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Nicholson Family History
Nicholson Genealogy & Family TreeNicholson is an English name from Cumberland, England, where the family held a seat. It comes from the Greek word Nikolaos which means "to conquer the people." The earliest known ancestor--William Nicholai--which was recorded in 1219. Roots for this name can also be found in Germany and Scotland. The family motto is Per Castra ad astra which means, "Through the camp to the stars."
Other spellings include “Nicholsen," "Nichaelson," "Nichalson," and "Nicherson." Notable people with the surname include American actress Julianne Nicholson (August: Osage County, Kinsey, Law & Order: Criminal Intent), American football player Donte Nicholson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), and American actor Jack Nicholson (The Shining, Chinatown, As Good as It Gets). The first Nicholson to come to America was Garrett Nicholson in Virginia in 1635.
Nicholson Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Ann Nicholson -- --, 1834 December 0, 1841 Inverness-Shire
- Emeline Elizabeth Nicholson -- --, 1840 December 0, 1900 Indiana
- James B Nicholson -- --, 1859 March 7, 1932 Pennsylvania
- Robert Nicholson -- --, 1792 December 0, 1860
- Robert Gary Nicholson -- --, 1921 March 26, 1972 Texas
Nicholson Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- William James Nicholson -- --, 1823 November 2, 1864 South Carolina
- Goover C. Nicholson -- --, 1892 March 4, 1894 Ohio
- James Patterson Nicholson -- --, 1843 September 20, 1914
- Annie Mildred Nicholson -- --, 1903 June 11, 1927 Florida
- Alvin Spencer Nicholson -- --, 1890 April 0, 1976 West Virginia
