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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
- Isabel Nicholson -- --, 1504 December 0, 1560
- Fanny Belle Nicholson -- --, 1886 February 3, 1968 Tennessee
- Bulha M Nicholson -- --, 1894 June 16, 1980 Tennessee
- James Sanky Nicholson -- --, 1892 February 1, 1976 Tennessee
- Samuel Nicholson -- --, 1826 April 8, 1885 North Carolina
Nicholson Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Logan Nicholson -- --, 1828 April 13, 1903 North Carolina
- Isabel Nicholson -- --, 1500 December 9, 1579 England
- Elizabeth Nicholson -- --, 1640 December 0, 1721 England
- Christopher Nicholson -- --, 1518 December 0, 1577 England
- Joseph Nicholson -- --, 1779 December 0, 1863 North Carolina
