William Roland Nichols

William Roland Nichols

Generation No. 1

1. WILLIAM ROLAND "BILL or BRONK"6 NICHOLS (JAMES WILSON "JIM"5, GEORGE WASHINGTON4, DAVID3, SOLOMON R.2, SOLOMON1) was born 05 Oct 1855 in Blanco Co., TX, and died 19 Mar 1921 in Crystal City, Zavala Co., TX. He married MARIA ANN "MEEKY" DAY 19 Dec 1876 in Blanco Co., TX, daughter of JAMES DAY and MARGARET HUDSON. She was born 18 May 1856 in Blanco Co., TX, and died 08 Jun 1940 in Rock Springs, Edwards Co., TX.

More About WILLIAM ROLAND "BILL/BRONK" NICHOLS:

-- FACT #1 - This family appears: 1876 Blanco Co TX, 1879 Commanche Co TX, 1880 Coleman Co TX, 1883 Edwards Co TX; 1886 thru 1897 Gillespie Co TX, 1900 Kimble Co TX, 1921 Wm. Roland's death in Zavalla Co TX, 1940 Meekie's death in Edwards Co TX.

-- FACT #1b - 1860 Gonzales Co., TX census; 1870 Blanco Co., TX census; 1880 TX census this family was in Coleman Co., TX living next to his father James Wilson Nichols and in 1900 this family was living in Kimble Co., TX.

-- FACT #1c - 1900 KIMBLE CO., TX Census: NICHOLS, W.R.; 44; b.TX; f/b TN m/b?; M.A.; wife; 44; married 24 yrs b.TX; f/b SC; m/b AR; William J.; b. Feb1879; Pascal C.; b. Dec1883; Maud; b. July1886; Hugh A.; b. Feb1890; Charles D.; b. Sept1993; Weeky T.; b. Aug1898

-- FACT #3 - 1918 he was living at Rock Springs, Edwards Co., TX according to the obit of Eustace Benton Nichols.

Burial: Rock Springs Cemetery, Edwards Co., TX

More About MARIA ANN "MEEKY" DAY:

Burial: Rock Springs Cemetery, Edwards Co., TX

 

Children of WILLIAM NICHOLS and MARIA DAY are:

2. i. WILLIAM THOMAS "TOM"7 NICHOLS, b. 28 Feb 1879, Rock Springs, Commanche Co., TX; d. 12 Aug 1928, - at his home on Sidney Baker Street, Kerrville, Kerr Co., TX.
 

3. ii. PASCHAL CORNELIUS NICHOLS, b. 23 Dec 1883, Edwards Co., TX was listed on his civilian registration card 1917-1918; but others show Fredericksburg, Gillespie Co., TX; d. 22 Apr 1967, Adkins, Bexar Co., TX.
 

4. iii. MAUD CORDELIA NICHOLS, b. 30 Jul 1885, Harper, Gillespie Co., TX; d. 09 Aug 1961, Mason, Mason Co., TX.
 

5. iv. HUGH ALLEN NICHOLS, b. 13 Feb 1890, Harper, Gillespie Co., TX; d. 24 Mar 1975, Bexar Co., TX.
 

6. v. CHARLES DELBERT "CHARLIE" NICHOLS, b. 28 Sep 1893, Harper, Gillespie Co., TX; d. 25 Jan 1965, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX.
 

7. vi. MEEKY THELMA NICHOLS, b. 04 Aug 1897, Harper, Gillespie Co., TX; d. 11 Aug 1989, Fredericksburg, Gillespie Co., TX.

　

Generation No. 2

2. WILLIAM THOMAS "TOM"7 NICHOLS (WILLIAM ROLAND "BILL/BRONK"6, JAMES WILSON "JIM"5, GEORGE WASHINGTON4, DAVID3, SOLOMON R.2, SOLOMON1) was born 28 Feb 1879 in Rock Springs, Comanche Co., TX, and died 12 Aug 1928 in - at his home on Sidney Baker Street, Kerrville, Kerr Co., TX. He married SAMANTHA CATHERINE MCDONALD 06 Nov 1904 in Kerr Co., TX - by: Wm. Bierschwale, M.G., daughter of BENJAMIN MCDONALD and ELIZABETH TAYLOR. She was born 12 Sep 1888 in Harper, Gillespie Co., TX, and died 22 Nov 1983 in Kerr Co., TX.

 

More About WILLIAM THOMAS "TOM" NICHOLS:

-- FACT #1 - 1: 1910 Census Dimmit Co TX: W. Tom Nichols; 30; TX: Samantha; wife; 21; TX: Lyle; son; 5 TX: Elvis; son; 3 TX: Earl; son; 0 TX ... Pct 4 SD15, ED38, Sheet 15A... frame T624-1547-665

-- FACT #1b - 2: 1900 KIMBLE CO., TX Census: NICHOLS, W.R.; 44; b.TX; f/b TN m/b?; M.A.; wife; 44; married 24 yrs b.TX; f/b SC; m/b AR; William J.; b. Feb1879; Pascal C.; b. Dec1883; Maud; b. July1886; Hugh A.; b. Feb1890; Charles D.; b. Sept1993; Weeky T.; b. Aug1898, TXl

-- FACT #1c -: 1920 LaSalle Co., TX Pct#5: NICHOLS, William T., 40, TX TX TX, labor-farm; (could not read, looks like it would be Samantha), wife, 31, TX TX TX; Lyle, son, 14, TX; Carl, son, 15, TX; Elvis, son, 11, TX; Willie B, son, 8, TX.

-- FACT #2 -: William Thomas Nichols had been in Blanco Co., and Gillespie Co.'s, TX but had resided in Kerrville for many years before his death.

-- FACT #3 -: Was in Encinal, La Salle County, TX Aug. 9, 1923.

-- FACT #4 -: Mr. Nichols had been engaged in road construction work on the Rocksprings Highway and returned to the city Saturday to spend the week end with his family. He apparently was in good health until stricken with a heart attack.

Burial: Glen Rest Cem., Kerrville, Kerr Co., TX

 

More About SAMANTHA CATHERINE MCDONALD:

-- FACT #1b -: Pearl Bierschwale has been previously listed as the wife of Willima Thomas (Tom) Nichols. This is incorrect...the correct spouse is Samantha McDonald. The spouse for Pearl Beirschwale has the same name but born 1890 and of the Allen Nichols line.

-- FACT #2 -: 1930 Kerr Co TX census: #804-135-149: EMSLY, Edward; rent @ 12.; age 50; m. @ 50; TX US US; laborer county roads: Samantha; wife; age 41; m. @16; TX TX TX: NICHOLS, Lewis D.; step-son; age 5; TX TX TX

-- FACT #2b -: Samantha Nichols remarried after the death of Tom Nichols to Edward Emsley.

Burial: 27 Nov 1983, Garden of Memories, Kerrville, Kerr Co., TX

 

Children of WILLIAM NICHOLS and SAMANTHA MCDONALD are:

i. LYLE LESLIE8 NICHOLS,SR., b. 25 Jul 1905, - On a Ranch 7 mi. north of Harper, Gillespie Co., TX; d. 23 Jan 1973, Peterson Hospital, Kerr Co., TX; m. MAMIE LOU CHAMBERLAIN, Abt. 1928; b. Abt. 1907.

More About LYLE LESLIE NICHOLS,SR.:

-- FACT #1b -: 1930 Kerr Co TX census: shows him living next to Hugh Allen Nichols: 328 Nichols, Lyle L.; 24; m at 22; TX TX TX; lineman telephone co.: Mamie L.; wife; 19; 17; TX TX TX.

-- FACT #2 -: Texas Death Records show him to be separated/divorced at the time of his death.

-- FACT #3 -: Lyle Nichols had resided in Kerr Co., TX for 44 years before his death. He was a native of Gillespie Co., TX. He died Peterson Hospital.

Burial: Garden of Memories, Kerrville, Kerr Co., TX

 

ii. CARL THOMAS NICHOLS, b. 12 Nov 1906, TX; d. 30 Apr 1968, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX.

More About CARL THOMAS NICHOLS:

-- FACT #1b -: Carl Nichols was not listed as a survivor of his brother, Lyle, in 1973.

Burial: Garden of Memories Cem., Kerr Co., TX

 

iii. ELVIS NICHOLS, b. 15 May 1909, Junction, TX; d. 14 Jan 1956, LEGION Br. S.A.TBC Hosp., Kerrville, Kerr Co., TX.

More About ELVIS NICHOLS:

-- FACT #1b -: Elvis Nichols was a native of Gillespie Co., TX, but lived Legion, Kerr Co., TX most of his life. He died in the Legion State Hospital after an extended illness.

-- FACT #2 -: 1930 Kerr Co TX census - Kerr County Jail : Elvis Nichols; Prisoner; age 19; single; no; yes; TX TX TX

-- FACT #3 -: Died of far advanced tuberculosis (pulmonary) 13 years.

Burial: 15 Jan 1956, Glen Rest Cem., Legion, Kerr Co., TX

 

iv. WILLIE B. (BILL) NICHOLS, b. 09 Sep 1911, Rocksprings, TX; d. 28 Feb 2005, Kerrville, Kerr Co., TX; m. MARTHA J. LINE, 15 Apr 1972, Mexico.

More About WILLIE B. (BILL) NICHOLS:

-- FACT #1b -: In 1956 W.B. Nichols was in Punjab, India. His brother, Lyle's obituary in 1973 says Willis B. is living at Ingram, Kerr Co., TX. His Mother's obituary in 1983 states he was living at Center Point, TX at that time.

Burial: Garden of Memories, Kerr Co., TX

 

v. LOUIS DELBERT (DUTCH) NICHOLS, b. 1924; d. 20 Nov 2002, Kerrville, Kerr Co., TX.

More About LOUIS DELBERT (DUTCH) NICHOLS:

-- FACT #1b -: According to obit info on Mother...Dutch Nichols was living at Center Point, TX in 1983. In 1973 he was living at San Antonio, TX. In 1956 he was living Kerrville, TX.

-- FACT #2 -: OBIT: KERRVILLE -- L.D. "Dutch" Nichols, 78, of Kerrville, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2002, at a local care center. No services will be held. Arrangements are under the direction of Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville.

Burial: Cremated... no burial

　

3. PASCHAL CORNELIUS7 NICHOLS (WILLIAM ROLAND "BILL/BRONK"6, JAMES WILSON "JIM"5, GEORGE WASHINGTON4, DAVID3, SOLOMON R.2, SOLOMON1) was born 23 Dec 1883 in Edwards Co., TX was listed on his civilian registration card 1917-1918; but others show Fredericksburg, Gillespie Co., TX, and died 22 Apr 1967 in Adkins, Bexar Co., TX. He married KATHERINE "KATIE" SCHMIDT Abt. 1935, daughter of HENRY SCHMIDT and HATTIE RALIEGH. She was born 30 Aug 1912 in Robert B. Green Hospital, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX, and died 06 Jun 1960 in Bexar Co., TX.

 

More About PASCHAL CORNELIUS NICHOLS:

-- FACT #1 - 1: 1920 Edwards Co TX: NICHOLS, Hugh A., 29, US, US, US, stock farm; Flora A., wife, 18, TX TX TX; Pascal C., brother, 36, s, US; Charles D., brother, 27, US.

-- FACT #1b - 2: 1910 Edwards Co TX census #13-13: NICHOLS, Paschal C., 54, m1x 30yrs, TX TX TX, laborer odd jobs; Meeky, wife, 43, 6ch 6liv, TX TN AR; Hugh, son, 20, s, TX; Charles, son, 18, s, TX; Thelma, dau, 12, TX; Paschal C., Jr., 27, s, TX, laborer odd jobs.

-- FACT #1c -: 1930 Edwards Co TX: NICHOLS, Paschal C., 46, single, TX TX TX; Meeky A., Mother, 72, TX SC SC; THOMAS, Neoma L., lodger, 8, CA OK CA.

-- FACT #2 -: Was in Edwards County, TX by 9 AUG 1923 according to a deed from the heirs of W.R. Nichols to Mrs. M.A. Nichols on that date. It appears he was single at that time.

-- FACT #2b -: Delayed Birth Record filed in Gillespie Co., TX and Affidavit B is signed by H.W. BIERSCHWALE 1 SEP 1942; E.T. Edwards signed Affedavite A. But his civilian registration card in 1917-18 shows he was born in Edwards Co., TX.

Burial: 26 Apr 1967, San Jose Burial Park, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX

 

More About KATHERINE "KATIE" SCHMIDT:

-- FACT #1 -: At time of death she was living with husband at 150 Bermuda Dr., San Antonio, TX.

Burial: San Jose Burial Park, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX

 

　

4. MAUD CORDELIA7 NICHOLS (WILLIAM ROLAND "BILL/BRONK"6, JAMES WILSON "JIM"5, GEORGE WASHINGTON4, DAVID3, SOLOMON R.2, SOLOMON1) was born 30 Jul 1885 in Harper, Gillespie Co., TX, and died 09 Aug 1961 in Mason, Mason Co., TX. She married FREDERICK THOMAS (FREE TOM) SPENCE 1903 in Kimble Co., TX, son of GEORGE SPENCE and MARY ----. He was born 20 Jan 1879 in Goliad, TX, and died 07 Mar 1948 in Rock Springs, Edwards Co., TX.

 

More About MAUD CORDELIA NICHOLS:

-- FACT #1b -: 1920 Kimble Co TX Pct5: SPENCE, Free Tom, 39, TX US US, farm labor; Maude, wife, 33, TX TX TX; Ina M., dau, 13, TX; Myra, dau, 11, TX; Burl, son, 8, TX; Maude, Jr., dau, 2 3/12, TX

-- FACT #2 -: MARRIAGE RECORD...KIMBLE CO., TX....1903 ...Spence, Free Tom AND Nichols, Maude Cordelia BY Hornburg, C.A. - Minister.

-- FACT #2b -: Was in Kimble County 5 JUN 1923.

Burial: Rock Springs Cemetery, Rock Springs, Edwards Co., TX

More About FREDERICK THOMAS (FREE TOM) SPENCE:

-- FACT #1b - 1: 1900 Kimble Co., TX Pct #7: SPENCE, George, Aug1838 61,m42yr, AL AL AL, farmer; Mary J, wife, Nov1850 49,12ch 10liv, AR; Freeton,son,Jan1879 21, s, TX; Emma,dau,July1885 14,TX; Felix,son, Aug1888 11,TX; Paul,son, Aug1888 11,TX; Frankey, dau, Feb1891, 9,TX.

-- FACT #1b - 2: 1880 Goliad Co TX Pct #4 pg361: SPENCE, George, 39, farmer, AL AL AL; Mary Janette, 29, wife, AR; Betty W, 11, TX; Cary M, 10, TX; George, 9, TX; Charles, 5, TX; Amos F., 3, TX; Fred. T., 1, son, TX.

Burial: Rock Springs, Edwards Co., TX

 

Children of MAUD NICHOLS and FREDERICK SPENCE are:

i. IVA MURLE8 SPENCE, b. 1907; m. ROBERT LEE GIBSON.
 

ii. MYRA SPENCE, b. 1909.
 

iii. BURL SPENCE, b. 1912; m. JEWELL TAYLOR.
 

iv. MAUDE CORDELIA SPENCE, JR., b. 1917.

　

5. HUGH ALLEN7 NICHOLS (WILLIAM ROLAND "BILL/BRONK"6, JAMES WILSON "JIM"5, GEORGE WASHINGTON4, DAVID3, SOLOMON R.2, SOLOMON1) was born 13 Feb 1890 in Harper, Gillespie Co., TX, and died 24 Mar 1975 in Bexar Co., TX. He married FLORA AUBREY CHAMBERLAIN 08 May 1919 in Kerr Co., TX, daughter of WILLIAM CHAMBERLAIN and MYRTLE ANDERSON. She was born 14 Jul 1901 in Probably Kerrville, and died 04 Feb 1964 in San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX.

 

More About HUGH ALLEN NICHOLS:

-- FACT #1b - 1: 1930 Kerr Co TX census: 827 Main ST; Sheet 20B 327-359-326: Nichols, Hugh A.; 39; m.at29; TX TX TX; laborer odd jobs: Flora A.; wife; 29 17; TX TX TX: William R.; son; 10; TX: Leslie E.; son; 5; TX: Ruby C; dau; 4/12; TX.

-- FACT #1b - 2: 1920 Edwards Co TX: NICHOLS, Hugh A., 29, US, US, US, stock farm; Flora A., wife, 18, TX TX TX; Pascal C., brother, 36, s, US; Charles D., brother, 27, US.

-- FACT #2 -: Was in Encinal, La Salle County 9 AUG 1923.

-- FACT #3 -: They were separated or divorced at the time of his wife's death in 1964.

-- FACT #4 -: Spelled name Nicholas in cemetery records: Nicholas, Hugh A, b. 02/13/1890, d. 03/24/1975, PVT USA, Plot: A-A 947, bur. 03/26/1975,

Burial: Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX

 

More About FLORA AUBREY CHAMBERLAIN:

-- FACT #1 -: After Flora divorced Hugh Allen Nichols, she worked at Kelly Field, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX and retired from that occupation.

Burial: Garden of Memories, Kerrville, Kerr Co., TX

Children of HUGH NICHOLS and FLORA CHAMBERLAIN are:

i. WILLIAM ROWLAND (WILLIE)8 NICHOLS, SR., b. 18 Mar 1920, Kerrville, Kerr Co., TX; d. 23 Feb 1985, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX; m. MELBA CLAIR GENTRY, Abt. 1940; b. 04 Feb 1923, Westhoff, Dewitt Co., TX.

More About WILLIAM ROWLAND (WILLIE) NICHOLS, SR.:

Burial: Mission Cemetery, south side, Military Dr., San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX

 

ii. LESLIE ELDON NICHOLS, b. 26 Jun 1924, Kerrville, Kerr Co., TX; d. 29 Jan 1998, Bexar Co., TX; m. DOLLIE ANN MORRIS, 02 Sep 1950, Kerrville, Kerr Co., TX; b. 18 Feb 1933, Kerrville, Kerr Co., TX; d. 01 Mar 1998, Bexar Co Texas.

More About LESLIE ELDON NICHOLS:

Burial: Mission Cemetery, south side, Military Dr., San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX

More About DOLLIE ANN MORRIS:

Burial: Mission Cemetery, south side, Military Dr., San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX

 

iii. RUBY ETHEL NICHOLS, b. 03 Dec 1929, Kerr Co., TX; d. 24 Sep 1992, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX; m. CHARLES LUTHER PETERS, Abt. 1948; d. 03 Jan 1963, TX.

More About RUBY ETHEL NICHOLS:

Burial: Ft. Sam Houston Cemetery, Bexar Co., TX

More About CHARLES LUTHER PETERS:

Burial: Ft. Sam Houston Cemetery, Bexar Co., TX

　

6. CHARLES DELBERT "CHARLIE"7 NICHOLS (WILLIAM ROLAND "BILL/BRONK"6, JAMES WILSON "JIM"5, GEORGE WASHINGTON4, DAVID3, SOLOMON R.2, SOLOMON1) was born 28 Sep 1893 in Harper, Gillespie Co., TX, and died 25 Jan 1965 in San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX. He married (1) MAMIE ETHEL (SWEET PEA) CHAMBERLAIN, daughter of WILLIAM CHAMBERLAIN and MYRTLE ANDERSON. She was born 24 Mar 1903 in TX, and died 28 Jul 1957. He married (2) FLORA AUBREY CHAMBERLAIN Aft. 1930, daughter of WILLIAM CHAMBERLAIN and MYRTLE ANDERSON. She was born 14 Jul 1901 in Probably Kerrville, and died 04 Feb 1964 in San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX.

 

More About CHARLES DELBERT "CHARLIE" NICHOLS:

-- FACT #1 -: 1920 Edwards Co TX: NICHOLS, Hugh A., 29, US, US, US, stock farm; Flora A., wife, 18, TX TX TX; Pascal C., brother, 36, s, US; Charles D., brother, 27, US.

-- FACT #1b -: 1930 Luna, Columbus Co., NM: NICHOLS, Charlie, 36, m@34, TX TX TX; Mamie, wife, 27, m@26, TX TX TX. Living next door to his sister Thelma & Clarence Simonds.

-- FACT #2 -: Delayed Birth Record: Affidavite A; The name of Mrs. B.F. MCDONALD is in the space for Physician, address of 852 Tivy Street, Kerrville. Her Affidavit A, however, is done in Jim Hogg County. So, the Tivy Street address may be the physician's address?

-- FACT #2b -: ...Ted WATKINS, Jim Hogg County, signs Affidavit B, 26 AUG 1942.

-- FACT #2c -: Was in Edwards County, TX 9 AUG 1923 according to the deed from heirs of W.M. Nichols to Mrs. M.A. Nichols. It appears he was single.

-- FACT #3 -: Charles Nichols & Mamie Chamberlain were divorced. He later married the widow of his brother, Flora Chamberlain, but that marriage only lasted a short time.

-- FACT #4 -: Marriage ended in divorce.

Burial: Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX

 

More About MAMIE ETHEL (SWEET PEA) CHAMBERLAIN:

Date born 2: 1903

Burial: Garden of Memories, Kerrville, Kerr Co., TX

 

More About FLORA AUBREY CHAMBERLAIN:

-- FACT #1 -: After Flora divorced Hugh Allen Nichols, she worked at Kelly Field, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX and retired from that occupation.

Burial: Garden of Memories, Kerrville, Kerr Co., TX

 

Child of CHARLES NICHOLS and MAMIE CHAMBERLAIN is:

i. No CHILDREN.

　

7. MEEKY THELMA7 NICHOLS (WILLIAM ROLAND "BILL/BRONK"6, JAMES WILSON "JIM"5, GEORGE WASHINGTON4, DAVID3, SOLOMON R.2, SOLOMON1) was born 04 Aug 1897 in Harper, Gillespie Co., TX, and died 11 Aug 1989 in Fredericksburg, Gillespie Co., TX. She married PHILANDER CLARENCE SIMONDS Abt. 1923, son of DANIEL SIMONDS and AMANDA DIKES. He was born 05 May 1888 in Kimble Co., TX, and died 24 Jun 1965 in Fredericksburg, Gillespie Co., TX.

 

More About MEEKY THELMA NICHOLS:

-- FACT # 1 -: 1910 Edwards Co., TX: SIMONDS, Daniel P., 61, Michigan, US US, stock farm; Sarah A., wife, 39, TX TX AR; Philander C., son, 21, TX; Philip W., son, 17, TX; Daniel R., son, 5, TX; Violet A., dau, 2, TX

-- FACT #1b -: 1920 census Luna, Columbus Co., NM: SIMONDS, Clarance, 31, TX Michigan TX, farmer; Thelma, wife, 21, TX US US; Alice, sister, 12, TX Michigan, TX.

-- FACT #1c -: 1930 Luna, Columbus Co., NM: SIMONDS, Philandr C; 42, m@30, TX Michigan, TX; Thelma, wife, 32, m@19, TX TX TX; Pauline, dau. adopted, 5, OK US US; Lorine, dau. adopted, 5, OK US US. Thelma's brother Charles Nichols living next door.

-- FACT #2 -: Was in Irion County, TX 9 AUG 1923 according to deed record from the heirs of W.A. Nichols to Mrs. M.A. Nichols.

-- FACT #2b -: Delayed Birth Record: Ted WATKINS, Gillepie County, TX, signs Affidavit B, 6 APR 1955. Certificate is filed by Paschal C. Nichols, Fredericksburg, TX.

-- FACT #3 -: In 1968 she lived Doss, TX.

Burial: Greenwood Cemetery, Fredericksburg, Gillespie Co., TX

 

Children:: Three children were adopted; raised grandchild Thelma Jo Turner.

 

More About PHILANDER CLARENCE SIMONDS:

Burial: Greenwood Cemetery, Fredericksburg, Gillespie Co., TX

 

Children of MEEKY NICHOLS and PHILANDER SIMONDS are:

i. HELEN LORRRAINE "LOREEN"8 SIMONDS, b. 11 May 1924, Oildale, Kern Co., CA; d. 18 Sep 1969, Oakland, Alameda Co., CA; m. (1) ALFRED DAVID PORTER, SR., Abt. 1944; b. 22 Oct 1915, Llano Co., TX; d. 06 Sep 1973, Llano Co., TX; m. (2) GERALD THOMAS NICHOLS, Abt. 1956; b. 04 Nov 1925; d. 30 Oct 1993, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX.

More About HELEN LORRAINE "LOREEN" SIMONDS:

Date born 2: 11 May 1924

-- FACT #1 -: She was one of triplets (Helen Lorraine, Daisy Pauline and a boy), was adopted by the Simonds after the death of their natural mother;  parents believed to be but not confirmed,  Charles Jackson Thomas & Grace Hughes Thomas family.

Burial: Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas

 

More About GERALD THOMAS NICHOLS:

Burial: Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas

 

ii. DAISY PAULINE SIMONDS, b. 11 May 1924, Bakersfield, CA; m. (1) CLAUD RAYMOND TURNER; b. 1897; m. (2) ROBERT EARL SCHMIDTKE; m. (3) ? BOOTH.

More About DAISY PAULINE SIMONDS:

-- FACT #1 -: Adopted, along with a sister and brother. The brother died shortly after birth.

-- FACT #1b -: Divorced Robert Earl Schmidtke 09-05-1968 Kerr Co., TX

 

iii. (BABY BOY) SIMONDS, b. 11 May 1924, Bakersfield, CA; d. 1924 CA.

　
 

RECORDS


1880 COLEMAN CO., TX census:
William R Nichols, age 24 yrs, occupation, driving cattle; wife,
Maria A, age 24 yrs & their son,
William T age 1 yr.
Appears on 1880 COLEMAN Co., TX census with father, James Wilson Nichols family.
 
1900 KIMBLE CO., TX Census:
NICHOLS, W.R.; 44; b.TX; f/b TN m/b?;
M.A.; wife; 44; married 24 yrs b.TX; f/b SC; m/b AR;
William J.; b. Feb1879;
Pascal C.; b. Dec1883;
Maud; b. July1886;
Hugh A.; b. Feb1890;
Charles D.; b. Sept1993;
Meeky T.; b. Aug1898;
Children born TX
 
1910 Dimmit Co., TX census:
NICHOLS, W. Tom; age 30; m1x 6yrs; TX TX TX; farm labor; rent home
Samantha; wife; 21; m1x 6yrs; 3ch born 3 liv; TX TX TX
Lyle; son; 5; TX
Carl; son; 3; TX
Elvis; son; 0; TX
 
1920 LaSalle Co., TX Pct#5:
NICHOLS, William T., 40, TX TX TX, labor-farm;
Samantha, wife, 31, TX TX TX;
Lyle, son, 14, TX;
Carl, son, 15, TX;
Elvis, son, 11, TX;
Willie B, son, 8, TX.
 
1930 Kerr Co., TX census:
NICHOLS, Carl; age 23; single; TX TX TX; laborer odd jobs
EMSLY, Edward; rent @ 12.; age 50; m. @ 50; TX US US; laborer county roads:
Samantha; wife; age 41; m. @16; TX TX TX:
NICHOLS, Lewis D.; step-son; age 5; TX TX TX

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OBITUARY....

KERRVILLE MOUNTAIN SUN, Kerrville, Kerr County, Texas, 16 August 1928:

                                   William T. Nichols Heart Attack Victim

     Funeral services were held Monday evening for William Thomas Nichols, 49, who died suddenly late Saturday at his home on Sidney Baker Street.  The services were conducted by Rev. C.E. Wheat of the First Methodist Church, and interment was made in Glen Rest Cemetery.

     Mr. Nichols had been engaged in road construction work on the Rocksprings Highway and returned to the city Saturday to spend the week end with his family.  He apparently was in good health until stricken with a heart attack at about 11 o'clock Saturday night.  He died before physicians reached his home.

     Deceased was a native of Blanco County, but had resided in Kerrville for many years.  He is survived by his widow, five sons and numerous other relatives in Kerr County.