Friday, 8 August 2014

2nd Generation and Descendants NICHOLSON in Manayunk, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA

My husband's paternal grandmother was a Nicholson - this is his family ancestry.  I have listed my information sources, but sometimes it is 'guess' or 'gut' instinct.  I am open to input, corrections, and stories for future researchers.  For the most part, the italics or { parenthesis } are my personal thoughts, explanations, or musings.
Note that names, ages, places of birth and information often changed with each Census, switching first and second names, abbreviated and nick names can be confusing.  I have transcribed as I see it, but try to note the error if I notice it.   Lesley


2nd Generation Nicholson in the United States - children of James Nicholson and Sarah 'unknown', emigrated from Ireland about 1834 to Munayunk, Philadelphia area, Pennsylvania.

     i. Joseph Nicholson

     ii Charles Nicholson

     iii JAMES NICHOLSON (direct descendant, separate post)

     iv Elizabeth Nicholson

     v William Nicholson

Wikipedia: Manayunk is a neighborhood in the northwestern section of the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  Located on the banks of the Schuylkill River, it contains the first canal begun in the United States (although not the first completed due to budget problems).
2 i   Joseph Nicholson {2nd generation of Nicholson’s in USA, eldest child.}
Joseph Nicholson, son of James Nicholson and Sarah {Unknown} was born about 1822 in Ireland.  Immigrated with his parents about 1834. 
Joseph Nicholson died after the 1881 Church Record in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He married Margaret Hagerty.  She was born about 1818 in Ireland.  She died May 8, 1884 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Joseph Nicholson:          Notes:

1850 USA Census: Manayunk Lower Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Joseph Nicholson, head, age 29, born Ireland, "Boatman". Margaret Nicholson, age 32, born Ireland. James Nicholson, age 5.  John Nicholson, age 4.  Joseph Nicholson, age 1,

1860 USA Census: Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Leverington: Joseph Nicholson, head, age 38, born Ireland, "Laborer". Margaret Nicholson, age 42, born Ireland.  James Nicholson, age 15, born in Pennsylvania.  John A Nicholson, age 14.  Joseph Nicholson, age 8.
{Page before, brother James and Catherine Nicholson.}

1870 USA Census: Philadelphia Ward 21, District 69, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Manayunk PO: Joseph Nicholson, head, age 48, born in Ireland, "Laborer".  Margaret, wife, age 50, born in Ireland.  John Nicholson, son, age 22, born PA, "Laborer". Joseph Nicholson, son, age 17, "Works in Cotton Mill".  Sarah Nicholson, {mother? age is off}, age 85, born in Ireland.  Elizabeth Hollowood, {sister?}, age 30.  Hugh Hollowood, {nephew?}, age 7, born Pennsylvania.

Pennyslvania and NJ Church Records: Joseph Nicholson   Event Date: 5 Dec 1881 {no mention of the ‘event’.}
Event Place:           Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Denomination:        Episcopal
Organization Name:               St David´s Episcopal Church
FAMILIES:
Joseph Nicholson, age 65.  Margaret Nicholson, age 63, {wife};
Joseph Nicholson, age 28, {son};  Annie Nicholson, age 28, {daughter-in-law} ; Mary Nicholson, age 4, {grand daughter} ;  Jennie Nicholson, age 14 months, {grand daughter}.
Residence: 4241 Cresson

=======================================Notes on Margaret Hagerty Nicholson=======================================

The Philadelphia Inquirer - May 10, 1884
NICHOLSON -- On the 8th instant, MARGARET NICHOLSON, aged sixty-seven years.
The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, on Sunday, at 2 o’clock, from her late residence, Canal street, below Robinson, Manayunk. To proceed to St. David’s Yard.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Death Certificates:  Margaret Nicholson
Birth Date: abt 1817                Birth Place: Ireland
Death Date: 8 May 1884         Death Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Age at Death: 67     Burial Date: 11 May 1884
Street address:       Canal St below Robinson
Cemetery:               St. David's Church Yard         Marital Status:        Married
FHL Film Number:  2069687                  Residence: Main Street, Manayunk, Pa

FindaGrave.com  Margaret Nicholson: Birth: 1817, Ireland
Death:     May 8, 1884, Manayunk, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA
Burial: Saint David’s Protestant Episcopal Churchyard, Manayunk, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA
Plot: [unknown]

            Children of Joseph Nicholson and Margaret Hagerty: {3rd generation in the USA.}
             3   i James Nicholson
            3  ii John Alexander Nicholson
            3 iii Joseph Nicholson


Joseph Nicholson 2nd Generation, his children are 3rd Generation.
            3 i  James Nicholson born 15 December, 1844 in Philadelphia, PA; he married Martha M Wittworth; James Nicholson died before 1894 in Philadelphia, PA.

            Notes on 3 i James Nicholson:
Pennsylvania and NJ Church Records:  James Nicholson
Birth Date:               15 Dec 1844
Event Type:            Baptism
Baptism Date:         13 Mar 1853
Baptism Place:       Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Baptism Age:          8
Father Name:          Joseph Nicholson
Mother Name:         Margaret Nicholson
Denomination:        Protestant Episcopal
Organization Name:               St David´s Protestant Episcopal Church

1850 USA Census: Manayunk Lower Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Joseph Nicholson, head, age 29, born Ireland, "Boatman". Margaret Nicholson, age 32, born Ireland. James Nicholson, age 5.  John Nicholson, age 4.  Joseph Nicholson, age 1,

1860 USA Census: Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Leverington:  Joseph Nicholson, head, age 38, born Ireland, "Laborer". Margaret Nicholson, age 42, born Ireland.  James Nicholson, age 15, born in Pennsylvania.  John A Nicholson, age 14.  Joseph Nicholson, age 8.

1870 USA Census: Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Manayunk PO:  James Nicholson, age 25, born Pennsylvania, both parents foreign birth, "Worker, Wool Mill".  Martha, age 23, born Pennsylvania, both parents foreign birth.  Margaret, age 6 months.

1880 USA Census: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:  North Side Cresson Street:  Joseph {James} Nicholson, head, age 35, "Works in Wool Mill".  Martha, wife, age 33.  Maggie E, daughter, age 9.

=========================================Notes on Martha M Witworth Nicholson==========================

Born about 1847 in Philadelphia, PA; father William Witworth born about 1811 in England, died March 1881 in Philadelphia, PA.  Mother Martha {unknown} born about 1815 in England.

Pennsylvania & NJ Church Records:  William Witworth
Birth Date:               abt 1811  Event Type:            Burial
Death Date:             abt 1851  Age at Death:          40
Burial Date:             16 Mar 1851
Burial Place:           Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Denomination:        Episcopal   Organization Name:            St David´s Protestant Episcopal Church

1857 City Directory: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:
WITWORTH, Mart. Mrs., Green la bel Cresson (Myk)

Brother: Ormand Witworth born about 1835 in Philadelphia, PA; died October, 1868.
Pennsylvania Death Record:  Ormand Witworth
Birth Date:               abt 1833
Event Type:            Burial      Death Date:             abt 1868
Age at Death:          35            Burial Date:             19 Oct 1868
Burial Place:           Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Denomination:        Episcopal
Organization Name:        St David´s Protestant Episcopal Church

Sister:  Sarah J Witworth born about 1838 in Philadelphia, PA; married John Sharpley; son Joseph E Sharpley born about 1859 in PA.

Sister:  Catherine J Witworth born about 1847 in PA;
Brother: William Witworth born about 1861 in PA.

                        Children of James Nicholson and Martha Witworth: {4th generation in the USA.}
                        4   i Margaret Elizabeth Nicholson
                        4  ii Joseph Nicholson

                        4 i  Margaret Elizabeth Nicholson born 30 December, 1869 in Philadelphia, PA; died 11 February, 1915 in Philadelphia, PA.

                        4 ii  Joseph Nicholson born about January, 1876 in Philadelphia, PA; died April 1876 age 2 months.
Pennsylvania Death Certificates:  Joseph Nicholson
Event Type:            Burial
Death Date:             abt 1876
Age at Death:          2/12
Burial Date:             3 Apr 1876
Burial Place:           Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Denomination:        Protestant Episcopal
Organization Name:        St David´s Protestant Episcopal Church

            3 ii John Alexander Nicholson born 16 February, 1876 in Philadelphia, PA; died 6 August, 1881 in Philadelphia, PA.
Notes:
Pennsylvania and NJ Church Records:  John Alexander Nicholson
Birth Date: 16 Feb 1846  Event Type:    Baptism
Baptism Date: 13 Mar 1853  Baptism Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Baptism Age: 7
Father Name:          Joseph Nicholson
Mother Name:         Margaret Nicholson
Denomination:        Protestant Episcopal
Organization Name:  St David´s Protestant Episcopal Church

1850 USA Census: Manayunk Lower Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Joseph Nicholson, head, age 29, born Ireland, "Boatman". Margaret Nicholson, age 32, born Ireland. James Nicholson, age 5.  John Nicholson, age 4.  Joseph Nicholson, age 1,

1860 USA Census: Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Leverington:  Joseph Nicholson, head, age 38, born Ireland, "Laborer". Margaret Nicholson, age 42, born Ireland.  James Nicholson, age 15, born in Pennsylvania.  John A Nicholson, age 14.  Joseph Nicholson, age 8.
{Page before James and Catherine Nicholson.}

1870 USA Census: Philadelphia Ward 21 District 69, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:  Manayunk PO:  Joseph Nicholson, head, age 48, born in Ireland, "Laborer".  Margaret, wife, age 50, born in Ireland.  John Nicholson, son, age 22, born PA, "Laborer". Joseph Nicholson, son, age 17, "Works in Cotton Mill".  Sarah Nicholson, {mother? age is off}, age 85, born in Ireland.  Elizabeth Hollowood, {sister?}, age 30.  Hugh Hollowood, {nephew?}, age 7, born Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania Death Certificates:  John Nicholson
Birth Date:               abt 1846          Birth Place:     PA
Death Date:             6 Aug 1881     Death Place:           Philadelphia, Pennsylvania           Age at Death:          35
Burial Date:             9 Aug 1881          Burial Place:           Philadelphia Pennsylvania
Street address:       4251 Cresson      Cemetery:               St. David P. E.
Marital Status:        Single          FHL Film Number:  1003707

John Nicholson
Birth Date: abt 1846  Birth Place:     PA
Death Date: 1881   Death Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania       Age at Death:  35
Burial Date:  1881 Burial Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Occupation:            Laborer
Street address:  4251 Cresson St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Cemetery: St David's Church Yard
Marital Status:        Single          FHL Film Number:  2056833

FindaGrave.com  John Nicholson Birth: 1846
Death:     Aug. 9, 1881 {6th on Death Certificate. }
Manayunk, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA

The Philadelphia Inquirer - August 9, 1881, p. 5. 
NICHOLSON -- On the 6th, JOHN NICHOLSON, son of Joseph and Margaret Nicholson, aged thirty-five.
The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, this afternoon, at 3 o’clock, from his father’s residence, No. 4241 Cresson street, Manayunk. To proceed to St. David’s Church.
Burial: Saint Davids Protestant Episcopal Churchyard, Manayunk, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA          Plot: [unknown]

              3 iii  Joseph Nicholson born 9 December, 1851 in Philadelphia, PA.  He married Anna (Annie) Cavanagh on 24 December, 1873.  He died 9 March, 1921 in Philadelphia, PA.
             
Notes:
Pennsylvania and NJ Church Record:  Joseph Nicholson
Birth Date: 9 Dec 1851
Event Type: Baptism
Baptism Date: 13 Mar 1853
Baptism Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Baptism Age: 1
Father Name: Joseph Nicholson
Mother Name: Margaret Nicholson
Denomination: Protestant Episcopal
Organization Name: St David´s Protestant Episcopal Church

1850 USA Census: Manayunk Lower Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Joseph Nicholson, head, age 29, born Ireland, "Boatman". Margaret Nicholson, age 32, born Ireland. James Nicholson, age 5.  John Nicholson, age 4.  Joseph Nicholson, age 1,

1860 USA Census: Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Leverington:  Joseph Nicholson, head, age 38, born Ireland, "Laborer". Margaret Nicholson, age 42, born Ireland.  James Nicholson, age 15, born in Pennsylvania.  John A Nicholson, age 14.  Joseph Nicholson, age 8.
{Page before James and Catherine Nicholson.}

1870 USA Census: Philadelphia Ward 21 District 69, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:  Manayunk PO:  Joseph Nicholson, head, age 48, born in Ireland, "Laborer".  Margaret, wife, age 50, born in Ireland.  John Nicholson, son, age 22, born PA, "Laborer". Joseph Nicholson, son, age 17, "Works in Cotton Mill".  Sarah Nicholson, {mother? age is off}, age 85, born in Ireland.  Elizabeth Hollowood, {sister?}, age 30.  Hugh Hollowood, {nephew?}, age 7, born Pennsylvania.

1873, 24 Dec:- St David's Church Rectory: Marriage:  Joseph Nicholson to Anna Cavanagh.  Rector F H Bushnell.

Marriage Joseph Nicholson and Annie Cavanagh.

















Philadelphia Inquirer - Tuesday, March 26, 1878
COURTS  The Manayunk Robbery:  In the Court of Quaker Sessions, yesterday before Judge Yorkes, Joseph Nicholson pleaded guilty to, and John Anderson was convicted of, having attacked John Lovell recently on the "tow bridge" at Manayunk, and robbed him of $2.50 and a considerable portion of the clothing he had on.  They were each sentenced to one year in the Eastern Penitentiary.  ...

1880 USA Census: 14 June 1880: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:  Philadelphia County Prison: Joseph Nicholson, age 28, prisoner, born in Pennsylvania, both parents in Ireland, "Stone Mason". {not sure about occupation.}

Pennyslvania and NJ Church Records:  Event Date: 5 Dec 1881 {Don't know what 'event' was...}
Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Organization Name:  St David´s Episcopal Church
Joseph Nicholson, age 65, Margaret Nicholson, age 63, Joseph Nicholson, age 28, Annie Nicholson, age 28, Mary Nicholson, age 4, Jennie Nicholson, age 14 months.  Residence: 4241 Cresson

1900 USA Census: Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: 4234 Silverwood: Joseph Nicholson, head, age 48, married 23 years, born in Pa, both parents born Ireland, "Laborer".  Annie Nicholson, wife, age 37, born in Ireland, 4 children born, 4 living.  Mary Nicholson, daughter age 22, "Millhand".  Maggie, daughter, age 15, "Millhand".  William Nicholson, son, age 11.

Philadelphia Inquirer - Monday Morning, May 12, 1902
Quartet Met Falls ...  Joseph Nicholson, 52 years old of 4234 Silverwood street, fell and put his upper lip to his teeth, by striking his face on a rail.

1910 USA Census: Philadelphia:  ??

1920 USA Census: Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Manayunk, 125 Green Lane:  Joseph Nicholson, head, age 67, born Pa, both parents Ireland, "Laborer, Outside". Anne, wife, age 62, born Scotland, immigration year 1870 Na 1888. {?}.  Margaret, daughter, age 27, "Mender, Cloth".  William, son, age 29, "Painter, House". Matilda Wendler, grand daughter, age 20, born Pa, both parents Pa, "Mender, Cloth".

Pennsylvania Death Certificate:  Joseph Nicholson  Age: 68
Birth Date:  abt 1853  Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Death Date: 9 Mar 1921  Death Place: Philadelphia 21 Ward, Philadelphia, PA, USA 
Father Name: Joseph Nicholson Father Birth Place: Ireland
Mother Name: Margaret Hagerty  Mother Birth Place: Ireland
Certificate Number: 32946
"Laborer"  Wife:  Annie Nicholson, 125 Green Lane, Philadelphia, Pa.

==================================================Notes on Anna Cavanagh Nicholson=============================
Born January 1853 in Scotland, died sometime after 1930 in Philadelphia, PA.  {no record found of her death.}

1930 USA Census: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Manayunk, 125 Green Lane:  Anna Nicholson, head, age 70, widow, born in Scotland.  Margaret Nicholson, daughter, age 45, single, born in Pa, both parents Scotland, "Laundress". {father Ireland}

                      Children of Joseph Nicholson and Anna Cavanagh {3rd Generation Nicholson in the USA}
                       3   i Mary Nicholson
                       3  ii Jennie V Nicholson
                       3 iii Margaret Nicholson
                       3 iv William J Nicholson
                       3 iv James Nicholson

                       3 i  Mary Nicholson born March 1878, in Philadelphia, PA.
1900 USA Census: Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: 4234 Silverwood: Joseph Nicholson, head, age 48, married 23 years, born in Pa, both parents born Ireland, "Laborer".  Annie Nicholson, wife, age 37, born in Ireland, 4 children born, 4 living.  Mary Nicholson, daughter, age 22, "Millhand".  Maggie, daughter, age 15, "Millhand".  William Nicholson, son, age 11.
{I found no more information of Mary Nicholson}

                       3 ii  Jennie V Nicholson born October, 1880 in Philadelphia, PA.  Married Charles Henry Wendler on 24 February, 1889 in Philadelphia.  She died 1956, {at FindaGrave.com - not verified.}

{Not sure if separated from husband Charles: 1920 married, 1930, widow, 1940 married.}
1920 USA Census: Philadelphia Ward 19, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: 1957 Mascher St: Jennie Wendler, head, age 39, married, born PA, father born PA, mother Scotland, "Twister, Spinning Mill".  Charles Wendler, son, age 17, born PA, father and mother born PA, "Spool Carrier, Spinning Mill".

1930 USA Census: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: City: Beaumont Avenue: Jennie Wendler, boarder, age 53, widow, "Cashier, Restaurant".

1940 USA Census:  Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: 25th Ward: 1855 Clementine St:  Charles Wendler, head, age 38, "Bottler, Brewery". Kathryn Wendler, wife, age 30.  Elizabeth Wendler, daughter, age 10.  Jenny Wendler, mother, age 62, married.  Thomas Cunningham, lodger, age 32, single, born Pa, "Cashier Penna RR Sta".

===================================================Notes on Charles H Wendler============================================
Born in 27 December, 1875 in Pennsylvania.  Father Charles Wendler, mother Anna M. {unknown}.  Died 1953 in Egg Harbor City, Atlantic, New Jersey.

{Nicholson spelling error: 'Nichalson'}
Philadelphia Inquirer - Friday Morning, March 10, 1899.
MARRIAGES.  WENDLER-- NICHALSON. -On Friday, February 24, 1899, at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage. No. 2388 North Twenty-ninth street. Philadelphia, by Rev. Joseph B. Graff. D. D., Mr. Charles H. Wendler and Miss Jennie V. Nichalson, both of this city.
Philadelphia Inquirer - Friday, March 10, 1899.
Pennsylvania Marriage Index:  Charles H Wendler
Spouse: Jennie V Nicholson
Marriage Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Marriage Year: 1899
Marriage License Number: 110859 Digital GSU Number: 4141933

1900 USA Census:  Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennslvania: 4234 Silverwood St: {With Jennie's parents.} Charles Wendler, head, age 23, born Pa, father born Pa, mother Ireland, married 2 years, "Laborer".  Jennie Wendler, wife, age 19.

1903 City Directory:  Camden, New Jersey
WENDLER, Anna M. widow Charles, h 654 S 3rd
WENDLER, Charles (Jennie) h 654 S 3rd
WENDLER, John F (Emma) cigars, h 925 N 27th

World War I Registration:  Camden, New Jersey: Charles Henry Wendler, age 43, birth: 27 Dec, 1875
Resides: 526 Mechanic St., Camden, NJ; "Painter, NY Ship Company"
Wife: Jennie Wendler, 4334 Silverwood St., Phila. PA {her parents address}

Social Security Applications / Claims:  Charles Wendler
SSN: 161035157 Birth Date: 27 Dec 1875
Birth Place: Phila, Pennsylvania
Claim Date: 7 Feb 1951
Type of Claim: Life Claim
Notes: 08 Oct 1976: Name listed as CHARLES WENDLER

FindaGrave.com  Charles H Wendler, Birth:  1875  Death: 1953
Family links:  Spouse:   Jennnie Wendler (1882 - 1956)
Burial: Egg Harbor City Cemetery, Egg Harbor City, Atlantic County, New Jersey, USA

Plot: Section C, Row 12, Lot 101

                                        Children of Jennie V Nicholson and Charles H Wender {4th Generation Nicholson in the USA.}
                                         4  i    Matilda G Wendler, born 1900 in Philadelphia, PA.  She married Robert F Devine in 1921 in Philadelphia, PA.

                                         4  ii  Charles W Wendler, born 30 December, 1902 in Philadelphia, PA.  Married Kathryn M Lance in 1928 in Philadelphia, PA.  He died in March 1972 in Philadelphia, PA.

1920 USA Census: Philadelphia Ward 19, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: 1957 Mascher St: Jennie Wendler, head, age 39 married, born PA, father born PA, mother Scotland, "Twister, Spinning Mill".  Charles Wendler, son, age 17, born PA, father and mother born PA, "Spool Carrier, Spinning Mill".

1928 Marriage Record: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:  Kathryn M Lance
Spouse: Charles W Wendler
Marriage License Number: 566792 Digital GSU Number: 4141769

1930 USA Census: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: 2090 E Kingston St:  Charles Wendler, head, age 27, born Pa, both parents born Pa., age at marriage 26, "Chauffeur, Butter & Egg Store".  Cathryn Wendler, wife, age 20, born Pa., age at marriage 19.  Betty Jane Wendler, daughter, age 10 months.

1940 USA Census:  Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: 25th Ward: 1855 Clementine St:  Charles Wendler, head, age 38, "Bottler, Brewery". Kathryn Wendler, wife, age 30.  Elizabeth Wendler, daughter, age 10.  Jenny Wendler, mother, age 62.  Thomas Cunningham, lodger, age 32, single, born Pa, "Cashier Penna RR Sta".

US Social Security Death Index:  Charles Wendler
SSN: 179-07-5064
Last Residence: 19134  Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Born: 30 Dec 1902  Died: Mar 1973
State (Year) SSN issued: Pennsylvania (Before 1951)

Pennsylvania & NJ Church Records:  Charles W Wendler
Event Type: Burial
Burial Date: 17 Mar 1973
Burial Place: Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
Organization Name: Westminster Cemetery Co.
Residence: 1429 Monk Road, Gladwyne, PA

                       3 iii Margaret Nicholson born March 1885 in Philadelphia, PA.

1900 USA Census: Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: 4234 Silverwood: Joseph Nicholson, head, age 48, married 23 years, born in Pa, both parents born Ireland, "Laborer".  Annie Nicholson, wife, age 37, born in Ireland, 4 children born, 4 living.  Mary Nicholson, daughter age 22, "Millhand".  Maggie, daughter, age 15, "Millhand".  William Nicholson, son, age 11.

1930 USA Census: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Manayunk, 125 Green Lane:  Anna Nicholson, head, age 70, widow, born in Scotland.  Margaret Nicholson, daughter, age 45, single, born in Pa, both parents Scotland, "Laundress". {Ireland and Scotland.}

                       3 iv  William J Nicholson born 16 February, 1889 in Philadelphia, PA.  He Married Laverne Margaret {Unknown}. William died 21 April, 1941 in Philadelphia, PA.

1900 USA Census: Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: 4234 Silverwood: Joseph Nicholson, head, age 48, married 23 years, born in Pa, both parents born Ireland, "Laborer".  Annie Nicholson, wife, age 37, born in Ireland, 4 children born, 4 living.  Mary Nicholson, daughter age 22, "Millhand".  Maggie, daughter, age 15, "Millhand".  William Nicholson, son, age 11.

????
1917, June 5:  Philadelphia, PA:  World War I Draft Registration:  William J Nicholson, age 28, 124 Green Lane, Philadelphia, born Feb 16, 1889 in Manayunk, Pa, "Painter", employed by John Gallagher, Martin St., married: wife and child.  {Married and child makes me wonder...}

1920 USA Census: Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Manayunk, 125 Green Lane:  Joseph Nicholson, head, age 67, born Pa, both parents Ireland, "Laborer, Outside". Anne, wife, age 62, born Scotland, immigration year 1870 Na 1888. {?}.  Margaret, daughter, age 27, "Mender, Cloth".  William Nicholson, son, age 29, "Painter, House". Matilda Wendler, grand daughter, age 20, born Pa, both parents Pa, "Mender, Cloth".

1930 USA Census: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Manayunk: 169 Green Lane: William Nicholson, head, age 41, born Pa. father Scotland {Ireland} , mother Pa, marital age 36, "Probation Officer, City of Phila.".  Margaret, wife, age 45 {25}, born Pa., both parents Pa., marital age 20.  Jeanette, daughter, age 4, born Pa.

1940 USA Census: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: 4328 Main Street:  William Nicholson, head, age 51. Leverne, wife, age 37.  Gloria, daughter, age 14, "Probation Off." {William's occupation, wrong line}.  Eugene, son, age 11.  Nancy, daughter, age 6.

US FindaGrave.com:  William Nicholson
Birth Date: 1889          Death Date: 21 Apr 1941
Cemetery: Westminster Cemetery           Burial or Cremation Place: Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA

Pennsylvania Death Certificate:  William Nicholson
Age: 52          Birth Date: 16 Feb          Birth Place: Pennsylvania          Death Date: 21 Apr 1941          Death Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: Joseph Nicholson            Father Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Mother Name: Annie Cavanaugh          Mother Birth Place: Scotland
Spouse Name: Laverne                 Certificate Number: 33419            Residence 4328 Main St.,  Manayunk, PA

                       Children of William J Nicholson and Laverne {unknown}: 4th Generation:
                                      4 i   Gloria Jeanette Nicholson
                                      4 ii  Eugene Nicholson
                                      4 iii Nancy Nicholson

                       3 iv  James Nicholson {I am not sure if James is related here, born before parents were married, and 1900 Census for Annie 4 children born 4 children living.}
Pennsylvania & NJ Records:  James Nicholson          Birth Date: 5 Jul 1872
Event Type: Baptism             Baptism Date: 23 Aug 1874
Baptism Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Baptism Age: 2          Father Name: Joseph Nicholson          Mother Name: Ann Nicholson
Denomination: Episcopal          Organization Name: St David´s Protestant Episcopal Church

Descendant Chart for Joseph Nicholson and Margaret Hagerty.


2 ii  Charles Nicholson {second generation of Nicholson’s in USA, second child.}
Charles Nicholson, son of James Nicholson and Sarah {Unknown} was born about 1828 in Ireland.  Immigrated with his parents in about 1835.

Charles Nicholson:           Notes:

1850 USA Census: Manayunk Lower Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Sarah Nicholson, head, age 46, born in Ireland, Elizabeth Nicholson, age 15, born in Penna.  William Nicholson, son, age 13, born in Penna.  James Nicholson, age 21, born in Ireland, "Boatman".  Catherine Nicholson, age 22, born in Ireland. Sarah Nicholson, age 7 months, born in Ireland.  Charles Nicholson, age 24, born in Ireland.

1865 IRS Tax Assessment in Bridgeport / Manayunk.

{I found no more information of Charles Nicholson.}


2 iii  JAMES NICHOLSON {second generation of Nicholson’s in USA, third child.}
Direct ancestor, see separate post.

2 iv  Elizabeth Nicholson {second generation of Nicholson’s in USA, fourth child.}
Elizabeth Nicholson, daughter of James Nicholson and Sarah {Unknown} was born about 1835 in Pennsylvania, USA. {First child born in the USA.}
From the records I found – Elizabeth married “Hollowood”.  After the 1870 USA Census, I found no more information on Elizabeth Nicholson Hollowood or Hugh Hollowood.

Elizabeth Nicholson          Notes:

1850 USA Census: Manayunk Lower Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Sarah Nicholson, head, age 46, born in Ireland, Elizabeth Nicholson, age 15, born in Penna.  William Nicholson, son, age 13, born in Penna.  James Nicholson, age 21, born in Ireland, "Boatman".  Catherine Nicholson, age 22, born in Ireland. Sarah Nicholson, age 7 months, born in Ireland.  Charles Nicholson, age 24, born in Ireland.

1860 USA Census: Philadelphia Ward 21, Pennsylvania: Leverington: Sarah Nicholson, age 60, born in Ireland. William Nicholson, son, age 23, born in Pennsylvania, "Paper Maker".  Elizabeth Nicholson, daughter, age 24, "Operator".

1870 USA Census: Philadelphia Ward 21 District 69, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Manayunk PO: Joseph Nicholson, head, age 48, born in Ireland, "Laborer". Margaret, wife, age 50, born in Ireland. John Nicholson, son, age 22, born PA, "Laborer". Joseph Nicholson, son, age 17, "Works in Cotton Mill". Sarah Nicholson, {mother? age is off}, age 85, born in Ireland.  Elizabeth Hollowood, {sister?}, age 30, born PA.  Hugh Hollowood, {nephew?}, age 7, born Pennsylvania.

Possible record on John Hollowood ??
Pennsylvania Death Certificates:  John Hollowood
Birth Date: abt 1840  Birth Place: Ireland
Death Date: 17 Nov 1871  Death Place:  Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Age at Death:          31
Burial Date:             19 Nov 1871
Street address:       3 Ward, 1271 Catharine St
Cemetery:               Saint Michael
FHL Film Number:  2021077
???
Cemetery:               Almshouse
FHL Film Number:  2020949

                3 i  Child of Elizabeth Nicholson and {unknown} Hollowood; Hugh Hollowood born about 1863.  {I found nothing more on him.}

2 v  William Nicholson {second generation of Nicholson’s in USA, fifth child.}
William Nicholson, son of James Nicholson and Sarah {Unknown} was born on 16 March, 1838 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.  He married Catherine Brason in 1861 in Philadelphia.  She was born about 1840 in Philadelphia, Pennslyania, she died on 27 August, 1915 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

William Nicholson:          Notes:

1850 USA Census: Manayunk Lower Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Sarah Nicholson, head, age 46, born in Ireland, Elizabeth Nicholson, age 15, born in Penna.  William Nicholson, son, age 13, born in Penna. James Nicholson, age 21, born in Ireland, "Boatman". Catherine Nicholson, age 22, born in Ireland. Sarah Nicholson, age 7 months, born in Ireland.  Charles Nicholson, age 24, born in Ireland.

1860 USA Census: Philadelphia Ward 21, Pennsylvania: Leverington: Sarah Nicholson, age 60, born in Ireland. William Nicholson, son, age 23, born in Pennsylvania, "Paper Maker".  Elizabeth Nicholson, daughter, age 24, "Operator".

The Philadelphia Enquirer - Saturday, December 9, 1865
Highway Robbery:  Two men, who gave the names of William Nicholson and Robert McCormick, have been held for a further hearing on the charge of highway robbery.  It is alleged that a night or two since they attacked a young man named James Greenwood on Main Street, Manayunk.  He was knocked down and while one held him, the other rifled his pockets, stealing therefrom a penknife and a key.  Fortunately Greenwood had no money about him.

1870 USA Census: Philadelphia Ward 21, Pennsylvania:  Manayunk PO:  William Nicholson, head, age 34, born in Pa, "Locomotive builder".  Catherine Nicholson, wife, age 30, born in Pa.  Elizabeth, daughter age 7.  Annie, daughter, age 4. James, son, age 2. {Next to Catherine parents, James and Susan Brasen.}

1880 USA Census: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:  4433 Cresson:  Susan Brason, head, age 65.  Catherine Nicholson, daughter, age 38.  William Nicholson, son-in-law, age 48, "Machinist".  Elizabeth Nicholson, grand daughter, age 16, "Work Woollen Mill".  Annie Nicholson, grand daughter, age 13.  James Nicholson, grand son, age 10.  Susan Brason, daughter, age 23.

1891 City Directory: Philadelphia, PA
NICHOLSON, William, machinist, h 4433 Cresson, Myk

1900 USA Census: Philadelphia Ward 21, Pennsylvania: 4433 Cresson street: William Nicholson, head, age 60, born March 1840, "Machinist". Catherine, wife, age 55, born Nov 1844. James Nicholson, son, age 27, born March 3, 1873, single, "Day Laborer".  Annie, daughter, age 29, born Jan 14, 1871, single, "Weaver, Clothing".  Susan Bracen, sister-in-law, age 48, born 1852, in Pa, "Housework".

1910 USA Census: Philadelphia Ward 21, Pennsylvania: 4433 Cressen St: William Nicholson, head, age 70, born PA, both parents born Ireland, married 48 years.  Catherine Nicholson, wife, age 65, born PA both parents born Ireland, 3 children born 3 living.  Annie Nicholson, daughter, age 38, single, "Yarn Picker, Worsted Mill".  James Nicholson, son, age 36, single, "Cleaner Card, Yarn Mill".

========================================Notes for Catherine Brason Nicholson===========================
                       :
Father: James Brason born about 1815 in Ireland, died before 1880 wife was ‘widow’ on 1880 Census.
Mother: Susan Catherine Deser born about 1815 in Ireland.
Sister: Susan born about 1853 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Brother: William Brason born about 1855 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

1870 USA Census: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Manayunk PO:  James Brasen, age 55.  Susan Brasen, wife, age 55.  William, age 25.  {Next to daughter Catherine Nicholson and family.}

1880 USA Census: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:  4433 Cresson:  Susan Brason, head, age 65.  Catherine Nicholson, daughter, age 38.  William Nicholson, son-in-law, age 48, "Machinist".  Elizabeth Nicholson, grand daughter, age 16, "Work Woollen Mill".  Annie Nicholson, grand daughter, age 13.  James, grand son, age 10.  Susan Brason, daughter, age 23.

Philadelphia Inquirer - Monday Morning, August 30, 1915
DIED: … NICHOLSON Aug 27, 1915, Catherine, wife of William Nicholson, aged 75 years.  Relatives and friends of family are respectfully invited to attend funeral on Tuesday, at 8.30 am from her late residence 4433 Cresson st., Manayunk.  High mass at St John the Baptist Church at 10 am.  Interment private at Westminster Cemetery.

            Children of William Nicholson and Catherine Brasen: {3rd generation in USA}
            3 i   Elizabeth Nicholson
            3 ii  Annie Nicholson
            3 iii James Nicholson

            3 i   Elizabeth Nicholson born 3 August, 1865 in Philadelphia, PA; married Edward F Dunn in 1886; died 29 February, 1928 in Philadelphia, PA.

Pennsylvania Marriage Index:  Edward Dunn
Gender:   Male
Spouse:  Lizzie Nicholson
Spouse Gender:     Female
Marriage Place:      Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Marriage Year:        1886
Marriage License Number:    2350
Digital GSU Number:             4140419

Pennsylvania Death Certificates:  Elizabeth Dunn [Elizabeth Nicholson]
Age: 64    Birth Date:  3 Aug 1864
Birth Place:             Philadelphia
Death Date:             29 Feb 1928
Death Place:           Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name:          William Nicholson
Father Birth Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Mother Name:         Catharine Brason
Mother Birth Place: Philadelphia
Certificate Number:                11359
Married "Housewife"  Burial:  Westminster Cemetery Manayunk, PA

                    Edward F Dunn born 25 July, 1864 in Philadelphia, PA; died 27 May, 1934 in Philadelphia, PA.

1900 USA Census: Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: 121 Green Street: Edward Dunn, head, age 35, married 14 years, born Pa, both parents born in Ireland, "Day Laborer".  Elizabeth Dunn, wife, age 34, born Pa, both parents born in Ireland {wrong}, 0 children.
{Same page as William Nicholson and family 4433 Cresson St.}

1910 USA Census:  Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: 324 Rector Street: Edward F Dunn, head, age 45, born in Pa, both parents Ireland, married 24 years, "Salesman, Monumental Works". Elizabeth Dunn, wife, age 44, born in Pa, both parents in Pa, 0 children born.

The Philadelphia Inquirer - Tuesday, March 3, 1925
Building Permits Granted, New Structures:  ...   E. F. Dunn, 324 Rector street, garage rear of 160-62 Kraina avenue near Wilda street, cost $2000. {He was a building contractor.}

1930 USA Census: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: 324 Rector Street: Edward F Dunn, head, age 65, widowed, born in Pennsylvania, both parents Ireland, "Builder, Contractor".  Annie Nicholson, sister-in-law, age 60, single, born Pa, both parents born in Pa.

Pennsylvania Death Certificate:  Edward Dunn  Age: 70
Birth Date:  abt 1864  Birth Place: Philadelphia
Death Date: 27 May 1934  Death Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: Michael Dunn  Father Birth Place: Ireland
Mother Name:  Mary McGrath  Mother Birth Place: Ireland
Certificate Number:                44046
Philadelphia General Hospital, widower, residence 324 Rector St.  "Building Contractor".
Informant: Annie Nicholson {sister-in-law}, 324 Rector St.

Edward F Dunn       Event Type:            Burial
Death Date:             abt 1934                  Age at Death:          70
Burial Date:             May 1934                Burial Place:           Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery, Pennsylvania
Denomination:        Cemetery or Funeral
Organization Name:               Westminster Cemetery Company


            3 ii  Annie Nicholson born 14 January, 1866 in Philadelphia, PA; died after 1930 Census. Never married, lived with sister and her husband.

1870 USA Census: Philadelphia Ward 21, Pennsylvania:  Manayunk PO:  William Nicholson, head, age 34, born in Pa, "Locomotive builder".  Catherine Nicholson, wife, age 30, born in Pa.  Elizabeth, daughter age 7.  Annie, daughter, age 4. James, son, age 2.

1880 USA Census: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:  4433 Cresson:  Susan Brasen, head, age 65.  Catherine Nicholson, daughter, age 38.  William Nicholson, son-in-law, age 48, "Machinist".  Elizabeth Nicholson, grand daughter, age 16, "Work Woollen Mill".  Annie Nicholson, grand daughter, age 13.  James, grand son, age 10.  Susan Brasen, daughter, age 23.

1900 USA Census: Philadelphia Ward 21, Pennsylvania: 4433 Cresson street: William Nicholson, head, age 60, born March 1840, "Machinist". Catherine, wife, age 55, born Nov 1844. James Nicholson, son, age 27, born March 3, 1873, {age and year of birth wrong, because he was 2 years old on 1870 Census}, single, "Day Laborer".  Annie, daughter, age 29, born Jan 14, 1871, single, "Weaver, Clothing".  Susan Bracen, sister-in-law, age 48, born 1852, in Pa, "Housework".

1930 USA Census: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:  324 Rector Street: Edward F Dunn, head, age 65, widowed, born in Pennsylvania, both parents Ireland, "Builder, Contractor".  Annie Nicholson, sister-in-law, age 60, single, born Pa, both parents Pa.


            3 iii  James Nicholson, born 3 March, 1868 in Philadelphia, PA; died 3 September, 1915. Never married.

1880 USA Census: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:  4433 Cresson:  Susan Brasen, head, age 65.  Catherine Nicholson, daughter, age 38.  William Nicholson, son-in-law, age 48, "Machinist".  Elizabeth Nicholson, grand daughter, age 16, "Work Woollen Mill".  Annie Nicholson, grand daughter, age 13.  James Nicholson, grand son, age 10.  Susan Brasen, daughter, age 23.

1910 City Directory: Philadelphia, PA
NICHOLSON, James F, carder h 4433 Cresson Myk

Pennsylvania: Death Certificates:  James Nicholson  Age: 45, Single
Birth Date: 1870      Birth Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Death Date: 3 Sep 1915  Death Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: William Nicholson   Father Birth Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Mother Name: Catharine Brason   Mother Birth Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Certificate Number:                91892
"Mill Hand, Carder"
Death Certificate completed by William Nicholson, 4433 Cresson Street {his father}

Descendants of William Nicholson and Catherine Brason.


No comments:

Post a Comment