Our Family History
The Genealogy of the Thompson Family
Edward S Nicholas
Generation: 2
2. Norman A Nicholas was born on 25 May 1904 in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa (son of William Ernest Nicholas and Alice Chambers); died on 28 Aug 1958 in Jamaica, Guthrie County, Iowa; was buried on 31 Aug 1958 in Rippey Cemetery, Rippey, Greene County, Iowa. Notes:
Norman found out he had lung cancer during the summer of 1958. After he attended Bibe Nicholas' funeral, Norman told some of the relatives that "Uncle Bide looked so peaceful....I want to join him".... and that night, he went to the front yard and used a shotgun on himself!
Died at about 11:30 p.m.
Obit:
Norman Nicholas of Jamaica Dies
Norman A. Nicholas, 54, of Jamaica, died at his home in Jamaica about 11:30 p.m. Thursday. His death was attributed to a self-inflicted gun shot wound. The cause of his act was given as despondency over an incurable illness. Funeral services have not yet been set pending word from relatives at a distance. The slininger Funeral Chapel at Jefferson is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Nicholas os survived by his wife, Ella; three daughters, Norma Hull of Dawson, Alice Maylor of Dana and Mrs. Donna Young of Glendale, Calif.; six sons, Bill Nicholas of Iowa City, Edward Nicholas of Perry and Danny Nicholas of Jamaica, also Harold, Robert and Frank Nicholas, all at home. One sister also survives.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, a half brother and one son who died in infancy.
We wish to thank our neighbors, friends and relatives for the flowers, food, cards and ***dts during the illness and loss of our husband and father.
Our special thanks to Rev. M. ** **ewart and to the Jamaica ****ies who served the dinner and ***ch. Your kindness will long be remembered.
Mrs. Ella Mae Nicholas and family.
dl 6-lpNorman married Ella Mae Robinson on 09 Mar 1931. Ella was born on 06 Jul 1910 in Bennett, Colorado; died on 07 Sep 2003 in Perry, Iowa; was buried on 10 Sep 2003 in Rippey Cemetery, Rippey, Greene County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Ella Mae Robinson was born on 06 Jul 1910 in Bennett, Colorado; died on 07 Sep 2003 in Perry, Iowa; was buried on 10 Sep 2003 in Rippey Cemetery, Rippey, Greene County, Iowa. Children:
Generation: 3
4. William Ernest Nicholas was born on 29 Apr 1869 in Illinois (son of Ernest Edward Nicholas and Minerva Bacon Hastings); died on 21 Sep 1921 in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa. Notes:
William was kicked in the chest by a horse which is what caused his death.
William married Alice Chambers on 04 Dec 1899 in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa. Alice was born on 17 Nov 1860 in Marion County, Iowa; died on 17 May 1930 in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. Alice Chambers was born on 17 Nov 1860 in Marion County, Iowa; died on 17 May 1930 in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa. Children:
- Nora Adalada Nicholas was born in 1901; died in Jan 2001.
- 2. Norman A Nicholas was born on 25 May 1904 in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa; died on 28 Aug 1958 in Jamaica, Guthrie County, Iowa; was buried on 31 Aug 1958 in Rippey Cemetery, Rippey, Greene County, Iowa.
Generation: 4
8. Ernest Edward Nicholas was born on 25 Jun 1838 in Berlin, Germany (son of ? Nicholas and ?); died on 09 Oct 1924 in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa; was buried on 11 Oct 1924 in Rippey Cemetary, Rippey, Greene County, Iowa . Notes:
NOTE: Notes state Ernest died west of Rippey. Also found notes stating Ernest died in Washington, Iowa.
NOTE: There are several different references to Ernest Edward Nicholas' date of birth being 1830, Should be 1838.
Ernest's Baptism was at the Presbyterian Church.
ERNEST EDWARD NICHOLAS
Obituary.
Ernest Edward Nicholas was born in Berlin, Germany, June 25, 1830 and died at the home of his son Byde near Rippey at the age of 94 years, 3 months and 14 days. Mr. Nicholas came to this country when a small boy and made his home at Sublet, Ill. He was united in marriage to Minerva Hastings Dec 12, 1864. Then they moved to Ogden, Iowa and from there to Rippey where they lived together until 1900 when his wife passed to the great Beyond. From this time on he lived with his children until he became so feeble he required special attention. Then he made his home with Byde till Oct. 9, 1924 at 2 p.m. he passed away.
Mr. Nicholas had inited with the Presbyterian Church in Rippey in 1888. Funeral services were held in Rippey Saturday afternoon Oct. 11 and interment made at the Rippey cemetery.
He was survived by his 7 children all whom are living except Ernest who passed away in 1921, Edward of Decatur, Ill., Addie Mullen of Kansas City, Mo., Karl of Peoria, Kan., Ralph of Hugo, Colo., Byde of Rippey and Fred of Kansas City, Mo., all were present except Ralph.
Jefferson Bee Obituary
Wed. Oct 15, 1924
Vol 57 #42
5th page from title pg
Rippey News - Death of E.E. Nichols
(NOTE: Nichols should be spelled Nicholas, also The Bijo should be Bide for Conrad Julius Abijah Nicholas)
Rippey.
Last Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock occurred the death of E. E. Nichols at the home of his son Bijo Nichols. Mr. Nichols has been in very poor health for several years due to his advanced age. He was born in Berlin, Germany and was past 96 years of age at his death. His wife died about twenty-five years ago and since that time he lived alone in Rippey until about three years ago. He leaves to mourn his death, Edd, of Illinois; Carl of eastern Kansas; Fred and Adalaide, of Kansas City and Bijoe, of Rippey, all of whom were present at the funeral.
Film 136 - E
Jefferson Herald Obituary
Thur. Oct 23, 1924
Page 3
E. E. Nicholas.
(NOTE: 1930 birth should be 1838, also he was married to Minerva)
E. E. Nicholas was born in Berlin Germany, June 25, 1930 and died at the home of his son Byde, near Rippey, aged 94 years, 3 months and 14 days on Oct. 9, 1924. He was married to Binerva Hastings, December 12, 1864. She having passed to the great beyond in 1900. He is survived by 6 children. Earnest having passed away in 1921. Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 11, from the M. E. Church. Burial was made in the Rippey Cemetary.Ernest married Minerva Bacon Hastings on 12 Dec 1867 in Sublet, Illinois. Minerva (daughter of ? and ?) was born on 19 Apr 1839 in Bombay, New York; died on 03 Dec 1900 in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa; was buried in Rippey Cemetary, Rippey, Greene County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
9. Minerva Bacon Hastings was born on 19 Apr 1839 in Bombay, New York (daughter of ? and ?); died on 03 Dec 1900 in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa; was buried in Rippey Cemetary, Rippey, Greene County, Iowa. Notes:
Possible part American-Indian per family lore.
Minerva lived in Lee County Illinois in Oct 1856 Per marriage paperwork to Edward McKune.
From Kathy McDowell
To Dwight Thompson
Date 20/03/2015 12:17
Subject Comments: Dwight,
I noticed Minerva B HASTINGS' name is spelled as Minerva and Minnerva. [2 'n's]
Still working on her and her family after all these years. Her son Thomas MORRIS
ended up in KS. I can try to find that data for you if you are still interested.
Most sincerely,
Kathy McDowell Cline
Kathy McDowell
Name:
Have found her middle name to be Maria as well. Have since found out that the lady with the middle name of Maria, IS NOT this Minerva, but another lady from New York.Notes:
Marriage Record:
Name: Edward E. Nicholis
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 1867
Marriage Place: Clinton Co., Iowa
Spouse: Minerva B. Morris
FHL Film Number: 1005210
Reference ID: 2:3PLR6W6Children:
- 4. William Ernest Nicholas was born on 29 Apr 1869 in Illinois; died on 21 Sep 1921 in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa.
- Edward Henry Nicholas was born on 25 Apr 1871 in Illinois; died on 01 Mar 1964 in Decatur, Illinois.
- Lurena Adalade Nicholas was born on 03 Apr 1873 in Illinois; died on 25 Dec 1968 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri.
- George Heizer Nicholas was born on 04 Jan 1875; died on 16 Feb 1875.
- Karlas Adolphas Nicholas was born on 04 Jun 1876 in Nevada County, Iowa; died on 31 Jul 1932 in Rippey, Green County, Iowa; was buried in Rippey, Green County, Iowa.
- John Ralph Nicholas was born on 07 Sep 1878 in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa; died on 11 Jul 1967 in Westminster, Adams County, Colorado; was buried on 14 Jul 1967 in Crown Hill Memorial Park, Arvada, Jefferson County, Colorado.
- Abijah Julius Conrad Nicholas was born on 03 Jun 1882 in Yell, Boone County, Iowa; died on 26 Aug 1958 in Jefferson, Greene County, Iowa; was buried on 28 Aug 1958 in Rippey Cemetery, Rippey, Greene County, Iowa .
- King Fritz Nicholas was born on 06 Jul 1884 in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa; died in Jul 1963 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri.