The Nichols family is from the small village of Lostwithiel, Cornwall, England – via any years in Canada. They are also the family I know least about. Spelling of the last name varies: Nickells, Nicholes, Nicholls. For simplicity, I’m keeping it Nichols.
Mark Nichols
Born about 1824, Mark Nichols and wife Mary Mark (1824-1864) bring the family to McGillivray Township, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada. They have six children.
Joseph Nichols
Son Joseph (1860-1937) is born in Canada and marries fellow Canadian Harriet Matilda Mumby (1860-1935.) They move to the family farm near Shabbona, Sanilac, Michigan, USA.
Rexford Nichols
Rexford Nichols (1891-1956) married Bertha Hillaker (1892-1931) in 1913 and have several children – among them Beva Nichols who marries Donald Edmon Wallace. In 1935 Rexford marries Cassie Vennevy and they have several more children.
Nichols/Mumby Reunion, September 1934
Here is a photo from the 1934 Nichols family reunion. I forgot who gave this to me, sigh.
Key
- Front Row: Rexford Nichols, Vida Mae Nichols Bullis, Joseph Nichols, Harriett Matilda “Tilley” Mumby Nichols, Vern Nichols, Vivian June Stayhue, Sylvia Olive Nichols Ashely, Harriett Stayhue Talmadge, unknown, Emma Nichols Stayhue.
- Second Row: unknown boy with hands at ears, Russell Martin Gonyou, Edwin “Ed” Bullis, unknown, Libby Davis (a relative,) Hubert “Bert” Martin Ashley, Fern Phetteplace Nichols, Mae Bullen Linton, Fred August Stayhue, baby is Fred August Stayhue, Jr.
- Third Row: Dexter Gaibet (a friend,) Belva R. Nichols Hartwick, Lawrence J. Bradford, Geraldine Beatrice Ashley Bradford, Leatha Madeline Ashley Gonyou, Ruth Mae Westmeir (a friend,) Doris Stayhue Greger age 14, Cleo Nichols Chard – age 14, Clifford J. “Pete” Ashely, Samuel Linton, unknown, unknown, unknown.
- Fourth Row: Harmon Nichols, John “Jack” Alexander Gonyou, unknown, Clayton Nichols, Norma “Olive” Nichols Reagh – age 13, Clarence Baxter Ashley, Marie Jones (a friend,) Wanda Marie Nichols Shaner, unknown Nelson (a relative.)
Nichols Reunion, 2016
