Descendants of Daniel Nichols



First Generation



1. Daniel Nichols,1 son of John Nichols and Ann Hardy, was born on Jun 1, 1768 in North Carolina 1 and died after 1850 in Rutherford Co., Tennessee.

Daniel married Mary Alexander,1 3 daughter of Samuel Alexander and Sarah [Alexander], on Jul 19, 1790 in Madison Co., Kentucky (Page 53).2 Mary was born on Sep 26, 1770 in North Carolina 1 and died after 1850 in Rutherford Co., Tennessee.1

Children from this marriage were:

+ 2 F    i. Sarah Nichols 1 was born about 1791 in Kentucky.1

+ 3 M    ii. William Nichols 5 was born on Jul 10, 1795 in Kentucky 6 and died on Apr 24, 1863 in Cannon Co., Tennessee 6 at age 67.

+ 4 M    iii. Eli Nichols 5 was born about 1798 in Kentucky and died before 1850 in Cannon Co., Tennessee.

+ 5 M    iv. Levi Alexander Nichols 5 was born on Oct 28, 1804 in Kentucky,7 died on Jan 5, 1886 in Maury Co., Tennessee 7 at age 81, and was buried in Hunter Cem., Maury Co., Tennessee.7

+ 6 F    v. Margaret Nichols 1 10 was born on May 30, 1808 in Logan Co., Kentucky,1 10 died on Sep 21, 1887 in New Harmony, Washington Co., Utah 10 at age 79, and was buried on Sep 24, 1887 in New Harmony, Washington Co., Utah.10

   7 F    vi. Esther Alexander Nichols 1 7 was born about 1810 in Kentucky 11 and died after 1880.

Esther married Arnett Jones 4 5 on Dec 10, 1827 in Rutherford Co., Tennessee.4 Arnett was born about 1784 in North Carolina 11 and died before 1880.

+ 8 M    vii. Daniel Byron Nichols 1 was born about 1811 in Rutherford Co., Tennessee 1 12 and died after 1880.13

Second Generation (Children)


2. Sarah Nichols 1 (Daniel1) was born about 1791 in Kentucky.1 Another name for Sarah was Sally.

Sarah married John Wesley Conely,4 son of Capt. John Conely and Jane Ballew, on Nov 24, 1824 in Rutherford Co., Tennessee.4 John was born on Jan 19, 1794 in Burke Co., North Carolina.14

Children from this marriage were:

   9 M    i. Talbot Fanning Conely 14 was born in 1832 in Tennessee.14

   10 F    ii. Martha Conely 14 was born in 1835 in Tennessee.14

3. William Nichols 5 (Daniel1) was born on Jul 10, 1795 in Kentucky 6 and died on Apr 24, 1863 in Cannon Co., Tennessee 6 at age 67.

William married Mary Ann Wherry.5 6 Mary was born on Sep 6, 1794 in North Carolina 6 and died on Oct 31, 1855 in Cannon Co., Tennessee 6 at age 61.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 11 M    i. Daniel Alexander Nichols 6 was born on Jan 19, 1825 in Rutherford Co., Tennessee 6 and died on Aug 1, 1902 in Cannon Co., Tennessee 6 at age 77.

   12 F    ii. Mary H. Nichols 6 was born about 1829.6 Another name for Mary was Minerva.

+ 13 F    iii. Cynthia Caroline Nichols 6 was born on Jan 14, 1830 in Rutherford Co., Tennessee,6 died on Apr 18, 1902 in Cannon Co., Tennessee 6 at age 72, and was buried in Reed Cem., Cannon Co., Tennessee.16

+ 14 F    iv. Phoebe Jane Nichols 6 was born on Nov 15, 1832 in Rutherford Co., Tennessee 6 and died in 1872 in Cannon Co., Tennessee at age 40.

4. Eli Nichols 5 (Daniel1) was born about 1798 in Kentucky and died before 1850 in Cannon Co., Tennessee.

Eli married Nancy Ann Wherry.11 17 Nancy was born in 1798 in North Carolina 11 and died after 1850.

Children from this marriage were:

   15 F    i. Adlina Nichols 11 was born in 1822 in Tennessee.11

   16 M    ii. Joseph Nichols 11 was born in 1825 in Tennessee.11

Joseph married Sarah Keele 15 on Dec 22, 1847 in Cannon Co., Tennessee.15

   17 M    iii. John Nichols 11 was born in 1830 in Tennessee.11

   18 M    iv. William Nichols 11 was born in 1832 in Tennessee.11

   19 F    v. Mary A. Nichols 11 was born in 1835 in Tennessee.11

Mary married Jacob M. Tobb 18 on Jan 6, 1855 in Rutherford Co., Tennessee.18

+ 20 M    vi. Capt. Jonathan Wherry Nichols 11 17 was born in Feb 1840 in Tennessee.19

   21 M    vii. Wely M. Nichols 11 was born in 1849 in Tennessee.11

5. Levi Alexander Nichols 5 (Daniel1) was born on Oct 28, 1804 in Kentucky,7 died on Jan 5, 1886 in Maury Co., Tennessee 7 at age 81, and was buried in Hunter Cem., Maury Co., Tennessee.7

Levi married Rachel Crawford,7 daughter of Alexander Crafford and Elizabeth Craighead, on Oct 26, 1830 in Maury Co., Tennessee.8 9 Rachel was born in 1798 in South Carolina,8 died on Mar 6, 1850 in Tennessee 7 at age 52, and was buried in Maury Co., Tennessee.7 Other names for Rachel were Martha Crawford, and8 Pasty.5

Children from this marriage were:

+ 22 M    i. Daniel Campbell Nichols 7 was born in 1833 in Maury Co., Tennessee 7 20 and died after 1873.

+ 23 M    ii. Dr. James Monroe Nichols 7 was born on Feb 18, 1834 in Mt. Pleasant, Maury Co., Tennessee 7 and died between Jun 1900 and Apr 1910 in Lockesbury, Sevier Co., Arkansas about age 66.

   24 M    iii. Aleck Nichols 7 was born about 1835 and died before 1850.22

+ 25 F    iv. Mary Elizabeth Nichols 7 was born on Mar 5, 1837 in Columbia, Maury Co., Tennessee,7 died on Dec 27, 1909 in Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas 7 at age 72, and was buried in Huson Cem., Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas.7

   26 F    v. Margaret J. Nichols 7 was born about 1839 in Maury Co., Tennessee 7 and died before 1873.

   27 M    vi. Barton Nichols 7 was born about 1841 and died before 1850.22

Levi next married Elizabeth Jennie Caroline Kennedy, daughter of Robert Gordon Kennedy and Caroline Moody, on Sep 11, 1860 in Maury Co., Tennessee.7 Elizabeth was born on Feb 28, 1832 in Tennessee, died on Feb 17, 1908 at age 75, and was buried in Arlington Cem., Maury Co., Tennessee.

Children from this marriage were:

   28 F    i. Caroline L. Nichols 7 was born in 1862 in Maury Co., Tennessee.23 Another name for Caroline was Carrie.

   29 M    ii. John L. Nichols 7 was born in 1864 in Maury Co., Tennessee.23

+ 30 F    iii. Martha Maude Nichols 7 was born in 1867 in Maury Co., Tennessee.23

+ 31 F    iv. Annie Moody Nichols 7 was born on Dec 3, 1869 in Maury Co., Tennessee,7 died on Oct 5, 1953 in Shelbyville, Tennessee at age 83, and was buried in Arlington Cem., Maury Co., Tennessee.

+ 32 M    v. Benjamin Franklin Nichols Sr. 25 was born on Nov 21, 1872 in Maury Co., Tennessee, died on May 14, 1944 in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee at age 71, and was buried in Arlington Cem., Maury Co., Tennessee.

6. Margaret Nichols 1 10 (Daniel1) was born on May 30, 1808 in Logan Co., Kentucky,1 10 died on Sep 21, 1887 in New Harmony, Washington Co., Utah 10 at age 79, and was buried on Sep 24, 1887 in New Harmony, Washington Co., Utah.10

Margaret married William Franklin Pace Sr.,10 son of Captain James Pace and Mary Ann Loving, on Oct 21, 1828 in Double Springs, Rutherford Co., Tennessee.10 William was born on Jul 3, 1806 in Double Springs, Rutherford Co., Tennessee,10 26 died on Oct 30, 1876 in New Harmony, Washington Co., Utah 10 at age 70, and was buried on Nov 2, 1876 in New Harmony, Washington Co., Utah.10

Children from this marriage were:

   33 M    i. James Byron Pace 10 was born on Aug 12, 1829 in Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., Tennessee 10 and died on Jul 16, 1831 in Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., Tennessee 10 at age 1.

   34 M    ii. Wilson Daniel Pace 10 was born on Jul 27, 1831 in Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., Tennessee,10 died on Oct 30, 1899 in Thatcher, Graham Co., Arizona 10 at age 68, and was buried on Nov 2, 1899 in Thatcher, Graham Co., Arizona.10

Wilson married Anna Maria Redd 27 on Aug 22, 1852 in Spanish Fork, Utah Co., Utah.27 28 Anna was born on Dec 16, 1831 in Sneed's Ferry, Onslow Co., North Carolina 28 and died on May 4, 1897 in New Harmony, Washington Co., Utah 28 at age 65.

Wilson next married Elizabeth Lee 28 on Oct 25, 1868 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah. Elizabeth was born on Apr 24, 1851 in Parowan, Iron Co., Utah 28 and died on Jun 17, 1912 in Thatcher, Graham Co., Arizona 28 at age 61.

   35 M    iii. Harvey Alexander Pace 10 was born on Oct 12, 1833 in Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., Tennessee,10 died on Dec 4, 1917 in New Harmony, Washington Co., Utah 10 at age 84, and was buried on Dec 17, 1917 in New Harmony, Washington Co., Utah.10

   36 M    iv. William Franklin Pace 10 was born on May 19, 1836 in Rutherford Co., Tennessee,10 died on Dec 23, 1918 in Spanish Fork, Utah Co., Utah 10 at age 82, and was buried on Dec 26, 1918 in Spanish Fork, Utah Co., Utah.10

William married Caroline Matthews.10

   37 M    v. Granville Madison Pace 28 was born on Nov 6, 1838 in Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., Tennessee 28 and died on May 8, 1841 in Illinois 28 at age 2.

   38 M    vi. John Alma Lawrence Pace 10 was born on Feb 2, 1841 in Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., Tennessee,10 died on Feb 26, 1929 in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California 10 at age 88, and was buried on Mar 2, 1929 in Spanish Fork, Utah Co., Utah.10

John married Ellen Lee.10 Ellen was born on Nov 11, 1852 in Parowan, Iron Co., Utah 10 and died on Jun 12, 1924 in Cedar City, Iron Co., Utah 10 at age 71.

John next married Mary Isaac.10

   39 M    vii. Joseph Arlington Randolph Pace 10 was born on Dec 24, 1842 in Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., Tennessee 10 and died on Aug 11, 1843.10

   40 M    viii. Parley Pratt Pace 28 was born on Sep 8, 1844 in Lee Co., Iowa 28 and died on Dec 29, 1882 in Spanish Fork, Utah Co., Utah 28 at age 38.

Parley married Eliza Hannah Simmons.10

   41 M    ix. Eli Nichols Pace 28 was born on Sep 18, 1849 in Provo, Utah Co., Utah 28 and died on Jan 29, 1870 in Kane Co., Utah 28 at age 20.

Eli married Sarah Molina Nichols.10 Sarah was born about 1849.

Eli next married Margaret Anderson.10

Eli next married Mary Nancy Lee.10

   42 F    x. Mary Ann Pace 28 was born on Feb 17, 1852 in Spanish Fork, Utah Co., Utah 28 and died on Feb 24, 1852 in Spanish Fork, Utah Co., Utah.28

8. Daniel Byron Nichols 1 (Daniel1) was born about 1811 in Rutherford Co., Tennessee 1 12 and died after 1880.13

Daniel married Martha W. Morris 4 on Nov 27, 1833 in Rutherford Co., Tennessee.4 Martha was born about 1812 in Virginia 12 and died after 1880.13

Children from this marriage were:

+ 43 F    i. Sarah E. Nichols was born in Jan 1835 in Tennessee.

+ 44 F    ii. Mary M. Nichols 12 was born in 1836 in Rutherford Co., Tennessee.12

   45 M    iii. Albert W. Nichols 12 was born in 1839 in Rutherford Co., Tennessee.12

   46 F    iv. Harriett M. Nichols 12 was born in Apr 1841 in Rutherford Co., Tennessee.12 Another name for Harriett was Hattie.

Harriett married J. C. Cox 29 on Apr 28, 1870 in Travis Co., Texas.29 J. died before 1990.30

+ 47 F    v. Margaret L. Nichols 12 was born in 1844 in Rutherford Co., Tennessee.12

+ 48 F    vi. Anna S. Nichols 12 was born in May 1846 in Rutherford Co., Tennessee.12

Third Generation (Grandchildren)


11. Daniel Alexander Nichols 6 (William2, Daniel1) was born on Jan 19, 1825 in Rutherford Co., Tennessee 6 and died on Aug 1, 1902 in Cannon Co., Tennessee 6 at age 77.

Daniel married Sarah Melissa Vinson,6 31 daughter of Berry Vinson and Louisa [Vinson], on Mar 17, 1857 in Cannon Co., Tennessee.6 15 Sarah was born on Feb 11, 1836 in Tennessee 32 and died on Jun 13, 1900 6 at age 64.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 49 M    i. William Berry Nichols 31 was born in 1859.31

+ 50 M    ii. Benjamin Franklin Nichols 31 was born on May 25, 1861.6 31

   51 F    iii. Virginia Z. Nichols 31 was born about 1863 31 and died about 1900 6 about age 37. Another name for Virginia was Jennie.

Virginia married Samuel Richmond Gannon 33 on Jan 26, 1884 in Cannon Co., Tennessee.6 Samuel was born on May 9, 1866 in Tennessee,6 died on Oct 31, 1931 6 at age 65, and was buried in Christiana Cem., Rutherford Co., Tennessee.33

   52 F    iv. Mary Louise Nichols 31 was born on Jun 24, 1866 6 31 and died in 1934 6 at age 68.

Mary married Robert A. Higgins. Robert was born on Dec 23, 1863 6 and died in 1931 6 at age 68.

   53 F    v. Lemma C. Nichols 6 was born on Jan 20, 1870 6 and died on Feb 21, 1930 6 at age 60.

Lemma married John Gilley.6 John was born on Nov 17, 1868 6 and died on Jun 24, 1945 6 at age 76.

+ 54 M    vi. James Andrew Nichols 6 31 was born on Oct 19, 1873 in Cannon Co., Tennessee 31 and died on Apr 17, 1960 in Cannon Co., Tennessee 6 at age 86.

   55 F    vii. Biney Elzabeth Nichols 31 was born on Jun 18, 1876 6 31 and died on Sep 4, 1951 6 at age 75.

Biney married Samson B. Barrett 6 on Jan 13, 1897.6 Samson was born on Jul 29, 1874 6 and died on Sep 25, 1957 6 at age 83.

13. Cynthia Caroline Nichols 6 (William2, Daniel1) was born on Jan 14, 1830 in Rutherford Co., Tennessee,6 died on Apr 18, 1902 in Cannon Co., Tennessee 6 at age 72, and was buried in Reed Cem., Cannon Co., Tennessee.16

Cynthia married Andrew Jackson Reed 15 on Nov 11, 1850 in Cannon Co., Tennessee.15 Andrew was born on Jul 19, 1828 in Rutherford Co., Tennessee 6 and died on Feb 25, 1864 in Rock Island, Illinois 6 at age 35.

Children from this marriage were:

   56 F    i. Sarah Reed 34 was born on Aug 16, 1852 in Cannon Co., Tennessee.16

Sarah married James A. Morgan.16

   57 M    ii. William Reed 34 was born in 1855.34

   58 M    iii. James Reed 34 was born in 1856.34

   59 M    iv. George W. Reed 34 was born on Jan 11, 1859 in Cannon Co., Tennessee.16 34

14. Phoebe Jane Nichols 6 (William2, Daniel1) was born on Nov 15, 1832 in Rutherford Co., Tennessee 6 and died in 1872 in Cannon Co., Tennessee at age 40.

Phoebe married Samuel Benjamin Barrett 15 on Apr 29, 1857 in Cannon Co., Tennessee.15 Samuel was born on Oct 8, 1834 in Rutherford Co., Tennessee 6 and died in 1900 in Cannon Co., Tennessee 6 at age 66.

Children from this marriage were:

   60 M    i. James Barrett 34 was born in 1857.34

   61 M    ii. William Barrett 34 was born in 1859.34

20. Capt. Jonathan Wherry Nichols 11 17 (Eli2, Daniel1) was born in Feb 1840 in Tennessee.19

Jonathan married Mary Ready Holmes,17 daughter of James Holmes and Mary Ready. Mary was born on Apr 15, 1846 17 and died on Sep 21, 1921 17 at age 75.

Children from this marriage were:

   62 F    i. Nora Nichol 35 was born in 1868.35

   63 F    ii. Lucinda Nichol 35 was born in 1870.35 Another name for Lucinda was Lucy.

   64 F    iii. Fannie Nichol 36 was born in 1872.36

   65 M    iv. Charles Ready Nichol 17 was born in 1874.36

   66 M    v. Bernard Holmes Nichol 17 was born in 1876.36

   67 F    vi. Kittie Nichol 36 was born in 1879.36

   68 M    vii. Rayne W. Nichol 19 was born in Aug 1883.

   69 M    viii. Robert B. Nichol 19 was born in Jun 1885.

   70 M    ix. David W. Nichol 19 was born in Nov 1887.

   71 F    x. Nells Nichol 19 was born in Jan 1893.

22. Daniel Campbell Nichols 7 (Levi Alexander2, Daniel1) was born in 1833 in Maury Co., Tennessee 7 20 and died after 1873.

Daniel married Mary J. Taylor 20 21 on Sep 22, 1853 in Maury Co., Tennessee.21 Mary was born in 1833.20

Children from this marriage were:

   72 F    i. Martha E. Nichols 20 was born in 1854.20

   73 F    ii. Louiza J. Nichols 20 was born in 1856.20

   74 M    iii. James A. C. Nichols 20 was born in 1859.20

23. Dr. James Monroe Nichols 7 (Levi Alexander2, Daniel1) was born on Feb 18, 1834 in Mt. Pleasant, Maury Co., Tennessee 7 and died between Jun 1900 and Apr 1910 in Lockesbury, Sevier Co., Arkansas about age 66.

James married Mary J. Simms 7 on Oct 28, 1867 in Maury Co., Tennessee.7 Mary was born on Jan 4, 1846 in Tennessee 7 and died after 1910 in Lockesbury, Sevier Co., Arkansas.37 Another name for Mary was Maggie.

Children from this marriage were:

   75 F    i. Mary J. Nichols 7 was born in 1868 and died on Jun 8, 1890 38 at age 22.

   76 M    ii. Andrew C. Nichols 7 was born in 1869 and died before 1890.38

   77 M    iii. Campbell Nichols 7 was born in 1869 and died before 1890.38

   78 M    iv. Milton Nichols 7 was born in 1870 and died before 1890.38

   79 F    v. Patsy R. Nichols 7 was born in 1871 and died before 1890.38

+ 80 M    vi. William F. Nichols 7 was born on Aug 24, 1872 in Sevier Co., Arkansas,39 died on Oct 1, 1910 in Lockesbury, Sevier Co., Arkansas 38 at age 38, and was buried in Lockesbury Cem., Sevier Co., Arkansas.

   81 M    vii. Levi A. Nichols 7 was born in 1875 39 and died after 1890.38

   82 F    viii. Susan E. Nichols 7 was born in 1877.39

   83 M    ix. James M. Nichols 7 was born in 1880 39 and died before 1890.38

   84 M    x. Frank W. Nichols 7 was born after 1881 and died after 1890.38

25. Mary Elizabeth Nichols 7 (Levi Alexander2, Daniel1) was born on Mar 5, 1837 in Columbia, Maury Co., Tennessee,7 died on Dec 27, 1909 in Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas 7 at age 72, and was buried in Huson Cem., Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas.7

Mary married John Nelson Spain,7 son of Wiley Spain and Virginia Graves, on May 12, 1864 in Maury Co., Tennessee.7 John was born on Oct 3, 1839 in Mecklenburg Co., Or Halifax Co., Virginia,7 died on Jun 18, 1905 in Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas 7 at age 65, and was buried in Huson Cem., Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas.7

Children from this marriage were:

+ 85 F    i. Luella Emaline Spain 7 was born on Feb 5, 1868 in Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas,7 died on Sep 29, 1955 in Denton, Denton Co., Texas 7 at age 87, and was buried in Burns Cem., Trenton, Fannin Co., Texas.7

+ 86 M    ii. James Wilson Spain 7 was born on Jun 21, 1870 in Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas,7 died on Sep 8, 1941 in Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas 7 at age 71, and was buried in Ioof Cem., Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas.7

   87 F    iii. Minnie G. Spain 7 was born on Oct 23, 1875 in Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas,7 died on Oct 18, 1893 in Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas 7 at age 17, and was buried in Huson Cem., Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas.7

+ 88 F    iv. Verona Viola Spain 7 was born on Apr 16, 1878 in Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas,7 died on Sep 5, 1955 7 at age 77, and was buried in Huson Cem., Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas.7

30. Martha Maude Nichols 7 (Levi Alexander2, Daniel1) was born in 1867 in Maury Co., Tennessee.23

Martha married William Maxwell Staggs,7 son of G. B. Staggs and Susan [Staggs], in Maury Co., Tennessee.7 William was born in 1862.23 Another name for William was Billy.

Children from this marriage were:

   89 M    i. Jessie Staggs 7 was born in 1890.

   90 F    ii. Jennie Staggs 7 was born in 1893.

   91 F    iii. Maude Staggs 7 was born in 1895.

Maude married Frank Duncan.

+ 92 F    iv. Caroline May Staggs 40 was born on May 26, 1897 in Maury Co., Tennessee 40 and died on Jan 25, 1988 in Seattle, King Co., Washington 40 at age 90.

   93 F    v. Unknown Staggs 41 was born in 1905 in Tennessee.41

   94 M    vi. Leonard Staggs 41 was born in 1907 in Washington.41

31. Annie Moody Nichols 7 (Levi Alexander2, Daniel1) was born on Dec 3, 1869 in Maury Co., Tennessee,7 died on Oct 5, 1953 in Shelbyville, Tennessee at age 83, and was buried in Arlington Cem., Maury Co., Tennessee.

Annie married Dr. John Sidney Bumpus Sr.,42 son of Augustine Washington Bumpass and Lettie T. King, on May 15, 1895 in Maury Co., Tennessee.24 John was born on Jul 3, 1860 in Maury Co., Tennessee, died on Mar 19, 1922 at age 61, and was buried in Arlington Cem., Maury Co., Tennessee.24 Another name for John was John Sidney Bumpass Sr.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 95 M    i. John Sidney Bumpus Jr. 24 was born on Apr 15, 1896 in Maury Co., Tennessee,24 died on Sep 30, 1967 24 at age 71, and was buried in Arlington Cem., Maury Co., Tennessee.24

   96 F    ii. Marguerite Nelson Bumpus was born on Jan 31, 1898,8 died on Oct 22, 1990 8 at age 92, and was buried in Arlington Cem., Maury Co., Tennessee.

+ 97 M    iii. Pual Franklin Bumpus was born on Feb 10, 1901 in Maury Co., Tennessee,8 died on May 26, 1998 8 at age 97, and was buried in Rose Hill Cem., Maury Co., Tennessee.24

   98 M    iv. Levi Augustine Bumpus was born in 1905,24 died in 1935 24 at age 30, and was buried in Arlington Cem., Maury Co., Tennessee.24 Other names for Levi were Augustine Levi Bumpus, and8 Gus.

32. Benjamin Franklin Nichols Sr. 25 (Levi Alexander2, Daniel1) was born on Nov 21, 1872 in Maury Co., Tennessee, died on May 14, 1944 in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee at age 71, and was buried in Arlington Cem., Maury Co., Tennessee.

Benjamin married Margarette Jane Thomason, daughter of Thomas Stanton Thomason and Martha Agnes Thomason, on Dec 27, 1903 in Maury Co., Tennessee. Margarette was born on Jan 6, 1887 in Maury Co., Tennessee, died on Jan 31, 1958 in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee at age 71, and was buried in Arlington Cem., Maury Co., Tennessee. Another name for Margarette was Margaret.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 99 M    i. Jesse Levi Nichols Sr. was born on May 13, 1905 in Maury Co., Tennessee, died on Feb 7, 1959 at age 53, and was buried in Polk Memorial Gardens Cem., Maury Co., Tennessee.24

   100 F    ii. Effie Mai Nichols was born on Dec 31, 1906 in Maury Co., Tennessee, died on Sep 12, 1990 at age 83, and was buried in Arlington Cem., Maury Co., Tennessee.

Effie married C. F. Cantrell.

Effie next married Harold E. King Sr. after 1940. Harold was born on Jul 2, 1909, died on Nov 6, 1995 at age 86, and was buried in Arlington Cem., Maury Co., Tennessee.

+ 101 M    iii. Edward Carmack Nichols was born on Oct 28, 1908 in Maury Co., Tennessee.

+ 102 F    iv. Carrie Lou Nichols was born on Jul 16, 1910 in Maury Co., Tennessee and died in 1998 at age 88.

   103 M    v. Benjamin Franklin Nichols Jr. was born on Jun 28, 1913 in Maury Co., Tennessee, died on Nov 12, 1914 in Maury Co., Tennessee at age 1, and was buried in Arlington Cem., Maury Co., Tennessee.

+ 104 F    vi. Annie Pearl Nichols was born on Sep 28, 1915 in Maury Co., Tennessee.

+ 105 M    vii. Herbert Howard Nichols was born on Aug 13, 1918 in Maury Co., Tennessee, died on Jun 13, 1976 at age 57, and was buried in Arlington Cem., Maury Co., Tennessee.

+ 106 M    viii. Benjamin Franklin Nichols Jr. was born on Sep 26, 1920 in Maury Co., Tennessee, died on Sep 20, 1984 at age 63, and was buried in Arlington Cem., Maury Co., Tennessee.

+ 107 F    ix. Margaret Agnes Nichols

+ 108 M    x. Tommie Lee Nichols

+ 109 F    xi. Elizabeth Christine Nichols was born on Feb 15, 1930 in Maury Co., Tennessee, died on Sep 29, 2000 in Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee at age 70, and was buried in Arlington Cem., Maury Co., Tennessee.

43. Sarah E. Nichols (Daniel Byron2, Daniel1) was born in Jan 1835 in Tennessee.

Sarah married Dennis Corwin on Oct 19, 1862 in Travis Co., Texas.29 Dennis was born in Apr 1835 in Canada.

Children from this marriage were:

   110 M    i. Walter B. Corwin 13 was born in 1867 in Travis Co., Texas.13

   111 M    ii. Albert W. Corwin 13 was born in 1870 in Travis Co., Texas.13

   112 M    iii. Joe O. Corwin 13 was born in 1874 in Travis Co., Texas.13

44. Mary M. Nichols 12 (Daniel Byron2, Daniel1) was born in 1836 in Rutherford Co., Tennessee.12

Mary married Samuel Cooper 29 on Nov 16, 1858 in Travis Co., Texas.29 Samuel was born in 1831 in Connecticut.13

Children from this marriage were:

   113 M    i. Albert Cooper 13 was born in 1862 in Texas.13

   114 M    ii. Willie Cooper 13 was born in 1868 in Texas.13

   115 F    iii. Gustine Cooper 13 was born in 1872 in Texas.13

   116 F    iv. J. Cooper 13 was born in 1876 in Texas.13

   117 M    v. E. V. Cooper 13 was born in 1878 in Texas.13

47. Margaret L. Nichols 12 (Daniel Byron2, Daniel1) was born in 1844 in Rutherford Co., Tennessee.12 Another name for Margaret was Lucy.

Margaret married J. O. Boyce on May 12, 1869 in Travis Co., Texas.29 J. was born in Texas.

Children from this marriage were:

   118 F    i. Willie May Boyce 30 was born in Nov 1877 in Texas.30

   119 M    ii. Joe Boyce 30 was born in Jan 1883 in Texas.30

48. Anna S. Nichols 12 (Daniel Byron2, Daniel1) was born in May 1846 in Rutherford Co., Tennessee.12

Anna married John S. Barnhart 2 13 on Dec 27, 1866 in Travis Co., Texas. John was born in 1841 in Texas.13

Children from this marriage were:

+ 120 M    i. John W. Barnhart Sr. 44 was born in Apr 1869 in Texas.44

+ 121 M    ii. Byrum Barnhart 44 was born in 1874 in Texas.44

Fourth Generation (Great-Grandchildren)


49. William Berry Nichols 31 (Daniel Alexander3, William2, Daniel1) was born in 1859.31

William married Nancy M. Jones 6 on Dec 18, 1890.6 Nancy was born in Oct 1858 45 and died on Jun 30, 1941 6 at age 82. Another name for Nancy was Eliza.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 122 M    i. Chalmus Frances Nichols 45 46 was born in Oct 1891 in Cannon Co., Tennessee,45 died on Jan 18, 1934 46 at age 42, and was buried in Riverside Cem., Cannon Co., Tennessee.46

   123 M    ii. Daniel Alexander Nichols 45 was born in Jan 1893.45

   124 M    iii. Jesse C. Nichols 45 was born in Apr 1895.45

   125 M    iv. William R. Nichols 45 was born in Dec 1896.45

   126 F    v. Anna Nichols 45 was born in Dec 1898.45

   127 M    vi. Lonn Nichols was born in 1901.

   128 M    vii. George Nichols was born in 1905.

   129 M    viii. John Nichols was born in 1907.

50. Benjamin Franklin Nichols 31 (Daniel Alexander3, William2, Daniel1) was born on May 25, 1861.6 31

Benjamin married Eliza A. Higgins 6 on Apr 8, 1881.6 Eliza was born on Sep 19, 1858.6

Children from this marriage were:

   130 M    i. William B. Nichols was born in Feb 1882.

   131 F    ii. Nora Nichols was born in Mar 1884.

   132 F    iii. Alvin Nichols was born in Apr 1886.

   133 F    iv. Hrttin Nichols was born in Feb 1888.

   134 F    v. Robert Nichols was born in Jun 1890.

   135 M    vi. Richmond Nichols was born in Oct 1893.

   136 M    vii. Frank Nichols was born in Nov 1895.

   137 F    viii. Eliza Nichols was born in Dec 1898.

54. James Andrew Nichols 6 31 (Daniel Alexander3, William2, Daniel1) was born on Oct 19, 1873 in Cannon Co., Tennessee 31 and died on Apr 17, 1960 in Cannon Co., Tennessee 6 at age 86.

James married Martha Elizabeth Fann,6 daughter of William H. Fann and Martha L. Wilson, on Dec 1, 1897.6 Martha was born on Jan 15, 1880 6 and died on Aug 19, 1959 6 at age 79.

Children from this marriage were:

   138 F    i. Beulah Nichols 6 was born in Oct 1898 6 and died in 1985 6 at age 87.

+ 139 M    ii. Clayton Doak Nichols 6 was born on May 14, 1901,6 died on Feb 9, 1977 6 at age 75, and was buried in Riverside Cem., Cannon Co., Tennessee.46

   140 F    iii. Elizabeth Inez Nichols 6 was born in 1904 6 and died in 1992 6 at age 88. Another name for Elizabeth was Dink.

+ 141 M    iv. Wiley Gray Nichols 6 was born on Aug 13, 1907 in Cannon Co., Tennessee 6 and died on Mar 3, 1994 in Rutherford Co., Tennessee 6 at age 86.

   142 M    v. John L. Nichols 6 was born in 1910 6 and died in 1992 6 at age 82.

   143 F    vi. Rilla Frank Nichols 6 was born in 1913 6 and died in 1946 6 at age 33.

   144 M    vii. Estes Fann Nichols

   145 M    viii. James Matt Nichols 6 was born in 1921 6 and died in 1994 6 at age 73. Another name for James was Mutt.

80. William F. Nichols 7 (James Monroe (Dr.)3, Levi Alexander2, Daniel1) was born on Aug 24, 1872 in Sevier Co., Arkansas,39 died on Oct 1, 1910 in Lockesbury, Sevier Co., Arkansas 38 at age 38, and was buried in Lockesbury Cem., Sevier Co., Arkansas.

William married Kate I. Skinner, daughter of E. C. Skinner, on Dec 26, 1902. Kate was born on May 28, 1877, died on Oct 15, 1959 at age 82, and was buried in Lockesbury Cem., Sevier Co., Arkansas.

Children from this marriage were:

   146 F    i. Maggie Nichols was born in 1904.

   147 F    ii. Mary Nichols was born in 1906.

85. Luella Emaline Spain 7 (Mary Elizabeth Nichols3, Levi Alexander2, Daniel1) was born on Feb 5, 1868 in Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas,7 died on Sep 29, 1955 in Denton, Denton Co., Texas 7 at age 87, and was buried in Burns Cem., Trenton, Fannin Co., Texas.7

Luella married Houston M. Pirtle 7 on Apr 26, 1891 in Collin Co., Texas.7 Houston was born on Mar 12, 1858 in Polk Co., Arkansas,7 died on Apr 25, 1942 in Trenton, Fannin Co., Texas 7 at age 84, and was buried in Burns Cem., Trenton, Fannin Co., Texas.7

Children from this marriage were:

   148 F    i. Willie Pirtle 7 was born in Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas and was buried in Ft. Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas.7

Willie married O. F. Clark.7

+ 149 F    ii. Annie Maye Pirtle 7 was born on Jul 8, 1893 in Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas,7 died on Mar 8, 1979 in Denton, Denton Co., Texas 7 at age 85, and was buried in Burns Cem., Trenton, Fannin Co., Texas.7

   150 F    iii. Oretha Pirtle 7 was born on Jun 28, 1898 in Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas,7 died on Jul 18, 1986 in Clute, Brazoria Co., Texas 7 at age 88, and was buried on Jul 20, 1986 in Rosewood Cem, Lake Jackson, Brazoria Co., Texas.7

Oretha married J. W. Lanthrip.7

Oretha next married Arthur Penney.7

+ 151 M    iv. John M. Pirtle 7 was born on Dec 14, 1900 in Kingston, Hunt Co., Texas,7 died on May 30, 1997 in Bells, Grayson Co., Texas 7 at age 96, and was buried in Cederlawn Cem. Sherman, Grayson Co., Texas.7

86. James Wilson Spain 7 (Mary Elizabeth Nichols3, Levi Alexander2, Daniel1) was born on Jun 21, 1870 in Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas,7 died on Sep 8, 1941 in Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas 7 at age 71, and was buried in Ioof Cem., Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas.7

James married Reese Porter Harwell 7 on Jan 23, 1894 in Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas.7 Reese was born on Sep 21, 1876 in Bethel, Giles Co., Tennessee,7 died on Jan 15, 1960 in Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas 7 at age 83, and was buried in Ioof Cem., Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas.7

Children from this marriage were:

   152 U    i. Infant Spain 7 was born on Dec 2, 1894 in Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas,7 died on Dec 2, 1894 in Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas,7 and was buried in Huson Cem., Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas.7

+ 153 M    ii. Waldo Spain 7 was born on Feb 10, 1896 in Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas,7 died on Jan 12, 1970 in Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas 7 at age 73, and was buried in Ioof Cem., Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas.7

+ 154 F    iii. Jincy Olga Spain 7 was born on Jan 11, 1898 in Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas,7 died in 1998 in Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas 7 at age 100, and was buried in Ioof Cem., Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas.7

   155 F    iv. Robbie Opal Spain 7 was born on Jun 25, 1901 in Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas,7 died on Oct 20, 1989 in Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas 7 at age 88, and was buried in Ioof Cem., Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas.7

   156 F    v. Minnie Oneata Spain 7 was born on Mar 31, 1905 in Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas,7 died on Mar 5, 1974 in Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas 7 at age 68, and was buried in Ioof Cem., Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas.7

Minnie married Shirley Miller 7 on Dec 20, 1929 in Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas.7 Shirley was born on Feb 17, 1905,7 died on Apr 28, 1980 in Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas 7 at age 75, and was buried in Ioof Cem., Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas.7

   157 F    vi. Mildred Odessa Spain 7 was born on Jul 6, 1907 in Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas,7 died on Oct 13, 1908 in Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas 7 at age 1, and was buried in Huson Cem., Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas.7

+ 158 M    vii. James Wilson Spain 7 was born on May 2, 1912 in Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas,7 died on Mar 30, 1987 in McKinney, Collin Co., Texas 7 at age 74, and was buried in Ioof Cem., Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas.7

+ 159 M    viii. Harold Russell Spain 7 was born on Oct 15, 1915 in Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas,7 died on Jan 4, 1977 in Abilene, Taylor Co., Texas 7 at age 61, and was buried in Haskell, Haskell Co., Texas.7

88. Verona Viola Spain 7 (Mary Elizabeth Nichols3, Levi Alexander2, Daniel1) was born on Apr 16, 1878 in Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas,7 died on Sep 5, 1955 7 at age 77, and was buried in Huson Cem., Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas.7

Verona married Henry J. Thweatt.7 Henry was born on May 21, 1865,7 died on Sep 21, 1924 in Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas 7 at age 59, and was buried in Huson Cem., Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas.7

Children from this marriage were:

   160 F    i. Fanny Thweatt 7 died on Mar 1, 1990.7

   161 M    ii. Donny Thweatt

   162 M    iii. Jack Thweatt

   163 M    iv. Orthel Thweatt

   164 U    v. Mozan Thweatt

   165 M    vi. Wade Thweatt

   166 M    vii. Sam Nelson Thweatt 7 was born on Jul 25, 1896 in Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas,7 died on Sep 27, 1989 in Friona, Parmer Co., Texas 7 at age 93, and was buried on Sep 30, 1989 in West Pk. Cem., Friona, Parmer Co., Texas.7

Sam married Sue [Thweatt].7

   167 M    viii. Spain O. Thweatt 7 was born in 1909,7 died in 1977 7 at age 68, and was buried in Huson Cem., Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas.7 Another name for Spain was Spain O. Thweatt.7

92. Caroline May Staggs 40 (Martha Maude Nichols3, Levi Alexander2, Daniel1) was born on May 26, 1897 in Maury Co., Tennessee 40 and died on Jan 25, 1988 in Seattle, King Co., Washington 40 at age 90. Another name for Caroline was Carrie Mai.40

Caroline married Cyrus Peleg Nichols.40 Cyrus was born on Feb 1, 1889 in Maine 40 and died on May 5, 1960 40 at age 71.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 168 M    i. Edwin Cyrus Nichols

95. John Sidney Bumpus Jr. 24 (Annie Moody Nichols3, Levi Alexander2, Daniel1) was born on Apr 15, 1896 in Maury Co., Tennessee,24 died on Sep 30, 1967 24 at age 71, and was buried in Arlington Cem., Maury Co., Tennessee.24

John married Addie Grace Scott,8 daughter of George Scott and Camilla Simmons, on Aug 14, 1920 in Maury Co., Tennessee.8 Addie was born on May 24, 1899 in Tennessee 8 and died on Jan 29, 1982 8 at age 82.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 169 M    i. John Sidney Bumpus III 24 was born on Apr 15, 1921 in Maury Co., Tennessee,24 died on Nov 21, 1986 in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee 24 at age 65, and was buried in Arlington Cem., Maury Co., Tennessee.24

+ 170 M    ii. James Jones Bumpus Sr.

   171 F    iii. Naoni Grace Bumpus 8 was born on Sep 5, 1924 in Maury Co., Tennessee,8 died on Jan 4, 1992 in Chattanooga, Tennessee 8 at age 67, and was buried in Arlington Cem., Maury Co., Tennessee.8

   172 F    iv. Annie Ruth Bumpus 8 was born on Nov 23, 1926 in Maury Co., Tennessee,8 died on Mar 11, 1946 in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee 8 at age 19, and was buried in Arlington Cem., Maury Co., Tennessee.8

+ 173 F    v. Margaret Sue Bumpus

+ 174 F    vi. Mittie Elam Bumpus

+ 175 F    vii. Jessie Marie Bumpus

97. Pual Franklin Bumpus (Annie Moody Nichols3, Levi Alexander2, Daniel1) was born on Feb 10, 1901 in Maury Co., Tennessee,8 died on May 26, 1998 8 at age 97, and was buried in Rose Hill Cem., Maury Co., Tennessee.24

Pual married Thelma Lee Wallace,24 daughter of T. P. Wallace. Thelma was born in 1908,24 died on Apr 24, 1941 24 at age 33, and was buried in Rose Hill Cem., Maury Co., Tennessee.

Pual next married Daylene Inman.

Children from this marriage were:

   176 F    i. Doyle Bumpus

   177 F    ii. Paula Day Bumpus

99. Jesse Levi Nichols Sr. (Benjamin Franklin Sr.3, Levi Alexander2, Daniel1) was born on May 13, 1905 in Maury Co., Tennessee, died on Feb 7, 1959 at age 53, and was buried in Polk Memorial Gardens Cem., Maury Co., Tennessee.24

Jesse married Lillian Lindsey.

Children from this marriage were:

   178 F    i. Dorothy Ethal Nichols

Dorothy married Edwin Denton.

   179 F    ii. Jane Nichols

Jane married Ewint T. Lawwell.47

   180 M    iii. Jerry Wayne Nichols

   181 M    iv. Jesse Levi Nichols Jr.

101. Edward Carmack Nichols (Benjamin Franklin Sr.3, Levi Alexander2, Daniel1) was born on Oct 28, 1908 in Maury Co., Tennessee.

Edward married Lucille Handy.

The child from this marriage was:

   182 M    i. Edward Nichols

102. Carrie Lou Nichols (Benjamin Franklin Sr.3, Levi Alexander2, Daniel1) was born on Jul 16, 1910 in Maury Co., Tennessee and died in 1998 at age 88.

Carrie married W. H. Bratton.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 183 M    i. William Franklin Bratton Sr.

104. Annie Pearl Nichols (Benjamin Franklin Sr.3, Levi Alexander2, Daniel1) was born on Sep 28, 1915 in Maury Co., Tennessee.

Annie married Ed Kavanaugh.

Children from this marriage were:

   184 M    i. Joe Kavanaugh

   185 M    ii. Mike Kavanaugh

   186 M    iii. Pat Kavanaugh

105. Herbert Howard Nichols (Benjamin Franklin Sr.3, Levi Alexander2, Daniel1) was born on Aug 13, 1918 in Maury Co., Tennessee, died on Jun 13, 1976 at age 57, and was buried in Arlington Cem., Maury Co., Tennessee. Another name for Herbert was Red.

Herbert married Audrey Virgina Wood.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 187 F    i. Sylvia Jan Nichols

+ 188 F    ii. Sharron Gaye Nichols

106. Benjamin Franklin Nichols Jr. (Benjamin Franklin Sr.3, Levi Alexander2, Daniel1) was born on Sep 26, 1920 in Maury Co., Tennessee, died on Sep 20, 1984 at age 63, and was buried in Arlington Cem., Maury Co., Tennessee. Another name for Benjamin was Bennie.

Benjamin married Colleen Jackson on Sep 17, 1935. Colleen was born on Jul 12, 1915, died on Jan 5, 1991 at age 75, and was buried in Arlington Cem., Maury Co., Tennessee.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 189 M    i. Jack Nichols

   190 F    ii. Ellen Nichols

107. Margaret Agnes Nichols (Benjamin Franklin Sr.3, Levi Alexander2, Daniel1)

Margaret married Louis Murry King Sr.,43 son of Harris King and Ollie Murray. Louis was born on Feb 12, 1920 in Sanders, Kentucky,43 died on Jun 19, 1976 in Tennessee at age 56, and was buried in Arlington Cem., Maury Co., Tennessee.24

Children from this marriage were:

   191 M    i. Louis Murry King Jr.

   192 F    ii. Shelia Agnes King

   193 M    iii. Benjamin Harris King

Benjamin married Barbara Claire Lewis.

108. Tommie Lee Nichols (Benjamin Franklin Sr.3, Levi Alexander2, Daniel1)

Tommie married Dorothy Dean Green, daughter of Silas Calvin Green and Rosa Evelyn Sneed.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 194 M    i. Tommie Stanton Nichols was born on Aug 11, 1944 in Mt. Pleasant, Maury Co., Tennessee, died on Jul 5, 1980 in Tennessee at age 35, and was buried in Arlington Cem., Maury Co., Tennessee.

+ 195 M    ii. Michael Lee Nichols Sr.

Tommie next married Ruth Virginia Basham, daughter of Vester Newton Basham and Hester Simmons.

109. Elizabeth Christine Nichols (Benjamin Franklin Sr.3, Levi Alexander2, Daniel1) was born on Feb 15, 1930 in Maury Co., Tennessee, died on Sep 29, 2000 in Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee at age 70, and was buried in Arlington Cem., Maury Co., Tennessee. Another name for Elizabeth was Christine Elizabeth Nichols.

Elizabeth married William Gray Johnson.

Children from this marriage were:

   196 F    i. Yvonne Lee Johnson

Yvonne married Unknown Bennett.

   197 M    ii. William Kent Johnson

   198 M    iii. Douglas Gray Johnson

Elizabeth next married Otis Benderman. Otis was born on Aug 28, 1924, died on May 7, 1979 at age 54, and was buried in Arlington Cem., Maury Co., Tennessee.

120. John W. Barnhart Sr. 44 (Anna S. Nichols3, Daniel Byron2, Daniel1) was born in Apr 1869 in Texas.44

John married Emma [Barnhart].30 Emma was born in Mar 1876 in Kansas.30

Children from this marriage were:

   199 M    i. George E. Barnhart 30 was born in Feb 1896 in Texas.30

   200 F    ii. Gladdis Barnhart 30 was born in Apr 1900 in Texas.30

   201 F    iii. Glenna Barnhart was born in 1902 in Texas.

   202 F    iv. Irene Barnhart was born in 1904 in Texas.

   203 F    v. Margarite Barnhart was born in 1906 in Texas.

   204 F    vi. Ida Barnhart was born in 1908 in Texas.

   205 M    vii. Byrum Barnhart was born in 1914 in Texas.

   206 M    viii. John W. Barnhart Jr.

121. Byrum Barnhart 44 (Anna S. Nichols3, Daniel Byron2, Daniel1) was born in 1874 in Texas.44

Byrum married Mary [Branhart]. Mary was born in 1876 in Texas.

Children from this marriage were:

   207 F    i. Bessie Barnhart was born in 1898 in Oklahoma.

   208 F    ii. Maled Barnhart was born in 1900 in Texas.

   209 F    iii. Beatrice Barnhart was born in 1901 in Texas.

   210 F    iv. Lilian Barnhart was born in 1908 in Texas.

Fifth Generation (Great Great-Grandchildren)


122. Chalmus Frances Nichols 45 46 (William Berry4, Daniel Alexander3, William2, Daniel1) was born in Oct 1891 in Cannon Co., Tennessee,45 died on Jan 18, 1934 46 at age 42, and was buried in Riverside Cem., Cannon Co., Tennessee.46

Chalmus married Vera C. Davenport 46 on Sep 12, 1915 in Cannon Co., Tennessee.46 Vera was born in Feb 1896 in Cannon Co., Tennessee.46

The child from this marriage was:

   211 M    i. Hoyte Nichols 46 was born about 1917,46 died on Oct 8, 1998 46 about age 81, and was buried in Riverside Cem., Cannon Co., Tennessee.46

139. Clayton Doak Nichols 6 (James Andrew4, Daniel Alexander3, William2, Daniel1) was born on May 14, 1901,6 died on Feb 9, 1977 6 at age 75, and was buried in Riverside Cem., Cannon Co., Tennessee.46

Clayton married Rena Mae Davenport.46 Rena was born about 1913,46 died on May 8, 1953 46 about age 40, and was buried in Riverside Cem., Cannon Co., Tennessee.46

The child from this marriage was:

   212 M    i. Douglas B. Nichols

141. Wiley Gray Nichols 6 (James Andrew4, Daniel Alexander3, William2, Daniel1) was born on Aug 13, 1907 in Cannon Co., Tennessee 6 and died on Mar 3, 1994 in Rutherford Co., Tennessee 6 at age 86. Another name for Wiley was Buck.

Wiley married Mattie Drue Willard.6

The child from this marriage was:

   213 M    i. Danny Michael Nichols

149. Annie Maye Pirtle 7 (Luella Emaline Spain4, Mary Elizabeth Nichols3, Levi Alexander2, Daniel1) was born on Jul 8, 1893 in Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas,7 died on Mar 8, 1979 in Denton, Denton Co., Texas 7 at age 85, and was buried in Burns Cem., Trenton, Fannin Co., Texas.7

Annie married Eugene L. Wilson 7 on Jan 4, 1916 in Trenton, Fannin Co., Texas.7 Eugene was born on Nov 15, 1887 in Carthage, Jasper Co., Missouri,7 died on May 18, 1964 in Denton, Denton Co., Texas 7 at age 76, and was buried in Burns Cem., Trenton, Fannin Co., Texas.7

Children from this marriage were:

   214 F    i. Eleanor Lucille Wilson 7 was born on Apr 26, 1918 in Trenton, Fannin Co., Texas,7 died on May 13, 1999 in Hospital, Dennison Co., Texas 7 at age 81, and was buried on May 16, 1999 in Burns Cem., Trenton, Grayson Co., Texas.7

Eleanor married Thomas Ray Murphy 7 on Apr 24, 1943 in Madison, Dane Co., Wisconsin.7 Thomas was born on Oct 31, 1915 in Howe, Grayson Co., Texas,7 died on Nov 27, 1991 in Sherman, Grayson Co., Texas, Sherman Hosp. 7 at age 76, and was buried on Nov 29, 1991 in Burns Cem., Trenton, Fannin Co., Texas.7

+ 215 F    ii. May Gene Wilson 7 was born on Sep 9, 1919 in Trenton, Fannin Co., Texas,7 died on Oct 16, 1983 in Lubbock, Lubbock Co., Texas, Lubbock Hospital 7 at age 64, and was buried on Oct 19, 1983 in Burns Cem., Trenton, Fannin Co., Texas.7

   216 M    iii. Aubrey Wilson 7 was born on Apr 25, 1921 in Trenton, Fannin Co., Texas,7 died on Apr 24, 1930 in Sherman, Grayson Co., Texas, Sherman Hosp. 7 at age 8, and was buried in Burns Cem., Trenton, Fannin Co., Texas.7

   217 M    iv. Lloyd C. Wilson

Lloyd married Mira [Wilson].7

   218 F    v. Dortha Wilson

Dortha married Don M. Kehn.7

   219 F    vi. Jane Wilson

Jane married Jim Curlin.7

   220 M    vii. Hoyt L. Wilson

Hoyt married Marilyn Merritt.7

+ 221 M    viii. Beverly H. Wilson

151. John M. Pirtle 7 (Luella Emaline Spain4, Mary Elizabeth Nichols3, Levi Alexander2, Daniel1) was born on Dec 14, 1900 in Kingston, Hunt Co., Texas,7 died on May 30, 1997 in Bells, Grayson Co., Texas 7 at age 96, and was buried in Cederlawn Cem. Sherman, Grayson Co., Texas.7

John married Myrtle Vera Cobb.7 Myrtle died in 1964 7 and was buried in Cederlawn Cem. Sherman, Grayson Co., Texas.7

The child from this marriage was:

   222 M    i. Houston Pirtle

John next married Lena Parker.7

153. Waldo Spain 7 (James Wilson Spain4, Mary Elizabeth Nichols3, Levi Alexander2, Daniel1) was born on Feb 10, 1896 in Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas,7 died on Jan 12, 1970 in Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas 7 at age 73, and was buried in Ioof Cem., Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas.7

Waldo married Minnie Ola Tyner 7 on Sep 15, 1917 in Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas.7 Minnie was born on Aug 25, 1898 in Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas,7 died on Mar 1, 1967 in Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas 7 at age 68, and was buried in Restland Cem., Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas.7

Children from this marriage were:

+ 223 M    i. Garvis Spain

+ 224 M    ii. Jason Spain 7 was born on Jul 4, 1921 in Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas,7 died on Sep 22, 1995 in Presbyterian Hos., Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas 7 at age 74, and was buried in Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas.7

154. Jincy Olga Spain 7 (James Wilson Spain4, Mary Elizabeth Nichols3, Levi Alexander2, Daniel1) was born on Jan 11, 1898 in Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas,7 died in 1998 in Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas 7 at age 100, and was buried in Ioof Cem., Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas.7

Jincy married Herbert Manning Henslee 7 on Sep 10, 1919 in Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas.7 Herbert was born on Oct 21, 1896 in Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas,7 died in 1981 in Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas 7 at age 85, and was buried in Ioof Cem., Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas.7

The child from this marriage was:

   225 F    i. Thelma Rae Henslee 7 was born on Dec 24, 1924 in Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas,7 died in 1994 in Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas 7 at age 70, and was buried in Ioof Cem., Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas.7

158. James Wilson Spain 7 (James Wilson Spain4, Mary Elizabeth Nichols3, Levi Alexander2, Daniel1) was born on May 2, 1912 in Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas,7 died on Mar 30, 1987 in McKinney, Collin Co., Texas 7 at age 74, and was buried in Ioof Cem., Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas.7

James married Margaret Gallimore 7 on Nov 19, 1937 in Howe, Grayson Co., Texas.7 Margaret was born on Jan 23, 1918 in Howe, Grayson Co., Texas,7 died on Feb 9, 1996 in Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas 7 at age 78, and was buried in Ioof Cem., Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas.7

The child from this marriage was:

+ 226 F    i. Sherry Spain

159. Harold Russell Spain 7 (James Wilson Spain4, Mary Elizabeth Nichols3, Levi Alexander2, Daniel1) was born on Oct 15, 1915 in Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas,7 died on Jan 4, 1977 in Abilene, Taylor Co., Texas 7 at age 61, and was buried in Haskell, Haskell Co., Texas.7

Harold married Geraldine Elizabeth Fouts.7

Children from this marriage were:

+ 227 F    i. Linda Gayle Spain

+ 228 M    ii. Philip Michael Spain

+ 229 M    iii. Harold Russell Spain

168. Edwin Cyrus Nichols (Caroline May Staggs4, Martha Maude Nichols3, Levi Alexander2, Daniel1)

Edwin married Doris May.40

The child from this marriage was:

   230 F    i. Lorraine Nichols

Lorraine married Louis Jackson.40

169. John Sidney Bumpus III 24 (John Sidney Bumpus Jr.4, Annie Moody Nichols3, Levi Alexander2, Daniel1) was born on Apr 15, 1921 in Maury Co., Tennessee,24 died on Nov 21, 1986 in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee 24 at age 65, and was buried in Arlington Cem., Maury Co., Tennessee.24

John married Loretta Shieds.24

Children from this marriage were:

   231 M    i. Kenneth Lee Bumpus

   232 M    ii. Tewrry Gayden Bumpus

170. James Jones Bumpus Sr. (John Sidney Bumpus Jr.4, Annie Moody Nichols3, Levi Alexander2, Daniel1)

James married Anne Shirley,8 daughter of McBroom Shirley and Ruby Mace Murphy.

Children from this marriage were:

   233 F    i. Jane Anne Bumpus

   234 M    ii. James Jones Bumpus Jr.

173. Margaret Sue Bumpus (John Sidney Bumpus Jr.4, Annie Moody Nichols3, Levi Alexander2, Daniel1)

Margaret married James Matthew Abernathy,8 son of Fletcher Clayton Abernathy and Alice Irene Adkisson.

Children from this marriage were:

   235 M    i. John Abernathy

   236 F    ii. Allice Abernathy

   237 F    iii. Donna Abernathy

174. Mittie Elam Bumpus (John Sidney Bumpus Jr.4, Annie Moody Nichols3, Levi Alexander2, Daniel1)

Mittie married S. L. Parsley.8

The child from this marriage was:

   238 F    i. Wanda Parsley

175. Jessie Marie Bumpus (John Sidney Bumpus Jr.4, Annie Moody Nichols3, Levi Alexander2, Daniel1)

Jessie married James Mayberry,8 son of Daniel Henry Mayberry Sr. and Lelia Bell Nichols. James was born on Oct 25, 1931 in Hickman Co., Tennessee, died on Mar 9, 2003 in Lewisburg, Marshall Co., Tennessee at age 71, and was buried in Polk Memorial Gardens Cem., Maury Co., Tennessee.

Children from this marriage were:

   239 F    i. Jill Mayberry

   240 M    ii. Danie Henry Mayberry II

183. William Franklin Bratton Sr. (Carrie Lou Nichols4, Benjamin Franklin Sr.3, Levi Alexander2, Daniel1)

William married.

His children were:

   241 F    i. Carrie Bratton

   242 M    ii. William Franklin Bratton Jr.

   243 F    iii. Ginger Bratton

187. Sylvia Jan Nichols (Herbert Howard4, Benjamin Franklin Sr.3, Levi Alexander2, Daniel1)

Sylvia married James Cecil England.47

The child from this marriage was:

   244 M    i. Robert James England

188. Sharron Gaye Nichols (Herbert Howard4, Benjamin Franklin Sr.3, Levi Alexander2, Daniel1)

Sharron married Carl Edward McCarley. Carl was born on Mar 2, 1942, died on Aug 25, 1992 at age 50, and was buried in Arlington Cem., Maury Co., Tennessee.

The child from this marriage was:

   245 M    i. Christopher Carl McCarley

Sharron next married William Aaron Hunter.47

Children from this marriage were:

   246 M    i. Anson Nichols Hunter

   247 M    ii. Scott Hunter

189. Jack Nichols (Benjamin Franklin Jr.4, Benjamin Franklin Sr.3, Levi Alexander2, Daniel1)

Jack married Teresa Thompson.

Children from this marriage were:

   248 F    i. Lori Beth Nichols

   249 F    ii. Mary Allison Nichols

194. Tommie Stanton Nichols (Tommie Lee4, Benjamin Franklin Sr.3, Levi Alexander2, Daniel1) was born on Aug 11, 1944 in Mt. Pleasant, Maury Co., Tennessee, died on Jul 5, 1980 in Tennessee at age 35, and was buried in Arlington Cem., Maury Co., Tennessee. Another name for Tommie was Tommy.

Tommie married Ellen Trice.

The child from this marriage was:

   250 M    i. Randy Nichols died in 1998 in Springfield, Greene Co., Missouri.

Tommie next married Connie Fulks.48

Children from this marriage were:

+ 251 F    i. Tammy Lynn Nichols

   252 M    ii. Tracy Alan Nichols

195. Michael Lee Nichols Sr. (Tommie Lee4, Benjamin Franklin Sr.3, Levi Alexander2, Daniel1)

Michael married Patrica Ann Mink, daughter of Charles Wesley Mink and Doris Catherine Stokes.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 253 M    i. Michael Lee Nichols Jr.

+ 254 M    ii. Gergory Joseph Nichols

Michael next married Bonnie Jean Eslinger,49 daughter of Marvin Lee Eslinger and Irene Francis Bovkoon.

Sixth Generation (3rd Great-Grandchildren)


215. May Gene Wilson 7 (Annie Maye Pirtle5, Luella Emaline Spain4, Mary Elizabeth Nichols3, Levi Alexander2, Daniel1) was born on Sep 9, 1919 in Trenton, Fannin Co., Texas,7 died on Oct 16, 1983 in Lubbock, Lubbock Co., Texas, Lubbock Hospital 7 at age 64, and was buried on Oct 19, 1983 in Burns Cem., Trenton, Fannin Co., Texas.7

May married G. R. Felton.7 G. was born on Nov 26, 1918,7 died on Jul 14, 1986 in Lubbock, Lubbock Co., Texas 7 at age 67, and was buried on Jul 17, 1986 in Burns Cem., Trenton, Fannin Co., Texas.7 Another name for G. was Pete.

May next married James Newton Camak Jr..7

The child from this marriage was:

   255 M    i. James N. Camak

James married Malalee Dederick.7

221. Beverly H. Wilson (Annie Maye Pirtle5, Luella Emaline Spain4, Mary Elizabeth Nichols3, Levi Alexander2, Daniel1)

Beverly married Joanne Matthews.7

The child from this marriage was:

   256 F    i. Kelli Leigh Wilson

223. Garvis Spain (Waldo Spain5, James Wilson Spain4, Mary Elizabeth Nichols3, Levi Alexander2, Daniel1)

Garvis married Jeanne Lee Moss.7

Children from this marriage were:

   257 F    i. Susan Kay Spain

Susan married Gregory Mosser.7

   258 F    ii. Sarita Faye Spain

Sarita married Paul Timothy Carden.7

224. Jason Spain 7 (Waldo Spain5, James Wilson Spain4, Mary Elizabeth Nichols3, Levi Alexander2, Daniel1) was born on Jul 4, 1921 in Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas,7 died on Sep 22, 1995 in Presbyterian Hos., Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas 7 at age 74, and was buried in Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas.7

Jason married Alma Tarrant.7

Children from this marriage were:

+ 259 M    i. Michael Spain 7 was born on Dec 1, 1947 in Texas,7 died on Jan 26, 1985 in Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas 7 at age 37, and was buried in Ioof Cem., Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas.7

+ 260 M    ii. Rodney Wade Spain

   261 M    iii. Randall Spain

226. Sherry Spain (James Wilson Spain5, James Wilson Spain4, Mary Elizabeth Nichols3, Levi Alexander2, Daniel1)

Sherry married Eddie Mac Geren.7 Eddie was born on Jan 26, 1944 in McKinney, Collin Co., Texas 7 and died in Jan 1997 in Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas 7 at age 53.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 262 M    i. Chris Edward Geren

   263 F    ii. Baby Geren 7 was born in 1971 in Wylie, Collin Co., Texas,7 died in 1971 in Wylie, Collin Co., Texas,7 and was buried in Ioof Cem., Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas.7

   264 M    iii. Jack Edwin Geren

   265 F    iv. Carrie Jean Geren

227. Linda Gayle Spain (Harold Russell Spain5, James Wilson Spain4, Mary Elizabeth Nichols3, Levi Alexander2, Daniel1)

Linda married Dwight Lynn Maxson.7

Children from this marriage were:

+ 266 M    i. Kevin Lynn Maxson

+ 267 F    ii. Laura Lynne Maxson

228. Philip Michael Spain (Harold Russell Spain5, James Wilson Spain4, Mary Elizabeth Nichols3, Levi Alexander2, Daniel1)

Philip married Nancy Rozelle Jones.7

Children from this marriage were:

   268 F    i. Stephanie Michelle Spain

   269 F    ii. Angela Gayle Spain

229. Harold Russell Spain (Harold Russell Spain5, James Wilson Spain4, Mary Elizabeth Nichols3, Levi Alexander2, Daniel1)

Harold married Kathalene Morgan.7

Children from this marriage were:

   270 F    i. Christi Lynn Spain

   271 M    ii. Wade Morgan Spain

251. Tammy Lynn Nichols (Tommie Stanton5, Tommie Lee4, Benjamin Franklin Sr.3, Levi Alexander2, Daniel1)

Tammy married.

Her children were:

   272 F    i. Felica Nichols

   273 M    ii. Kenny Nichols

253. Michael Lee Nichols Jr. (Michael Lee Sr.5, Tommie Lee4, Benjamin Franklin Sr.3, Levi Alexander2, Daniel1)

Michael married Julia Stephanie Davis, daughter of Milford Franklin Davis and Charlotte Ann Baird.

Children from this marriage were:

   274 F    i. Charlotte Anne Nichols

   275 F    ii. Catherine Stewart Nichols

254. Gergory Joseph Nichols (Michael Lee Sr.5, Tommie Lee4, Benjamin Franklin Sr.3, Levi Alexander2, Daniel1)

Gergory married Dana Jean Wilcox, daughter of Leon Wilcox and Peggy Jean Stanford.

The child from this marriage was:

   276 M    i. Wesley Austin Nichols

Seventh Generation (4th Great-Grandchildren)


259. Michael Spain 7 (Jason Spain6, Waldo Spain5, James Wilson Spain4, Mary Elizabeth Nichols3, Levi Alexander2, Daniel1) was born on Dec 1, 1947 in Texas,7 died on Jan 26, 1985 in Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas 7 at age 37, and was buried in Ioof Cem., Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas.7

Michael married Anita Henslee.7

Children from this marriage were:

   277 M    i. Christopher Spain

   278 M    ii. Wilson Spain

260. Rodney Wade Spain (Jason Spain6, Waldo Spain5, James Wilson Spain4, Mary Elizabeth Nichols3, Levi Alexander2, Daniel1)

Rodney married.

His child was:

   279 F    i. Emely Spain

262. Chris Edward Geren (Sherry Spain6, James Wilson Spain5, James Wilson Spain4, Mary Elizabeth Nichols3, Levi Alexander2, Daniel1)

Chris married Mary Hellon Diaz.7

Children from this marriage were:

   280 F    i. Brittany Nichole Geren

   281 F    ii. Kirstie Lynn Geren

   282 M    iii. Madison Taylor Geren

266. Kevin Lynn Maxson (Linda Gayle Spain6, Harold Russell Spain5, James Wilson Spain4, Mary Elizabeth Nichols3, Levi Alexander2, Daniel1)

Kevin married Corinia Beth Whitworth.7

Children from this marriage were:

   283 F    i. Ariel Nichole Maxson

   284 M    ii. Robert Lyle Maxson

267. Laura Lynne Maxson (Linda Gayle Spain6, Harold Russell Spain5, James Wilson Spain4, Mary Elizabeth Nichols3, Levi Alexander2, Daniel1)

Laura married Lawrence Allen Kirk.7

Children from this marriage were:

   285 M    i. Luke Kirk

   286 M    ii. Zachary Kirk

   287 F    iii. Jessica Lauren Kirk

   288 M    iv. Matthew Laine Kirk


Sources


1. Tricia Hardy note of Nov. 1998.

2. 1779 -1842 Marriage Record of Madison Co., Kentucky - By Ramsey.

3. Samuel Alexander - Will dated 1784, Book A, Page 36, Mecklenburg Co., NC.

4. Marriages of Rutherford Co., TN 1804 - 1872 By Deythe Whitley.

5. Mormon Record #170542.

6. Danny M. Nichols - Woodbury, TN.

7. Jeanne Spain - Plano, TX.

8. Anne Shirley Bumpus - Columbia, TN.

9. Maury Co, TN Marriage Records 1807 - 1837 By Alexander and Priest.

10. Timothy Reed.FTW.

11. 1850 Census - Tennessee, Cannon Co.

12. 1850 Census - Tennessee, Rutherford Co.

13. 1880 Census - Texas, Travis Co.

14. Joe Ballew.

15. Cannon Co., TN Marriage Records - Helen L. Roger.

16. Kevin Neal Morgan - retread2004@aol.com.

17. Karri York - Las Vegas, NV - 2003.

18. Early Middle Tennessee Marriages by Sistler 1988.

19. 1900 Census - Tennessee, Rutherford Co.

20. 1860 Census - Tennessee, Maury Co.

21. Maury Co, TN Marriage 1852- 1867 by Bryon & Barbara Sistler 1986.

22. 1850 Census - Tennessee, Maury Co.

23. 1880 Census - Tennessee, Maury Co.

24. Fred Lee Hawkins, Jr., Maury Co., Tennessee Cemeteries.

25. Benjamin Frankin Nichols Family Bible, Audrey Virgina Wood has Bible as of 2002.

26. J. H. Petersen.

27. Pearl P. Eagar (1955 Farmily Record Chart).

28. Valerie J. Trice.

29. Lucie Clift Price.

30. 1900 Census - Texas, Travis Co.

31. 1880 Census - Tennessee, Cannon Co.

32. 1860 Census - Tennessee, Rutherford Co.

33. Charles Gannon - cegannon@tnaccess.com.

34. 1860 Census - Tennessee, Cannon Co.

35. 1870 Census - Tennessee, Rutherford Co.

36. 1880 Census - Tennessee, Rutherford Co.

37. 1910 Census - Arkansas, Sevier Co.

38. GoodSpeed 1890 - Jame M. Nichols.

39. 1880 Census - Arkansas, Sevier Co.

40. Lorraine Jackson.

41. 1910 Census - Washington, San Juan Co.

42. Anne Shirely Bumpius and James Richard Townsend, The Bumpass Family - From Person Co., North Carolina.(1972)

43. King Family Bible.

44. 1880 Census - Texas, Bexar Co.

45. 1900 Census - Tennessee, Cannon Co.

46. Tracie Stanley - traciels@aol.com.

47. Kay Hendrix Neely email to Rick Gray.

48. Phillip T. Greene - Dickson, TN.

49. Irene Eslinger - Coleharbor, ND.