Abraham C Nichols (abt. 1834 - 1922)

Born about 23 Oct 1834 in Wilkes, North Carolina, United States

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Died 10 Feb 1922 at about age 87 in Wilkes, North Carolina, United States

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Memorial. Mr. A. C. Nichols was born October the 23rd, in Wilkes County, spending the greater part of his life on the farm devoting his time and energy to the work he so dearly loved. He was a veteran of the Civil War, having seen actual service until the surrender. He was with Lee at Gettysburg, and in the long strenuous service around Richmond, being captured by the Yankees just four days before the South gave up the struggle at Appomattox Court House.

He was always ready to sponsor anything that would echo progress and uplift his country. No doubt many will recall the interest he manifested in the bond issue for a railroad in Wilkes County. "Uncle Abe" as he was called by every one who knew him, was always interested in the late war veterans, and in fact in all veterans of any war. He took great delight in telling of the many thrilling experiences of his life as a soldier, and he was very much interested in stories of the terrible conflict between the States. As a soldier he knew the hardships of a soldier's life. The greater part of his last days were taken up in telling of the many nights he slept on the ground waking under a blanket of snow.

He was always very fond of work, and toiled unceasingly thru out his life; no task was too hard nor the labor too tiresome for him to give up the task set for him until the finishing touches were given the job. His moral and spiritual duties were not neglected, along with other work. He joined the Baptist church 25 years ago living a quiet Christian life until death.

His health failed him about four years ago, and he suffered two strokes of paralysis.

He was the last member of his family, and is survived by his wife, Evelyn, and two sons, G. A. Nichols and W. T. Nichols.

--Carter's Weekly (North Wilkesboro, NC), Feb 23, 1922, p. 2

Sources

• "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M4BL-F63 : 4 April 2020), Abraham Nicholds in household of Elijah Nicholds, Wilkes county, Wilkes, North Carolina, United States; citing family 396, NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
• "United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MCF9-18J : 11 September 2017), Abraham C Nicholls, Reddies River, Wilkes, North Carolina, United States; citing enumeration district ED 221, sheet 198B, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), FHL microfilm 1,254,987.
• "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MSBT-BB4 : accessed 15 May 2020), Abraham Nicholl, Reddies River Township, Wilkes, North Carolina, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 155, sheet 8A, family 141, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,241,224.
• "United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MLS9-W85 : accessed 15 May 2020), Abraham Nichols in household of W Thomas Nichols, Reddies River, Wilkes, North Carolina, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 175, sheet 2A, family 26, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 1135; FHL microfilm 1,375,148.
• "United States Census, 1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MZVC-JZL : accessed 15 May 2020), Abram C Nichols in household of Wiley T Nichols, Reddies River, Wilkes, North Carolina, United States; citing ED 181, sheet 8A, line 47, family 156, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1992), roll 1329; FHL microfilm 1,821,329.
• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 15 May 2020), memorial page for Abraham C Nichols (23 Oct 1834–10 Feb 1922), Find a Grave Memorial no. 72714116, citing Pleasant Home Baptist Church Cemetery, Millers Creek, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA ; Maintained by Linda McNiel (contributor 47179923) .