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Benjamin Nichols

Birthdate:
Birthplace: Clayton, Jefferson County, NY, United States
Death: September 06, 1912 (77)
Millen Bay, Jefferson County, NY, United States
Place of Burial: Poland, Chautauqua County, NY, United States
Immediate Family:

Son of Andrew Nichols and Cordelia Holcomb Nichols
Husband of Jane Melinthia Nichols
Father of Delia M Nichols; Melvin C Nichols; William "Willies" Nichols; Charles Malcolm Nichols, Sr.; Myrtle "Merta" Brown ( Nichols) and 2 others
Brother of Maria Elkins; Seth Lee Nichols; Lieut Ira C. Nichols; Jane Nichols; Andrew Nichols and 1 other

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About Benjamin Nichols

Benjamin Nichols was born January 1, 1835 Clayton, Jefferson County, New York. He died at the Nichols summer home, Point La-Ni-Ta (for Nichols-Laird-Taylor) at Millens Bay, between Clayton and Cape Vincent. -History of Western N.Y., Cutter, 1912, p. 731.

Andrew NICHOLS & Cordelia HOLCOLM. siblings, Maria, Seth, Ira, Jane, Andrew, Mary & Isaac.

spouse, Jane M. TAYLOR, c1856. Delia/Adelia M., 1858-1904, md. Celestus WILCOX Melvin C., 1860-1864 William S. 1862-1864 Charles Melvin, 1864-1948, md. Sarah SWEET Merta, 1866-1939, md. Charles BROWN Maud C., 1867-1887, md. Salem E. PARKER; child, Maude Alline adopted by maternal grandparents. Pearl Lena, 1871-1962, md. Franklin H. T. OAKS; 5 sons-Benjamin, Gerald, Percy, Donald & Dudley. Baby, 1884-1884

occupation, millwright & owner of machinist shop & foundry.

residences, 1850-Clayton, Jefferson NY. 1855-Ellicott, Chautauqua NY. 1860-Poland, Chautauqua NY. 1865-Poland, Chautauqua NY. 1870-Poland, Chautauqua NY. 1875-Poland, Chautauqua NY. 1880-Poland, Chautauqua NY. 1892-Jamestown, Chautauqua NY. 1900-Jamestown, Chautauqua NY. 1905-Jamestown, Chautauqua NY. 1910-Jamestown, Chautauqua NY.

JAMESTOWN (NY) EVENING JOURNAL THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1912 BENJAMIN NICHOLS IS DYING Startling Message From His Summer Home at Cape Vincent N. Y , Was Received This Morning. Mrs. Paul B. Rosencrants received a telegram this morning which conveyed the information that her father, Benjamin Nichols, of this city, was dying at his summer home at Caps Vincent N. Y, In the Thousand lslands. Up to the time The Journal want to press this afternoon, no further word In regard to his condition had been received, Mr. Nichols left early in the summer for Caps Vincent and up to • week ago he was enjoying his usual good health. Last weak, however, word was received hero that he was 111, but not seriously. His son, Charles M. Nichols, left Wednesday evening for Cape Vincent and was scheduled to arrive there some time today.

JAMESTOWN (NY) EVENING JOURNAL WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER *, 1903 ON THE ST, LAWRENCE. Jamestownsrs Entertained st Point LA-NI-TA, Benjnmln Nlehols's Summer Moeso. Point Ia-Xl-Ta. Thousand Island", Sept. T.- (Special.)—Mr. and Mrs. C. L Wllcon. Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Johnson of Jamestown and Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Brown of Buffalo are spending two weeks with Benjamin Nichols and, fatally of Jamestown at their summer home at Toint Ln-W-Ta, Thousand Islands. A large catch of pickerel, black hass, perch, rock base, eel, and bullheads Is taken daily. A curiosity In the shape of a bullhead, hy some called catfish, weighing fix pounds waa caught by the famous fishermen. J. O, Johoeon and C. B. Brown. C. I* W11- oox captured the Brat BlelwraJ; tha first day's rate! waa over to pounds. The record is held by the expert fisherwoman Mrs. BanJ. Nichols, who has

JAMESTOWN (NY) EVENING JOURNAL SATURDAY, SEPTBMBER 7, 1912 The remains of Benjamin Nichols arrived from the Thousand Islands this morning at 11:30 o'clock accompanied by Mrs. Jane Nichols, Charles M. Nichol, and Mrs. Marts L. Brown. The funeral win be held from the Kennedy M. B. church Monday morning at 11: M o'clock preceded by a prayer service at the home. 57 South Main street at 9:30 o'clock. s/o Andrew NICHOLS & Cordelia HOLCOLM.
siblings, Maria, Seth, Ira, Jane, Andrew, Mary & Isaac.

spouse, Jane M. TAYLOR, c1856.
Delia/Adelia M., 1858-1904, md. Celestus WILCOX
Melvin C., 1860-1864
William S. 1862-1864
Charles Melvin, 1864-1948, md. Sarah SWEET
Merta, 1866-1939, md. Charles BROWN
Maud C., 1867-1887, md. Salem E. PARKER; child, Maude Alline adopted by maternal grandparents.
Pearl Lena, 1871-1962, md. Franklin H. T. OAKS; 5 sons-Benjamin, Gerald, Percy, Donald & Dudley.
Baby, 1884-1884

occupation, millwright & owner of machinist shop & foundry.

residences,
1850-Clayton, Jefferson NY.
1855-Ellicott, Chautauqua NY.
1860-Poland, Chautauqua NY.
1865-Poland, Chautauqua NY.
1870-Poland, Chautauqua NY.
1875-Poland, Chautauqua NY.
1880-Poland, Chautauqua NY.
1892-Jamestown, Chautauqua NY.
1900-Jamestown, Chautauqua NY.
1905-Jamestown, Chautauqua NY.
1910-Jamestown, Chautauqua NY.

JAMESTOWN (NY) EVENING JOURNAL
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1912
BENJAMIN NICHOLS IS DYING
Startling Message From His Summer Home at Cape Vincent N. Y , Was Received This Morning.
Mrs. Paul B. Rosencrants received a telegram this morning which conveyed the information that her father, Benjamin Nichols, of this city, was dying at his summer home at Caps Vincent N. Y, In the Thousand Islands. Up to the time The Journal want to press this afternoon, no further word In regard to his condition had been received, Mr. Nichols left early in the summer for Caps Vincent and up to week ago he was enjoying his usual good health. Last weak, however, word was received hero that he was 111, but not seriously. His son, Charles M. Nichols, left Wednesday evening for Cape Vincent and was scheduled to arrive there some time today.

JAMESTOWN (NY) EVENING JOURNAL

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER , 1903
ON THE ST, LAWRENCE.
Jamestownsrs Entertained st Point
LA-NI-TA, Benjnmln Nlehols's
Summer Moeso.
Point Ia-Xl-Ta. Thousand Island",
Sept. T.- (Special.)—Mr. and Mrs. C. L Wllcon. Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Johnson of Jamestown and Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Brown of Buffalo are spending two weeks with Benjamin Nichols and, fatally of Jamestown at their summer home at Toint Ln-W-Ta, Thousand Islands.
A large catch of pickerel, black bass, perch, rock base, eel, and bullheads Is taken daily. A curiosity In the shape of a bullhead, hy some called catfish, weighing fix pounds waa caught by the famous fishermen. J. O, Johoeon and C. B. Brown. C. I* W11- oox captured the Brat BlelwraJ; tha first day's rate! waa over to pounds.

The record is held by the expert fisherwoman Mrs. BanJ. Nichols, who has

JAMESTOWN (NY) EVENING JOURNAL
SATURDAY, SEPTBMBER 7, 1912
The remains of Benjamin Nichols arrived from the Thousand Islands this morning at 11:30 o'clock accompanied by Mrs. Jane Nichols, Charles M. Nichol, and Mrs. Marts L. Brown.

The funeral win be held from the Kennedy M. B. church Monday morning at 11: M o'clock preceded by a prayer service at the home. 57 South Main street at 9:30 o'clock.

JAMESTOWN (NY) EVENING JOURNAL
TUESDAY DECEMBER, 1912
THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW
September.... 6, .... Benjamin Nichols, 77, at Point La Nita, Thousand Islands;

* Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Oct 3 2021, 2:27:35 UTC

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Benjamin Nichols's Timeline

1835
January 1, 1835
Clayton, Jefferson County, NY, United States
1858
February 8, 1858
Clayton, Jefferson County, NY, United States
1860
1860
Kennedy, Chautauqua County, NY, United States
1862
1862
Kennedy, Chautauqua County, New York, United States
1864
May 18, 1864
Kennedy, Chautauqua County, NY, United States
1866
May 12, 1866
Kennedy, Chautauqua County, NY, United States
1867
December 20, 1867
Kennedy, Chautauqua County, NY, United States
1871
December 18, 1871
Poland, Chautauqua County, New York, United States
1912
September 6, 1912
Age 77
Millen Bay, Jefferson County, NY, United States