RICHARD & MARTHA NICHOLAS
Nathaniel Nichols was born about 1720 probably in
England. His parents aren't known for sure but Ron
Jones, in depth Nichols family researcher believes
his parents to be
Richard & Martha Nicholas.
The Caldwell County, Kentucky History notes the
genealogy of the Nichols family. I'm sure they
were compiled from family stories handed down from the
Kentucky settlers.
Six brothers had moved together about 1800 to Caldwell
County from Bertie County, North Carolina.
The most distant ancestor noted in the genealogy
was Nathaniel and Mary Nicholas. They
were the grandparents of the six brothers. The History
states that Nathaniel Nicholas
was born in England. This Richard Nicholas was
born in Virginia, but his roots were of England, so
perhaps that is how Nathaniel was thought to be "from
England".
Richard Nicholas was born about 1680 and may have
been the son of Henry Nicholas.
About 1715 Richard Nicholas married Martha,
last name unknown. They lived in Princess Anne
County Virginia. It is now Virginia Beach.
They had 2 sons, Nathaniel and Willis.
Richard Nicholas died in 1721 and left a will. I have not read it yet. He indicated that his sons were not yet 21. One witness to that will was Anthony Webb. It is believed that this is the same Anthony Webb that appears in the Bertie County Records noted below. Bertie County is not far from present day Virginia Beach.
Bertie County Court Minutes 1724-1762 provide an
estimate of age for Nathaniel. 1741 is the first
year his name appears. It was a busy year for Nathaniel.
Docket #311, August 1741, shows that Nathaniel
bought land from Anthony Webb. Docket #321,
reports claim by Christainna Rasberry that Nathaniel
Nicholas was father of her bastard child. He
was directed to pay for 1 year.
We do not know when or where Martha Nicholas died.
She made a Deed of Gift, but I do not know when. I
assume it was after Richard's death. I need to find that
Deed.
RESEARCH QUESTIONS
If you know the answer please CONTACT US
1. Who were Richard Nicholas parents.
2. What was Martha's birth name.
3. Get a copy of the Richard's will.
4. Get a copy of Martha's deed of gift
5. Were there any daughters?
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