Samuel Nicholson (1826 - 1885)

Born 26 Sep 1826 in Buncombe, Hoywood County, North Carolina, USA

Ancestors

Husband of Sarah (Hooper) Nicholson — married 27 Jan 1848 in Union County, Georgia, USA

Descendants

Died 8 Apr 1885 at age 58 in Hiawassee, Towns County, Georgia, USA

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Biography

Samuel Nicholson was born on 26 September 1826 in Buncombe County, North Carolina. His parents, Walter and Dorcas (Hogsed) Nicholson were enumerated in Buncombe County in the 1830 U.S. Census. In that census, Samuel and his brother Logan were shown as the two males under age five.^[1]

Sometime afterwards, Samuel's parents moved their family to Georgia, probably going first to Hall County, where Samuel's paternal grandparents and several uncles and aunts were enumerated in the 1830 census. On 13 September 1832, Samuel's older sister, Elizabeth, married in Elam H. Davis in Hall County. ^[2]By 1840, Samuel's father had established the family in Union County, Georgia. ^[3]

On 27 January 1848, Samuel married Sarah Hooper in Union County. ^[4][5][6]Samuel and Sarah were enumerated in the 1850 U.S. census for Union County, Georgia with a two year old son John, who was likely named after his paternal grandfather. Living next door was Samuel's parents, Walter and Dorcus (Hogsed) Nicholson and on the other side, Enos and Mathilda Hooper. Two houses away on either side were Samuel's sisters Elizabeth Davis and Easter Patterson and their families. Three to six households away were Samuel's brother Logan and his in-laws in houses headed by his father in law, Absalom Hooper. and Francis Hooper. ^[7]

In 1855, Samuel, his father and his brother, Logan Nicholson, were all listed on the 1855 tax list for 833 District, Union County, Georgia. Samuel was shown with 1 poll, 50 acres of land valued at $150 and a total assessable estate of $435. ^[8] On 6 March 1856, Towns County Georgia was created from a western portion of Rabun County and an eastern portion of Union County.^[9] The property of Samuel Nicholson and his father fell into the boundaries of the new county.

Samuel Nicholson was enumerated in Towns County, Georgia on August 3, 1860 for the United States Census, 1860. He was noted as born 1827 in North Carolina and a farmer that had $600 in value of real estate and $400 in value of personal estate as seen in the image of the original census. Also included in the household are female Sarah Nicholson, male John Nicholson, male Andrew Nicholson, female Martha Nicholson and male Caroline (Cacolimbus?) Nicholson.^[10]

Samuel Nicholson was enumerated at Hiwassee Post Office, Towns County, Georgia for the August 2, United States Census, 1870. He was noted as born 1826-1827 in North Carolina. He was noted as a farmer that had $450 in value of real estate and $800 in value of personal assets. He is marked as not being able to write as seen in this image of the original census. Also included in the household are female Sarah Nicholson, male John Nicholson, male Absolem Nicholson, female Martha Nicholson, female Camullery Nicholson, female Dorkus Nicholson and male Ruce Burk.^[11]

Samuel Nicholson was enumerated as self at Lower Hiwassee, District 833, Towns County, Georgia for the June 10, United States Census, 1880. He was noted as a farmer, born 1827 in North Carolina and married as seen in this image of the original census. Also included in the household are wife Sarah Nicholson, mother Darcas Nicholson and daughter Jane Nicholson.^[12]

Samuel Nicholson was listed as the father of John Thomas Nicholson who died June 30, 1933 in Towns County, Georgia. The mother was listed as Sarah Hooper.^[13]

Pvt. Samuel Nicholson is buried with his wife Sarah (Hooper) in Enotah Baptist Church Cemetery in Towns County, Georgia.^[14]

Proof of Children

Besides there being named in Samuel's households in various U.S. Censuses, additional proof of his children can be found from other records including:

For son John Thomas Nicholson:

• • His 30 June 1933 death certificate lists his parents as Samuel Nicholson and Sarah Hooper. ^[15]

For daughter Martha (Nicholson) Hooper:

• • Her 4 February 1932 death certificate lists her parents as Sam Nicholson and Sallie Hooper. ^[16]

Sources

1. ↑ 1830 United States Census for Buncombe County, North Carolina. Walter Nicholson Household.
2. ↑ Hall County Georgia Marriage Records.
3. ↑ 1840 United States Census for Union County, Georgia. Waly Nicholson Household.
4. ↑ Union County Georgia Marriage Records as read from LDS microfilm by G. Pinson (Pinson-796).
5. ↑ Union County Georgia Marriage Records transcribed at: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~gaunion/marry5.htm#N.
6. ↑ "Georgia, County Marriages, 1785-1950", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KXVW-3R7 : Sat Oct 21 15:14:52 UTC 2023), Entry for Samuel Nicholson and Sarah Hooper, 27 Jan 1848.
7. ↑ 1850 United States Census for Union County, Georgia. Samuel Nicholson Household. Data on neighbors from notes of G. Pinson (Pinson-796). https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HY-6353-1L3?view=index&personArk=%2Fark%3A%2F61903%2F1%3A1%3AMZY8-JCR&action=view
8. ↑ “Union Co., Ga. Tax Digest 1855 & 1857”. LDS Film #0366631 as read by G. Pinson (Pinson-796).
9. ↑ Georgia County Creation Dates and Parent Counties. https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/Georgia_County_Creation_Dates_and_Parent_Counties
10. ↑ "United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MZML-BCL : accessed 7 March 2016), Samul Nicholson, 1860. Household ID 398 Affiliate Name The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Affiliate Publication Number M653 Affiliate Film Number 138 GS Film Number 803138 Digital Folder Number 005165709 Image Number 00177.
11. ↑ "United States Census, 1870," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MC3B-VH8 : accessed 08 Oct 2014), Samuel Nicholson, Georgia, United States; citing p. 65, family 455, NARA microfilm publication M593, FHL microfilm 000545676.
12. ↑ "United States Census, 1880," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M8P9-161 : accessed 08 Oct 2014), Samuel Nicholson, Lower Hiwassee, Towns, Georgia, United States; citing sheet 487A, NARA microfilm publication T9.
13. ↑ "Georgia, Deaths, 1928-1939," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJXM-NY68 : accessed 4 May 2015), Samuel Nicholson in entry for John Thomas Nicholson, 30 Jun 1933; citing , Towns, Georgia, United States, certificate number , Georgia Archives, Morrow.
14. ↑ Find A Grave website
15. ↑ "Georgia Deaths, 1928-1943", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJXM-NY6Z : Wed Nov 15 16:04:42 UTC 2023), Entry for John Thomas Nicholson listing Samuel Nicholson and Sarah Hooper as parents, 30 Jun 1933. Note: a microfilmed copy of John's death certificate can be viewed at https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:939F-MBSZ-GX?view=index&personArk=%2Fark%3A%2F61903%2F1%3A1%3AQJXM-NY68&action=view
16. ↑ "Georgia Deaths, 1928-1943", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJX9-276X : Wed Nov 15 17:18:03 UTC 2023), Entry for Martha Hooper showing W.W. Hooper as husband and parents as Sam Nicholson and Sallie Hooper, 4 Feb 1932. Note: a microfilmed copy of Martha's death certificate can be viewed at https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:939F-9M3W-RN?view=index&personArk=%2Fark%3A%2F61903%2F1%3A1%3AQJX9-276F&action=view

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