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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
- Jane Nicholson -- --, 1553 August 24, 1572
- Joseph Nicholson -- --, 1630 June 0, 1693
- Sarah Nicholson -- --, 1653 December 0, 1705
- Jane Nicholson -- --, 1669 December 14, 1723 Rhode Island
- Joshua Nicholson -- --, 1649 June 25, 1649
Nicholson Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Samuell Nicholson -- --, 1650 February 3, 1659
- Nathaniel Nicholson -- --, 1597 December 0, 1643
- Rowland Nicholson -- --, 1540 June 0, 1590 England
- Edward Nicholson -- --, 1595 July 2, 1642
- Isaac Rosselle Nicholson -- --, 1789 August 28, 1844 South Carolina
