, Belmont Co., OH, Findagrave #109135818.

     Winnie Nicholes was born on 13 January 1919 at Belmont Co., OH. She was the daughter of John Nicholes and Maggie Finley. Winnie Nicholes married Albert Clesson Carpenter, son of Clyde Oliver Carpenter and Anna Carpenter. Winnie Nicholes died on 29 June 1993 at Barnesville, Belmont Co., OH, at age 74. She was buried in July 1993 at Crestview Cemetery, Barnesville, Belmont Co., OH, Findagrave #154941359.

     Phillip Freeman Nicholls was born on 11 February 1902 at San Francisco Co., CA. He married Helen Rose Brown, daughter of Oliver T. Brown and Amy Larimore. Phillip Freeman Nicholls died on 11 September 1973 at Berkeley, Alameda Co., CA, at age 71.