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
3rd Generation NICHOLSON in the USA - fourth child of James Nicholson and Catherine Russell.
James J. NICHOLSON born December, 1858 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
1860 USA Census: Philadelphia Ward 21, Pennsylvania: Leverington: James Nicholson, head, age 30, born in Ireland, "Operator". Catherine, wife, age 30, born in Ireland. Sarah Ann, daughter, age 10, born in PA. William, son, age 8, born in PA. James Nicholson, son, age 2, born in PA. Alexander, son, age 10 months, born in PA.
{Move from Manayunk, Pennsylvania to Buffalo, New York.}
1865 New York Census: Buffalo Ward 13, Erie, New York: James McNichol {Incorrect recording of last name NICHOLSON}, age 45, born Pennsylvania {Ireland}, parent of how many children: 5, "Laborer, Union Town". Katherine McNichol, wife, age 32, born Ireland. Sarah McNichol, daughter, age 15, born Pennsylvania. William McNichol, son, age 12, born Pennsylvania. James McNichol, son, age 7, born Pennsylvania. Isabell McNichol, daughter, age 3, born Pennslvania. L ?Elmer? McNichol, son, age 5 months, born Buffalo, NY.
{Mother Catherine widowed about 1866.}
1870 USA Census: Buffalo Ward 13, Erie, New York: Catherine Nicholson, head, age 35, born in Ireland. Sarah Nicholson, daughter, age 19, born in PA. William, son, age 17, "Works in Rolling Mill". James Nicholson, son, age 12. Isabella, daughter, age 7. Ellsworth Nicholson, son, age 5, born in NY. John Cloer, age 23, born in Ireland "Works in Rolling Mill". Thomas Hasling, age 30, born in Ireland, "Works in Furnace". John Kelly, born in Ireland, "Laborer". Henry Person, age 40, born in Ireland, "Laborer". William Wayland, age 30, born in Ireland, "Laborer".
1874 City Directory: Buffalo, Erie, NY
NICHOLSON, James conductor, h 859 Prospect ave
1875 New York Census: Buffalo Ward 1, Erie: David Powell, head, age 52, born in England, "Heater". Catherine Powell, wife, age 46, born in Ireland. William Powell {Nicholson}, son {step-son}, age 21, born PA, "Laborer". James Powell {Nicholson}, son {step-son} age 15, born PA. Isabella Powell {Nicholson}, daughter {step-daughter}, age 12, born PA. Ellsworth Powell {Nicholson}, son {step-son}, age 10, born Erie. David Powell, son, age 3, born Erie.
1879 City Directory: Buffalo, NY
NICHOLSON, Ellsworth, 46 Hamburgh, coppersmith
NICHOLSON, Ellsworth E, 46 Hamburgh tinsmith
NICHOLSON, James, 46 Hamburgh, blacksmith
NICHOLSON, William, 46 Hamburgh, machinist
1880 USA Census: Buffalo, Erie, New York: 46 Hamburgh St: David Powell, head, age 47, "Iron Mill Hand". Kate Powell, wife, age 50. David Powell, son, age 8. William Nicholson, step-son, age 24, "Machinist". James Nicholson, step-son, age 20, "Laborer". Ellsworth Nicholson, step-son, age 16. "Laborer".
1885 City cirectory: Buffalo, NY
NICHOLSON, Ellsworth, (Oliver & N) 46 Hamburg
NICHOLSON, James {clerk or letter carrier??} 16 W Swan
NICHOLSON, William, machinist w DeLaney Forge Co, h 368 Swan
{Marriage about 1884 to Mary Kinney.}
1892 New York Census: Buffalo Ward 5, Erie: James Nicholson, head, age 30, "Cartman". Mary Nicholson, age 27. Kate Nicholson, age 7. Irene Nicholson, age 1.
1893 City Directory: Buffalo, Erie, NY
NICHOLSON, Ellsworth, (N & Gallagher) horseshoers, 12 S Cedar
NICHOLSON & Gallagher (E & J) horseshoers, 12 S Cedar
NICHOLSON, James, cartman 112 Maurice
NICHOLSON, William, machinist, 739 Best
1895 City Directory: Buffalo, Erie, NY
NICHOLSON, Ellsworth, (N & Gallagher) 12 S Cedar h 384 Swan
NICHOLSON & Gallagher (J & E) horseshoers 12 S Cedar
NICHOLSON, James, Carting Express 106 Maurice
NICHOLSON, William, Machinist 739 Best
1899 City directory: Buffalo, NY
NICHOLSON, Elmer E horseshoeing 113 Myrtle h 275 Swan
NICHOLSON, James laborer, 106 Maurice
NICHOLSON, William mach r 739 Best
1900 USA Census: Buffalo, Ward 5, Erie, New York: 106 Maurice St: James Nicholson, head, age 40, married 17 years, born in Philadelphia, mother's birthplace Ireland, "helps Blacksmith". Mary, wife, age 36, born in Buffalo, both parents born in Ireland, 8 children born, 5 living. Katharine, daughter, age 15. Irene, daughter, age 8. Marion, daughter, age 5. James, son, age 2. Lauretta {Loretta}, daughter, age 10 months.
1905 New York Census: Buffalo Ward 5, Erie: 110 Maurice Street: James Nicholson, head, age 44, "Hammerman". Mary Nicholson, wife, age 40. Catherine, daughter, age 21, "Clerk". Irene, son {daughter}, age 13, at school. Marion Nicholson, daughter, age 10, at school. James Nicholson, son, age 8, at school. Loretta, daughter, age 6, at school.
{1905: Eldest daughter, Katherine married Francis Michael Neaverth.}
1910 USA Census: Buffalo, Ward 4, Erie, New York: 110 Maurice St: James J Nicholson, head, age 51, married 26 years, occupation "Blacksmith, Steel Plant", born in Pennsylvania, father born in Pennsylvania {Ireland}, mother Scotland {Ireland}. Mary M, wife, age 47, 7 children born, 5 living, born in New York, both parents born in Ireland. Irene A, daughter, age 17, single, "Dressmaker". Marion G, daughter, age 15, single. James, son, age 13. Loretta G, daughter, age 10.
{1912 Wife, Mary and son, James died; 1914 daughter Irene married Raymond M Dustin; 1917 daughter Marion married Joseph Francis Casey; 1920 daughter Clayton Sneed Perrin.}
{James Nicholson living with daughter Marion Casey and family on 1920 Census.}
1920 USA Census: Buffalo Ward 5, Erie, New York: 79 Hayden St: Joseph Casey, head, age 25, born in New York, both parents in Ireland, occupation "Baggage Master, Penn RR". Marion G Casey, wife, age 24, born in New York, father born in Pennsylvania and mother born in New York. Joseph Francis, son, age 15 months, born in New York. James Nicholson, father-in-law, age 65, widow, born in Pennslyvania, both parents born in Pennsylvania {Ireland}, occupation "Foreman Receiving Dea? Larken Co.".
1925 New York State Census: Buffalo: 84 Meriden Street: Joseph F Casey, age 31, "Trainsman RR." Marion, age 30, "housewife". Joseph F Casey, age 6. Marie Casey, age 3. Jeanne D Casey, age 2. Margarite Casey, age 3 days. James J Nicholson, father-in-law, age 67, "Shipping Clerk, Steel Co."
Buffalo Newspaper - 1926
DIED: NICHOLSON, In Buffalo, NY Dec 2, 1926 James J, husband of the late Mary Kinney, father of Mrs F M Neaverth, Mrs A M Dustin, Mrs Joseph Casey, Mrs Loretta Perrin and the late James Nicholson. Brother of Mrs S Bannester, David Powell, and William and Ellsworth Nicholson. Funeral from the family residence 84 Meriden Street, Monday at 8.30 o'clock and at St Thomas Aquinas Church at 9 o'clock. Friends are invited.
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Mary Kinney born June 1863 in Buffalo, NY. Died 21 September, 1912 in Buffalo, NY.
Her father was Patrick Joseph Kinney, born about 1822 in County Kerry, Ireland; Mother Mary Foley. There is confusing information on Patrick Kinney and Mary Foley.
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