In the 1841 Census, William Nichols is listed as being about 17 years old (born about 1824), not born in Northumberland, and working as a "Coal miner".
In October 2007, Ethel M. Brough obtained the marriage certificate of "William Nichols" and "Bell Stavers" from England, which stated that they were married by Banns on 13 December 1846 in the parish of Trimdon, Durham, England; that William Nichols was "of full age" and a Widower and Miner of Trimdon, and that his father was John Nichols, a Miner; and that Bell Stavers was "of full age" and of Trimdon, and that her father was Robert Stavers, a Miner. The marriage was witnessed by John Nichols and William Ledbitter.
In the 1851 Census, William Nichols is listed as being about 30 years old (born about 1821), a "Coal miner" and living in Franwellgate, Durham, England. His wife is listed in the 1851 Census as "Esabell", age 24 years.
Historical Note: William Nichols was a Mormon Piioneer, as follows (in FS PID# KWVQ-2XG):
William Nichols was baptized into the LDS Church in England in February 1853; and Ellen White joined the LDS Church in England on 19 April 1854. They were married on 19 March 1854 in Kelloe, Durham, England.
"In the Spring of 1868, the [Nichols] family made plans to leave England and join with the Saints in Utah. With the help of the Perpetual Emigration Fund," William, Ellen, and their three daughters (Catherine, Isabella and Mary Ellen) "joined with the 146 such company that had been sponsored by the Church. This company consisted of 412 British, and 45 Swiss and German Saints booked on the sailing ship Resolute for New York…. Their ship, the Resolute, failed to arrive as scheduled, and the shipping company quickly pressed into service an aging fire-damaged substitute [sailing ship] named the Constitution. On June 24 [1868] the ship…left at midnight, ready to set sail for New York…. On Sunday, August 5th [1868], they [arrived and] cast anchor in New York Harbor. After going through customs at Castle Garden, the luggage and emigrants then transferred by tug boat up the Hudson River to where they boarded a train. On August 7th at 2:00 pm. the train pulled out, following the Hudson River, reaching Albany the next morning. At noon the group resumed their travels and their train meandered through Rochester into Canada and then Detroit, Chicago to Omaha. The Chicago to Omaha part of the trip was especially difficult on the company as the railroad had only provided three passenger cards for nearly 500 people, making up the different with some uncomfortable box cars…. They reached Omaha on the morning of August 13th and continued that evening at 7:00 for Benton or the end of the line in Wyoming. The train arrived in Benton, Wyoming, August 16, 1868." (See the 2002 book: The Life and Time of Benjamin Thomas Nichols and his wife Olive Lovenia Booth, 1875-1934, pages 227-246.)
William Nichols and Ellen White traveled in the John Gillespie Company which had about 500 individuals and 50 wagons when it began its journey on 23 August 1868 from the outfitting post at Benton, Wyoming, and arrived in Salt Lake City on 13 September 1868.
(See: https://history.lds.org/overlandtravels/pioneerDetail?lang=eng&pioneerId=37603)
(Also: https://history.lds.org/overlandtravels/pioneerDetail?lang=eng&pioneerId=37600)
(Also: https://history.lds.org/overlandtravels/companyDetail?companyId=126)History of William Nichols and Ellen (Eleanor) White
A history of William Nichols and Ellen (Eleanor) White can be found in the 2002 book, "The Life and Times of Benjamin Thomas Nichols and his wife, Olive Lovenia Booth, 1875-1934...[and] their Children...and their Ancestors...." which has been made into a digital book by the Family History Library (FHL) in Salt Lake City, Utah, and is available for free online viewing. Also, this book is available on seven fiche at the FHL (FHL US/CAN Fiche, #6005509, 7 fiche).Historical Note: William Nichols was excommunicated from the LDS Church on 24 July 1870, but was re-baptized on 18 October 1875. Copies of the Coalville Ward Records and subsequent research verifying these church actions are in the possession of Ethel M. Brough. Research Note: Based on comments by older family members, it is probable that William Nichols and Ellen White were excommunicated from and later reinstated back into the LDS Church because of some minor infraction (such as "drinking tea") or because they "disagreed" about something with their local LDS church leader. The following information was sent by the Temple Department of the LDS Church to Neldon E. Nichols on 10 April 1984: "This is to inform you that on 28 February 1984 the priesthood and temple blessings were restored by proxy in the Salt Lake Temple for your great grandmother, Ellen White, who was excommunicated on 28 August 1870 and was reinstated by baptism on 18 October 1875. On 20 March 1984 the priesthood and temple blessings were restored by proxy in the Salt Lake Temple for your great grandfather, William Nichols, who was excommunicated on 24 July 1870 and was reinstated by baptism on 18 October 1875. We have verified that your great grandfather was sealed to parents on 20 June 1958 in the Salt Lake Temple and your great grandmother was sealed by proxy to her parents on 1 October 1980 in the Provo Temple. These dates are their official sealing dates and should be entered into your records."
Historical Note: The LDS Sealing Record for William Nichols to Isabel Stavers (who had died) and Ellen White can be found at the Special Collections Division of the Family History Library, Film # 1149515 - Sealing # 13510. This record states incorrectly that William Nichols was born in "West Renton", Durham, England, however, he was born in "West Rainton."
Research Needed: The LDS Ordinance Index contains the christening of an Ann Richardson on 30 March 1823 in Tynemouth, Northumberland, England. This child's parents were: George Richardson and Jane. Further research is needed to verify or disprove any connection between this information and Ann Richardson who appears on this family group record. (Statement written by R. Clayton Brough on 28 July 2001.)
Marriage Notes for William Nichols and Ann Richardson-61
In October 2007, Ethel M. Brough obtained the marriage certificate for William Nicholls and Ann Richardson from England, which stated that they were married by Banns on 20 November 1841 in the parish of Earsden, Northumberland, England; that William Nichols was a "Minor" (in age) and a Bachelor and Pitman of Delaval Colliery, and that his father was John Nichols, a Husbandman; and Ann Richardson was a "Minor" (in age) and a Spinster of Delaval Colliery, and that her father was John Richardson, a Husbandman. The marriage was witnessed by Joshua Proud and Clemont Kell.
The marriage of William Nichols and Ann Richardson is listed in the parish register of Earsden (FHL Film # 2193272) and in the Bishop's Transcript for Earsdon (FHL Film # 2193271, Item #10).
In the 1841 Census, William Nichols is listed as being about 17 years old (born about 1824), not born in Northumberland, and working as a "Coal miner".
In October 2007, Ethel M. Brough obtained the marriage certificate of "William Nichols" and "Bell Stavers" from England, which stated that they were married by Banns on 13 December 1846 in the parish of Trimdon, Durham, England; that William Nichols was "of full age" and a Widower and Miner of Trimdon, and that his father was John Nichols, a Miner; and that Bell Stavers was "of full age" and of Trimdon, and that her father was Robert Stavers, a Miner. The marriage was witnessed by John Nichols and William Ledbitter.
In the 1851 Census, William Nichols is listed as being about 30 years old (born about 1821), a "Coal miner" and living in Franwellgate, Durham, England. His wife is listed in the 1851 Census as "Esabell", age 24 years.
Historical Note: William Nichols was a Mormon Piioneer, as follows (in FS PID# KWVQ-2XG):
William Nichols was baptized into the LDS Church in England in February 1853; and Ellen White joined the LDS Church in England on 19 April 1854. They were married on 19 March 1854 in Kelloe, Durham, England.
"In the Spring of 1868, the [Nichols] family made plans to leave England and join with the Saints in Utah. With the help of the Perpetual Emigration Fund," William, Ellen, and their three daughters (Catherine, Isabella and Mary Ellen) "joined with the 146 such company that had been sponsored by the Church. This company consisted of 412 British, and 45 Swiss and German Saints booked on the sailing ship Resolute for New York…. Their ship, the Resolute, failed to arrive as scheduled, and the shipping company quickly pressed into service an aging fire-damaged substitute [sailing ship] named the Constitution. On June 24 [1868] the ship…left at midnight, ready to set sail for New York…. On Sunday, August 5th [1868], they [arrived and] cast anchor in New York Harbor. After going through customs at Castle Garden, the luggage and emigrants then transferred by tug boat up the Hudson River to where they boarded a train. On August 7th at 2:00 pm. the train pulled out, following the Hudson River, reaching Albany the next morning. At noon the group resumed their travels and their train meandered through Rochester into Canada and then Detroit, Chicago to Omaha. The Chicago to Omaha part of the trip was especially difficult on the company as the railroad had only provided three passenger cards for nearly 500 people, making up the different with some uncomfortable box cars…. They reached Omaha on the morning of August 13th and continued that evening at 7:00 for Benton or the end of the line in Wyoming. The train arrived in Benton, Wyoming, August 16, 1868." (See the 2002 book: The Life and Time of Benjamin Thomas Nichols and his wife Olive Lovenia Booth, 1875-1934, pages 227-246.)
William Nichols and Ellen White traveled in the John Gillespie Company which had about 500 individuals and 50 wagons when it began its journey on 23 August 1868 from the outfitting post at Benton, Wyoming, and arrived in Salt Lake City on 13 September 1868.
(See: https://history.lds.org/overlandtravels/pioneerDetail?lang=eng&pioneerId=37603)
(Also: https://history.lds.org/overlandtravels/pioneerDetail?lang=eng&pioneerId=37600)
(Also: https://history.lds.org/overlandtravels/companyDetail?companyId=126)History of William Nichols and Ellen (Eleanor) White
A history of William Nichols and Ellen (Eleanor) White can be found in the 2002 book, "The Life and Times of Benjamin Thomas Nichols and his wife, Olive Lovenia Booth, 1875-1934...[and] their Children...and their Ancestors...." which has been made into a digital book by the Family History Library (FHL) in Salt Lake City, Utah, and is available for free online viewing. Also, this book is available on seven fiche at the FHL (FHL US/CAN Fiche, #6005509, 7 fiche).Historical Note: William Nichols was excommunicated from the LDS Church on 24 July 1870, but was re-baptized on 18 October 1875. Copies of the Coalville Ward Records and subsequent research verifying these church actions are in the possession of Ethel M. Brough. Research Note: Based on comments by older family members, it is probable that William Nichols and Ellen White were excommunicated from and later reinstated back into the LDS Church because of some minor infraction (such as "drinking tea") or because they "disagreed" about something with their local LDS church leader. The following information was sent by the Temple Department of the LDS Church to Neldon E. Nichols on 10 April 1984: "This is to inform you that on 28 February 1984 the priesthood and temple blessings were restored by proxy in the Salt Lake Temple for your great grandmother, Ellen White, who was excommunicated on 28 August 1870 and was reinstated by baptism on 18 October 1875. On 20 March 1984 the priesthood and temple blessings were restored by proxy in the Salt Lake Temple for your great grandfather, William Nichols, who was excommunicated on 24 July 1870 and was reinstated by baptism on 18 October 1875. We have verified that your great grandfather was sealed to parents on 20 June 1958 in the Salt Lake Temple and your great grandmother was sealed by proxy to her parents on 1 October 1980 in the Provo Temple. These dates are their official sealing dates and should be entered into your records."
Historical Note: The LDS Sealing Record for William Nichols to Isabel Stavers (who had died) and Ellen White can be found at the Special Collections Division of the Family History Library, Film # 1149515 - Sealing # 13510. This record states incorrectly that William Nichols was born in "West Renton", Durham, England, however, he was born in "West Rainton."
The christening of "Isabella Stavers" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Films # 1068962 and 4628916), which states and shows that she was christened on 31 March 1827 at All Saints church in Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England, and that her parents were "Robert and Henrietta Stavers" of "Walker-Gate" and that Robert Stavers was a "Pitman".
In October 2007, Ethel M. Brough obtained the marriage certificate of "William Nichols" and "Bell Stavers" from England, which stated that they were married by Banns on 13 December 1846 in the parish of Trimdon, Durham, England; that William Nichols was "of full age" and a Widower and Miner of Trimdon, and that his father was John Nichols, a Miner; and that Bell Stavers was "of full age" and of Trimdon, and that her father was Robert Stavers, a Miner. The marriage was witnessed by John Nichols and William Ledbitter.
The death of "Isabel Nichols" is listed in the online GRO Index and FreeBMD, which combined states that her death was registered in July-September 1853 in Durham district, County Durham, England, and that she died when she was "27" years old (born about 1826).
The specific birth date and place of "Isabel Stavers" of 8 October 1826 in West Rainton, County Durham, England, and the death date of "Isabell Nichols" of 18 September 1853, comes from family sources and the earlier IGI.
Marriage Notes for William Nichols and Isabella Stavers-62
In October 2007, Ethel M. Brough obtained the marriage certificate of William Nichols and Bell Stavers from England, which stated that they were married by Banns on 13 December 1846 in the parish of Trimdon, Durham, England; that William Nichols was "of full age" and a Widower and Miner of Trimdon, and that his father was John Nichols, a Miner; and that Bell Stavers was "of full age" and of Trimdon, and that her father was Robert Stavers, a Miner. The marriage was witnessed by John Nichols and William Ledbitter.
The IGI and LDS Ordinance Index states that William Nichols married Esabell Stavers on 5 December 1846 in Durham, England.
The birth of "William Nichol" is listed in the online GRO Index and FreeBMD, which combined states that his birth was registered in October-December 1852 in Durham district, County Durham, England, and that his mother's surname was "Stavers".
Information about the child, William Nichols (b.1852) was obtained from the LDS Ordinance Index and the personal records of Ruby Bean Madsen.
The burial of "William Nichols" is listed in the parish register of Kelloe, County Durham, England (FHL Film # 1482467, Item #2), which states that he was buried on 17 February 1854, that his abode was "West Hetton", and that he died when he was "1 year" old (born about 1853).
The birth of John Nichol comes from family sources that originated in England, which state that he was born in Sighill (Seghill), Earsdon, Northumberland.
The christening of "John Nichol" is listed in the IGI (via the LDS Extraction Program). According to the parish register transcript for Earsdon (FHL Film # 94991), John Nichol was christened on 19 August 1792 as the son of Thomas and Ann Nichol of Seghill, Newhouse, and Thomas Nichol was a "Labourer".
In August 2011, Ethel M. Brough obtained a copy of the death certificate of John Nichols from England, which stated that he died of "Dropsy" on 14 July 1866 at the age of "74 years" (born about 1792) at: 22 Long Rox, Coxhoe, County Durham, and that he was a "Coal Miner". The informant of his death was "Jane Holmes" of: 23 Long Row, Coxhoe.
The burial of "John Nichol" is listed in the parish register of Kelloe (FHL Film # 1482467, Item #3, page 27), which states that he was buried on 17 July 1866, that his abode was "Coxhoe", and that he died when he was "74" years old (born about 1792).
In the 1841 Census, John Nichols is listed as being about 44 years old (born about 1797), born in Northumberland, working as a "Coal Miner", and residing with his apparent wife, Jane, and their eight children (William--age 17; George--age 14; Jane--age 12; Margaret--age 10; Mary--age 8; John--age 6; James--age 3; and Elizabeth--age 1), at: St. Andrew, Northumberland.
In the 1851 Census, John Nichols is listed as being about 54 years old (born about 1797), born in Earsdon, Northumberland, married and and working as a "Coal Miner", and residing with his wife, Jane, and their four children (Mary--age 19; John--age 15; James--age 13; Elizabeth--age 11), at: New Cassop, Cassop, Northumberland.
In the 1861 Census, John "Nichol" (who is mistakenly indexed as John "Nichols" in Ancestry.com) is listed as being about 67 years old (born about 1794), born in Philadelphia, Northumberland (which is about 17 travel miles south of Earsdon and near Houghton-le-Spring), a "Widower" and working as a "Coal Miner", and residing as a "Father in Law" in the home of his daughter, Mary, and her husband John Hutton, in Coxhoe, Durham.
The birth and christening of Jane Dawson is listed in the IGI (via the LDS Extraction Program). According to the parish register transcript for Earsdon (FHL Film # 94991), Jane Dawson was born on 22 June 1797 and christened on 23 June 1797 as the daughter of Thomas and Jane Dawson of Hartley, and that Thomas Dawson was a "Pitman" and that the maiden name of his wife, Jane, was "formerly Wright".
The burial of "Jane Nichols" is listed in the parish register of Kelloe (FHL Film # 1482467, Item #2, page 77), which states that she was buried on 8 February 1857, that her abode was "West Hettin [West Hetton]", and that she died when he was "58" years old (born about 1799).
In the 1841 Census, Jane (Nichols) is listed as being about 43 (born about 1798) and born in Northumberland, and residing with her apparent husband, John Nichols, and their eight children (William--age 17; George--age 14; Jane--age 12; Margaret--age 10; Mary--age 8; John--age 6; James--age 3; and Elizabeth--age 1), at: St. Andrew, Northumberland.
In the 1851 Census, Jane (Nichols) is listed as being about 53 years old (born about 1798) and born in Earsdon, Northumberland, and residing with her husband, John Nichols, and their four children (Mary--age 19; John--age 15; James--age 13; Elizabeth--age 11), at: New Cassop, Cassop, Northumberland.
Marriage Notes for John Nichol and Jane Dawson-22
The marriage of John Nichols and Jane Dawson is listed in the Bishop's Transcript for Earsdon, Northumberland (FHL Film # 2193271, Item #9), which states that they were married by Banns on 30 November 1817, and that John Nichols was of "this Parish" and "married in this church by Banns", and that Jane Dawson was of "this Parish" and was married "with consent of parents". The marriage was witnessed by Wm. Jacks and George Pickering.
Research Note: The IGI (via LDS Patron submission in about 1958) lists the marriage of John Nichol and Jane Dawson as having taken place on 13 November 1819 in Earsdon by North Shields, Northumberland. However, in July 2011, Ethel M. Brough carefully reviewed the marriage record of this couple (in FHL Film # 2193271, Item #9), and determined that the marriage date was actually 30 November 1817.
The birth of "Thomas Nichols" is listed in the IGI (via LDS patron submission), which states that he was born on 4 December 1818 in Earsdon, Northumberland, England, and that he was the son of "John Nichols" and "Jane".
The christening of "Thomas Nichols" is listed in the "Northumberland and Durham Baptisms" of the "Northumberland and Durham Family History Society" (via FindMyPast), which states that he was christened on 19 December 1818 in Earsdon, Northumberland, England, and that his parents were "John Nichols" and "Jane".
In the past (prior to March 2009), some family sources have stated that Thomas Nichols married Mary Dorman(d). However, the marriage record of Thomas Nichols and Mary Dormand (FHL Film # 1068968)--states that this marriage took place on 9 February 1841 in Newcastle on Tyne, and that the father of Thomas Nichols who married Mary Dormand was actually "Thomas Nichols" a "Pitman", not John Nichol(s).
Research Note: Thomas Nichols is NOT listed with his parents and siblings in the 1841 Census, as follows: In the 1841 Census, John Nichols is listed as being about 44 years old (born about 1797), born in Northumberland, working as a "Coal Miner", and residing with his apparent wife, Jane, and their eight children (William--age 17; George--age 14; Jane--age 12; Margaret--age 10; Mary--age 8; John--age 6; James--age 3; and Elizabeth--age 1), at: St. Andrew, Northumberland.
The 1836 christening record of "John Nichols" is listed and shown in FindMyPast, which states that he was christened on 23 July 1836 at "All Saints in the Town and in the County of Newcastle-upon-Tyne" in Northumberland, England, and that his parents were "John & Jane Nichols" of "Seghill" and that John Nichols (the father) was a "Pitman".
The 1853 burial of John Nichols is listed in the parish register of Kelloe, Durham (FHL Film # 1482467, Item #2), which states that he was buried on 30 January 1853, that his abode was "Long Row, Coxhoe", Durham, and that he died when he was "18 years" old (born about 1835).
In the 1841 Census, John Nichols is listed as being about 6 years old (born about 1835) and not born in Northumberland.
In the 1851 Census, John Nichols is listed as being about 15 years old (born about 1836), born in Heworth, Durham, and working as a "Coal Miner".
The birth and christening of George White is listed in the parish register of Sedgefield, County Durham (FHL Film # 91112), which states that he was born on 12 July 1806 and christened on 15 July 1806, and that his parents were George White and Isabella Crosby.
The burial of "George White" is listed in the parish register of Bishop Middleham, Durham (FHL Film # 1894209, 1813-1856, Vol.1), which states that he was buried on 8 August 1838 and that he was of "Bishop Middleham" and died when he was "33" years old (born about 1805).
The burial of "Catherine White" is listed in the parish register of Bishop Middleham, Durham (FHL Film # 1894209, 1813-1856, Vol.1), which states that she was buried on 2 April 1844 and that she was of "Bh [Bishop] Middleham" and died when she was "35" years old (born about 1809).
Marriage Notes for George White and Catherine Gibbon-121
The marriage of "George White" and "Catharine Gibbon" is listed in the parish register of Bishop Middleham, County Durham (FHL Film # 1894208, Item #8), which states that they were married by Banns on 1 June 1828, that they were both of "this parish", that Catharine Gibbon was married with "consent of parents", and that the names of the marriage witnesses were not listed in the record.
The christening of "Benjamin White" is listed in the parish register of Bishop Middleham, Durham (FHL Film # 1894208, Item #5), which states that he was christened on 9 April 1838 as the son of George and Catharine White of Bishop Middleham, and that George White was a "Husbandman"
The burial of "Benjamin White" is listed in the parish register of Bishop Middleham, Durham (FHL Film # 1894209, 1813-1856, Vol.1), which states that he was buried on 21 January 1839 and that he was of "Bh [Bishop] Middleham" and died when he was "10 months" old.
The christening of "Margaret White" is listed in the parish register of Bishop Middleham, Durham (FHL Film # 1894208, Item #5), which states that she was christened on 18 October 1840 as "Margaret [the] daughter [of] Catharine White [of] Bp. [Bishop] Middleham [a] Widow".
The marriage of "Thomas Nichol" and "Ann Thornton" is listed in the parish register of Earsdon, Northumberland, England (FHL Film # 94991), which states: "Thomas Nichol and Ann Thornton, both of this parish, 20 June 1791, witnessed by Robert Lawson and George Pickering".
According to the birth and christening records of his four children, Thomas Nichol worked as a "Labourer" and lived in Seghill, Earsdon, Northumberland between 1792 and 1794; in Lookout, Earsdon, Northumberland during 1797, and in Tynemouth, Northumberland during 1799. Note: The traveling distance from Earsdon (near North Shields or Whitley Bay) southeastward to Tynemouth is about four miles.
AUGUST 2011 RESEARCH CONCLUSIONS:
In August 2011, the Nichols and Booth Family Organization conducted extensive research into the probable parentage of Thomas Nichol (born about 1770). After conducting detailed radius searches of parish records and studying available records on the many different Nichol families of eastern Northumberland, they reached the conclusion--based on recognized family patronymics, occupational similarities, and known geographical migrations--that Thomas Nichol (born about 1770) was probably the son of John Nichol and Margaret Brewel who had three children christened in Lesbury between 1765 and 1768. For example, the father and older brother of Thomas Nichol were both named "John", and Thomas subsequently named his only son "John". Also, the occupation of Thomas Nichol was that of a "Labourer"--which was the same occupation of his father, John. In addition, a number of related Nichol families lived in and moved from north-to-south along the coastline of eastern Northumberland during the late 1600's and 1700's.AUGUST 2002 RESEARCH CONCLUSIONS:
In August 2002, MEG stated the following to the Nichols and Booth Family Organization: "Concerning the Nichol(s) family of Earsdon, Northumberland: We feel as though we have confirmed the three children of Thomas Nichol and Ann Thornton as well as their marriage. These records for Earsdon are transcripts and are probably complete. ...We had searches done in England to try and locate the burials of Thomas Nichol and Ann Thornton and we were unsuccessful in locating them. They were not buried in Earsdon...."FEBRUARY 2000 RESEARCH CONCLUSIONS:
In the 1970's and 1980's, research by family members listed seven possible children of Thomas Nichol and Ann Thornton. However, in February 2000, Clayton Brough and MEG researched this matter and came to the conclusion that these four children (earlier identified on the CFI) are NOT part of the Thomas Nichol family: Mary Nichol (ch.20 Mar 1774 at Newburn), Elizabeth Nichol (ch.17 Mar 1776 at Newburn), Ann Nickells (ch.30 Mar 1788 at Newcastle Upon Tyne, All Saints), Thomas Nichol, son of Thomas (ch.12 Sep 1790 at Newcastle Upon Tyne, All Saints).
The marriage of "Thomas Nichol" and "Ann Thornton" is listed in the parish register of Earsdon, Northumberland, England (FHL Film # 94991), which states: "Thomas Nichol and Ann Thornton, both of this parish, 20 June 1791, witnessed by Robert Lawson and George Pickering".
Research Note: Family sources suggest that Ann Thornton was the daughter of Charles Thornton and Anne Heppel who were married in 1757 in Hartburn, Northumberland. The christening of this Ann Thornton is listed in the IGI (via the LDS Extraction Program, FHL Film # 94993).
Marriage Notes for Thomas Nichol and Ann Thornton-24
The marriage of "Thomas Nichol" and "Ann Thornton" is listed in the parish register of Earsdon, Northumberland, England (FHL Film # 94991), which states: "Thomas Nichol and Ann Thornton, both of this parish, 20 June 1791, witnessed by Robert Lawson and George Pickering".
The birth and christening of Ann Nichol is listed in the IGI (via the LDS Extraction Program). According to the parish register transcript for Earsdon (FHL Film # 94991), Ann Nichol was christened on 17 August 1794 as the daughter of Thomas and Ann Nichol of Seghill, Newhouse, and Thomas Nichol was a "Labourer".
Research Note: Ann Nichol--who was born in August 1794--probably died prior to December 1799, as her younger sister--who was born in December 1799--was also named Ann. However, no burial is listed for an Ann Nichol--born in August 1794--in either Earsdon (via FHL Film # 94991) between 1794 and 1799 or in Christ Church (Tynemouth, via FHL Film # 1068675, Item #3) between 1797 and 1800.
The birth and christening of Margaret Nichol is listed in the IGI (via the LDS Extraction Program). According to the parish register transcript for Earsdon (FHL Film # 94991), Margaret Nichol was christened on 2 July 1797 as the daughter of Thomas and Ann Nichol of Lookout, and Thomas Nichol was a "Labourer" and his wife, Ann, was "formerly" a "Thornton".
The birth and christening of Ann Nichole is listed in the parish register transcript for Christ Church, Tynemouth (FHL Film # 1068907), which states that Ann Nichole was christened on 5 January 1800 as the "3rd daughter of Thomas Nichole of Whitley [probably Whitley Bay], labourer, by his wife Ann Thornton, native of this Parish". Also, the birth and christening of Ann Nichole is listed in the IGI (via LDS Patron submission, citing FHL Film # 1068907).
Research Note: Ancestry.com contains the marriage listing of an Ann Nichol--who was supposedly the daughter of Thomas Nichol and Ann Thornton--to a James Luke, which took place on 22 May 1820 in Howick, Northumberland. However, according to the parish register of Howick, Northumberland (FHL Film # 991787), this marriage took place by "Banns" and "with [the] consent of parents" on 22 May 1820 between "Ann Nichol of this [Howick] Parish" and James Luke of the Parish of Shilbottle"--which is 32 miles north of Earsdon where Ann Nichol was born. The marriage contained the signature of James Luke, and "X" mark of Ann Nichol, and was witnessed by Eliz. Nichol, William Luke and John Luke.
The christening of "Thomas Dawson" is listed in the parish register of St. Andrew, Newcastle Under Tyne, Northumberland (FHL Film# 95012, p.85), which states that he was christened on 20 June 1769 and that his parents were "Thos Dawson" a "Gent[leman]" and "Mary his wife".
The death and burial dates of "Thomas Dawson" comes from a letter dated 24 May 2000 that was sent to MEG of Utah from the Northumberland Record Office, and which stated that Thomas Dawson died on 12 September 1837 and was buried on 14 September 1837 in Earsdon, Northumberland, and that he died when he was "68" years old (born about 1769).
Geographical Notes: The travel distance between Newcastle Upon Tyne--where Thomas Dawson was christened in 1769, and Earsden by North Shields--where he was married in 1793 and died in 1837, is only about nine miles.
Jane Wright's christening date and place appears in the LDS Ordinance Index via the LDS Extraction Program.
Jane Wright is listed as 68 years old and "Independent" in the 1841 Census of Holywell, Earsdon, Northumberland, England. FHL Film # 438885.
Marriage Notes for Thomas Dawson and Jane Wright-148
The marriage between Thomas Dawson and Jane Wright can be found in the LDS Ordinance Index extracted marriage record for Earsdon by North Shields, Northumberland, England.
John Nichol was of "Shilbottle" when he married Margaret Brewel, and then a "Labourer" of "Lesbury". For example, he is listed as being "of Shilbottle" when he married Margaret Brewel in 1764, and then as a "Labourer" of "Lesbury" when his two twin sons, John and Edward Nicholl, were christened in 1765. Also, John Nichol probably did not know how to read or write, because he used an "X" instead of writing his name when he married Margaret Brewel.
The christening of John Nichol is listed in the parish register of Embleton (FHL Film # 94974), which states that he was christened on 11 May 1740 as "John [the] son [of] Edward and Jane Nichol [of] Rennington".
The marriage of "John Nicholl" and "Margaret Brewel" is listed in the parish record book of Lesbury (via FHL Book #: 942.8, B4dn. vol.15, page 73), which states that they were married on 24 June 1764 in Lesbury as "John Nicholl of the P[arish] of Shilbottle and Margaret Brewel of this P[arish]". Also, the marrriage of "John Nicholl" and "Margaret Brewel" is listed in the parish register of Lesbury (via FHL Film # 991795, Item #2)), which states that they were married by Banns on 24 June 1764 in Lesbury, as follows: "John Nicholl of the Parish of Shilbottle and Margaret Brewel of this Parish were married in this church by Banns the 24th day of June 1764 by me Jas. Smyth Curr. This marriage was solemnized between us John Nicholl (his 'X' mark) [and] Margaret Brewel (her 'X' mark) in the presence of us Mary Donking [and] Wm Lough."
The burial of John Nichol is listed in the parish register film of Lesbury (FHL Film # 991795), which states that he was buried on 11 March 1796 in Lesbury and that he was "of Bilton Barns". Interestingly, his grandfather, David Nichol, was a "weaver" of "Bilton".
Geographical Note: The travel distance from Lesbury to Bilton is about 1 mile, from Lesbury to Shilbottle about 5 miles, from Lesbury to Rennington about 6 miles, and from Lesbury to Embleton about 8 miles.
The christening of "Margaret Browel" is listed in FamilySearch, which states that she was christened on 28 March 1732 in Morpeth, Northumberland, England, and that her father was "Ralph Browel".
The marriage of "John Nicholl" and "Margaret Brewel" is listed in the parish record book of Lesbury (via FHL Book #: 942.8, B4dn. vol.15, page 73), which states that they were married on 24 June 1764 in Lesbury as "John Nicholl of the P[arish] of Shilbottle and Margaret Brewel of this P[arish]". Also, the marrriage of "John Nicholl" and "Margaret Brewel" is listed in the parish register of Lesbury (via FHL Film # 991795, Item #2)), which states that they were married by Banns on 24 June 1764 in Lesbury, as follows: "John Nicholl of the Parish of Shilbottle and Margaret Brewel of this Parish were married in this church by Banns the 24th day of June 1764 by me Jas. Smyth Curr. This marriage was solemnized between us John Nicholl (his 'X' mark) [and] Margaret Brewel (her 'X' mark) in the presence of us Mary Donking [and] Wm Lough."
The death and burial of "Margaret Nichol" is listed and shown in FamilySearch (FHL Digital Film # 4629102), which states that she died on 12 December 1805 and was buried on 14 December 1805 in Felton, Northumberland, England, and the parish entry reads as follows: "Margaret Nichol of Newton on the Moor in the Parish of Shilbottle, Widow of John Nichol [a] Labourer, [who died when she was] 71 years [old]" (born about 1734).
Marriage Notes for John Nichol and Margaret Browel-1174
The marriage of "John Nicholl" and "Margaret Brewel" is listed in the parish record book of Lesbury (via FHL Book #: 942.8, B4dn. vol.15, page 73), which states that they were married on 24 June 1764 in Lesbury as "John Nicholl of the P[arish] of Shilbottle and Margaret Brewel of this P[arish]". Also, the marrriage of "John Nicholl" and "Margaret Brewel" is listed in the parish register of Lesbury (via FHL Film # 991795, Item #2)), which states that they were married by Banns on 24 June 1764 in Lesbury, as follows: "John Nicholl of the Parish of Shilbottle and Margaret Brewel of this Parish were married in this church by Banns the 24th day of June 1764 by me Jas. Smyth Curr. This marriage was solemnized between us John Nicholl (his 'X' mark) [and] Margaret Brewel (her 'X' mark) in the presence of us Mary Donking [and] Wm Lough."
The christening of Margaret Nicoll is listed in the parish register film of Lesbury (via FHL Film # 991795), which states that she was christened on 2 April 1768 as "Margaret [the] daughter [of] John and Margaret Nicoll of Lesbury". Also the christening of Margaret Nicoles is listed in the parish record book of Lesbury (via FHL Book #: 942.8, B4dn. vol.15, page 33), which states that she was christened on 1 May 1768 as "Margaret [the] daughter [of] John and Margaret Nicoles [of] Lesbury". Research Note: Either Margaret Nicoll was christened twice--on 2 April 1768 and on 1 May 1768, or it was mistakenly listed differently in either the parish register film or parish register book.
The christening of "Charles Thornton" is listed in the IGI (via FHL Film # 252593), which states that he was christened on 1 September 1728 in Long Horsley (or Longhorsley), Northumberland, and that his father was "Nicholas Thornton" of Lincoln Field, Long Horsley.
The christening of "Anne Heppel" is listed in the parish register of Hartburn, Northumberland (via FHL Films # 94993 and 1068649) which states that she was christened on 13 January 1735 in Hartburn, Northumberland, and that her father was Willaim Heppel of South Middleton.
Anne Heppel is listed in New FamilySearch, PI#: MVNK-RLN and MQ4X-FYK.
Marriage Notes for Charles Thornton and Anne Heppel-1065
The marriage of Charles Thornton and Anne Heppel is listed in the IGI (via the LDS Extraction Program, FHL Film # 94993, Item #5, which states that Charles Thornton and Anne Heppel were married by Banns and were "both of Long Witton".
The christening of Jane Thornton is listed in the IGI (via the LDS Extraction Program, FHL Film # 94993).
The christening of Mary Thornton is listed in the IGI (via the LDS Extraction Program, FHL Film # 94993).
The christening of Joseph Thornton is listed in the IGI (via the LDS Extraction Program, FHL Film # 94993).
The christening of Charles Thornton is listed in the IGI (via the LDS Extraction Program, FHL Film # 94993).
The christening of Ann Thornton is listed in the IGI (via the LDS Extraction Program, FHL Film # 94993).
The christening of William Thornton is listed in the IGI (via the LDS Extraction Program, FHL Film # 94993).