Cyrus Eliphint Nicholson

NICHOLSON, The Rev. Cyrus Elephint, J.P.; Retired Teacher and Principal, former Rector St. Mary’s Parish Church, Assistant Priest (curate) 1982. Organizations: Chairman Board of Managers Albion Mount Primary School, Bailey’s Vale Basic School; Esher Approved School; Scout Master, Group Leader, Secretary J.A.S. Branch; Vice-Chairman Trinity Co-op Boxing Plant, Former Member Parish Probation Committee, Secretary St. Mary Parish Festival Committee, St. Mary Parish Church Committee; Secretary and Organiser Port Maria Poor Distribution Committee. Born: Moneague, St. Ann, July 16, 1905, son of David Nicholson, Property Overseer and Sophia Elizabeth Atherton-Nicholson (both dec’d). Educated: Golden Grove Primary School, St. Ann, Mico Training College. Career: Taught as Principal for 47 years (36 years at Port Maria), 6 years as Assistant Port Maria Secondary School, Extra-Mural Theological Course – Ordained Deacon 1975. Priest 1977. Marriage Officer, Chaplain Port Maria Hospital. Denomination: Anglican. Awards: Institute of Jamaica Centenary Medal 1979 and Prime Minister’s Medal 1983 – Community Work. Married: Louisa Imogene Wright, December 22, 1937 (dec’d); 2 sons, 4 daughters. Interests: Reading, Vocal music, Travelling. Clubs: Master Mason Lodge Caledonian, Past Chief Ranger Court St. Mary A.O.F. Address: P.O. Box 43, Port Maria.