James William NICHOLLS [Parents] was born 1780. He married Ruth PIERSON on 11 Sep 1813.
Other marriages:BAILS, Anna
Scotch-Irish
James Nicholls, first of the name on the records settled near Cross Lanes before the County was organized (1818). In 1821 he sold his farm to Bedford Foster and moved to Bell Creek. In 1824 he was overseer of the road from the mouth of the Gauley to Little Elk Creek. His sons, Frank Nicholls and Marshall Nicholls succeeded to their father's estate.Willis Nicholls, whose relation to pioneer James Nicholls is unknown, was a farmer. His wife was Hannah Kootz.
Alexander Nicholls lived on White Water, was a farmer and gunsnith. He was active as a member of Bethel Methodist Church. Isacc R. Nicholls, a son, was a soldier in the Union Army. Anderson Nicholls, a relative of Alexander Nicholls, was a Methodist preacher.
Robert Nicholls is a farmer on Line Creek.
Cecil Nicholls is a businessman in Summersville.
Source: History of Nicholas County, West Virginia, Pioneer Families, Copyright 1954, W. C. Brown; Available from Higginson Book Company; page 363Speculative attachment, son Marshall not mentioned in Norman, but Frank and Willis are...
James William Nichols, a son of Levan and Lucretia Nichols, was
born about 1780 in MD. He married Anna Bailes about 1802. Anna, a
daughter of Thomas Bails, was born in 1785 and died about 1812. He
married Ruth Pierson September 11, 1813. Ruth, a daughter of Joseph and Charlotte (McKee) Pierson, was born in 1793 in Nicholas County VA. The family moved to Bell Creek, Monroe County, OH in 1820.
Source: Norman
http://www.rootsweb.com/~hcpd/norman/NICHOLS/ZEPENIAHJames Nichols settled where Rev. A. N. Rippetoe now resides. He married Anna Bails and lived here for many years, sold to Bedford Foster andtookup residence on Bell creek and there ended his days.
Source: West Virginia History, A Quarterly Magazine, Cecile R. Goodall, Editor; Volume XVI; January, 1955; Number 2; excerpt from Nicholas County's first Settlers, written by Edward Campbell in 1883; page 134
Ruth PIERSON married James William NICHOLLS on 11 Sep 1813.
They had the following children:
M i Frank NICHOLLS. M ii Marshall NICHOLLS. M iii David NICHOLS. F iv Nancy NICHOLS. F v Susan NICHOLS. M vi Alexander NICHOLS was born 1814 and died 29 Sep 1887. M vii John R. NICHOLS was born 20 Jun 1814.
John R. Nichols, a son of James William and Ruth (Pierson) Nichols,
was born June 20, 1814 in OH. He married Rebecca ----. She was born in OH.
Known child of John R. and Rebecca Nichols.
194. (1). Mathais
Source: Norman
http://www.rootsweb.com/~hcpd/norman/NICHOLS/ZEPENIAHF viii Ruth NICHOLS was born 1816. F ix Sarah NICHOLS was born 1818. M x Frank NICHOLS was born 1820. M xi James William NICHOLS Jr. was born 1821. F xii Charlotte NICHOLLS was born 1822. M xiii Willis NICHOLS was born 1825. F xiv Louisa NICHOLLS was born 1837.
Christian WAGGONER married Cahterine.
Cahterine married Christian WAGGONER.
They had the following children:
M i Joseph WAGGONER was born 1773.
Samuel YEAGER [Parents] was born 9 Nov 1810. He married Permilia DELANEY on 1 Dec 1832.
Permilia DELANEY married Samuel YEAGER on 1 Dec 1832.
Ira JENKINS married Matilda YEAGER on 20 Apr 1844.
Matilda YEAGER [Parents] was born 15 Jun 1818. She married Ira JENKINS on 20 Apr 1844.
William James YEAGER [Parents] was born 7 Nov 1822. He died 19 Feb 1901. William married Cynthia Ann ARTHUR on 9 Apr 1846 in Jackson Co., VA.
Cynthia Ann ARTHUR married William James YEAGER on 9 Apr 1846 in Jackson Co., VA.
James NICHOLS [Parents] was born 12 Feb 1812 in Nicholas Co., VA. He died 18 Feb 1901. James married Hester.
James Nicholas, a son of Henry and Hester (Nicholas) Nichols, was
born February 12, 1812 in Nicholas County VA and died there February 18, 1901. He married Hester -----. She was born in 1821 in Nicholas County and died there in 1902.Children of James and Hester Nicholas.
78. (1). Margaret b.Mar 20 1840 d.Jan 2 1906
79. (2). Jane Suffronia b.Dec 28 1842
80. (3). James b. 1845
81. (4). Susan Elinor b.Oct 8 1848
82. (5). Mary b. 1851 d.Nov 20 1922
83. (6). Martha b.Mar 1855 d.Mar 1 1935
84. (7). Sophronia W. b.Aug 18 1861
85. (8). Robinson Crooks b.Feb 16 1863 d.Dec 22 1896
m. ----- O'DELL
86. (9). Adam Henry b.c. 1843
Source: Norman
http://www.rootsweb.com/~hcpd/norman/NICHOLS/ZEPENIAH
They had the following children:
F i Margaret MACE.
Jacob MCELWAIN [Parents] was born 1810 in Pendleton Co., VA. He died 1893 in Calhoun Co., WV and was buried in Rush Cemetery. Jacob married Rebecca NICHOLS on 1856 in Calhoun Co., VA.
Other marriages:PARSONS, Christina
MCCUNE, Daniel
Notes About The Wayne Family
Obtained From Joseph Wayne, Grandson of Tunis
(Note from EDNA (WAYNE) ROTH, c1930: I took the information down in shorthand as Uncle Joe talked and can't make out Rebecca's last name. Her maiden name was obviously Nicholas (Nichols), and Grandpa was her second husband. Uncle Joe made no reference to the marriage of his brother Henry mentioned in the first paragraph, so I don't know whether he was killed in the war or not.)"My name is Joseph Wayne. I am the son of Jacob Wayne. Jacob Wayne was the son of Tunis Anthony Wayne. Tunis Anthony Wayne was the son George Wayne, who was a brother to Mad Anthony Wayne. My grandfather and great-grandfather both served in the battle of Point Pleasant under the generalship of Mad Anthony. My oldest brother, Leroy, in 1861 joined the Union army. My brother Henry joined the Rebel army. Jacob, my younger brother, joined the army about 1862. Another brother, Thomas, was a cripple and he always stayed home.
http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvcalhou/jacob.htm
Rebecca NICHOLS [Parents] was born 1805 in VA. She died 1860 in Calhoun Co., VA. Rebecca married Jacob MCELWAIN on 1856 in Calhoun Co., VA.
Other marriages:MCCUNE, Daniel
Rebecca Nichols, a daughter of Levan and Margaret (Mace) Nichols,
was born in VA about 1805 and died in Calhoun County VA (WV) about
1860. She first married Daniel McCune. Daniel, a son of Peter and
Christina (O'Brien) McCune, was born about 1798 and died in prison in
Richmond VA in 1849 or 1850.
According to D.S. Deweese's "Recollections and Experiences of
a Lifetime", Daniel was a member of an informal group who called
themselves "The Hellfired Band". This group roved from place to place and wanted to preserve the West Fork of the Little Kanawha River as a sportsman's paradise.
Since Jonathan Nichols was a supervisor charged with building a
road through the West Fork area, his objectives ran counter to the
purposes of the Band. Accordingly, they killed Jonathan April 8,
1843.
A citizen's posse arrested Jackson Cottrell, Daniel McCune,
Joseph Parsons and Alexander Turner and took them to Charleston,
where they were convicted and sentenced to eighteen years in prison in Richmond, Virginia. Jackson was pardoned after five years, but the others died in prison.
After Daniel's death, Rebecca married Jacob McElwain. There
were no known children of this marriage.
source: Norman
http://www.rootsweb.com/~hcpd/norman/NICHOLS/ZEPENIAH
Daniel MCCUNE was born 1798. He died 1849. Daniel married Rebecca NICHOLS.
8.DANIEL MCCUNE 1.PETER MCCUNE
Daniel McCune, a son of Peter and Christina O'Brien McCune, was
born about 1798 and died in 1849 or 1850. He married Rebecca Nichols.
Rebecca, a daughter of Levan and Margaret (Mace) Nichols, was born in
VA about 1805. According to D.S. Deweese's "Recollections and
Experiences of a Lifetime", Daniel was a member of an informal group
who called themselves "The Hellfired Band". This group roved from
place to place and wanted to preserve the West Fork of the Little
Kanawha River as a sportsman's paradise. Since Jonathan Nichols was a
supervisor charged with building a road through the West Fork area,
his objectives ran counter to the purposes of the Band. Accordingly,
they killed Jonathan April 8, 1843.
A citizen's posse arrested Jackson Cottrell, Daniel McCune, Joseph Parsons and Alexander Turner and took them to Charleston, where they were convicted and sentenced to eighteen years in prison in Richmond, VA. Jackson was pardoned after five years, but the others died in prison. Daniel died about 1849 or 1850. After Daniel's death, Rebecca married Jacob McElwain.
Source: http://www.rootsweb.com/~hcpd/norman/MCCUNE.htmDaniel belonged to a gang called the Hellfire Band. They roved from place to place wanting to preserve the wildlife of the West Fork of the Little Kanawha River as a sportsman's paradise. Jonathan Nichols was the overseer in charge of building a road through the West Fork. (he was also 1st cousins with the wife of Daniel. Rebecca Nichols)
Daniel and 3 other members,Jackson Cottrell, Joseph Parsons, Alexander Turner were tried and convicted for the murder of Jonathan Nichols about the year of 1843. They were sentenced to 18 years in prison in Richmond, Va.
Jackson Cottrell was pardoned after 5 years, Alexander Turner died on the road to the penitentiary near White Sulfur Springs, Greenbrier County, Joseph Parsons died soon after going to prision. Daniel died 2 or 3 years after Cottrell was pardoned.
Source: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~westvirginiaties/mccunedescendants.htm
Daniel F. (born 1800 --Died 1849-50) married Rebecca Nichols (born 1805) date of marriage unknown. They had 11 possibly 12 children. Rebecca was the daughter of Levan and Margaret (Peggy) Mace Nichols. Daniel died in the Richmond State Penitentiary while he was serving time for murder.
Source:http://www.oocities.org/rocodad/DescendantsofPeterMc122.htmRebecca Nichols, a daughter of Levan and Margaret (Mace) Nichols,
was born in VA about 1805 and died in Calhoun County VA (WV) about
1860. She first married Daniel McCune. Daniel, a son of Peter and
Christina (O'Brien) McCune, was born about 1798 and died in prison in
Richmond VA in 1849 or 1850.
According to D.S. Deweese's "Recollections and Experiences of
a Lifetime", Daniel was a member of an informal group who called
themselves "The Hellfired Band". This group roved from place to place
and wanted to preserve the West Fork of the Little Kanawha River as a
sportsman's paradise.
Since Jonathan Nichols was a supervisor charged with building a
road through the West Fork area, his objectives ran counter to the
purposes of the Band. Accordingly, they killed Jonathan April 8,
1843.
A citizen's posse arrested Jackson Cottrell, Daniel McCune,
Joseph Parsons and Alexander Turner and took them to Charleston,
where they were convicted and sentenced to eighteen years in prison in
Richmond, Virginia. Jackson was pardoned after five years, but the
others died in prison.
After Daniel's death, Rebecca married Jacob McElwain. There
were no known children of this marriage.Known children of Daniel and Rebecca (Nichols) McCune.
88. (1). Mary b.c. 1825
m.Samuel Schoolcraft
89. (2). Cook b.c. 1828
90. (3). James b.c. 1830
Co.B 9th W.Va. Infantry, Civil War
91. (4). Solomon b.c. 1835
Co.B 9th W.Va. Infantry, Civil War
92. (5). Mahala b.c. 1837
93. (6). Christina b.c. 1839
94. (7). William H. b.c. 1842
95. (8). Jane b.c. 1844
96. (9). Emeline b.c. 1850Source http://www.rootsweb.com/~hcpd/norman/NICHOLS/
http://www.rootsweb.com/~hcpd/norman/NICHOLS/ZEPENIAH
Rebecca NICHOLS [Parents] was born 1805 in VA. She died 1860 in Calhoun Co., VA. Rebecca married Daniel MCCUNE.
Other marriages:MCELWAIN, Jacob
Rebecca Nichols, a daughter of Levan and Margaret (Mace) Nichols,
was born in VA about 1805 and died in Calhoun County VA (WV) about
1860. She first married Daniel McCune. Daniel, a son of Peter and
Christina (O'Brien) McCune, was born about 1798 and died in prison in
Richmond VA in 1849 or 1850.
According to D.S. Deweese's "Recollections and Experiences of
a Lifetime", Daniel was a member of an informal group who called
themselves "The Hellfired Band". This group roved from place to place and wanted to preserve the West Fork of the Little Kanawha River as a sportsman's paradise.
Since Jonathan Nichols was a supervisor charged with building a
road through the West Fork area, his objectives ran counter to the
purposes of the Band. Accordingly, they killed Jonathan April 8,
1843.
A citizen's posse arrested Jackson Cottrell, Daniel McCune,
Joseph Parsons and Alexander Turner and took them to Charleston,
where they were convicted and sentenced to eighteen years in prison in Richmond, Virginia. Jackson was pardoned after five years, but the others died in prison.
After Daniel's death, Rebecca married Jacob McElwain. There
were no known children of this marriage.
source: Norman
http://www.rootsweb.com/~hcpd/norman/NICHOLS/ZEPENIAH
Solomon NICHOLS [Parents] was born 1801. He died 30 Jan 1887. Solomon married Dorotha MCELWAIN on 27 May 1825.
Solomon Nichols, a son of Levan and Margaret (Mace) Nichols,
was born in Randolph County VA (WV) January 18, 1801 and died January
30, 1887 in Roane County WV. He married Dorotha McElwain in Nichols
County VA (WV) May 27, 1825. Dorotha, a daughter of Tunis and
Catharine (Probst) McElwain, was born in Pendleton County VA (WV)
February 13, 1806 and died in Roane County VA in August 1850.
They moved to the part of Kanawha County VA that eventually
became Calhoun County, WV early in life and remained there.
Solomon married Permilia (Schoolcraft) Hall in Calhoun County
December 28, 1856. Permilia, a daughter of Jacob and Rebecca (Parsons) Schoolcraft and the widow of Elijah Hall Sr., was born in VA about 1805.Children of Solomon and Dorotha (McElwain) Nichols.
97. (1). Tunis W. b. 1826 d.Jul 5 1886
m.Jane E. (Webb) Moore Feb 1 1874
98. (2). Reuben P. b. 1829 d.Apr 2 1913
m.Catherine
99. (3). Nancy Jane b.Jun 27 1831 d.Sep 24 1918
m.Josiah Payne Starcher 1854
100. (4). Anna b. 1834
m.Given Lynch
101. (5). Isaac b. 1836 d.Dec 14 1930
m.Sarah Jane Starcher Feb 5 1861
102. (6). Martha b.Jun 20 1837 d.Jul 6 1897
m. Thomas McElwain Feb 25 1857
103. (7). James b.Aug 1839 d.May 14 1910
m. Margaret K. Webb Apr 13 1865
104. (8). William b. 1842
105. (9). Charles Davis b.Aug 1844 d.Sep 1 1930
m. Matilda Starcher Apr 8 1867
Source: Norman
Also at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvcalhou/tunis.htm
http://www.rootsweb.com/~hcpd/norman/NICHOLS/ZEPENIAH
Dorotha MCELWAIN [Parents] was born 1806 in Pendleton Co., VA. She died 1850 in Calhoun Co., VA. Dorotha married Solomon NICHOLS on 27 May 1825.
Source: http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvcalhou/tunis.htm