Osmond and Davis Genealogies

Notes


William Nichol

The 1730 marriage of "William Nichol" and "Anne Tunnell" is listed in FamilySearch, which states that they were married on 21 November 1730 in Embleton, Northumberland, England.


Anne Tunnell

The 1730 marriage of "William Nichol" and "Anne Tunnell" is listed in FamilySearch, which states that they were married on 21 November 1730 in Embleton, Northumberland, England.


Marriage Notes for William Nichol and Anne Tunnell-3637

The 1730 marriage of "William Nichol" and "Anne Tunnell" is listed in FamilySearch, which states that they were married on 21 November 1730 in Embleton, Northumberland, England.


John Nichols

The christening of "John Nichols" is listed in FamilySearch, which states that he was christened on 6 May 1733 in Embleton, Northumberland, England, and that his parents were "William Nichols" and "Anne".


David Nichol

The christening of "David Nichol" is listed in FamilySearch, which states that he was christened on 18 July 1736 in Ellingham, Northumberland, England (via Parish Records and Noncomformists Records), and that his father was "William Nichol".


James Nichol

The christening of "James Nichol" is listed in FamilySearch, which states that he was christened on 30 July 1738 in Ellingham, Northumberland, England (via Parish Records and Noncomformists Records), and that his father was "William Nichol".


William Nichol

The christening of "William Nichol" is listed in FamilySearch, which states that he was christened on 29 January 1741 in Ellingham, Northumberland, England (via Parish Records and Noncomformists Records), and that his father was "William Nichol".


Thomas Nichols

The christening of "Thomas Nichols" is listed in FamilySearch, which states that he was christened on 10 July 1743 in Embleton, Northumberland, England, and that his parents were "William Nichols" and "Anne".


Matthew Nichols

The christening of "Matthew Nichols" is listed in FamilySearch, which states that he was christened on 1 June 1745 in Embleton, Northumberland, England, and that his parents were "Wm [William] Nichols" and "Anne".


Anne Nichols

The christening of "Anne Nichols" is listed in FamilySearch, which states that she was christened on 2 August 1747 in Embleton, Northumberland, England, and that her parents were "Wm [William] Nichols" and "Anne".


Clement Scarr Foster

The 1895 birth of "Clement Scarr Foster" is listed in the online GRO Index and FreeBMD, which combined states that his birth was registered in October-December 1895 in Aysgarth district (which includes the civil parish of Askrigg), North Riding of Yorkshire, England, and that his mother's surname was "Handley".  Also, in the 1939 England & Wales Register (via Ancestry.com), "Clement S. Foster" is listed as being born on 5 October 1895, married and working as a "Colliery Fitter (Below)", and residing with his wife, Margaret (born 25 June 1894), and their son, George Foster (born 29 October 1925), at: 26 Brunell Road, Brandon and Byshottles, Durham, England.  In addition, the birth, death and burial of "Clement Scarr Foster" is listed in the online FindAGrave website (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/176702873/clement-scarr-foster), which states that he was born on 5 October 1895 and died on 2 November 1973 and was buried in the Durham Crematorium, Durham Unitary Authority, County Durham, England.

The 1920 marriage of "Clement S. Foster" and "Margaret Fairley" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that their marriage was registered in July-September 1920 in Durham district, Durham Co., England.

In the 1921 Census, "Clement S. Foster" is listed as being 25 years and 8 months old (born about October 1895--as the 1921 Census was taken on 19 June 1921), born in Askrigg, Yorkshire, England, married and working as a "Miner Underground" with "Underground Compressed Air Pipes" for Pease & Partners Ltd (out of work), residing with his wife, Margaret (age 26 and 11 months), in the home of her parents, William Fairley (age 54) and Barbara (age 49 and 6 months), and four of her unmarried siblings, at: 52 Attwood Terrace, Tudhoe Colliery, Tudhoe, Durham, England.

In the 1939 England & Wales Register (via Ancestry.com), "Clement S. Foster" is listed as being born on 5 October 1895, married and working as a "Colliery Fitter (Below)", and residing with his wife, Margaret (born 25 June 1894), and their son, George Foster (born 29 October 1925), at: 26 Brunell Road, Brandon and Byshottles, Durham, England.

The 1973 death of "Clement Scarr Foster" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that he was born on 5 October 1895 and that his death was registered in October-December 1973 in Durham Central district, Durham Co., England.

The birth, death and burial of "Clement Scarr Foster" is listed in the online FindAGrave website (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/176702873/clement-scarr-foster), which states that he was born on 5 October 1895 and died on 2 November 1973 and was buried in the Durham Crematorium, Durham Unitary Authority, County Durham, England.


Margaret Fairley

The 1894 birth of "Margaret Fairley" is listed in the online GRO Index, which states that her birth was registered in July-September 1894 in Durham district, Durham Co., England, and that her mother's surname was "Tindale".  Also, in the 1939 England & Wales Register (via Ancestry.com), "Margaret Foster" is listed as being born on 25 June 1894, married and working in "Unpaid Domestic Duties", and residing with her husband, Clement S. Foster (born 5 October 1895), and their son, George Foster (born 29 October 1925), at: 26 Brunell Road, Brandon and Byshottles, Durham, England.  In addition, the birth, death and burial of "Margaret Foster" is listed in the online FindAGrave website (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/176558606/margaret-foster), which states that she was born on 25 June 1894 and died on 24 October 1967 and was buried in the Durham Crematorium, Durham Unitary Authority, County Durham, England.

In the 1901 Census, "Margaret Fairly" is listed as being 6 years old (born about 1895), born in Croxdale Colliery, Durham, England, and residing with her parents, William Fairly (age 33) and Barbara (age 29), and three siblings, at: 110 Croxdale, Sunderland Bridge, Durham, England.

In the 1911 Census, "Margaret Fairley" is listed as being 16 years old (born about 1895), born in Croxdale, Durham, England, single and residing with her parents, William Fairley (age 43) and Barbara (age 39), and four siblings, at: 52 Attwood Terrace, Tudhoe Colliery Spennymoor, Tudhoe, Durham, England.

The 1920 marriage of "Clement S. Foster" and "Margaret Fairley" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that their marriage was registered in July-September 1920 in Durham district, Durham Co., England.

In the 1921 Census, "Margaret Foster" is listed as being 26 years and 11 months old (born about July 1894--as the 1921 Census was taken on 19 June 1921), born in Croxdale, Durham, England, married to Clement S. Foster (age 25 years and 8 months), working in "Home Duties", and residing in the home of parents, William Fairley (age 54) and Barbara (age 49 years and six months), and with four siblings, at: 52 Attwood Terrace, Tudhoe Colliery, Tudhoe, Durham, England.

In the 1939 England & Wales Register (via Ancestry.com), "Margaret Foster" is listed as being born on 25 June 1894, married and working in "Unpaid Domestic Duties", and residing with her husband, Clement S. Foster (born 5 October 1895), and their son, George Foster (born 29 October 1925), at: 26 Brunell Road, Brandon and Byshottles, Durham, England.

The 1967 death of "Margaret Foster" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that her death was registered in October-December 1967 in Durham Central district, Durham Co., England, and that she died when she was "73" years old (born about 1894).

The birth, death and burial of "Margaret Foster" is listed in the online FindAGrave website (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/176558606/margaret-foster), which states that she was born on 25 June 1894 and died on 24 October 1967 and was buried in the Durham Crematorium, Durham Unitary Authority, County Durham, England.


Marriage Notes for Clement Scarr Foster and Margaret Fairley-3653

The 1920 marriage of "Clement S. Foster" and "Margaret Fairley" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that their marriage was registered in July-September 1920 in Durham district, Durham Co., England.


William Fairley

The 1898 birth of "William Fairley" is listed in the online GRO Index, which states that his birth was registered in October-December 1898 in Durham district, Durham Co., England, and that his mother's surname was "Tindale".

In the 1901 Census, "William Fairly" is listed as being 2 years old (born about 1899), born in Croxdale Colliery, Durham, England, and residing with his parents, William Fairly (age 33) and Barbara (age 29), and three siblings, at: 110 Croxdale, Sunderland Bridge, Durham, England.

In the 1911 Census, "William Fairley" is listed as being 12 years old (born about 1899), born in Croxdale, Durham, England, and residing with his parents, William Fairley (age 43) and Barbara (age 39), and four siblings, at: 52 Attwood Terrace, Tudhoe Colliery Spennymoor, Tudhoe, Durham, England.

In the 1921 Census, "William Fairley" is listed as being 22 years and 8 months old (born about October 1898--as the 1921 Census was taken on 19 June 1921), born in Croxdale, Durham, England, single and working in "Mines (Coal Hewer)" for "Weardale Coal & Coke Company (out of work)", and residing with his parents, William Fairley (age 54) and Barbara (age 49 years and six months), and four siblings, at: 52 Attwood Terrace, Tudhoe Colliery, Tudhoe, Durham, England.

The 1924 marriage of "William Fairley" and "Elsie Armstrong" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that their marriage was registered in April-June 1924 in Durham district, Durham Co., England.

In the 1939 England and Wales Register, "William Fairley" is listed as being born on 30 October 1898, married and working as a "General Labourer S. U. DC." and residing with his wife, Elsie (born 7 October 1901), and their daughter, Jane Fairley (born 3 January 1926 and later Burnip) at: 71 Spennymoor, Durham, England.

The 1977 death of "William Fairley" is listed in the England & Wales Civil Registration Death Index (via Ancestry.com), which states that he was born on 30 October 1898 and that his death was registered in April-June 1977 in Durham Western district, Durham Co., England.


Elsie Armstrong

The 1901 birth of "Elsie Armstrong" is listed in the online GRO Index, which states that her birth was registered in October-December 1901 in Durham district, Durham Co., England, and that her mother's surname was "Cooper".

The 1924 marriage of "William Fairley" and "Elsie Armstrong" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that their marriage was registered in April-June 1924 in Durham district, Durham Co., England.

In the 1939 England and Wales Register, "Elsie Fairley" is listed as being born on 7 October 1901, married and working in "Unpaid domestic duties", and residing with her husband, William Fairley (born 30 October 1898), and their daughter, Jane Fairley (born 3 January 1926 and later Burnip) at: 71 Spennymoor, Durham, England.

The 1996 death of "Elsie Fairley" is listed in the England & Wales Civil Registration Death Index (via Ancestry.com), which states that she was born on 7 October 1901 and that her death was registered in February 1996 in Durham Western district, Durham Co., England.


Marriage Notes for William Fairley and Elsie Armstrong-3659

The 1924 marriage of "William Fairley" and "Elsie Armstrong" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that their marriage was registered in April-June 1924 in Durham district, Durham Co., England.


George MacAdams

The 1905 birth of "George MacAdams" is listed in the online GRO Index and FreeBMD, which combined states that his birth was registered in July-September 1905 in Durham district, Durham Co., England, and that his mother's surname was "Teasdale".  Also, in the 1939 England & Wales Register (via Ancestry.com), "George MacAdams" is listed as being born on 18 June 1905, married and working as a "Plate layer [and] Heavy worker" on [a] Railway", and residing with his wife, Annie W. (born 18 February 1901), at: 29 Princess Street, Spennymoor, Durham, England.  In addition, the birth and death of "George McAdams" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that he was born on 18 June 1905 and that his death was registered in October-December 1981 in Newcastle upon Tyne district, Northumberland, England.

In the 1911 Census, "George Macadams" is listed as being 6 years old (born about 1905), born in Spennymoor, Durham, England, and residing with his mother, Margret Macadams (age 41 and married for 7 years), and two apparent half-siblings (William Teasdale--age 24, and Mark Teasdale--age 20), at: 82 Jackson Street, Spennymoor, Durham, England.

The 1928 marriage of "George MacAdams" and "Annie W. Fairley" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that their marriage was registered in April-June 1928 in Auckland district, Durham, England.

In the 1939 England & Wales Register (via Ancestry.com), "George MacAdams" is listed as being born on 18 June 1905, married and working as a "Plate layer [and] Heavy worker" on [a] Railway", and residing with his wife, Annie W. (born 18 February 1901), and their daughter, Barbara MacAdams (born 10 March 1931 and later Robson), at: 29 Princess Street, Spennymoor, Durham, England.

The 1981 death of "George McAdams" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that he was born on 18 June 1905 and that his death was registered in October-December 1981 in Newcastle upon Tyne district, Northumberland, England.


Annie Winsor Fairley

The 1901 birth of "Annie Winsor Fairley" is listed in the online GRO Index, which states that her birth was registered in January-March 1901 in Durham district, Durham Co., England, and that her mother's surname was "Tindale".  Also, in the 1939 England & Wales Register (via Ancestry.com), "Annie W. MacAdams" is listed as being born on 18 February 1901, married and working in "House Duties", and residing with her husband, George MacAdams (born 18 June 1905), at: 29 Princess Street, Spennymoor, Durham, England.

In the 1901 Census, "Annie W. Fairly" is listed as being 1 month old (born about February 1901--as the 1901 Census was taken on 31 March 1901), born in Croxdale Colliery, Durham, England, and residing with his parents, William Fairly (age 33) and Barbara (age 29), and three siblings, at: 110 Croxdale, Sunderland Bridge, Durham, England.

In the 1911 Census, "Annie Winsor Fairley" is listed as being 10 years old (born about 1901), born in Croxdale, Durham, England, and residing with her parents, William Fairley (age 43) and Barbara (age 39), and four siblings, at: 52 Attwood Terrace, Tudhoe Colliery Spennymoor, Tudhoe, Durham, England.

In the 1921 Census, "Annie W. Fairley" is listed as being 20 years and 4 months old (born about February 1901--as the 1921 Census was taken on 19 June 1921), born in Croxdale, Durham, England, single and working as a "Dressmaker", and residing with her parents, William Fairley (age 54) and Barbara (age 49 years and six months), and four siblings, at: 52 Attwood Terrace, Tudhoe Colliery, Tudhoe, Durham, England.

The 1928 marriage of "George MacAdams" and "Annie W. Fairley" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that their marriage was registered in April-June 1928 in Auckland district, Durham, England.

In the 1939 England & Wales Register (via Ancestry.com), "Annie W. MacAdams" is listed as being born on 18 February 1901, married and working in "House Duties", and residing with her husband, George MacAdams (born 18 June 1905), and their daughter, Barbara MacAdams (born 10 March 1931 and later Robson), at: 29 Princess Street, Spennymoor, Durham, England.

The 1969 death of "Annie W. McAdams" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that her death was registered in January-March 1969 in Durham Central district, Durham Co., England, and that she died when she was "68" years old (born about 1901).


Marriage Notes for George MacAdams and Annie Winsor Fairley-3656

The 1928 marriage of "George MacAdams" and "Annie W. Fairley" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that their marriage was registered in April-June 1928 in Auckland district, Durham, England.


Samuel Fairley

The 1903 birth of "Samuel Fairley" is listed in the online GRO Index, which states that his birth was registered in July-September 1903 in Durham district, Durham Co., England, and that his mother's surname was "Tindale".  Also, in the 1939 England & Wales Register (via Ancestry.com), "Samuel Fairley" is listed as being born on 3 June 1903, married and working as a "Colliery Filler Heavy Worker Below Ground", and residing with his wife, Elizabeth (born 21 January 1905), at: 23 Granville Terrace, Binchester, Bishop Auckland, Durham, England.

In the 1911 Census, "Samuel Fairley" is listed as being 7 years old (born about 1904), born in Croxdale, Durham, England, and residing with his parents, William Fairley (age 43) and Barbara (age 39), and four siblings, at: 52 Attwood Terrace, Tudhoe Colliery Spennymoor, Tudhoe, Durham, England.

In the 1921 Census, "Samuel Fairley" is listed as being 18 years old (born about June or July 1903--as the 1921 Census was taken on 19 June 1921), born in Croxdale, Durham, England, single and working as a "Miner Shaft Bottom" for "Weardale Coal & Coke Company (out of work)", and residing with his parents, William Fairley (age 54) and Barbara (age 49 years and six months), and four siblings, at: 52 Attwood Terrace, Tudhoe Colliery, Tudhoe, Durham, England.

The 1928 marriage of "Samuel Fairley" and "Elizabeth A. Roddam" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that their marriage was registered in April-June 1928 in Auckland district, Durham Co., England.

In the 1939 England & Wales Register (via Ancestry.com), "Samuel Fairley" is listed as being born on 3 June 1903, married and working as a "Colliery Filler Heavy Worker Below Ground", and residing with his wife, Elizabeth (born 21 January 1905), at: 23 Granville Terrace, Binchester, Bishop Auckland, Durham, England.

The 1978 death of "Samuel Fairley" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that he was born on 1 June 1903 and that his death was registered in October-December 1978 in Durham Western district, Durham Co., England.


Elizabeth Annie Roddam

The birth of "Elizabeth Annie Roddam" is listed in the online GRO Index, which states that her birth was registered in January-March 1905 in Durham district, Durham Co., England, and that her mother's surname was "Wilson".  Also, in the 1939 England & Wales Register (via Ancestry.com), "Elizabeth Annie Fairley" is listed as being born on 21 January 1905, married and working in "Unpaid Domestic Duties", and residing with her husband, Samuel Fairley (born 3 June 1903), at: 23 Granville Terrace, Binchester, Bishop Auckland, Durham, England.

In the 1911 Census, "Elizabeth Annie Roddam" is listed as being 6 years old (born about 1905), born in Tudhoe, Durham, England, and residing with her parents, Henry Roddam (age 44) and Rebecca (age 35), and two siblings, at: 45 Barker Street Low, Spennymoor, Durham, England.

The 1928 marriage of "Samuel Fairley" and "Elizabeth A. Roddam" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that their marriage was registered in April-June 1928 in Auckland district, Durham Co., England.

In the 1939 England & Wales Register (via Ancestry.com), "Elizabeth Annie Fairley" is listed as being born on 21 January 1905, married and working in "Unpaid Domestic Duties", and residing with her husband, Samuel Fairley (born 3 June 1903), at: 23 Granville Terrace, Binchester, Bishop Auckland, Durham, England.

The 1971 death of "Elizabeth Annie Fairley" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that she was born on 27 February 1905 and that her death was registered in October-December 1971 in Durham Western district, Durham Co., England.


Marriage Notes for Samuel Fairley and Elizabeth Annie Roddam-3661

The 1928 marriage of "Samuel Fairley" and "Elizabeth A. Roddam" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that their marriage was registered in April-June 1928 in Auckland district, Durham Co., England.


Ralph Burrows

The 1796 marriage of "Ralph Burrows" and "Elisabeth Simpson" is listed in FamilySearch, which states that they were married on 23 December 1796 in the Cathedral in Manchester, Lancashire, England.

Relationship Note:  Based on patronymics, duration and location, Ralph Burrows (b.abt.1771) was possibly the son of Ralph Burrows (b.abt.1741), as both were of Manchester, Lancashire, England.  Further research into this possibility is ongoing as time permits and additional sources are identified and documented.


Elisabeth Simpson

The 1796 marriage of "Ralph Burrows" and "Elisabeth Simpson" is listed in FamilySearch, which states that they were married on 23 December 1796 in the Cathedral in Manchester, Lancashire, England.


Walter Henry Powell Nichols

The 1899 birth certificate of "Walter Henry Powell Nichols" was obtained from the GRO in England in January 2024, and stated that Walter Henry Powell Nichols was born on 18 January 1899 at "11 Beamsley Place" in Burley, Kirkstall subdistrict, Leeds district, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, and that his mother was "Mary Ann Nichols" a "Laundress".  Note: No father is listed on the birth certificate.  (Relationship Note: The 1902 marriage of "Mary Ann Nichols" and Walter Adams" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that their marriage was registered in October-December 1902 in Leeds district, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.)

In the 1901 Census, "Walter H. P. Nichols" is listed as being 2 years old (born about 1899), born in Burley, Leeds, Yorkshire, England, and residing as a "Grandson" in the home of his widowed grandmother, Mary A. Nichols (age 60), and her four unmarried daughters (Martha--age 34, Mary A.--age 24, Betsy E.--age 22, and Emma S.--age 20), at: 16 Argus Road, Headingley cum Burley, Leeds, Yorkshire, England.

In the 1911 Census, "Walter Henry Powell Nicholls" is listed as being 12 years old (born about 1899), born in Burley, Leeds, Yorkshire, England, and residing as an "Inmate" in the residence of Thomas Horton Longueville (age 33 and born in Brierley Hill in Staffordshire and the "Master of [the] Home") and Mary Sophia (age 45 and the "Matron of [the] Home"), at the "Home for Waifs & Strays [that was started by the Waifs and Strays Society in 1892]" and which housed 24 single young boys at: Bade Home for Boys, College Grove Road, Wakefield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.

The 1919 marriage certificate of "Walter Henry Powell Nicholls Adams" and "Nellie Louisa Shelvey" was obtained from the GRO in England by the Nichols & Booth Family Organization in February 2024, and stated that they were married by "Licence" on 29 March 1919 "at the Register Office" in the "District of Kensington" in the "County of London," England; that Walter Henry Powell Nicholls Adams was "20 Years" old (born about 1899) and a "Bachelor" and "Horsekeeper" of "13 Talbot Grove" and that his father was "Walter James Adams" a "General Dealer"; and that Nellie Louisa Shelvey" was "20 Years" old (born about 1899) and a "Spinster" of "3 Talbot Mews" and that her father was "James Thomas Shelvey" a "Labourer".  The marriage was witnessed by F. C. Feltham and A. Shelvey.  Also, the 1919 marriage of "Walter H.P.N. Adams" and "Nellie L. Shelvey" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that their marriage was registered in January-March 1919 in Kensington district, London, England.

In the 1921 Census (taken on 19 June 1921), "Harry Adams" is listed as being 22 years and 5 months old, born in Burley, Leeds, Yorkshire, England, married and working as a "Horsekeeper" for the "Great Western Railway", and residing with his wife, Nellie (age 22 years and 1 month old), and their two children (Margarett Dorothy Adams--age 1 year and 9 months, and Leonard Harry Adams--age 8 months), at: 5 Talbot Mews, Notting Hill, Kensington, London, England.

In the 1939 Register, "Walter Henry Adams" is listed as being born on 18 January 1899, married and working as a "Builders Plant Driver Lorry Heavy Worker", and residing with his wife, Nellie Louisa Adams (born 10 May 1899), and their three children (Margaret D. Adams--born 16 September 1919, Leonard Harry Adams--born 10 November 1920, and Audrey J. Adams--born 20 February 1934), at: 9 Runcorn Place, Kensington, London, England.

The 1973 death certificate of "Walter Henry Adams otherwise Walter Henry Powell Nichols" was obtained from the GRO in England by the Nichols & Booth Family Organization in February 2024, and states that he was born on 18 January 1899 in "Leeds" and that he died on 15 June 1973 at "Barnet General Hospital, Barnet" in the "London Borough of Barnet" from "Myocardial Infarction" and "Ischaemic Heart Disease," that he was a "Security Officer (Retired)" at "31 Fulton Court, Aycliffe Road, Boreham Wood [Borehamwood]" and that his usual address was "19 Lonsdale House, Portobello Court, Portobello Road," and that the informant of his death was his son, Leonard Harry Adams.  Also, the 1899 birth and 1973 death of "Walter Henry P. Nichols" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that he was born on 18 January 1899 and that his death was registered in April-June 1973 in Barnet district, Greater London, England.


Nellie Louisa Shelvey

The birth of "Nellie Louisa Shelvey" is listed in the online GRO Index, which states that her birth was registerd in April-June 1899 in Kensington district, London, England, and that her mother's surname was "Ramsay".  Also, the 1899 birth and 1971 death of "Nellie Louisa Adams" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that she was born on 10 May 1899 and that her death was registered in July-September 1971 in Barnet district, Greater London, England.

In the 1901 Census, "Nellie Shelvey" is listed as being 1 year old (born about 1900), born in Kensington, London, England, and residing with her parents, Fred Shelvey (age 30) and Emily (age 30), and four siblings (Ada--age 8, Daisy--age 7, Harry--age 6, and Alice--age 3), at: Talbot Grove, St. Mark Notting Hill, Kensington, London, England.

In the 1911 Census, "Nellie Shelvey" is listed as being 11 years old (born about 1900), born in Kensington, London, England, and residing with her parents, James Thomas Shelvey (age 40 and a "Sewer Flusher") and Emily (age 42 and married for 19 years and the mother of six living children), and five siblings (Ada--age 18, Daisey--age 17, Harry--age 16, Alice--age 13, and Grace--age 9), at: 3 Talbot Mews, Notting Hill, Kensington, London, England.

The 1919 marriage certificate of "Walter Henry Powell Nicholls Adams" and "Nellie Louisa Shelvey" was obtained from the GRO in England by the Nichols & Booth Family Organization in February 2024, and stated that they were married by "Licence" on 29 March 1919 "at the Register Office" in the "District of Kensington" in the "County of London," England; that Walter Henry Powell Nicholls Adams was "20 Years" old (born about 1899) and a "Bachelor" and "Horsekeeper" of "13 Talbot Grove" and that his father was "Walter James Adams" a "General Dealer"; and that Nellie Louisa Shelvey" was "20 Years" old (born about 1899) and a "Spinster" of "3 Talbot Mews" and that her father was "James Thomas Shelvey" a "Labourer".  The marriage was witnessed by F. C. Feltham and A. Shelvey.  Also, the 1919 marriage of "Walter H.P.N. Adams" and "Nellie L. Shelvey" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that their marriage was registered in January-March 1919 in Kensington district, London, England.

In the 1921 Census (taken on 19 June 1921), "Nellie Adams" is listed as being 22 years and 1 month old, born in Kensington London, England, married and working in "Home Duties", and residing with her husband, Harry Adams (age 22 years and 5 months old), and their two children (Margarett Dorothy Adams--age 1 year and 9 months, and Leonard Harry Adams--age 8 months), at: 5 Talbot Mews, Notting Hill, Kensington, London, England.

In the 1939 Register, "Nellie Louisa Adams" is listed as being born on 10 May 1899, married and working in "Unpaid Domestic Duties", and residing with her husband, Walter Henry Adams (born 18 January 1899), and their three children (Margaret D. Adams--born 16 September 1919, Leonard Harry Adams--born 10 November 1920, and Audrey J. Adams--born 20 February 1934), at: 9 Runcorn Place, Kensington, London, England.

The 1899 birth and 1971 death of "Nellie Louisa Adams" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that she was born on 10 May 1899 and that her death was registered in July-September 1971 in Barnet district, Greater London, England.


Marriage Notes for Walter Henry Powell Nichols and Nellie Louisa Shelvey-3701

The 1919 marriage certificate of "Walter Henry Powell Nicholls Adams" and "Nellie Louisa Shelvey" was obtained from the GRO in England by the Nichols & Booth Family Organization in February 2024, and stated that they were married by "Licence" on 29 March 1919 "at the Register Office" in the "District of Kensington" in the "County of London," England; that Walter Henry Powell Nicholls Adams was "20 Years" old (born about 1899) and a "Bachelor" and "Horsekeeper" of "13 Talbot Grove" and that his father was "Walter James Adams" a "General Dealer"; and that Nellie Louisa Shelvey" was "20 Years" old (born about 1899) and a "Spinster" of "3 Talbot Mews" and that her father was "James Thomas Shelvey" a "Labourer".  The marriage was witnessed by F. C. Feltham and A. Shelvey.  Also, the 1919 marriage of "Walter H.P.N. Adams" and "Nellie L. Shelvey" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that their marriage was registered in January-March 1919 in Kensington district, London, England.


George Edward Adams

The 1927 birth of "George Edward Adams" is listed in the online GRO Index and FreeBMD, which combined states that his birth was registered in January-March 1927 in Kensington district, London, England, and that his mother's surname was "Shelvey".

The 1929 death of "George Edward Adams" is listed in the online GRO Index and FreeBMD, which combined states that his death was registered in January-March 1929 in Fulham district, London, England, and that he died when he was "2" years old (born about 1927).


Charles Jacob Nichols

The 1893 birth of "Charles Jacob Nichols" is listed in the online GRO Index, which states that his birth was registered in January-March 1894 in Leeds district, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, and that his mother's surname was "Hughes".  Also, in the 1939 Register, "Charles J. Nichols" is listed as being born on 29 November 1893, married and working as a "Tailors Cutting room foreman", and residing with his wife, Ivy (born 5 Apr 1896) and their son, Harold Nichols (born 2 February 1921), at: 39 Argie Avenue, Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.

The 1893 christening of "Charles Jacob Nichols" is listed in Ancestry.com, which states that he was christened on 20 December 1893 at St. Matthais church in Burley, Yorkshire, England, and that his parents were "Thomas Charles & Edna Nichols" of "17 Greenhow Grove" and that Thomas Charles Nichols was a "Butcher".

In the 1901 Census, "Charles J. Nichols" is listed as being 7 years old (born about 1894), born in Leeds, Yorkshire, England, and residing with his parents, Thomas C. Nichols (age 31) and Edna (age 31), and siblings, at: 14 Argus Road, Headingley cum Burley, Leeds, Yorkshire, England.

In the 1911 Census, "Charles Jacob Nichols" is listed as being 17 years old (born about 1894), born in Leeds, Yorkshire, England, single and working as an "Trimmer" in "Clothing", and residing with his parents, Thomas Charles Nichols (age 41) and Edna (age 41), and five siblings, at: 9 Beamsley Grove, Cardigan Road, Leeds, Yorkshire, England.

The 1920 marriage record of "Charles Jacob Nichols" and "Ivy Buckley" is listed and shown in Ancestry.com, which states that they were married by Banns on 22 May 1920 at St. Margaret's church in Leeds, Yorkshire, England; that Charles Jacob Nichols was 26 years old (born about 1894) and a "Bachelor" and "Tailor" of "9 Beamsley Grove" and that his father was "Thomas Charles Nichols" a "Butcher"; and that Ivy Buckley was 24 years old (born about 1896) and a "Spinster" of "38 Prosperity Street, Blackman Lane" and that her father was "George Buckley" a "Gas Fitter".  The marriage was witnessed by Walter Whitaker and Gladys Anne Nichols.

In the 1921 Census (taken on 19 June 1921), "Charles Jacob Nichols" is listed as being 27 years and 7 months old, born in Leeds, Yorkshire, married and working as a "Tailors Bespoke Cutter", and residing with his wife, Ivy Nichols (formerly Buckley, age 25 years and 2 months old), and their son, Harold Nichols (age 4 months old), in the home of Ivy's parents, George and Myra Buckley, at: 38 Prosperity Street, Leeds, Yorkshire, England.

In the 1939 Register, "Charles J. Nichols" is listed as being born on 29 November 1893, married and working as a "Tailors Cutting room foreman", and residing with his wife, Ivy (born 5 Apr 1896) and their son, Harold Nichols (born 2 February 1921), at: 39 Argie Avenue, Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.

The 1948 death of "Charles Jacob Nichols" is listed in the England & Wales National Probate Calendar (via Ancestry.com), which states that he was of "39 Argie-avenue Leeds" and that he died on 4 March 1954 in Leeds, Yorkshire, England, and that his estate was probated on 15 November 1954 in London, England, "to Ivy Nichols widow.  Effects £2033 8s 9d."


Ivy Buckley

The 1896 birth of "Ivy Buckley" is listed in the online GRO Index, which states that her birth was registered in April-June 1896 in Leeds district, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, and that her mother's surname was "Thackray".  Also, in the 1939 Register, "Ivy Nichols" is listed as being born on 5 April 1896, married and working in "Unpaid Domestic Duties", and residing with her husband, Charles J. Nichols (born 29 November 1893), and their son, Harold Nichols (born 2 February 1921), at: 39 Argie Avenue, Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.

The 1920 marriage record of "Charles Jacob Nichols" and "Ivy Buckley" is listed and shown in Ancestry.com, which states that they were married by Banns on 22 May 1920 at St. Margaret's church in Leeds, Yorkshire, England; that Charles Jacob Nichols was 26 years old (born about 1894) and a "Bachelor" and "Tailor" of "9 Beamsley Grove" and that his father was "Thomas Charles Nichols" a "Butcher"; and that Ivy Buckley was 24 years old (born about 1896) and a "Spinster" of "38 Prosperity Street, Blackman Lane" and that her father was "George Buckley" a "Gas Fitter".  The marriage was witnessed by Walter Whitaker and Gladys Anne Nichols.

In the 1921 Census (taken on 19 June 1921), "Ivy Nichols" (formerly Buckley) is listed as being 25 years and 2 months old, born in Leeds, Yorkshire, married and working in "Home Duties", and residing with her husband, Charles Jacob Nichols (age 27 and 7 months old), and their son, Harold Nichols (age 4 months old), in the home of Ivy's parents, George and Myra Buckley, at: 38 Prosperity Street, Leeds, Yorkshire, England.

In the 1939 Register, "Ivy Nichols" is listed as being born on 5 April 1896, married and working in "Unpaid Domestic Duties", and residing with her husband, Charles J. Nichols (born 29 November 1893), and their son, Harold Nichols (born 2 February 1921), at: 39 Argie Avenue, Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.


Marriage Notes for Charles Jacob Nichols and Ivy Buckley-3695

The 1920 marriage record of "Charles Jacob Nichols" and "Ivy Buckley" is listed and shown in Ancestry.com, which states that they were married by Banns on 22 May 1920 at St. Margaret's church in Leeds, Yorkshire, England; that Charles Jacob Nichols was 26 years old (born about 1894) and a "Bachelor" and "Tailor" of "9 Beamsley Grove" and that his father was "Thomas Charles Nichols" a "Butcher"; and that Ivy Buckley was 24 years old (born about 1896) and a "Spinster" of "38 Prosperity Street, Blackman Lane" and that her father was "George Buckley" a "Gas Fitter".  The marriage was witnessed by Walter Whitaker and Gladys Anne Nichols.


Walter Whitaker

The birth of "Walter Whitaker" is listed in the online GRO Index and FreeBMD, which combined states that this birth was registered in July-September 1898 in Keighley, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, and that his mother's surname was "Balding".  Also, in the 1939 Register, "Walter Whitaker" is listed as being born on 1 July 1898, married and working as a "Postman Driver", and residing with his second wife, Isabel (born 30 May 1908), and his three children (Ronald M. Whitaker--born 31 January 1926, Peter S. Whitaker--born 20 May 1930, and Dorothy M. Whitaker--born 5 May 1936), at: 6 Pope Street, Keighley, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.

The 1921 marriage record of "Walter Whitaker" and "Elsie Maud Nichols" is listed and shown in Ancestry.com, which states that they were married by Banns on 17 September 1921 at St. Margaret's church in Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire, England; that Walter Whitaker was 23 years old (born about 1898) and a "Bachelor" and "Postman" of "31 Victoria Avenue, Keighley" and that his father was "Nicholas Whitaker" a "Gardener"; and that Elsie Maud Nichols was 23 years old (born about 1898) and a "Spinster" of "9 Beamsley Grove" and that her father was "Thomas Charles Nichols" a "Butcher".  The marriage was witnessed by Francis Edgar Nichols and Gladys Nichols.

The 1935 marriage of "Walter Whitaker" and "Isabel Potts" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that their marriage was registered in April-June 1935 in Keighley distrtict, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.

In the 1939 Register, "Walter Whitaker" is listed as being born on 1 July 1898, married and working as a "Postman Driver", and residing with his second wife, Isabel (born 30 May 1908), and his three children (Ronald M. Whitaker--born 31 January 1926, Peter S. Whitaker--born 20 May 1930, and Dorothy M. Whitaker--born 5 May 1936), at: 6 Pope Street, Keighley, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.


Elsie Maud Nichols

The 1897 birth of "Elsie Maud Nichols" is listed in the online GRO Index, which states that her birth was registered in October-December 1897 in Leeds district, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, and that her mother's surname was "Hughes".

The 1897 christening of "Elsie Maud Nichols" is listed and shown in Ancestry.com, which states that she was christened on 1 December 1897 at St. Matthais church in Burley, Yorkshire, England, and that her parents were "Charles & Edna Nichols" of "36 Greenhow Terrace" and that Charles Nichols was a "Butcher".

In the 1901 Census, "Elsie Maud Nichols" is listed as being 3 years old (born about 1898), born in Leeds, Yorkshire, England, and residing with her parents, Thomas C. Nichols (age 31) and Edna (age 31), and siblings, at: 14 Argus Road, Headingley cum Burley, Leeds, Yorkshire, England.

In the 1911 Census, "Elsie Maud Nichols" is listed as being 13 years old (born about 1898), born in Leeds, Yorkshire, England, and residing with her parents, Thomas Charles Nichols (age 41) and Edna (age 41), and five siblings, at: 9 Beamsley Grove, Cardigan Road, Leeds, Yorkshire, England.

In the 1921 Census (taken on 19 June 1921), "Elsie Nichols" is listed as residing with her parents, Thomas Charles Nichols (age 51 years and 1 month old) and Edna (age 50 years and 11 months old), and other siblings, at: 9 Beamsley Grove off Cardigan Road, Leeds, Yorkshire, England.  However, no specific information is provided about Elsie except for her name being listed with her parents and siblings.  

The 1921 marriage record of "Walter Whitaker" and "Elsie Maud Nichols" is listed and shown in Ancestry.com, which states that they were married by Banns on 17 September 1921 at St. Margaret's church in Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire, England; that Walter Whitaker was 23 years old (born about 1898) and a "Bachelor" and "Postman" of "31 Victoria Avenue, Keighley" and that his father was "Nicholas Whitaker" a "Gardener"; and that Elsie Maud Nichols was 23 years old (born about 1898) and a "Spinster" of "9 Beamsley Grove" and that her father was "Thomas Charles Nichols" a "Butcher".  The marriage was witnessed by Francis Edgar Nichols and Gladys Nichols.

The 1932 death of "Elsie M. Whitaker" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that her death was registered in April-June 1932 in Keighley district, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, and that she died when she was "35" years old (born about 1897).


Marriage Notes for Walter Whitaker and Elsie Maud Nichols-3691

The 1921 marriage record of "Walter Whitaker" and "Elsie Maud Nichols" is listed and shown in Ancestry.com, which states that they were married by Banns on 17 September 1921 at St. Margaret's church in Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire, England; that Walter Whitaker was 23 years old (born about 1898) and a "Bachelor" and "Postman" of "31 Victoria Avenue, Keighley" and that his father was "Nicholas Whitaker" a "Gardener"; and that Elsie Maud Nichols was 23 years old (born about 1898) and a "Spinster" of "9 Beamsley Grove" and that her father was "Thomas Charles Nichols" a "Butcher".  The marriage was witnessed by Francis Edgar Nichols and Gladys Nichols.


Ronald Milton Whitaker

The 1926 birth of "Ronald Milton Whitaker" is listed in the online GRO Index and FreeBMD, which combined states that his birth was registered in January-March 1926 in Leeds district, Yorkshire, England, and that his mother's surname was "Nichols".

In the 1939 Register, "Ronald M. Whitaker" is listed as being born on 31 January 1926, single and "At School", and residing with his father, Walter Whitaker (born 1 July 1898), and his stepmother, Isabel (born 30 May 1908), and two siblings, at: 6 Pope Street, Keighley, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.


Peter Stanley Whitaker

The 1926 birth of "Peter Stanley Whitaker" is listed in the online GRO Index and FreeBMD, which combined states that his birth was registered in April-June 1930 in Leeds district, Yorkshire, England, and that his mother's surname was "Nichols".

In the 1939 Register, "Peter S. Whitaker" is listed as being born on 20 May 1930, single and "At School", and residing with his father, Walter Whitaker (born 1 July 1898), and his stepmother, Isabel (born 30 May 1908), and two siblings, at: 6 Pope Street, Keighley, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.

The 1946 death of "Peter S. Whitaker" is listed in the England & Wales Civil Registration Death Index (via Ancestry.com), which states that his death was registered in October-December 1946 in Keighley district, Yorkshire, England, and that he died when he was "16" years old (born about 1930).


Francis Edgar Nichols

The 1892 birth of "Francis Edgar Nichols" is listed in the online GRO Index, which states that his birth was registered in July-September 1900 in Leeds district, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, and that his mother's surname was "Hughes".  Also, in the 1939 Register, "Edgar F. Nichols" is listed as being born on 7 June 1900, married and working as a "Telephonist G.P.O.", and residing with his wife, Nellie (born 7 December 1905), at: 31 Argie Road, Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.

The 1892 christening of "Francis Edgar Nichlos" is listed in Ancestry.com, which states that he was christened on 11 July 1900 at St. Matthais church in Burley, Yorkshire, England, and that his parents were "Thomas Charles and Edna Nichlos" of "14 Argie Road" and that Thomas Charles Nichlos was a "Butcher".

In the 1901 Census, "Francis E. Nichols" is listed as being under one year old (born about 1900), born in Leeds, Yorkshire, England, and residing with his parents, Thomas C. Nichols (age 31) and Edna (age 31), and siblings, at: 14 Argus Road, Headingley cum Burley, Leeds, Yorkshire, England.

In the 1911 Census, "Francis Edgar Nichols" is listed as being 10 years old (born about 1901), born in Leeds, Yorkshire, England, and residing with his parents, Thomas Charles Nichols (age 41) and Edna (age 41), and five siblings, at: 9 Beamsley Grove, Cardigan Road, Leeds, Yorkshire, England.

In the 1921 Census (taken on 19 June 1921), "Francis Edgar Nichols" is listed as being 21 years old, born in Yorkshire, England, single and working as a "Sheet Metal Worker", and residing with his parents, Thomas Charles Nichols (age 51 years and 1 month old) and Edna (age 50 years and 11 months old), and three siblings, at: 9 Beamsley Grove off Cardigan Road, Leeds, Yorkshire, England.

The 1937 marriage of "Francis Edgar Nichols" and "Nellie Granger" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that their marriage was registered in July-September 1937 in Leeds district, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.

In the 1939 Register, "Edgar F. Nichols" is listed as being born on 7 June 1900, married and working as a "Telephonist G.P.O.", and residing with his wife, Nellie (born 7 December 1905), at: 31 Argie Road, Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.

The 1941 death of "Francis E. Nichols" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that his death was registered in January-March 1941 in Leeds district, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, and that he died when he was "40" years old (born about 1901).

The 1941 death of "Francis Edgar Nichols" is listed in the England & Wales National Probate Calendar (via Ancestry.com), which states that he was of "5 Birfed-crescent Leeds" and that he died on 28 February 1941 "at The General Infirmary [of] Leeds" and that his estate was probated on 17 April 1941 in Wakefield, England, "to Nellie Nichols widow". Effects £187 5s 5d."


Nellie Granger

The 1906 birth of "Nellie Granger" is listed in the online GRO Index and FreeBMD, which combined states that her birth was registered in January-March 1906 in Leeds district, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, and that her mother's surname was "Armitage".

The 1937 marriage of "Francis Edgar Nichols" and "Nellie Granger" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that their marriage was registered in July-September 1937 in Leeds district, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.

In the 1939 Register, "Nellie Nichols" is listed as being born on 7 Decenver 1905, married and working as a "Finisher, ladies mantles", and residing with her husband, Edgar F. Nichols (born 7 June 1900), at: 31 Argie Road, Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.


Marriage Notes for Francis Edgar Nichols and Nellie Granger-3698

The 1937 marriage of "Francis Edgar Nichols" and "Nellie Granger" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that their marriage was registered in July-September 1937 in Leeds district, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.