Descendants of William Nicholas

William NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1785 at Llangolman, Pembrokeshire, m. 3 Sep 1808 at Maenclochog, Jane HOWELL (b. ca. 1770 at Llawhaden, Pembrokeshire). At his marriage in 1808, of Llangolman; Jane was of Maenclochog; the witnesses were William WILLIAMS and Thomas MELCHIOR. At his son Stephen's marriage in 1840, a farmer. In 1841, a farmer, living at Maenclochog, Pembrokeshire, with his wife Jane and their son Daniel. At his daughter Anne's marriage in 1842 and at his son Daniel's marriage in 1843, a farmer. In 1851, a farmer of 15 acres, living in the village of Maenclochog, next door to his daughter Anne, with his wife Jane and a nursling (James HOWELL, b. illegit. ca. 1839 at Maenclochog). (Is this William? Or William?) [ref. 1a,1b,2c,2d,2e,3a]

Anne NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1816 at Maenclochog, m. 15 Dec 1842 at Maenclochog, after banns, m. reg. Q4 1842 at Narberth R.D., Thomas MORGAN, d. by 1881. In 1841, perhaps a servant in the GWYTHER household at Farthings Hook, Henry's Moat, Pembrokeshire. At her marriage in 1842, a servant, of Maenclochog. In 1851, living with her husband and children in the village of Maenclochog. In 1861, living with her children at Maenclochog, next door to William NICHOLAS. In 1871, living with her husband and children at 1 Cwmdu Row, in the hamlet of Cwmdu, near the village of Maesteg, in the parish of Llangynwyd, Glamorgan. [ref. 1a,1b,1c,1d,1e,2a,2b,2c,3a]
Stephen NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1817 at Maenclochog, m1. 11 Mar 1840 at the Register Office, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, m1. reg. Q1 1840 at Haverfordwest R.D., Martha SALMON (b. ca. 1810 at Pontfaen, Pembrokeshire, d. 6 Feb 1859, d. reg. Q1 1859 at Haverfordwest R.D.; daughter of John SALMON, a weaver), m2. reg. Q3 1859 at Cardigan R.D., Elizabeth REES (b. ca. 1829 at Newport, Pembrokeshire, d. reg. Q1 1905 at Bridgend R.D.), d. reg. Q4 1883 at Neath R.D. At his first marriage in 1840, a laborer, of Trecwn, in the parish of Llanstinan, Pembrokeshire; Martha was also of Trecwn; the witnesses were David LEWIS and Elizabeth JOHN. In 1841, an agricultural laborer, living at Tyrgate, Llanstinan, with his wife Martha. In 1851, a victualer, living at Hottipass Street, Fishguard, Pembrokeshire, with his wife Martha and their daughters Mary, Hannah, and Mariah. At his son's birth in 1852, of the Prince of Wales, Fishguard. On 4 Aug 1859, pled guilty at the Petty Sessions in Newport, Pembrokeshire, to a charge of "omitting to enter on his Brewer's Entry a quantity of malt used in brewing"; he was fined £50, but the magistrates recommended a reduction of the penalty. In 1861, a publican and coach proprietor, living the Butcher's Arms, Hamilton Place, Fishguard, with his wife Elizabeth, his son Francis, four servants including his brother Daniel, and a coach driver. In 1871, a haulier, living at 2 South Parade, Cwmdu, with his wife Elizabeth, his children Francis, Jane, Margaret, and Martha, and a boarder. In 1881, a laborer, living at 188 Bridgend Road, Cwmdu, with his wife Elizabeth, their daughters Jane and Martha, and a boarder. In 1891, Elizabeth was living on her own means with her daughter Martha. In 1901, she was living with her daughter Martha. [ref. 1a,1b,1c,1d,1e,1f,1g,2a,2d,6b,6c,6e]
1. Mary NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1837 at Morfil, Pembrokeshire, d. 21 Jan 1858 at the Butchers' Arms, Fishguard, d. reg. Q1 1858 at Haverfordwest R.D. (Where in 1841?) In 1851, a scholar, living with her parents. [ref. 1b,2a,6a]
2. Hannah NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1843 at Llanstinan, b. reg. Q3 1843 at Haverfordwest R.D. In 1851, a scholar, living with her parents. [ref. 1b,2a]
3. Mariah NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1845 at Llanstinan. In 1851, a scholar, living with her parents. [ref. 1b]
4. Francis "Frank" NICHOLAS, b. 17 Jul 1852 at Fishguard, b. reg. Q3 1852 at Haverfordwest R.D., m. reg. Q4 1875 at Bridgend R.D., Margaret THOMAS (b. ca. 1856 at Maesteg, d. reg. Q4 1883 at Bridgend R.D.), d. reg. Q1 1927 at Bridgend R.D. In 1861, a scholar, living with his parents. In 1871, a haulier, living with his parents. In 1881, a coalminer, living at 5 Garon Terrace, Llangeinor, Glamorgan, with his wife Margaret and visitor John MORGAN (son of his father's sister Anne). In 1891, a colliery haulier, boarding at 40 Alexander Road, Llangeinor. In 1901, a coal miner (haulier below ground), living with his sister Martha. In 1911, a coal miner (hewer), boarding with his sister Martha. [ref. 1c,1d,1e,1f,1g,1h,2a,6c]
5. Jane NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1861 at Fishguard. In 1871, living with her parents. In 1881, a servant, living with her parents. [ref. 1d,1e]
6. Margaret NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1864 at Maesteg. In 1871, living with her parents. In 1881, a domestic servant in the DAVIE household at 42 Llwydarth Road, Cwmdu. [ref. 1d,1e]
7. Martha NICHOLAS, b. ca. Oct 1870 at Maesteg, m. reg. Q3 1887 at Bridgend R.D., John REES (b. ca. 1864 at Maesteg). In 1871, living with her parents. In 1881, a scholar, living with her parents. In 1891, living at 4 Grove Street, Maesteg, with her husband John (a coal miner), their children Willie and Elizabeth, her mother, and a lodger. In 1901, living at 4 Grove Street, Maesteg, with her husband John (a coal miner [hewer]), their children William, Elizabeth, Ernest, Francis, and John, her mother, her brother Francis, and a boarder. In 1911, living at 20 Glanavon Terrace, Caerau, in the parish of Llangynwyd, with her husband John (a coal miner [hewer]), their children William, Francis, John, Brinley, and Margaret, her boarding brother Frank, and a general servant. By 1911, one of Martha's eight children had died. [ref. 1d,1e,1f,1g,1h,2a]
  1. William "Willie" Stephen REES, b. ca. 1888 at Maesteg. In 1891 and 1901, living with his parents. In 1911, a coal miner (hewer), living with his parents. [ref. 1f,1g,1h]
  2. Elizabeth Ann REES, b. ca. 1889 at Maesteg. In 1891 and 1901, living with her parents. [ref. 1f,1g]
  3. Ernest REES, b. ca. 1891 at Maesteg, m. reg. Q1 1911 at Bridgend R.D., Hannah JAMES (b. ca. 1890 at Dowlais, in the parish of Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan). In 1901, living with his parents. In 1911, a coal miner (hewer), living at 13 Glanavon Terrace, Caerau, with his wife Hannah. [ref. 1g,1h]
  4. Francis Nicholas REES, b. ca. 1893 at Maesteg, b. reg. Q2 1893 at Bridgend R.D., d. reg. Q4 1955 at Bridgend R.D. In 1901, living with his parents. In 1911, a coal miner (hewer), living with his parents. [ref. 1g,1h,2a]
  5. John Emlyn REES, b. ca. 1896 at Maesteg, b. reg. Q4 1896 at Bridgend R.D. In 1901, living with his parents. In 1911, a coal miner (filler), living with his parents. [ref. 1g,1h,2a]
  6. Brinley REES, b. ca. 1902 at Maesteg, b. reg. Q2 1902 at Bridgend R.D. In 1911, at school, living with his parents. [ref. 1h,2a]
  7. Margaret M.J. REES, b. ca. Jan 1911 at Maesteg, b. reg. Q1 1911 at Bridgend R.D. In 1911, living with her parents. [ref. 1h,2a]
  8. Another child, b. by 1911. [ref. 1h]
Daniel NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1821 at Maenclochog, m. 10 Oct 1843 at Maenclochog, m. reg. Q4 1843 at Narberth R.D., Phoebe NICHOLAS, d. reg. Q4 1896 at Bridgend R.D. In 1841, an agricultural laborer, living with his father. At his marriage in 1843, a farmer's son, of Maenclochog; Phoebe was a servant, also of Maenclochog; the witnesses were John REES and Lewis DAVID. In 1851, a farm laborer, living at Tynewydd, Llanychlwydog, Pembrokeshire, with his wife Phoebe and their sons John, Stephen, and Thomas. In 1861, a servant in the household of his brother Stephen; his wife Phoebe was a "horseler's [ostler's] wife", living at Tynewydd, Llanychlwydog, with her children Stephen, Thomas, Hugh, William, and Mariah. In 1871, a collier, living at 21 Bridgend Road, Cwmdu, with his wife Phoebe and their children Stephen, Thomas, Hugh, William, Maria, Martha, and Jane. In 1881, a haulier, living at 2 Bridgend Road, Cwmdu, with his wife Phoebe and their sons Hugh and William. In 1891, a coal miner, living with his daughter Maria. [ref. 1a,1b,1c,1d,1e,1f,2a,2e,3a]
1. John NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1844 at Maenclochog. In 1851, living with his parents. [ref. 1b]
2. Stephen NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1847 at Llanychaer, Pembrokeshire, b. reg. Q3 1847 at Haverfordwest R.D. In 1851, living with his parents. In 1861, a scholar, living with his mother. In 1871, a collier, living with his parents. (Where in 1881?) In 1891, a coal miner, living with his sister Maria. [ref. 1b,1c,1d,1f,2a]
3. Thomas NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1849 at Llanychlwydog. In 1851, living with his parents. In 1861, a scholar, living with his mother. In 1871, a collier, living with his parents. [ref. 1b,1c,1d]
4. Hugh NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1852 at Llanychlwydog, b. reg. Q4 1852 at Cardigan R.D., d. reg. Q3 1882 at Bridgend R.D. In 1861, living with his mother. In 1871, a collier, living with his parents. In 1881, a coal miner, living with his parents. [ref. 1c,1d,1e,2a]
5. William NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1854 at Llanychlwydog, d. 3 Apr 1884 at Bridgend Road, Maesteg, d. reg. Q2 1884 at Bridgend R.D. In 1861, living with his mother. In 1871, a collier, living with his parents. In 1881, a coal miner, living with his parents. [ref. 1c,1d,1e,2a,6d]
6. Maria NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1858 at Llanychlwydog, m. reg. Q4 1875 at Bridgend R.D., Thomas REES (b. ca. 1852 at Abercanaid, near Merthyr Tydfil), d. by 1911. In 1861, living with her mother. In 1871, a scholar, living with her parents. In 1881, living at 18 Nantymole Row, Llangeinor, with her husband Thomas (a coal miner) and their children Thomas and Elizabeth. In 1891, living at 5 James Road, Llangeinor, with her husband Thomas (a coal miner), their children Thomas, Elizabeth, Margaret, Phoebe, Jane, William, and David, her father, and her brother Stephen. In 1901, living at 13 James Road, Llangeinor, with her husband Thomas (a coal miner), their children Phoebe, Jane, William, David, Agnes, and Rosina, and a boarder. In 1911, Thomas was a collier (hewer), living at 31 James Road, Blaengarw, in the parish of Llangeinor, with his children David, Agnes, and Rosina, and his adopted grandson Willie EVANS (b. ca. 1901 at Blaengarw). [ref. 1c,1d,1e,1f,1g,1h,2a]
  1. Thomas J. REES, b. ca. 1877 at Maesteg. In 1881, living with his parents. In 1891, a coal miner, living with his parents. [ref. 1e,1f]
  2. Elizabeth J. REES, b. ca. 1878 at Maesteg. In 1891, a scholar, living with her parents. [ref. 1e,1f]
  3. Margaret J. REES, b. ca. 1881 at Llangeinor. In 1891, a scholar, living with her parents. [ref. 1f]
  4. Phoebe REES, b. ca. 1884 at Llangeinor or Maesteg, b. reg. Q1 1884 at Bridgend R.D. In 1891, a scholar, living with her parents. In 1901, living with her parents. [ref. 1f,1g,2a]
  5. Jane Grey REES, b. ca. 1886 at Llangynwyd, b. reg. Q2 1886 at Bridgend R.D., m. reg. Q2 1908 at Bridgend R.D., Benjamin SHANKLAND (b. reg. Q1 1882 at Merthyr Tydfil R.D., d. reg. Q3 1909 at Bridgend R.D.). In 1891, a scholar, living with her parents. In 1901, living with her parents. [ref. 1f,1g,2a]
    1. Benjamin SHANKLAND, b. ca. Sep 1909 at Pontycymmer, b. reg. Q4 1909 at Bridgend R.D. In 1911, living with his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Ruth SHANKLAND, a 10 Church Street, Penydarren, Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan. [ref. 1h,2a]
  6. William REES, b. ca. 1888 at Llangynwyd or Blaengarw. In 1891 and 1901, living with his parents. [ref. 1f,1g]
  7. David John REES, b. ca. Oct 1890 at Blaengarw. In 1891 and 1901, living with his parents. In 1911, a collier (hewer), living with his father. [ref. 1f,1g,1h]
  8. Agnes REES, b. ca. 1892 at Blaengarw. In 1901, living with her parents. In 1911, living with her father. [ref. 1g,1h]
  9. Rosina REES, b. ca. 1894 at Maesteg or Blaengarw, b. reg. Q4 1894 at Bridgend R.D. In 1901, living with her parents. In 1911, living with her father. [ref. 1g,1h,2a]
7. Martha NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1861 at Llanychlwydog, m. reg. Q4 1879 at Bridgend R.D., Daniel BOWEN (b. ca. 1851 at Llangynwyd, m2. reg. Q1 1891 at Bridgend R.D., Sarah Elizabeth THOMAS [b. ca. 1867 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire], d. reg. Q4 1906 at Bridgend R.D.), d. reg. Q2 1889 at Bridgend R.D. In 1871, a scholar, living with her parents. In 1881, living at 1 Bridgend Road, Cwmdu, next door to her parents, with her husband Daniel (a coal miner) and their son David. In 1891, Daniel was a coal miner, living at 11 James Road, Llangeinor, with his second wife Sarah and his children David, Sarah, and George. In 1901, he was a coal miner, living at 19 Pant Street, Llangeinor, with his second wife Sarah, his sons David and George, three children by Sarah, and a general servant. In 1911, Sarah was living with her stepson David. [ref. 1d,1e,1f,1g,1h,2a]
  1. David BOWEN, b. ca. 1880 at Llangynwyd. In 1881, living with his parents. In 1891, a scholar, living with his father and stepmother. In 1901, a stationary engine driver, living with his father and stepmother. In 1911, a colliery surfaceman, living at 28 Pant Street, Pontycymmer, Llangeinor, with his brother George, his stepmother Sarah, a stepbrother, and a stepsister. [ref. 1e,1f,1g,1h]
  2. Sarah BOWEN, b. ca. 1881 at Llangynwyd. In 1891, a scholar, living with her father and stepmother. In 1901, a servant in the LEWIS household at Fforchwen Huts, Llangeinor. [ref. 1f,1g]
  3. George BOWEN, b. ca. 1882 at Llangynwyd. In 1891, a scholar, living with his father and stepmother. In 1901, a coal miner, living with his father and stepmother. In 1911, a coal miner (hewer), living with his brother David. [ref. 1f,1g,1h]
8. Jane NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1864 at Llanychlwydog. In 1871, a scholar, living with her parents. [ref. 1d]

Perhaps related:

John NICHOLAS occupied a plot of land in Llangolman parish (proprietor John H. POWELL) that was assessed in 1798 for 3s. of land tax. [ref. 7a]
Martha NICHOLAS, m. 10 Feb 1835 at Llangolman, William EVAN (m1. and wid. by 1835). At her marriage in 1835, of Llangolman; William was of Llandissilio; the witnesses were Thomas BOWEN and Levi JAMES. [ref. 3i]
Stephen NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1798 at Bletherston, m. 18 Oct 1832 at Llangolman, Ann MORGANS (b. ca. 1802 at Wiston), d. by 1871. At his marriage in 1832, of Llangolman; Ann was of Llandissilio; the witnesses were Stephen DAVIES and John DAVID. In 1841, an agricultural laborer, living at Farches, Llangolman, with his wife Ann and their children John, Mary, Hannah, and Phebe. In 1851, a farmer of 22 acres, living at Forge, Llangolman, with his wife Ann and their children Hanah, Phebe, William, Morris, and Daniel. In 1861, a farmer of 18 acres, living at Fynnonsamson, Llangolman, with his wife Ann, their children Phebe and Daniel, and their grandchildren Ann and Elizabeth. In 1871, Ann was living at Llan, Llangolman, with her son Daniel. [ref. 1a,1b,1c,1d,3i]
1. John NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1832 at Llangolman. In 1841, living with his parents. (Where in 1851?) In 1861, a porter for the South Wales Railway, living at Trafalgar Cottages, Picton Terrace, Llanstadwell, Pembrokeshire. [ref. 1a,1c]
2. Mary NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1835 at Llangolman. In 1841, living with her parents. In 1851, a farm servant in the THOMAS household at Forehill, New Moat. [ref. 1a,1b]
3. Hannah NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1837 at Llangolman, m. reg. Q4 1858 at Narberth R.D., Richard PHILLIPS (b. ca. 1828 at New Moat, d. by 1901). In 1841 and 1851, living with her parents. In 1861, living at Upper Tregendeg, Bletherston, with her husband Richard (a tailor). In 1871, living at Posty, Bletherston, with her husband Richard (a tailor employing one man). In 1881, living at Upper Posty, Bletherston, with her husband Richard (a tailor). In 1891, living at Harmins Hook, New Moat, with her husband Richard (a tailor) and her niece Ann (daughter of her brother William). In 1901, a dairy farmer, living at Arminshook, New Moat, with her niece Ann and Ann's sons Richard and Gwilym. [ref. 1a,1b,1c,1d,1e,1f,1g,2a]
4. Phebe NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1839 at Llangolman, m. 13 Oct 1866 at Llangolman, m. reg. Q4 1866 at Narberth R.D., David YOUNG (b. ca. 1838 at Hayscastle, Pembrokeshire, bur. 9 Nov 1920 at Llangolman), bur. 26 Oct 1927 at Llangolman. In 1841, 1851, and 1861, living with her parents. At her marriage in 1866, a servant, of Llangolman; David was a mason, of Mynachlogddu; the witnesses were Daniel NICHOLAS (Phebe's brother) and Margaret SANDBROOK. In 1871, living at Llangarn, Llangolman, with her husband David (a mason) and their children John and Emma. In 1881, living at Burrows, Llangolman, with her husband David (a stone mason and builder) and their children John, Emma, Morris, William, Ann, Mary, and Edwin. At his death in 1920, David was of Gwastad, Llangolman. At her death in 1927, also of Gwastad, Llangolman. [ref. 1a,1b,1c,1d,1e,2a,3i]
  1. John YOUNG, b. ca. 1866 at Llangolman. In 1871 and 1881, living with his parents. [ref. 1d,1e]
  2. Emma YOUNG, b. ca. 1868 at Llangolman. In 1871, living with her parents. In 1881, a scholar, living with her parents. [ref. 1d,1e]
  3. Morris YOUNG, b. ca. 1871 at Llangolman. In 1881, a scholar, living with his parents. [ref. 1e]
  4. William YOUNG, b. ca. 1872 at Llangolman. In 1881, a scholar, living with his parents. [ref. 1e]
  5. Ann YOUNG, b. ca. 1874 at Llangolman. In 1881, a scholar, living with her parents. [ref. 1e]
  6. Mary YOUNG, b. ca. 1876 at Llangolman. In 1881, living with her parents. [ref. 1e]
  7. Edwin YOUNG, b. ca. Apr 1880 at Llangolman. In 1881, living with his parents. [ref. 1e]
5. William NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1841 at Llangolman, m. reg. Q4 1862 at Narberth R.D., Hannah ABSALOM (b. ca. 1840 at Llangolman). In 1851, living with his parents. In 1861, a carter in the JOHN household at Clyngwyn, Llandissilio. In 1871, a navigator on the railway, living at Groesffordd, Llandissilio, with his wife Hannah and their children Phebe, Stephen, Anne, and Mary. In 1881, a farmer and general laborer, living at Ffynnonlwyd, Llandissilio, with his wife Hannah and their children Mary and John. In 1891, a farmer and quarryman, living at Ffynnonlwyd with his wife Hannah, their children Mary and John, and their granddaughter Pheobe NICHOLAS. In 1901, a slate quarryman, living at Fynonlwyd with his wife Hannah and their granddaughter Phebe PHILLIPS. [ref. 1b,1c,1d,1e,1f,2a]
  1. Phebe NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1862 at Llangolman. In 1871, a scholar, living with her parents. In 1881, a general servant in the PHILLIPS household at Tyhen, Llandissilio. [ref. 1d,1e]
  2. Stephen NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1864 at Llangolman, bur. 9 Apr 1949 at Llangolman. In 1871, a scholar, living with his parents. In 1881, a railway porter, boarding in the MORRIS household at Grondre Cottage, Grondre, Pembrokeshire. At his death in 1949, of Post Office, Llandissilio. [ref. 1d,1e,3i]
  3. Ann NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1866 at Llangolman, m. reg. Q1 1895 at Narberth R.D., John DAVIES (d. by 1901). In 1871, living with her parents. In 1881, a general servant in the THOMAS household at Rhydyrnherydd, Cilymaenllwyd. In 1891, living with her father's sister Hannah. In 1901, living with her aunt Hannah, together with her sons Richard and Gwilym. [ref. 1d,1e,1f,1g,2a]
    1. Richard DAVIES, b. ca. 1895 at Llangolman, Carmarthenshire (sic). In 1901, living with his mother and her aunt. [ref. 1g]
    2. Gwilym DAVIES, b. ca. 1896 at New Moat. In 1901, living with his mother and her aunt. [ref. 1g]
  4. Mary NICHOLAS, b. ca. May 1860 at Llangolman or Llandissilio. In 1871, living with her parents. In 1881, a scholar, living with her parents. In 1891, living with her parents. [ref. 1d,1e,1f]
  5. John NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1877 at Llandissilio. In 1881, living with his parents. In 1891, in school, living with his parents. [ref. 1e,1f]
  6. A child, possibly one of the above.
    1. Pheobe NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1885 at Llandissilio. In 1891, in school, living with her grandparents. [ref. 1f]
  7. A child, possibly one of the above.
    1. Phebe PHILLIPS, b. ca. 1885 at Llandissilio. In 1901, a post office delivery girl, living with her grandparents. [ref. 1g]
6. Morris NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1843 at Llangolman, m. reg. Q4 1872 at Swansea R.D., Mary BEYNON (b. ca. 1846 at Llawhaden). In 1851, living with his parents. In 1861, a farm servant in the GIBBY household at Plasymibion, Llangolman. (Where in 1871?) In 1881, a railway carman, living at 31 King Street, Neath, Glamorgan, with his wife Mary and their children Elizabeth, Martha, Alice, and William. [ref. 1b,1c,1e,2a]
  1. Elizabeth Ann NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1873 at Neath. In 1881, a scholar, living with her parents. [ref. 1e]
  2. Martha Jane NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1874 at Neath. In 1881, a scholar, living with her parents. [ref. 1e]
  3. Alice Mary NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1876 at Neath. In 1881, a scholar, living with her parents. [ref. 1e]
  4. William Stephen NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1878 at Neath. In 1881, living with his parents. [ref. 1e]
7. Daniel NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1847 at Llangolman, m. reg. Q3 1882 at Narberth R.D., Margaret JAMES (b. ca. 1852 at Llandissilio), bur. 27 May 1920 at Llangolman. In 1851 and 1861, living with his parents. In 1871, a quarry man, living with his mother. (Where in 1881?) In 1891, a quarryman (slater), living at Forge, Llangolman, with his wife Margaret and their sons William, John, and Maurice. In 1901, a slater, living at Forge with his wife Margaret and their son Morris. At his death in 1920, of Forge, Llangolman. [ref. 1b,1c,1d,1f,1g,2a,3i]
  1. William NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1882 at Llangolman. In 1891, a scholar, living with his parents. [ref. 1f]
  2. John NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1884 at Llangolman. In 1891, living with his parents. In 1901, a general domestic servant in the JAMES household at Gilfachddofn, Llandissilio. [ref. 1f,1g]
  3. Maurice or Morris NICHOLAS, b. ca. Nov 1890 at Llangolman. In 1891 and 1901, living with his parents. [ref. 1f,1g]
8. One or more children, possibly among the above.
  1. Ann NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1855 at Llangolman. In 1861, living with her grandparents. [ref. 1c]
  2. Elizabeth NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1857 at Llangolman. In 1861, living with her grandparents. [ref. 1c]
Frances NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1827 at Llangolman. In 1851, living on her own at Ddol, Bletherston. [ref. 1b]
Sarah JAMES. [ref. 3a]
1. Charles JAMES (father William NICHOLAS), chr. 10 Sep 1808 at Maenclochog. [ref. 3a]
Charles NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1807 at Maenclochog or Mynachlogddu or Nevern, m. 13 Mar 1832 at Pontfaen, Pembrokeshire, Lydia THOMAS (b. ca. 1802 at Nevern or Eglwyswen, d. by 1881). At his marriage in 1832, of Morfil. In 1841, an agricultural laborer, living at Cwmucha, Dinas, Pembrokeshire, with his wife Lydia and their daughters Ann, Maria, and Mary. In 1851, an agricultural laborer, living at Lletty, Llanychaer, with his wife Lydia, their children Anne and Daniel, and visitor William DEVONALD (b. ca. 1840 at Nevern). In 1861, a laborer, living at Lletty, Llanychaer, with his wife Lydia and their daughter Ann. In 1871, a laborer, living at Mount, Fishguard, with his wife Lydia, their daughter Ann, and their son (presumably really Ann's) John. In 1881, a disabled agricultural laborer, living with his daughter Maria. In 1891, receiving parochial relief, living with his daughter Maria. (Birthplace shown as Nevern on the 1851 census and Mynachlogddu on the 1881 census; otherwise Maenclochog.) [ref. 1a,1b,1c,1d,1e,1f,3d]
1. Ann NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1834 at Nevern or Dinas. In 1841, 1851, 1861, and 1871, living with her parents. [ref. 1a,1b,1c,1d]
  1. John NICHOLAS, b. ca. Mar 1870. In 1871, living with his mother and her parents. [ref. 1d]
2. Maria NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1837 at Pontfaen or Morfil, m. reg. Q4 1876 at Haverfordwest R.D., Timothy FRANCIS (b. ca. 1835 at Letterston, Pembrokeshire, m1. unknown). In 1841, living with her parents. In 1881, living at Ceunant, Llanllawer, Pembrokeshire, with her husband Timothy (an agricultural laborer), and their children John NICHOLAS and William, Margaret, Lydia, and Jane FRANCIS. In 1891, living at Ceunant, Llanllawer, with her husband Timothy (an agricultural laborer), their son David, and her father. [ref. 1a,1e,1f,2a]
  1. John NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1869 at Llanychaer. In 1881, a scholar, living with his mother and stepfather. [ref. 1e]
  2. (stepson) William FRANCIS, b. ca. 1869 at Fishguard. In 1881, a scholar, living with his parents. [ref. 1e]
  3. (stepdaughter) Margaret FRANCIS, b. ca. 1872 at Fishguard. In 1881, a scholar, living with her parents. [ref. 1e]
  4. Lydia FRANCIS, b. ca. 1877 at Llanllawer. In 1881, living with her parents. [ref. 1e]
  5. Jane FRANCIS, b. ca. 1879 at Llanllawer. In 1881, living with her parents. [ref. 1e]
  6. David FRANCIS, b. ca. 1881 at Llanllawer. In 1891, a scholar, living with his parents. [ref. 1f]
3. Mary NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1839 in Pembrokeshire. In 1841, living with her parents. [ref. 1a]
4. Daniel NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1845 at Dinas. In 1851, living with his parents. [ref. 1b]
Two Gravestones at Kidwelly

In / Memory Of / Levi & Ann Nicholas / of this Town / Also their son / Owen Nicholas / hefyd am Rachel, / priod hoff Thomas John Nicholas / Lady St. / bu farw Chwefror 8, 1970 / yn 70 mlwydd oed. / Melys atgofion - Hiraeth tawel. / hefyd am / Thomas John Nicholas / bu farw Ebrill 20, 1988 / yn 81 mlwydd oed.

In memory of Levi and Ann Nicholas of this town. Also their son Owen Nicholas. Also of Rachel, fond spouse of Thomas John Nicholas, Lady Street, died 8 Feb 1970 aged 70. Sweet memories - quiet longing. Also of Thomas John Nicholas, died 20 Apr 1988 aged 81.

Er Cof Annwyl Am / Hannah / priod hoff Thomas Nicholas / Bailey Street, o'r lle hwn / Hunodd Rhag. 16 1915, yn 76 oed / Hefyd Thomas Nicholas yr uchod / Hunodd Awst 19, 1918, yn 76 oed / Hefyd William Walters / Hunodd Hyd. 11, 1916, yn 34 oed / Hefyd Sarah Jane ei briod / Hunodd Ebrill 4, 1958, yn 79 oed / Hefyd Lily May eu merch / Hunodd Gorff. 4, 1933, yn 18 oed / Hefyd William David Walters eu mab / Hunodd Chwef. 13, 1985, yn 71 oed / Dy ewyllys di a wneler

In beloved memory of Hannah, fond spouse of Thomas Nicholas, Bailey Street, of this place, fell asleep 16 Dec 1915 aged 76. Also the above Thomas Nicholas, fell asleep 19 Aug 1918 aged 76. Also William Walters, fell asleep 11 Oct 1916 aged 34. Also Sarah Jane his spouse, fell asleep 4 Apr 1958 aged 79. Also Lily May their daughter, fell asleep 4 Jul 1933 aged 18. Also William David Walters their son, fell asleep 13 Feb 1985 aged 71. Thy will be done.

From photographs courtesy of David Nicholas.
Levi NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1816 at Maenclochog, m. 29 May 1835 at Cilymaenllwyd, Carmarthenshire, Ann DAVIES (b. ca. 1806 at Cilymaenllwyd), d. reg. Q4 1877 at Llanelly R.D. At his marriage in 1835, of Cilymaenllwyd; Ann was also of Cilymaenllwyd; the witnesses were Owen JAMES and John JAMES. In 1841, an agricultural laborer, living at Hungry, Cilymaenllwyd, with his wife Ann and their sons John and Simon. In 1851, a farm laborer in the ANDREWS household at Crazeland, Laugharne, Carmarthenshire; Ann was living at Water Street, Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire, with her sons Thomas and Owen. In 1861, a farmer of 14 acres, living at Baily Street, Kidwelly, with his wife Ann, their son Thomas, their granddaughter Rachel NICHOLAS, and boarder Anne GEORGE (b. ca. 1855 at Kidwelly). In 1871, a haulier, living at Baily Street, Kidwelly, with his wife Ann and their granddaughter Rachel NICHOLAS. Memorial at Kidwelly (see sidebar). (Did Levi have a brief second marriage before his death? Some Levi NICHOLAS, m. reg. Q2 1875 at Llanelly R.D., either Jane BADGER or Eliza EVANS.) [ref. 1a,1b,1c,1d,2a,3e]
1. John NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1834 in Carmarthenshire. In 1841, living with his parents. [ref. 1a]
2. Simon NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1837 at Cilymaenllwyd or Kidwelly or Vanallogdu (Mynachlogddu?) or Carmarthen or Narberth, m. 25 Sep 1859 at Kidwelly, m1. reg. Q3 1859 at Llanelly R.D., Anne WILLIAMS (b. ca. 1841 at Kidwelly or Llangendeirne, Carmarthenshire, daughter of David WILLIAMS, a smith), m2. reg. Q2 1890 at Carmarthen R.D., Sophia DAVIES (b. ca. 1857 at Abergwili or Llanpumsaint, Carmarthenshire). In 1841, living with his parents. In 1851, a farm servant in the WILLIAMS household at Pen y Bach, Kidwelly; Anne WILLIAMS, a daughter of his employer, was not his future wife). At his marriage in 1859, a collier, of Beiley Street, Kidwelly; Anne was of Peder Heol, Llangendeirne; the witnesses were John NICHOLAS (perhaps Simon's brother) and William RICHARDS. In 1861, a railway laborer, living at Baily Street, Kidwelly, with his wife Anne and their son Owen. In 1871, a copperman, living at 58 Dillwyn Street, Llanelly, Carmarthenshire, with his wife Anne and their children Owen, Margaret, Mary, and David. In 1881, a furnaceman at a copper works, living at 58 Dillwyn Street, Llanelly, with his wife Anne and their children Owen, Mary, John, Jane, William, and Elizabeth. In 1891, a copper furnaceman, living at 80 Dillwyn Street, Llanelly, with his wife Sophia and his children John, William, Elizbeth, and Catherine. In 1901, a day watchman at a copper works, living at 37 Dillwyn Street, Llanelly, with his wife Sophia, his daughter Sophia, and boarders Frances G. and Jane GRIFFITHS (b. ca. 1897 and ca. Apr 1900 at Morriston, Glamorgan). [ref. 1a,1b,1c,1d,1e,1f,1g,3h]
  1. Owen NICHOLAS, b. ca. Sep 1860 at Kidwelly. In 1861, living with his parents. In 1871, a scholar, living with his parents. In 1881, employed in the assay office of a copper works, living with his parents. [ref. 1c,1d,1e]
  2. Margaret NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1862 at Llanelly. In 1871, a scholar, living with her parents. [ref. 1d]
  3. Mary A. NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1865 at Llanelly. In 1871, living with her parents. In 1881, a general servant at home, living with her parents. [ref. 1d,1e]
  4. David NICHOLAS, b. ca. Sep 1869 at Llanelly. In 1871, living with his parents. [ref. 1d]
  5. John NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1872 at Llanelly. In 1881, a scholar, living with his parents. In 1891, a tinworks behinder, living with his father ans stepmother. [ref. 1e,1f]
  6. Jane NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1874 at Llanelly. In 1881, a scholar, living with her parents. [ref. 1e]
  7. William NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1876 at Llanelly. In 1881, a scholar, living with his parents. In 1891, a brickmaker's laborer, living with his father and stepmother. [ref. 1e,1f]
  8. Elizabeth NICHOLAS, b. ca. Oct 1880 at Llanelly. In 1881, living with her parents. In 1891, a scholar, living with her father and stepmother. [ref. 1e,1f]
  9. Catherine NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1884 at Llanelly. In 1891 and 1901, living with her father and stepmother. Relative of researcher Rob Culley. [ref. 1f,1g]
3. Thomas NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1841 at Cilymaenllwyd or Kidwelly or Fishguard or Pembroke, m. reg. Q2 1865 at Llanelly R.D., Hannah CHARLES (b. ca. 1841 at Kidwelly, d. 16 Dec 1915, d. reg. Q4 1915 at Llanelly R.D.), d. 19 Aug 1918, d. reg. Q3 1918 at Llanelly R.D. In 1851, a scholar, living with his mother. In 1861, a railway laborer, living with his parents. In 1871, a laborer at a tin works, living at Parksyrdan(?), Kidwelly, with his wife Hannah and their children Thomas, William, Ann, and Margaret. In 1881, a laborer in a tin works, living at New Town, Kidwelly, with his wife Hannah and their children Thomas, William, Ann, Margaret, Mary, John, Hannah, Dinah, and Sarah. In 1891, a laborer at a tin works, living at New Town, Kidwelly, with his wife Hannah and their children Ann, Margaret, Mary, John, Hannah, Diana, Sarah, and David. In 1901, [occupation illegible], living at Lady Street, Kidwelly, with his wife Hannah and their daughter Sarah. In 1911, a tinworks laborer, living at Bailey Street, Kidwelly, with his wife Hannah. Memorial at Kidwelly (see sidebar). [ref. 1b,1c,1d,1e,1f,1g,1h,4a]
  1. Thomas NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1865 at Kidwelly. In 1871, living with his parents. In 1881, a catcher in a tin works, living with his parents. [ref. 1d,1e]
  2. William NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1866 at Kidwelly. In 1871, living with his parents. In 1881, a catcher in a tin works, living with his parents. [ref. 1d,1e]
  3. Ann NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1868 at Kidwelly. In 1871, living with her parents. In 1881, a scholar, living with her parents. In 1891, a dipper at a tin works, living with her parents. [ref. 1d,1e,1f]
  4. Margaret NICHOLAS, b. ca. May 1870 at Kidwelly. In 1871, living with her parents. In 1881, a scholar, living with her parents. In 1891, a dipper at a tin works, living with her parents. [ref. 1d,1e,1f]
  5. Mary NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1872 at Kidwelly. In 1881, a scholar, living with her parents. In 1891, a dipper at a tin works, living with her parents. [ref. 1e,1f]
  6. John NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1873 at Kidwelly. In 1881, a scholar, living with his parents. In 1891, a behinder at a tin works, living with his parents. [ref. 1e,1f]
  7. Hannah NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1874 at Kidwelly. In 1881, a scholar, living with her parents. In 1891, a duster at a tin works, living with her parents. [ref. 1e,1f]
  8. Dinah or Diana NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1876 at Kidwelly. In 1881, a scholar, living with her parents. In 1891, a duster at a tin works, living with her parents. [ref. 1e,1f]
  9. Sarah Jane NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1877 at Kidwelly, m. reg. Q3 1908 at Llanelly R.D., William "Willie" WALTERS (b. ca. 1882, d. 11 Oct 1916, d. reg. Q4 1916 at Llanelly R.D.), d. 4 Apr 1958, d. reg. Q2 1958 at Llanelly R.D. In 1881, living with her parents. In 1891, a scholar, living with her parents. In 1901, living with her parents. In 1911, living at Bailey Street, Kidwelly, with her husband Willie (a collier hewer) and children Thomas and Sarah. Memorial at Kidwelly (see sidebar). [ref. 1e,1f,1g,1h,2a,4a]
    1. Thomas John C. NICHOLAS (or WALTERS), b. 12 Nov 1906, b. reg. Q4 1906 at Llanelly R.D., m. reg. Q3 1936 at Llanelly R.D., Rachel HARRIES (b. 10 Oct 1900, b. reg. Q4 1900 at Cardigan R.D., d. 8 Feb 1970 [1971?], d. reg. Q1 1971 at Llanelly R.D.), d. 20 Apr 1988, d. reg. Apr 1988 at Carmarthen R.D. In 1911, living with his parents. Memorial at Kidwelly (see sidebar). [ref. 1h,2a,4a]
    2. Lily May WALTERS, b. ca. 1914, b. reg. Q4 1914 at Llanelly R.D., d. 4 Jul 1933, d. reg. Q3 1933 at Carmarthen R.D. Memorial at Kidwelly (see sidebar). [ref. 2a,4a]
    3. William David WALTERS, b. 22 Feb 1913, b. reg. Q1 1913 at Llanelly R.D., d. 13 Feb 1985, d. reg. Feb 1985 at Carmarthen R.D. Memorial at Kidwelly (see sidebar). [ref. 2a,4a]
  10. David NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1881 at Kidwelly. In 1891, a scholar, living with his parents. [ref. 1f]
  11. Another child, d. by 1911. (One of the above was also dead by 1911.) [ref. 1g]
4. Owen NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1845 at Machlogdu (Mynachlogddu?), b. reg. Q1 1846 at Narberth R.D. In 1851, living with his mother. Memorial at Kidwelly (see sidebar). [ref. 1b,2a]
5. A child (possibly one of the above).
  1. Rachel NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1859 at Conwil Caio, Carmarthenshire. In 1861 and 1871, living with her grandparents. [ref. 1c,1d]
NICHOLAS.
1. James NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1820 at Maenclochog, m1. reg. Q2 1848 at Cardiff R.D., Mary WILLIAMS (b. ca. 1825 at St. Dogwells, Pembrokeshire), m2. reg. Q4 1854 at Cardiff R.D., Ann WILLIAMS (b. ca. 1830 at St. Dogwells). In 1851, a coal weigher, living at 30 Tredegar Street, Cardiff, Glamorgan, with his wife Mary, their children David and Elizabeth, and visitor Ann WILLIAMS (a house servant, presumably James's future second wife and perhaps his first wife's sister). In 1861, a coal tipper, living at Tredegar Street, Cardiff, with his wife Ann, his children David, Elizabeth, Martha, Thomas, and Maria, his brother Benjamin, and lodger Amelia PRICE (a dressmaker, b. ca. 1842 at Cardiff). In 1871, a coal trimmer, living at 30 Tredegar Street, Cardiff, with his wife Ann and his children Martha, Thomas, Maria, Benjamin, Margaret, James, George, and Bismarck. In 1881, a collier, living at 30 Tredegar Street, Cardiff, with his wife Ann and children Elizabeth, Martha, Thomas, Maria, Benjamin, James, George, Bismarck, and Ann. [ref. 1b,1c,1d,1e]
  1. David NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1848 at Cardiff. In 1851, living with his parents. In 1861, a scholar, living with his father and stepmother. [ref. 1b,1c]
  2. Elizabeth NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1849 at Cardiff. In 1851, living with her parents. In 1861, a scholar, living with her father and stepmother. In 1881, a servant, living with her father and stepmother. [ref. 1b,1c,1e]
  3. Martha NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1856 at Cardiff. In 1861 and 1871, a scholar, living with her parents. In 1881, a servant, living with her parents. [ref. 1c,1d,1e]
  4. Thomas NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1858 at Cardiff. In 1861, living with his parents. In 1871, a scholar, living with his parents. In 1881, an engine cleaner, living with his parents. [ref. 1c,1d,1e]
  5. Maria NICHOLAS, b. ca. Dec 1860 at Cardiff. In 1861, living with her parents. In 1871, a scholar, living with her parents. In 1881, a servant, living with her parents. [ref. 1c,1d,1e]
  6. Benjamin NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1861 at Cardiff. In 1871, a scholar, living with his parents. In 1881, a servant, living with his parents. [ref. 1d,1e]
  7. Margaret NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1863 at Cardiff. In 1871, a scholar, living with her parents. [ref. 1d]
  8. James V. NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1866 at Cardiff, b. reg. Q4 1866 at Cardiff R.D. In 1871, a scholar, living with his parents. In 1881, a servant, living with his parents. [ref. 1d,1e,2a]
  9. George Bever NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1869 at Cardiff, b. reg. Q3 1869 at Cardiff R.D. In 1871, living with his parents. In 1881, a scholar, living with his parents. [ref. 1d,1e,2a]
  10. Bismarck Arthur NICHOLAS, b. ca. Feb 1871 at Cardiff, b. reg. Q2 1871 at Cardiff R.D. In 1871, living with his parents. In 1881, a scholar, living with his parents. [ref. 1d,1e,2a]
  11. Ann NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1877 in Glamorgan. In 1881, living with her parents (or grandparents?). [ref. 1e]
2. Benjamin NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1834 at Maenclochog. In 1851, a farm servant in the LEWIS household at Velindre, Llysyfran, Pembrokeshire. In 1861, a coal tipper, living with his brother James. [ref. 1b,1c]
Morris NICHOLAS. At the baptism of his reputed son in 1817, a laborer. [ref. 3b]
1. (reputed son) Thomas NICHOLAS, chr. 5 Jul 1817 at New Moat, Pembrokeshire (birthplace of Thomas MORGAN, husband of Anne NICHOLAS). [ref. 3b]
Maurice NICHOLAS, m. 16 Aug 1821 at Maenclochog, Elizabeth VAUGHAN. At his marriage in 1821, of Maenclochog; Elizabeth was of Morfil; the witnesses were Job GRIFFITH, Daniel DAVID, and Stephen HUGH. [ref. 3a]
Morris NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1790 at Meline, Pembrokeshire, m1. unknown (d. by 1833), m2. 21 Oct 1833 at Meline, Mary PEREGRINE (b. ca. 1784 at Meline), m3. reg. Q3 1859 at Cardigan R.D., Hannah EVAN (b. ca. 1797 at Nevern), d. by 1881. At his marriage in 1833, of Eglwyswrw; Mary was of Meline; the witnesses were John DAVIES and Thomas REES. In 1841, a mason, living at Cwm, Eglwyswrw, with his wife Mary and Rachel JONES (b. ca. 1880 in Pembrokeshire). In 1851, a mason, living at Cwm, Eglwyswrw, with his wife Mary and lodger Rachel JAMES (a pauper, widow of a laborer, b. ca. 1776 at Meline). In 1861, a mason, living at Penbontywenallt, Meline, with his wife Hannah. In 1871, an agricultural laborer, living at Pontcledach, Nevern, with his wife Hannah. In 1881, Hannah was an annuitant, lodging with Morris NICHOLAS. [ref. 1a,1b,1c,1d,1e,3c]
Morris NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1826 at Maenclochog, m. Mary (b. ca. 1828 at Nevern, Pembrokeshire). In 1841, an agricultural laborer in the VAUGHAN household at Gelly, Newport, Pembrokeshire. (Where in 1851 and 1861?) In 1871, an agricultural laborer, living at Kystin Isaf, Nevern, with his wife Mary and their sons David and Morris. In 1881, an agricultural laborer, living at Penralltgoch, Nevern, with his wife Mary, their son Morris, and lodger Hannah NICHOLAS (widow of Morris NICHOLAS). In 1891, a farmer, living at Penalltgoch, Nevern, with his wife Mary and their son Morris. [ref. 1a,1d,1e,1f]
1. David NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1860 at Nevern. In 1871, a scholar, living with his parents. [ref. 1d]
2. Morris NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1865 at Nevern. In 1871, a scholar, living with his parents. In 1881, a pupil teacher, living with his parents. In 1891, a certificated teacher at an elementary school. [ref. 1d,1e,1f]
William NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1768 at Llandilo, Pembrokeshire, wid. by 1861. (Where in 1841 and 1851?) In 1861, a laborer, living in the village of Maenclochog, next door to Anne NICHOLAS. (Is this William? Or Anne's father, William?) [ref. 1c]
William NICHOLAS. At his son Jacob's marriage in 1847 (perhaps posthumously), a laborer. (Is this William? Or William?) [ref. 2f]
1. Thomas NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1781 at Little Newcastle, m1. unknown, m2. 16 Mar 1820 at Cilgerran, Mary EVANS (b. ca. 1789 at Little Newcastle), d. 17 Jan 1854. At his marriage in 1820, supposedly a bachelor (but probably not) of Llanfihangel [Penbedw]; Mary was of Cilgerran; the witnesses were Isaac ISAAC and David THOMAS. In 1829, a witness at the marriage of his daughter Phebe NICHOLAS. In 1831, a witness at the marriage of his brother Jacob NICHOLAS. In 1841, a farmer, living at Little Newcastle with his wife Mary, his granddaughter Martha MORGANS, and two servants. In 1851, a farmer of 101 acres, employing three men, living at Little Newcastle with his wife Mary and four servants. On 30 Dec 1853, made his will, bequeathing £2 each to his three brothers, Joseph, James, and Jacob, and the remainder of his estate, including the lease of Lower Farm and the Golden Lion, both in Little Newcastle, to his wife Mary for her life, and after her death, in equal thirds to her estate and to his grandchildren Thomas and Martha. At probate of his will in 1854, a farmer and innkeeper, of Little Newcastle. Mary was granted administration of his estate, valued under £450, on 1 Apr 1854 (index reference for death duty: St. Davids 2 502). In 1861, Mary was a farmer of 100 acres employing three laborers, living at Little Newcastle with her "niece" (really step-granddaughter) Martha, Martha's family, an errand boy, a dairy maid, and a general servant. In 1865, administration of Mary's estate was granted to Martha (index reference for death duty: Carmarthen 3 597). [ref. 1a,1b,1c,3f,3g,5a,5b]
  1. Phebe NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1810 at Little Newcastle, m. 29 Dec 1829 at Little Newcastle, by license, Evan MORGAN or MORGANS (b. ca. 1808 at Little Newcastle, d. by 1881). At her marriage in 1829, of Little Newcastle; Evan was also of Little Newcastle; the witnesses were her father Thomas NICHOLAS and John DAVIES. In 1841, living at Little Newcastle with her husband Evan (independent), their sons Thomas and John, and a servant. At her daughter's marriage in 1850, Evan was a gentleman. In 1851, living at New Fynnone, Little Newcastle, with her husband Evan (a farmer of 32 acres employing three men), their children Thomas, John, Caroline, Alice, and Francis, and two servants. In 1861, living at Fynnone, Little Newcastle, with her husband Evan (a farmer of 27 acres) and their children Thomas, John, Caroline, Alice, and Francis. In 1871, living at Little Newcastle, with her husband Evan (a publican) and their children John, Caroline, and Alice. In 1881, living at the Swan Inn, Little Newcastle, with her children John and Caroline. In 1891, a farmer, living at New Fynnone, Little Newcastle, with her children John and Caroline. [ref. 1a,1b,1c,1d,1e,1f,3f]
    1. Martha MORGANS, b. ca. 1830 at Little Newcastle, m. 20 Dec 1850 at Little Newcastle, by license, Francis JAMES (b. ca. 1830 at St. Davids, son of Michael JAMES, a gentleman). At her marriage in 1850, a minor, of Little Newcastle; Francis was a farmer, also a minor, of Treasser in the parish of Brawdy; the witnesses were Evan MORGANS (Martha's father) and William PERKINS. In 1841, independent, living with her maternal grandfather and his wife. (Where in 1851?) In 1861, living with her grandfather's widow, together with her husband Francis (a farmer) and their children Mary Anne, Charlotte, Thomas, and Michael. [ref. 1a,1c,3f]
      1. Mary Anne JAMES, b. ca. 1853 at Little Newcastle. In 1861, living with her parents. [ref. 1c]
      2. Charlotte JAMES, b. ca. 1854 at Little Newcastle. In 1861, living with her parents. [ref. 1c]
      3. Thomas JAMES, b. ca. 1857 at Little Newcastle. In 1861, living with his parents. [ref. 1c]
      4. Michael JAMES, b. ca. 1859 at Little Newcastle. In 1861, living with his parents. [ref. 1c]
    2. Thomas MORGANS, b. ca. 1833 at Little Newcastle. In 1841, 1851, and 1861, living with his parents. [ref. 1a,1b,1c]
    3. John Arthur MORGAN or MORGANS, b. ca. Feb 1841 at Little Newcastle. In 1841, 1851, 1861, and 1871, living with his parents. In 1881 and 1891, living with his mother. In 1901, a farmer, living at New Fynnone, Little Newcastle, with his sister Caroline. [ref. 1a,1b,1c,1d,1e,1f,1g]
    4. Caroline Maria MORGAN or MORGANS, b. ca. 1842 at Little Newcastle. In 1851, 1861, and 1871, living with her parents. In 1881 and 1891, living with her mother. In 1901, a housekeeper, living with her brother John. [ref. 1b,1c,1d,1e,1f,1g]
    5. Alice Mary MORGANS, b. ca. 1845 at Little Newcastle, m. MORTIMER. In 1851 and 1861, living with her parents. In 1871, a farmer's wife, living with her parents. [ref. 1b,1c,1d]
    6. Francis James MORGANS, b. ca. 1848 at Little Newcastle. In 1851 and 1861, living with her parents. [ref. 1b,1c]
2. Joseph NICHOLAS. Bequeathed £2 in the 1853 will of his brother Thomas. [ref. 5b]
3. James NICHOLAS. Bequeathed £2 in the 1853 will of his brother Thomas. [ref. 5b]
  
  Jacob's Age and Birthplace
  
  1841: age 45, born Pembrokeshire
  
  1851: age 56, born Llanver(?), Pembrokeshire
  
  1861: age 62, born Llanfair, Pembrokeshire
  
  1871: age 76, born Camrose(?), Pembrokeshire
  
  1881: age 88, born H West, Pembrokeshire
4. Jacob NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1794 at Camrose, Pembrokeshire, Llanfair (which one?), Pembrokeshire, or Haverfordwest, m1. 3 Dec 1816 at Cilgerran, Pembrokeshire, Maria HARRIS (d. by 1830), m2. 6 Jul 1830 at Little Newcastle, Pembrokeshire, Catherine HARRIES (b. ca. 1790 in Pembrokeshire, d. reg. Q4 1841 at Bridgend R.D.), m3. 26 Apr 1847 at Ruhamah Baptist Chapel, Bridgend, Glamorgan, m3. reg. Q2 1847 at Bridgend R.D., Charlotte JOHN (b. ca. 1816 at Maenclochog, daughter of Edward JOHN, a laborer, d. reg. Q3 1873 at Neath R.D.), d. reg. Q2 1881 at Neath R.D. At his first marriage in 1816, of Mathry; Maria was of Cilgerran; the witnesses were David HARRY and James HARRIES; the marriage was with consent of parents, so Maria may have been under 21. At his second marriage in 1830, of Little Newcastle; Catharine was also of Little Newcastle; the witnesses were his brother Thomas NICHOLAS and John LAMB. In 1841, an agricultural laborer, living at Dan y Quarre, Maenclochog, with his wife Catherine and daughter Mary. At his daughter Phoebe's marriage in 1843, a slater. At his third marriage in 1847, a laborer, of Coed y Garth, Llangynwyd, Glamorgan; Charlotte was a servant, of Llwyni, Llangynwyd; the witnesses were Edward HOPKINS and Mary JOHN. In 1851, an iron works laborer, living at Bowrington Street, Cwmdu, with his wife Charlotte and son Joseph. Bequeathed £2 in the 1853 will of his brother Thomas. In 1861, a stable laborer, living at 7 Shelter Cottages, Llangynwyd Higher, with his wife Charlotte, son Joseph, and a lodger. In 1871, a laborer, living at Price Row, Llangynwyd Higher, with his wife Charlotte and son Joseph. In 1881, living with his son Joseph. [ref. 1a,1b,1c,1d,1e,2a,2e,2f,3a,3f,3g,5b]
  1. Mary NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1820 in Pembrokeshire. In 1841, living with her parents. [ref. 1a]
  2. Phoebe NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1823 at Puncheston or Little Newcastle, m. 10 Oct 1843 at Maenclochog, m. reg. Q4 1843 at Narberth R.D., Daniel NICHOLAS, d. reg. Q1 1885 at Bridgend R.D. In 1841, a servant in the DAVIES household at Rhosbwsh, Maenclochog. At her marriage in 1843, a servant, of Maenclochog; Daniel was a farmer's son, also of Maenclochog; the witnesses were John REES and Lewis DAVID. In 1851, living with her husband and children. In 1861, a "horseler's [ostler's] wife", living at Tynewydd, Llanychlwydog, with her children; her husband was a servant in the household of his brother Stephen. In 1871 and 1881, living with her husband and children. [ref. 1a,1b,1c,1d,1e,2a,2e,3a]
  3. Joseph NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1848 at Cwmdu, b. reg. Q4 1848 at Bridgend R.D., m. reg. Q4 1875 at Bridgend R.D., Charlotte THOMAS (b. ca. 1855 at Maesteg), d. reg. Q1 1892 at Bridgend R.D. In 1851, living with his parents. In 1861, a coal laborer, living with his parents. In 1871, a coal miner, living with his parents. In 1881, an iron works laborer, living at 43 John Street, Llangynwyd Higher, with his wife Charlotte, their children Charlotte and David, and his father. In 1891, a coal miner, living at 34 Metcalfe Street, Maesteg, with his wife Charlotte, their children Charlotte, David, Harriet, and Thomas, and a boarder. In 1901, his widow Charlotte was a housekeeper, living at 27 Furnace Road, Pontygwaith, a village in the parish of Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, with her children David and Thomas. [ref. 1b,1c,1d,1e,1f,1g,2a]
    1. Charlotte Ann NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1877 at Maesteg, b. reg. Q2 1877 at Bridgend R.D., m. reg. Q4 1900 at Swansea R.D., Aaron Boundy BRAIN (b. ca. 1872 in Derbyshire, b. reg. Q4 1872 at Belper R.D.). In 1881, living with her parents. In 1891, a scholar, living with her parents. In 1901, boarding at 25 Barnardo Street, Maesteg, with her husband Aaron (a coal miner - hewer), their son Joseph, and Aaron's brother(?) Daniel. [ref. 1e,1f,1g,2a]
      1. Joseph William BRAIN, b. ca. Jan 1901 at Maesteg, b. reg. Q1 1901 at Bridgend R.D. In 1901, living with his parents. [ref. 1g,2a]
    2. David John NICHOLAS, b. ca. Jun 1880 at Maesteg, b. reg. Q3 1880 at Neath R.D., d. reg. Q4 1908 at Bridgend R.D. In 1881, living with his parents. In 1891, a scholar, living with his parents. In 1901, a below-ground haulier, living with his mother. [ref. 1e,1f,1g,2a]
    3. Harriet NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1883 at Maesteg, b. reg. Q2 1883 at Neath R.D. In 1891, a scholar, living with her parents. (Where in 1901?) [ref. 1f,2a]
    4. Thomas NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1885 at Maesteg, b. reg. Q2 1885 at Neath R.D. In 1891, a scholar, living with his parents. In 1901, a coal miner (hewer), living with his mother. [ref. 1f,1g,2a]
Margaret NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1833 at Maenclochog. In 1851, a general servant in the WILLIAMS household in Maenclochog. [ref. 1b]
Ann NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1836 at Maenclochog. In 1851, a general servant in the HOWELL household in Maenclochog. [ref. 1b]
Elizabeth NICHOLAS. At her daughter's baptism in 1840, of Dan-claw. [ref. 3a]
1. Ann NICHOLAS, chr. 20 Jul 1840 at Maenclochog. [ref. 3a]
James NICHOLAS, m. Elizabeth (bur. Nov 1785 at Maenclochog), bur. Nov 1785 at Maenclochog. [ref. 3a]
Margaret NICHOLAS, bur. 17 Jan 1782 at Maenclochog. [ref. 3a]
Thomas NICHOLAS, b. ca. 1853, bur. 23 Oct 1929 at Maenclochog in a double grave. At his death in 1929, or Rosehill, Maenclochog. [ref. 3a]

Sources

Censuses of the United Kingdom (see selected transcripts).
1. 1841
2. 1851
3. 1861
4. 1871
5. 1881
6. 1891
7. 1901
Civil registration in England and Wales
1. General Register Office index, via FreeBMD and/or Ancestry
2. Birth certificate of Rebecca Morgan, daughter of Anne (Nicholas) Morgan
3. Marriage certificate of Anne Nicholas and Thomas Morgan
4. Marriage certificate of Stephen Nicholas and Martha Salmon
5. Marriage certificate of Daniel Nicholas and Phoebe Nicholas
6. Marriage certificate of Jacob Nicholas and Charlotte John
Parish registers (from images at FindMyPast unless otherwise noted)
1. Maenclochog, Pembrokeshire
2. New Moat, Pembrokeshire
3. Meline, Pembrokeshire
4. Pontfaen, Pembrokeshire (from the transcript at FreeREG - no image at FindMyPast 10 Sep 2014)
5. Cilymaenllwyd, Carmarthenshire
6. Little Newcastle, Pembrokeshire
7. Cilgerran, Pembrokeshire
8. Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire (register entry courtesy of Rob Culley, 6 Jul 2012)
9. Llangolman, Pembrokeshire
Memorial inscriptions
1. Gravestones at Kidwelly (see sidebar above)
Wills, probate, and death duty
1. Index to death duty registers, IR27/108 (from images at FindMyPast)
2. Will of Thomas Nicholas of Little Newcastle, 1854 (from images at the National Library of Wales)
Newspapers (from Welsh Newspapers Online)
1. Pembrokeshire Herald and General Advertiser, 29 Jan 1858
2. Pembrokeshire Herald and General Advertiser, 11 Feb 1859
3. Pembrokeshire Herald and General Advertiser, 23 Jul 1852
4. Drych, 1 May 1884
5. Pembrokeshire Herald and General Advertiser, 19 Aug 1859
Taxation
1. 1798 land tax assessment (from images at Ancestry)

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