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Alvin Lewis NICHOLSON

Alvin Lewis NICHOLSON

Male 1923 - 1990  (67 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Alvin Lewis NICHOLSON was born 17 Feb 1923, Miletus (Salem), Doddridge Co, WV (son of Alvin Spencer NICHOLSON and Edna Mae SPERRY); died 15 Apr 1990, Salem, WV; was buried , K of P Memorial Park Cemetery, Salem, Harrison Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Military: (ENLISTED 3/30/1943); U.S. Army, World War II
    • Education: Salem College; West Virginia Univ Law School (1949)
    • Occupation: tax attorney for WV State Tax Dept
    • Residence: Big Flint, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1930, Doddridge Co, WV

    Alvin married Marcelene POWELL 17 Apr 1944. Marcelene (daughter of Clurel Cecil POWELL and Lillian Violet GASKINS) was born 5 Jul 1924, Doddridge Co, WV; died 5 Jul 2003, Dayton, Montgomery Co, OH; was buried , K of P Memorial Park Cemetery, Salem, Harrison Co, WV. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Living
    2. Carolyn Yvonne NICHOLSON was born 25 Jan 1947; died 14 May 2008, San Antonio, Bexar Co, TX.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Alvin Spencer NICHOLSON was born 28 Oct 1890 (son of David Hinkle NICHOLSON and Cinderella A. COX); died Apr 1987; was buried , K of P Memorial Park Cemetery, Salem, Harrison Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV
    • Census: 1930, Greenbrier District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Alvin married Edna Mae SPERRY 22 Apr 1916, Doddridge Co, WV. Edna (daughter of Ambrose Lewis SPERRY and Arminda SLUSSAR) was born 3 Oct 1889; died 15 Feb 1969, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , K of P Memorial Park Cemetery, Salem, Harrison Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Edna Mae SPERRY was born 3 Oct 1889 (daughter of Ambrose Lewis SPERRY and Arminda SLUSSAR); died 15 Feb 1969, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , K of P Memorial Park Cemetery, Salem, Harrison Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Salem, WV
    • Census: 1900, 1930, Greenbrier District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Notes:

    Middle name spelled "May" in obit of son Alvin, but "Mae" in obit of daughter Eleen.

    Children:
    1. Glena NICHOLSON died IN INFANCY.
    2. Clara Mae NICHOLSON was born 18 Apr 1918, Miletus (Salem), Doddridge Co, WV; died 26 May 2014, Lost Creek, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , K of P Memorial Park Cemetery, Salem, Harrison Co, WV.
    3. Eleen Fay NICHOLSON was born 15 Apr 1920, Miletus (Salem), Doddridge Co, WV; died 30 Dec 2003, Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV; was buried , K of P Memorial Park Cemetery, Salem, Harrison Co, WV.
    4. 1. Alvin Lewis NICHOLSON was born 17 Feb 1923, Miletus (Salem), Doddridge Co, WV; died 15 Apr 1990, Salem, WV; was buried , K of P Memorial Park Cemetery, Salem, Harrison Co, WV.
    5. Delbert Howard NICHOLSON was born 1 Dec 1924, Miletus (Salem), Doddridge Co, WV; died 29 Jul 2008, Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV; was buried , Sunset Memory Gardens, Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  David Hinkle NICHOLSON was born 20 Dec 1837, Madison Co, VA (son of Lewis NICHOLSON and Susanna L. BREEDING); died 18 Dec 1923, Coldwater (New Milton), Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Indian Fork Baptist Cemetery, New Milton (Coldwater), Doddridge Co WV.

    Other Events:

    • Military: Co A, 14th W.Va. Inf, Civil War
    • Census: 1850, Madison Co, VA
    • Census: 1900, New Milton District, Doddridge Co, WV

    David married Cinderella A. COX 3 Jul 1870, Doddridge Co, WV. Cinderella (daughter of Philip Sheridan COX and Elizabeth MINTER) was born 16 Feb 1849; died 19 Jul 1926, Coldwater (New Milton), Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Indian Fork Baptist Cemetery, New Milton (Coldwater), Doddridge Co WV. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Cinderella A. COX was born 16 Feb 1849 (daughter of Philip Sheridan COX and Elizabeth MINTER); died 19 Jul 1926, Coldwater (New Milton), Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Indian Fork Baptist Cemetery, New Milton (Coldwater), Doddridge Co WV.
    Children:
    1. Phillip Wade NICHOLSON was born 28 May 1871, Doddridge Co, WV; died 6 Jan 1932, Salem, WV; was buried , IOOF Cemetery, Salem, Harrison Co, WV.
    2. Lonnie NICHOLSON
    3. Lewis Alfred NICHOLSON was born 15 Jan 1876, Coldwater (New Milton), Doddridge Co, WV; died 25 Jan 1947, Salem, WV; was buried , IOOF Cemetery, Salem, Harrison Co, WV.
    4. Luther E. NICHOLSON was born Jun 1878.
    5. Drusilla J. NICHOLSON was born Dec 1880; died 1950; was buried , Mt. Lebanon Baptist Cemetery, Kincheloe Rd, Benson, Harrison Co, WV.
    6. Mozella "Zella" NICHOLSON was born 15 May 1883; died 9 Oct 1968.
    7. David Ernest NICHOLSON was born May 1885.
    8. Floyd Benjamin NICHOLSON was born 28 May 1888; died 10 Apr 1890, Doddridge Co, WV.
    9. 2. Alvin Spencer NICHOLSON was born 28 Oct 1890; died Apr 1987; was buried , K of P Memorial Park Cemetery, Salem, Harrison Co, WV.
    10. Clark Minter NICHOLSON was born 27 May 1894, Doddridge Co, WV; died 7 May 1966, Weston, Lewis Co, WV; was buried , IOOF Cemetery, Salem, Harrison Co, WV.

  3. 6.  Ambrose Lewis SPERRY was born 27 Jul 1860, Avon, Doddridge Co, WV (son of Ezra Cortland SPERRY and Mary M. PATTON); died 23 Nov 1933; was buried , Mt. Lebanon Baptist Cemetery, Kincheloe Rd, Benson, Harrison Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1870, 1880, New Milton District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1900, Greenbrier District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Ambrose married Arminda SLUSSAR 29 Dec 1888. Arminda (daughter of Thomas SLUSSAR and Rebecca ___) was born Oct 1865; died 1939; was buried , Mt. Lebanon Baptist Cemetery, Kincheloe Rd, Benson, Harrison Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Arminda SLUSSAR was born Oct 1865 (daughter of Thomas SLUSSAR and Rebecca ___); died 1939; was buried , Mt. Lebanon Baptist Cemetery, Kincheloe Rd, Benson, Harrison Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1870, 1880, New Milton District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1900, Greenbrier District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Children:
    1. 3. Edna Mae SPERRY was born 3 Oct 1889; died 15 Feb 1969, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , K of P Memorial Park Cemetery, Salem, Harrison Co, WV.
    2. Charles Melvin SPERRY was born 1 May 1896, Avon, Doddridge Co, WV; died 10 Jan 1961; was buried , IOOF Cemetery, Salem, Harrison Co, WV.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Lewis NICHOLSON (son of Shadrack NICHOLSON); died Bef 1850.

    Lewis married Susanna L. BREEDING 22 Dec 1835. Susanna was born CA 1811; died 16 Mar 1891, Doddridge Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Susanna L. BREEDING was born CA 1811; died 16 Mar 1891, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1850, Madison Co, VA

    Children:
    1. Ambrose B. NICHOLSON was born 18 Sep 1836, Madison Co, VA; died 24 Nov 1925, Miletus (Salem), Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Snider Cemetery, jct Double Camp Rd & Meathouse Fork, near Avon, Doddridge Co, WV.
    2. 4. David Hinkle NICHOLSON was born 20 Dec 1837, Madison Co, VA; died 18 Dec 1923, Coldwater (New Milton), Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Indian Fork Baptist Cemetery, New Milton (Coldwater), Doddridge Co WV.
    3. Richard C. NICHOLSON was born CA 1838, Madison Co, VA.
    4. Amanda Melvenia "Mandy" NICHOLSON was born Nov 1842, Madison Co, VA.

  3. 10.  Philip Sheridan COX was born Mar 1817, Lewis Co, (W)VA (son of Isaac Perry COX and Dianna ESTLICK); died 7 Jan 1902, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1860, Doddridge Co, (W)VA

    Philip married Elizabeth MINTER. Elizabeth was born 16 Jun 1815, Harrison Co, (W)VA; died 28 Sep 1890, Doddridge Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Elizabeth MINTER was born 16 Jun 1815, Harrison Co, (W)VA; died 28 Sep 1890, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1860, Doddridge Co, (W)VA

    Notes:

    Identified as Ellen Mennes in death record of son George.

    Children:
    1. Newton Benjamin COX was born 1840, Lewis Co, (W)VA; died 1922; was buried , IOOF Cemetery, Salem, Harrison Co, WV.
    2. Mary Etta COX was born 30 Aug 1841, Lewis Co, (W)VA; died 5 May 1931, Jane Lew, Lewis Co, WV; was buried , Broad Run Baptist Church Cemetery, Jane Lew, Lewis Co, WV.
    3. Jacob Jasper COX was born 16 Mar 1843, Lewis Co, (W)VA; died 3 Sep 1933, Coldwater (New Milton), Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Indian Fork Baptist Cemetery, New Milton (Coldwater), Doddridge Co WV.
    4. Nancy Ann COX was born 17 Jan 1845, Lewis Co, (W)VA; died 25 Feb 1932, Freemans Creek District, Lewis Co, WV; was buried , Upper Little Indian Fork Cemetery, Coldwater (New Milton), Doddridge Co, WV.
    5. Credilla Elizabeth COX was born Mar 1847, Doddridge Co, (W)VA; died 30 Nov 1924, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Indian Fork Baptist Cemetery, New Milton (Coldwater), Doddridge Co WV.
    6. F. M. COX was born CA 1849.
    7. 5. Cinderella A. COX was born 16 Feb 1849; died 19 Jul 1926, Coldwater (New Milton), Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Indian Fork Baptist Cemetery, New Milton (Coldwater), Doddridge Co WV.
    8. Philip Wesley COX was born 17 Mar 1853, Coldwater (New Milton), Doddridge Co, WV; died 17 Apr 1933, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Indian Fork Baptist Cemetery, New Milton (Coldwater), Doddridge Co WV.
    9. George Minter COX was born 5 May 1855; died 1 Nov 1926, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Greenlawn Memorial Park (aka Masonic) Cemetery, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV.
    10. David Edwin COX was born May 1858; died Bef Apr 1939.

  5. 12.  Ezra Cortland SPERRY was born 11 Sep 1828, Cortland, Cortland Co, NY; died 9 Jan 1898, Avon, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Elkview Masonic Cemetery, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Baptist minister
    • Census: 1860, Doddridge Co, (W)VA
    • Census: 1870, 1880, New Milton District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Occupation: 1870, 1880; farmer

    Ezra married Mary M. PATTON 3 Nov 1852. Mary was born 12 May 1835, West Milford, Harrison Co, (W)VA; died 24 Feb 1915, Avon, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Elkview Masonic Cemetery, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Mary M. PATTON was born 12 May 1835, West Milford, Harrison Co, (W)VA; died 24 Feb 1915, Avon, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Elkview Masonic Cemetery, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Avon, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1860, Doddridge Co, (W)VA
    • Census: 1870, 1880, New Milton District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Notes:

    1860 Census, Doddridge County, Virginia (now West Virginia):
    E. C. Sperry, 31, farmer; M. M. (female), 25; E. A. (male), 6; M. C. (female), 4; Lenora (male), 2.

    1870 Census, Doddridge Co, WV (New Milton Twp), enumerated on Aug 12 1870:
    Ezra C. Sperry, 41, b. NY, farmer, value of real estate $2200, value of personal estate $500; Mary M, 35, b. Va; Edgar A, 16; Mary C, 14; Leanora, 12; Ambrose L, 9; Relina E, 7; Melvin G, 5; Ezra C, 3; Clarance B, 7 months (born October).

    1880 Census, Doddridge Co, WV (New Milton District), enumerated on Jun 18 1880:
    E. C. Sperry, 51, b. NY, farmer; wife Mary M, 45, b. Va; dau Leanora, 21, single; son Ambrose L, 19; dau Rulina E, 17; son Melvin G, 15; son Ezra C, 13; son Aaron, 10; son Ernest L, 5; dau Ila L, 2 (twin); son Earl M, 2 (twin). All children born in West Virginia.
    NOTE: The absence of son Clarence in this census, combined with no other record of a son Aaron, makes it likely that the child identified as Aaron was actually Clarence.

    Children:
    1. Edgar Almeron SPERRY was born 29 Dec 1854, Duck Creek (West Milford), Harrison Co, (W)VA; died 27 Feb 1926; was buried , McKeesport & Versailles Cemetery, McKeesport, Allegheny Co, PA.
    2. Mary Columbia SPERRY was born 21 Jan 1856, Virginia (now West Virginia); died 21 Feb 1920, San Bernardino Co, CA.
    3. Lenora SPERRY was born 30 Jan 1858, Doddridge Co, (W)VA; died 29 Aug 1930, Fairmont, Marion Co, WV; was buried , Elkview Masonic Cemetery, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV.
    4. 6. Ambrose Lewis SPERRY was born 27 Jul 1860, Avon, Doddridge Co, WV; died 23 Nov 1933; was buried , Mt. Lebanon Baptist Cemetery, Kincheloe Rd, Benson, Harrison Co, WV.
    5. Rulina E. SPERRY was born 29 Oct 1862, Avon, Doddridge Co, WV; died 8 Oct 1939, Spencer, Roane Co, WV; was buried , Mt. Olive Cemetery, Roane Co, WV.
    6. Melvin Greene SPERRY was born 26 Jan 1865, West Virginia; died 4 Feb 1954; was buried , Elkview Masonic Cemetery, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV.
    7. Ezra Cortland SPERRY was born 16 May 1867, West Virginia; died 27 Jan 1940; was buried , Elkview Masonic Cemetery, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV.
    8. Clarence Burdette SPERRY was born 10 Oct 1869, Doddridge Co, WV; died 19 Dec 1930, Washington, DC; was buried (MAUSOLEUM), Elkview Masonic Cemetery, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV.
    9. Judson A. SPERRY was born 23 Jan 1872, Doddridge Co, WV; died 20 Dec 1872, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Elkview Masonic Cemetery, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV.
    10. Ernest Victor SPERRY was born 17 Feb 1875, Doddridge Co, WV; died 29 Apr 1946, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Mt. Lebanon Baptist Cemetery, Kincheloe Rd, Benson, Harrison Co, WV.
    11. Ida Lee SPERRY was born 5 Aug 1877, Avon, Doddridge Co, WV; died 22 Oct 1956, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Elkview Masonic Cemetery, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV.
    12. Earl Mortimer SPERRY was born 5 Aug 1877, Avon, Doddridge Co, WV; died 22 Aug 1958, Wooster, Wayne Co, OH.
    13. Cecil Percy SPERRY was born 13 Jun 1882, Avon, Doddridge Co, WV; died 9 Sep 1904, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Elkview Masonic Cemetery, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV.

  7. 14.  Thomas SLUSSAR was born May 1829; died 24 Aug 1893; was buried , Big Isaac Cemetery, Big Isaac, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Census: 1860, Doddridge Co, (W)VA
    • Census: 1870, 1880, New Milton District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Thomas married Rebecca ___. Rebecca was born CA 1835. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Rebecca ___ was born CA 1835.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1860, Doddridge Co, (W)VA
    • Census: 1870, 1880, New Milton District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Children:
    1. J. C. SLUSSAR was born CA 1856; died Bef 1870.
    2. William Leonard SLUSSAR was born CA 1859, Doddridge Co, (W)VA.
    3. Charles M. SLUSSAR was born 29 Sep 1860, Doddridge Co, (W)VA; died 26 May 1898, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Big Isaac Cemetery, Big Isaac, Doddridge Co, WV.
    4. 7. Arminda SLUSSAR was born Oct 1865; died 1939; was buried , Mt. Lebanon Baptist Cemetery, Kincheloe Rd, Benson, Harrison Co, WV.
    5. Ellen Nora SLUSSAR was born CA 1868, Doddridge Co, WV; died 1920; was buried , Big Isaac Cemetery, Big Isaac, Doddridge Co, WV.
    6. Emory Lee SLUSSAR was born CA 1874, Doddridge Co, WV; died 26 Aug 1941, Weston, Lewis Co, WV; was buried , Big Isaac Cemetery, Big Isaac, Doddridge Co, WV.


Generation: 5

  1. 16.  Shadrack NICHOLSON
    Children:
    1. David NICHOLSON was born CA 1804; died 1868; was buried , Upper Little Indian Fork Cemetery, Coldwater (New Milton), Doddridge Co, WV.
    2. 8. Lewis NICHOLSON died Bef 1850.

  2. 20.  Isaac Perry COX was born 1787, New Jersey (son of Philip COX and Christiana STILLE); died 1849, Flat Fork, Roane Co, WV; was buried , Flat Fork Church Cemetery, Co Rd 36/12, Flat Fork, Roane Co, WV.

    Isaac married Dianna ESTLICK. Dianna was born 31 Mar 1792, Gloucester Co, NJ; died 1818, Harrison Co, (W)VA. [Group Sheet]


  3. 21.  Dianna ESTLICK was born 31 Mar 1792, Gloucester Co, NJ; died 1818, Harrison Co, (W)VA.
    Children:
    1. 10. Philip Sheridan COX was born Mar 1817, Lewis Co, (W)VA; died 7 Jan 1902, Doddridge Co, WV.


Generation: 6

  1. 40.  Philip COX was born 1760, New Jersey (son of Isaac COX and Sarah SUTTON); died 29 Oct 1854, Slab Creek, Ritchie Co, WV; was buried , Cox Cemetery, Rt 74 at Slab Creek, Ritchie Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Military: Revolutionary War

    Philip married Christiana STILLE 1786, New Jersey. Christiana was born CA 1764, New Jersey; died 6 Mar 1856, Slab Creek, Ritchie Co, WV; was buried , Cox Cemetery, Rt 74 at Slab Creek, Ritchie Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  2. 41.  Christiana STILLE was born CA 1764, New Jersey; died 6 Mar 1856, Slab Creek, Ritchie Co, WV; was buried , Cox Cemetery, Rt 74 at Slab Creek, Ritchie Co, WV.
    Children:
    1. 20. Isaac Perry COX was born 1787, New Jersey; died 1849, Flat Fork, Roane Co, WV; was buried , Flat Fork Church Cemetery, Co Rd 36/12, Flat Fork, Roane Co, WV.
    2. John COX
    3. David S. COX
    4. Hannah COX
    5. Huldah COX was born 31 Mar 1797, Lewis Co, (W)VA; died 21 Sep 1893, Mt. Sterling, Van Buren Co, IA; was buried , Harness (Henri Chapel) Cemetery, Mt. Sterling, Van Buren Co, IA.
    6. Levi COX was buried , Doddridge Co, WV.
    7. Philip COX was born 20 Jul 1800; died 9 Dec 1876, Coxs Mills, Gilmer Co, WV; was buried , Auburn Community Cemetery, Ritchie Co, WV.
    8. James S. COX was born CA 1803.
    9. Sarah COX was born 18 Dec 1805, Harrison Co, (W)VA; died 6 Sep 1884; was buried , Auburn Community Cemetery, Ritchie Co, WV.
    10. Daniel V. COX was born 10 Mar 1809, Harrison Co, (W)VA; died 22 Feb 1862; was buried , Cox Cemetery, Rt 74 at Slab Creek, Ritchie Co, WV.
    11. Jesse G. COX was born CA 1815, Harrison Co, (W)VA; died 25 Dec 1856, Harrison Co, (W)VA.