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Robert Nuckles of Mercer Co, KY
Robert Nuckles, son of John (Nichols)
Nuckles and Unknown, was born @ 1773 and died about 13 Sep 1826 in
Mercer Co, KY about age 53.
General Notes and Information:
Family researcher daviddunn@earthlink.net Went to Mercer Co, KY c1809
Researcher Rebekkah bbdbrlvr56@cox.net
(Pages out of order, loose leaf from research of Ardath)
Deed Book___ pg 480 ________ COunty KY
Jul 28 1806 Emd Boles and wife Tabitha Mercer of KY, power of attor ey to Jas
Franklins, GC to convey to Robert Knuckles, AC 90 acres. Lines C has Davies on
N, Jno Sled on N. Bequeathed to Tabitha by father Jer Whitte n. Wit: Ro. B.
Wafer, J Woods, Jno Haggin, Arbd Bilbo, J.P.'s Thos Alle n, Clk. 9/15/1860
Of these four sons of John Nichols, William, Jeremiah, and James chose to use
the surname NICHOLS, while their brother Robert used the surname NUCKLES. Robert
NICHOLS/NUCKLES (the father) is found with both surnames in court documents in
Amherst County VA, whereas he is listed as NICHOLS in his will in 18 26 in
Mercer County KY. I put this down to illiteracy (both on the pa rt of Robert and
those who wrote the documents). There is a series of la nd transfers in Amherst
County VA, in which Robert and his wife Fanny (Whi tten) buy out the inheritance
of her sisters‹the other daughters of Jeremi ah WHITTEN, in which Robert is
called NUCKLES. However, his two marriage r ecords in Amherst County list him as
NICHOLS. I believe that this Robert N ICHOLS/NUCKLES is a grandson of Howard
CASH of Amherst County VA‹per Howa rd Cash's 1773 will in that county, in which
he mentions a daughter Elizab eth NICKLAS.
In the name of God Amen. I Robert Nichols of the county of Mercer and ste of
Kentucky finding my days are drawing to a close but in my perfect senses, do
make this my last will and Testament in manner following. I desire that all my
first debts be paid for the purpose subject my whole Estate both real and
personal I give & bequeath to my wife Fanny Nicles my negro woman Susanah and
one negroe named Chips & sixty acres of land includi ng my Dwelling house and
other necessary buildings sentible thereto--the l and to be laid off suitable so
as to give her timber sufficient to support the place. I give her two horses
such as she may make choice of with as much of every kind of all my other stock
as she may see proper to keep, as much household & kitchen furniture & farming
utensils as she wishes to keep during her natural life.. I Devise to my son
William Nichols on negroe boy named John & seventy acres of land including the
place where he now lives to be laid off in a manner most suitable so as not to
interfere with the other land I give to my other sons. I devise to my son
Jeremiah Nichols one negroe boy named Powell, seventy-six acres of land incluing
the place he settled & formerly lived on. I devise to my son Robert Nichols one
negroe boy named Dick & seventy-six acres of land including the place he now
lives on. I devise to my son James Nichols one negroe girl named Sally and
sixty-two acres of land adjoining his mother's land & at my wife decease he is
to have the land I give to her. I desireth at my wife shall keep possesion of
James's land and negroe until he is twenty-one years of age, unless he gets
married before. I further desire that at my son James shall have a horse, saddle
& Bridle as near the value of that I gave my other sons as can be made so soon
as he shall need them, all so one cow & calf, two sheep, one sow & pigs, two fat
hogs equal to those given to my other sons, also one bed & furniture. I desire
that the balance of my personal property shall be sold & equally divided amongst
my children after so much shall be taken therefrom as will be sufficient to p ay
for schooling James one year. I do hereby appoint my beloved wife Fanny Nichols
and my son William Nichols executors of this my will with joint & separate
powers for carrying the same into effect in witness where of I hereunto set my
hand & seal this 14th day of Feby one thousand eight hundred twenty-six.
Witness
Martin Bottom his
Obadiah Martin Robert X Nichols seal
E. Willis mark
Peter Gabbart
Mercer County Court set July County Court 1827.
The foregoing last will & Testament of Robert Nichols
deceased proven by the oaths of Edward Willis and Martin
Bottom, two subscribing witnesses and ordered to be recorded.
Amherst Co, VA
6 Sep 1805. Heirs of JER. WRITTEN dec'd, AC WM NOWELL & wife LUCINDA, RO B.
NUCKLES and wife FRANCES, JAS FRANKLIN & wife NANCY, JAS. BIAS & wife ELIZ.,
TABITHA WRITTEN, Mercer Co, KY and her gruadian WM WRITTEN, to BE NJ NOWELL same
Co. & state" for $83.33 50 acres Thomas Mill Creek; survey of 11 oct 1802.
Lines: SAML NICELY. Part of Tract. Wit: THOS. N. EUBAN K, THOS. GOODRICH, CHAS.
DAVIS, BENJ. SHAKELFORD pg 300
30 Sep 1806 JAS. FRANKLIN, acting for EDMD. BOLES & wife TABITHA, to RO. N
UCKLES, AC, for 58 pounds. part of tract of JER. WRITTEN, dec'd. Lines: CH AS.
DAVIES, BENT? SHAKELFORD, JNO SLEDD. 90 acres by division at WHITTEN 's death to
daughter, TABITHA. Pg 475
28 July 1806 EDM BOLES and wife Tabitha, Mercer Co, KY, Power of Atty to J ames
Franklin, AC- to convey to RO KNUCKLES, AC 90 acres, Liner? Charles D avies N,
Jno Sled on N. Bequeathed to Tabith by father Jer WHITTEN. Wi t: Ro B Wafer, J
Woods, Jno Hoggin, Arbd Bilbo, JP's Thoas Allen, Clk, 9-1 5-1806
Noted events in his life were:
• He Paid Tax : 1800, Amherst Co, VA. 1M Over 21, 1 Horse, No Slaves
• He signed a Deed: 15 Sep 1806, KY. County Not Noted
• He appeared on the census in 1820 in Mercer Co,
KY. pg104
Robert Nichols 110001-000000 slaves 3100101
Robert married Sarah "Sally" Pryor about
1794, daughter of Nicholas Pryor and Unknown. Sarah died in 1795.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 2 M i.
William Nichols was born 1 May 1795 in Amherst Co, VA and died from 1870
to 1880 in Vermillion Co, IN at age 75.
William married Rhoda Martin (d. Aft 1880) 8 Jun 1818 in Mercer Co, KY.
Robert next married Frances "Fanny" Whitten 6 Mar 1797 in Amherst Co, VA, daughter of Jeremiah Whitten and Unknown. Frances was born @ 1780.
General Notes and Information:
d/o Jeremiah Whitten
Children from this marriage were:
+ 3 M i.
Jeremiah Nichols was born @ 1797 in Amherst Co, VA and died from 1860 to
1870 in Putnam Co, Marion, IN at age 63.
Jeremiah married Catherine (d. Aft 1880).
+ 4 M ii.
Robert Nuckles was born in 1803 in Amherst Co, VA1 and died
between 1870 and 1880 in Champaign Co, Ill.
Robert married Rachel Martin (d. Bet 1836 and 1843) 26 Feb 1824 in Mercer Co, KY.
Robert next married Cynthia Ann Wimple 27 Oct 1843 in Edgar Co, Ill.
Robert next married Nancy Ann Pearce (d. Bet 1870 and 1880) 11 Feb 1850 in Edgar Co, Ill.
+ 5 F iii.
Daughter Nuckles was born between 1805 and 1810 in KY.
+ 6 F iv. Daughter
Nuckles was born between 1811 and 1820 in KY.
+ 7 M v. James
Nichols was born between 1810 and 1820 in KY.
Second Generation
2. William Nichols (Robert1)
was born 1 May 1795 in Amherst Co, VA and died from 1870 to 1880 in Vermillion
Co, IN at age 75.
General Notes and Information:
Robert Nichols m. Sally Pryor (great-great-great-great-grandparents)
William Nichols m. Rhoda Martin (great-great-great-grandparents)
James Madison Nichols m. Cassandra Arrasmith (great-great-grandparents)
America Ann Nichols m. Joseph Morris Wimsett (great-grandparents)
Millard Fillmore Wimsett m. Fayetta Belle Wood (grandparents)
Anna Elizabeth Wimsett m. John Stephen Dunn (parents)
David Lee Dunn
Noted events in his life were:
• He appeared on the census 1 Jun 1820 in Mercer Co,
KY. Pg104
Willian Nichols Jr 100100-00200
• He appeared on the census 1 Jun 1830 in Vermillion
Co, Vermillion, IN. Pg 230
William Nickles 012100001-000001001
• He appeared on the census 1 Jun 1840 in Vermillion
Co, Vermillion, IN. Pg468
William Nickels 0122101-2121001
• He appeared on the census 20 Aug 1850 in
Vermillion Co, Vermillion, IN. Pg96
HH109
William Nichols
Rhoda Nichols
Frances Nichols
Jane Nichols
William Nichols
James Nichols
Lucinda Nichols
Rhoda Weller
HH108
James M Nichols, 30, KY
Casandra 26, IN
Martha Jane 6 IN
Richard E 2 IN
Mary J 4m IN
Presley Johnson 9 IL
James E Fuller, 30, Cooper, KY
Amy Blanchard 20 IN
HH107 John Nichols 26 farmer, kY
Nancy 25, OH
James A 2 IN
Cordelia 3 IN
• He appeared on the census 23 Aug 1860 in
Vermillion Co, Vermillion, IN. Pg119 Newport PO HH166
William Nicholes
Rhoda Nicholes
Lucinda Nicholes
Jeremiah Nicholes
Isabel Taylor
Frances Warner
HH167
William Nichols, 25, IN
Jane 25 IN
Brenton 3 IN
Elma, 2m IN
HH168
Mumford Nichols 32 KY
Josephine 30 OH
Florella 6 IN
ClarK C 3 IN
Loretta 1 IN
• He appeared on the census 23 Aug 1870 in
Vermillion Co, Vermillion, IN. pg 132 Newport PO HH186
William Nichols
Rhoda Nichols
Elmira Nichols
HH188
William Nichols Jr 34 IN
Jane 34 IN
Elma 10 IN
Oscar 7 IN
Edgar 4 IN
William married Rhoda Martin 8 Jun 1818 in Mercer Co, KY, daughter of Peter Martin and Unknown. Rhoda died after 1880 in Vermillion Co, IN.
General Notes and Information:
Both Rhoda and Rachel are mentioned in the will of their father, Peter MAR TIN,
in Mercer County KY, dtd 1814.
Noted events in her life were:
• She appeared on the census 1 Jun 1880 in
Vermillion Co, Vermillion, IN. HH11
James M Nichols, head, 60 farmer KY VA NC
Cassandra J, wife, IN KY KY
Omar, 20, single, son, IN
Sylvia Wise, granddau, 17, living with grandfather IN IN IN
Rhoda Nichols, mother, 81, widowed, living with son, NC NC NC
3. Jeremiah Nichols (Robert1)
was born @ 1797 in Amherst Co, VA and died from 1860 to 1870 in Putnam Co,
Marion, IN at age 63.
Noted events in his life were:
• He appeared on the census 1 Jun 1820 in Mercer Co,
KY. Pg104
Jeremiah Nichols 000100-00100
• He appeared on the census 1 Jun 1830 in Putnam Co,
IN. Pg198
Jeremiah Nichols -100001-210010
• He appeared on the census 1 Jun 1840 in Putnam Co,
Marion, IN. Pg384
Jeremiah Nichols 2010001-022101
• He appeared on the census 23 Aug 1850 in Putnam
Co, Marion, IN. HH18
Jeremiah Nichols
Catharine Nichols
Julia A Nichols
Cordelia Nichols
Jennet Nichols
Rufus Nichols
another wife was Maria b 1/12/1841 d10/6/1865) buried Mt Carmel Cem
Jeremiah Nichols
John Nichols
George Nichols
HH105 Gordon Nichols 24 KY
Jemema E 22 IN
Clarissa 1 IN
(Md Jemima Robinson 12/6/1848 Putnam Co, IN)
• He appeared on the census 12 Jun 1860 in Putnam
Co, Marion, IN. Greencastle PO HH157
Jeremiah Nichols
Catherine Nichols
Jeremiah Nichols
John Nichols
George C Nichols
Jeremiah married Catherine. Catherine was born in 1803 and died after 1880 in Putnam Co, Marion, IN.
Noted events in her life were:
• She appeared on the census 1 Jun 1880 in Putnam
Co, Marion, IN. HH167
Jeremiah Nichols
Margaret Nichols
Cathrine Nichols
James Nichols
Jerry Carrigan
Peter P. Shanlay
4. Robert Nuckles (Robert1)
was born in 1803 in Amherst Co, VA1 and died between 1870 and 1880 in
Champaign Co, Ill.
General Notes and Information:
Went to Parke Co, IN 1826-1829
8/10/1838 Edgar co, IL
palestine Land Office 80 acres
Document Nr.: 7965
Accession/Serial Nr.: IL2890__.426
BLM Serial Nr.: IL NO S/N
W½NW 34/ 16-N 12-W No 2nd PM
4/1/1848 Edgar Co, IL
40 acres Document Nr.: 15904
Accession/Serial Nr.: IL3050__.382
BLM Serial Nr.: IL NO S/N
SWSW 27/ 16-N 12-W No 2nd PM
4/10/1848 Edgar Co, IL
Land Ofice, Palestine 40 acres
Document Nr.: 16199
Accession/Serial Nr.: IL3060__.175
BLM Serial Nr.: IL NO S/N
NENW 25/ 16-N 12-W No 2nd PM
Daviddunn@earthlink.net
Of these four sons, William, Jeremiah, and James chose to use the surna me
NICHOLS, while their brother Robert used the surname NUCKLES. Robert NI
CHOLS/NUCKLES (the father) is found with both surnames in court documen ts in
Amherst County VA, whereas he is listed as NICHOLS in his will in 18 26 in
Mercer County KY. I put this down to illiteracy (both on the pa rt of Robert and
those who wrote the documents). There is a series of la nd transfers in Amherst
County VA, in which Robert and his wife Fanny (Whi tten) buy out the inheritance
of her sisters‹the other daughters of Jeremi ah WHITTEN, in which Robert is
called NUCKLES. However, his two marriage r ecords in Amherst County list him as
NICHOLS. I believe that this Robert N ICHOLS/NUCKLES is either a son or grandson
of Howard CASH of Amherst Coun ty VA‹per Howard Cash's 1773 will in that county,
in which he mentions a d aughter Elizabeth NICKLAS.
Noted events in his life were:
• He appeared on the census in 1830 in Parke Co, In 300010-010010.
• He had a residence in 1838 in Edgar Co, IL.
• He purchased land 10 Aug 1838 in Illinois. Land Patent 7965 IL2890_426
• He purchased land 1 Apr 1848 in Illinois. Land Patent 15904 IL3050_382
• He purchased land 10 Apr 1848 in Illinois. Land Patent 16199 IL3060_175
• He appeared on the census in 1850 in Edgar Co, IL. Pg 172
• He appeared on the Territorial State Census: 1855,
Edgar Co, IL.
Robert Nuckels
2 males under 10
3 males 10-20
1 male 50-60
1 female 40-50
Real Estate Value $500/ 22 pounds of wool)
• He appeared on the census in 1860 in Champaign Co, IL. Pg638
• He appeared on the Territorial State Census: 3 Jul
1865, Champaign Co, Urbana, IL.
Robert Knuckles
1m 10-20
2 f 10-20
1m 20-30
1 f 20-30
1f 50-60
1m 60-70
• He appeared on the census in 1870 in Champaign Co, Urbana, IL. -Pg 389
Robert married Rachel Martin 26 Feb 1824 in Mercer Co, KY, daughter of Peter Martin and Unknown. Rachel was born about 1794 in Rhode Island and died between 1836 and 1843 in OH.
General Notes and Information:
Both Rhoda and Rachel are mentioned in the will of their father, Peter MAR TIN,
in Mercer County KY, dtd 1814.
Father: Peter Martin, Sr. b. About. 1740 in Germany
Mother: Sarah Elizabeth (Martin) b. Bet. 1735 - 1775
Peter Martin, whose will was executed 6 Jan 1815 in Mercer County KY, nam es the
following married daughters:
Sarah Elizabeth Patterson
Polly Lovit
Judah Patterson
Casander Moor [m. John Moore 27 Feb 1812 in Mercer County]
Suchy Wickersham [m. Daniel Boone Wickersham 4 Jun 1810 in Mercer County]
Nancy Bendow
and two unmarried daughters:
Rhoda Martin [m. William Nichols 8 Jun 1818 in Mercer County]
Rachel Martin [m. Robert Nuckles 26 Feb 1824 in Mercer County]
Children from this marriage were:
+ 8 F i.
Fanny Nuckles was born in 1825 in Mercer Co, KY and died in Deceased.
+ 9 M ii.
Jefferson Nuckles was born in 1826 in Mercer Co, KY2 and died
after 1889.
Jefferson married Minerva Beard 17 Jan 1850 in Edgar Co, IL.
+ 10 M iii.
Elijah Nuckles was born in 1827.
+ 11 M iv.
William Nuckles was born 9 Dec 1829 in Clay Co, Vermillion In and died
between 1890 and 1892 in Edgar Co, Ross, IL.
William married Elizabeth Pearce (d. 27 Feb 1854) 13 Feb 1851 in Edgar Co, Ill.
William next married Mary Elizabeth Clark (d. 11 Mar 1915) 8 Nov 1855 in Edgar Co, Ill.
+ 12 M v.
John Nuckles was born in 1830 in Parke Co, IN.2
+ 13 F vi.
Rhoda Nuckles was born in 1832 in Parke Co, IN.
Rhoda married John Loop 20 May 1852 in Edgar Co, IL.
+ 14 F vii.
Rachel Nuckles was born in 1833 in Parke Co, IN.3
Rachel married Robert Mills 22 Sep 1852 in Edgar Co, Ill.
+ 15 F viii.
Elizabeth Nuckles was born in 1834 in Parke Co, IN.
+ 16 M ix.
Jonathan Nuckles was born in 1835 in Parke Co, IN.
Robert next married Cynthia Ann Wimple 27
Oct 1843 in Edgar Co, Ill.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 17 M i.
Jeremiah Nuckles was born in 1844 in Edgar Co, IL.
Jeremiah married Mariah Williams 3 Jan 1867 in Maury Co, TN by Richard Sanderson, JP.
Robert next married Nancy Ann Pearce 11 Feb
1850 in Edgar Co, Ill. Nancy was born in 1813 in Fayette Co, VA and died between
1870 and 1880.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 18 M i.
James Madison Nuckles was born in Dec 1853 in Edgar Co, IL and died
after 1922 in Montana.
James married Martha B Jenkins4 (d. Bef 1920) about 1872.
5. Daughter Nuckles (Robert1)
was born between 1805 and 1810 in KY.
General Notes and Information:
Possibly Lucy who married Stephen Fields 4/16/1822 Mercer Co, KY.
No daughters named in fathers will suggesting if this was his daughter, she died
prior to 1826.
Cannot locate another marriage for Stephen.
1830 Perry Co, KY 001001-30001 Female 20-30 places birth 1800-1810
1840 Perry Co, KY pg254 1000001-233010
1850 Census Perry Co, KY wife name Elizabeth age 50
6. Daughter Nuckles (Robert1)
was born between 1811 and 1820 in KY.
7. James Nichols (Robert1)
was born between 1810 and 1820 in KY.
Third Generation
8. Fanny Nuckles (Robert2,
Robert1) was born in 1825 in Mercer Co, KY and died in Deceased.
9. Jefferson Nuckles (Robert2,
Robert1) was born in 1826 in Mercer Co, KY5 and died
after 1889.
General Notes and Information:
Resident of Kansas in 1889
Accroding to Bio of Brother Willaim, he fought for the Union in the Civ il War
Not found in 1880 Census and not found in 1885 KS State Census. Never fou nd
beyond 1850 in Edga Co, IL
Noted events in his life were:
• He appeared on the census in 1850 in Edgar Co, IL Pg 174 No Ch.
Jefferson married Minerva Beard 17 Jan 1850 in Edgar Co, IL. Minerva was born in 1830.
10. Elijah Nuckles (Robert2,
Robert1) was born in 1827.
General Notes and Information:
Accroding to Bio of Brother Willaim, he fought for the Union in the Civ il War
11. William Nuckles (Robert2,
Robert1) was born 9 Dec 1829 in Clay Co, Vermillion In and died
between 1890 and 1892 in Edgar Co, Ross, IL.
General Notes and Information:
The History of Edgar Co, IL, Chicago: W Le Baron Jr & Co 1879
Biographical Sketches pg 682
William NUCKLES , farmer, Sec 16; P O Chrisman; one of the pioneers of Edg ar
County; born in Vermillion Co, IN, Dec 9, 1829; he removed with his par ents in
1838 to Edgar Co, before the organization of the township of Ros s, where he
engaged with his father in farming until 18 years of age, wh en he went to Iowa
and woked upon a farm one year; then to Mississippi f or one winter; returning
to Edgar Co, ILL; he worked as a farm laborer abo ut two years when at the age
of 21 he married and worked upon a farm unt il March 1865, when he enlisted as
private in the 28th IVI and went forwa rd to battle for the Union; he was sent
to Mobile , from there to Texas, w hen on account of sickness he was sent to New
Orleans and service with h is regiment in tyhe spring og 1866, when he again
engaged in farming. He o wns 80 acres, valued at about $35 per acre. He married
in 1851 to Elizabeth Peirce; she was born in Indiana; one child now living from
that Unio , Caroline; Mrs N died Feb 27 1854. His marriage with Margaret E Clark
w as celebrated Nov 8 1855; they are the parents of eight children now living-
Mary E, Dorinda E, Charles, Edgar, William H, Albert, Nancy J, James H
Portrait and biographical Album of Vermillion and Edgar Co, Illinois. Chic ago;
Chapman Bros 1889 pg 1048-1049-1050
William NUCKLES- There is nothing in the world more pleasant to contmeplate than
a well-spent life- the career of a man who has done good as he h as had
opportunity and who presents and example worthy of emulation. The se thoughts
involuntarily arise in reviewing the career of Mr Nuckles, a m an scarcely
having an enemy in the world and who is well spoken of by t he people of his
community. He is one of the pioneer settlers of this county, coming within its
limits when it had been invaded by comparatively few white men and the greater
portion of its land lay in its primitive condition. He came hither without
resources other than his own resolute will a d the habits of industry which had
been taught to him from his childhood, but these proved the qualities most
needed and which have enabled him to secure a good homestead and spend his later
years in comparitive ease. His farm comprises 160 acres of well-cultivated land
on section 16, where Mr Nuckles has effected good improvements and added
measurably to the taxable property of his township. Our subject is the offspring
of an old New England family and the son of Robert Nuckles, a native of Virginia
who, when a young man, emigrated to Mercer County Kentucky, where he was
married. Later he removed to Vermillion County Indiana where he purchased land
and sojourned a few years, then sold out and came to this county. Here he became
the owner of land in Ross township, where he opened up a farm and was one of the
first settlers in his neighborhood. Later he removed to a point on the State
road north of Chrisman, where in connection wi h farming he opened his home to
travelers and for several years officiated as "mine host". Finally selling out
he removed to Ridge Farm and established a grocery business in connection with a
meat market, which he conducted until once more selling out and removing to the
vicinity of Urban a. In that vicinity he purchased another farm upon which he
remained until his death, several years ago. He was for many years a member of
the Presbyterian Church and prior to the war affiliated with the Democratic part
y. During the conflict between the North and the South, he considered that he
had reason to change his political views and wheeled over into the R publican
ranks. Mrs Rachel (Martin) Nuckles, the mother of our subject w as a native of
Rhode Island and died in Ross Township, this county, prior to the decease of her
husband. They were the parents of eight children- Fanny, deceased; Jefferson,
now a resident of Kansas; Elijah, decease d; William, the subject of this
notice; John, living in Oregon; Rhoda, M rs Loop of Metcalf; Rachel, living in
Ridge Farm, this state; and James , a resident of Missouri. Jefferson and Elijah
served as Union soldiers during the late Civil War. William, our subject was
born in Montezum a, Vermillion County, Ind, Dec 9, 1829, and lived there with
his parents until a lad of ten years. He then came with them to this county and
was reared to manhood in Ross township. He remembers the time when wild game w
as plentiful and when he traveled with a sack of grain on his horses' back. He
remained under the home roof until a youth of nineteen years, then starting out
for himself, worked by the month for several years. IN 1849, our subject crossed
the Mississippi into Jackson County Iowa, making the journey by team and
purchased a claim. This subsequently he traded for a horse and resumed his
labors of farming for other parties one year, then went south into Mississippi.
He chopped wood there during one winter and in the spring came up the river
prepared to establish a home of his own. On the 7th of Feb 1850, he was married
in Ross township to Miss Elizabeth Pierce; this lady was born in Vermillion
County Ind and only survived her marriage but a brief time; dying in 1853. Of
this union there were born two children- Caroline who is now the wife of Mr
Brownfiled of Missouri and Lucretia who died when about fourteen years old. From
this time on until 1859 Mr Nuckles engaged in farming on rented land in this
town ship, but that year purchased his present farm which was then a tract of
school land without any improvements. In the meantime, he had been married
again. Nov 8, 1855 in Prarie township to Miss Elizabeth, daughter of Edmund
Clark, a native of Vermont. Mr Clark left the Green Mountain State at an early
day, emigrating to Fleming County Kentucky, where he
sojourned until 1831. That year, coming to Illinois, he entered a tract of land
in Prarie township, this county, upon which he labored very successfully and
became well-to-do and the owner of a large extent of land. He had married Miss
Nancy Graves a native of Virginia and whose father emigrated to Kentucky, where
he engaged in farming and met his death at the hand of Murrell's gang, who at
the time were committing many acts of violence in that region. Mrs Nuckles
father died in Prarie township, and the mot her some years after in the same
place. She was a woman of many estimable qualities and a member of the Baptist
Church. Her family consisted of eight children- Alex, deceased; Mary, a resident
of Oregon; Marinda, in Ken tucky; Susan living in Edgar Co, ILL; Elizabeth, Mrs
Nuckles; Emily, decea sed; James, a resident of Chrisman and Lucy, residing in
Prarie townshi p. Mrs Nuckles was born in Fleming County Kentucky April 4, 1827
and was f our years old when her parents came to this state. She remained under
t he home roof until her marriage and by her union with our subject has become
the mother of nine children. The eldest, a daughter Mary is the wife of H Wood,
a well-to-do farmer of Ross Township; Dorinda is at home wi h her parents;
Charles married Miss Laura Womack and is farming in Bruelett twonship; Edgar
married Miss Jennie Blackburn and is engaged in hop-raising in Oregon; John died
when a child; William is farming in Ross township; Albert , Nannie and James H
remain under the parental roof. ON the 7 th of March 1865 Mr Nuckles laid aside
his personal interests in roder to assist in the preservation of the Union.
Enlisting in Company G, 28 th Illinois Infantry, he was mustered into service at
Danville, soon after which the regiment was sent south to Mobile. Next they were
ordered to Ft Balkely and from there into Texas. At Brady's Island, our subject
was taken ill and confined in the hospital for some time. Upon his reco very he
was assigned to the duty of a nurse in the hospital at Sedgwic k, LA and was
thus occupied until being mustered out at Springfield, Il l. He received his
honorable discharge in April 1866. Upon his return from the army, Mr Nuckles
resumed in earnest the cultivation of his land and effecting the much-needed
imporvements around his homestead. He is a w arm advocate of temperence and some
since time allied himself with the Prohibition Party. Both he and his excellent
wife are active members of t he Methodist Episcopal Church at Mt Olive and Mr
Nuckles contributed liberally toward the erection of a church office. He has
officiated as Steward and Trustee, also as Class-Leader and for some time has
been Superinten dent of the Sunday School. Although his life has been
comparatively uneventful, he has ever maintained that uniform regard to duty and
principle which have had a sensible influence upon those around him. His land is
largely devoted to the raising of grain and he is especially interested in god
horses, of which he owns about fifteen head, mostly draft animals. He uses two
teams in his farm operations
NUCKLES, William - Absent, sickness Enlisted as a Private on 08 Mar ch 1865
Enlisted in Company G, 28th Infantry Regiment Illino is on 08 March 1865 absent
sick at m. o. of regt. Pension Ap p#980532 filed 12/20/1890 Widow
Elizabeth Nuckles app# 55140 filed 7 /12/1892 Attested H Stubbs
Name NUCKLES, WILLIAM
Rank PVT Company G Unit 28 IL US INF CON
Personal Characteristics
Residence ROSS, EDGAR CO, IL Age 35 Height 5' 8 1/2 Hair LIG
Eyes BLUE Complexion FAIR Marital Status N/A Occupation FARM
Nativity IN
Service Record
Joined When MAR 8, 1865 Joined Where DANVILLE, IL
Joined By Whom CPT FITHIAN Period 1 YR
Muster In MAR 8, 1865 Muster In Where DANVILLE, IL
Muster In By Whom N/A Muster Out N/A
Muster Out Where N/A Muster Out By Whom N/A
Remarks SICK AT BRAZOS SANTIAGO TEX NO DISCHARGE FURNISHED
Noted events in his life were:
• Family Researcher for this family line Wft Vol 2 #4970.
• He appeared on the Territorial State Census: 1855,
Edgar Co, IL.
William Nuckels
1m 20-30
1 f under 10
value of real estate $285
• He appeared on the census in 1860 in Edgar Co, Ross, IL. Pg782
• He appeared on the census 17 Jun 1870 in Edgar Co, Ross, IL. Pg218-Farmer $2400/1000
• He appeared on the census in 1880 in Edgar Co, Ross, IL. -Pg 205
William married Elizabeth Pearce 13 Feb
1851 in Edgar Co, Ill. Elizabeth was born in Vermillian Co, IN and died 27 Feb
1854.
Children from this marriage were:
19 F i. Caroline
Nuckles was born 20 May 1851 in Edgar Co, IL and died 7 Mar 1907 in
Stafford, KS at age 55.
General Notes and Information:
Children of this family from
Carolyn Brown
Gotcot@aol.com
Noted events in her life were:
• She appeared on the census in 1880. Age 29
Caroline married Samuel Oscar Brownfield 27 May 1867 in Champaign Co, Urbana, IL. Samuel was born 17 Mar 1838 in MO and died 22 Jul 1923 in MO at age 85.
General Notes and Information:
Father: John R. BROWNFIELD b. Ca. 1812 in Pendleton Co., KY
Mother: Susannah MULLINS b. Ca. 1819 in Pendleton Co., KY
20 F ii. Lucretia
Nuckles was born in 1852 in Edgar Co, IL and died about 1867 about age 15.
(Relationship to Mother: Step)
Death Notes:
Age 14
William next married Mary Elizabeth Clark 8 Nov 1855 in Edgar Co, Ill, daughter of Edmund Clark and Nancy Graves. Mary was born 4 Apr 1827 in Fleming Co, KY VA VA and died 11 Mar 1915 in Edgar Co, Chrisman, IL at age 87.
General Notes and Information:
Terre Haute Tribune Friday March 12 1915
Mrs Elizabeth Nuckols
Chrisman ILL March 12 Mrs Elizabeth Nuckols, 83 years old died at her ho me near
Chrisman as the result of a broken hip which she suffered in a fa ll several
weeks ago. The deceased is survived by two sisters, two daughte rs and four
sons. The funeral arrangement will be announced later.
Noted events in her life were:
• She appeared on the census in 1870 in Name Is Margaret E.
• She appeared on the census in 1900 in Edgar Co, Ross, OH-Pg 224-Wd-9/8.
• She appeared on the census in 1910 in Edgar Co,
Ross, IL -Pg 258-Lw Son James H, Wd, 83, 9/7.
Children from this marriage were:
21 F i. Mary
Elizabeth Nuckles was born in 1856 in Edgar Co, Ross, IL.
22 F ii. Dorinda E Nuckles was born in
1857 in Edgar Co, Ross, IL.
Dorinda married George C Williams 2 Apr 1890 in Edgar Co, Ill.
23 M iii. Charles
Nuckles was born in Jun 1860 in Edgar Co, Ross, IL and died between 1900 and
1910 in Woods Co, Lincoln, OK?.
General Notes and Information:
1900 census shows Clyde Womac b 10/1881 age 18 IL IN OH as a brother, b ut
because of birth info, I believe to be a brother in law
Noted events in his life were:
• He appeared on the census in 1900 in Woods Co, Lincoln, OK- Pg 216.
Charles married Laura A Womac6 21 Feb 1883 in Edgar Co, Chrisman, IL, daughter of Unknown and Unknown. Laura was born in Aug 1861 in In OH and died after 1910.
Noted events in her life were:
• She appeared on the census in 1900 in M17y, 3/1.
• She appeared on the census in 1910 in Edgar Co, Ross, IL -Pg 258-(Sil) Widow- Lw James H Nuckles, 40, 3/1.
24 M iv. Edgar C
Nuckles was born in 1861 in Edgar Co, Ross, IL.
25 M v. William H Nuckles was born in 1864
in Edgar Co, Ross, IL.
Noted events in his life were:
• He appeared on the census in 1920 in Alfalfa Co, Saline, OK. -Pg 1- IL In KY
William married Nellie F Williams 27 Feb 1890 in Edgar Co, Ill.
William next married Effie7 before 1920. Effie was born in 1883 in IA.
26 M vi. Albert
Nuckles was born in Jun 1867 in Edgar Co, Ross, IL and died 8 Oct 1948 in
Uvalde Co, TX at age 81.
General Notes and Information:
Texas Death Index, 1903-2000
Name: Albert Nuckles
Death Date: 8 Oct 1948
Death County: Uvalde
Certificate: 45512
Noted events in his life were:
• He appeared on the census in 1900 in Woods Co, Lincoln, OK- Pg 216.
• He appeared on the census in 1910 in Victoria Co, TX-Pg 160.
• He appeared on the census in 1920 in Uvalde Co, TX Ed 163 Sh1b-Wd.
• He appeared on the census in 1930 in Uvalde Co, Pct 2, Dist 5, TX-Widow.
Albert married Pearl Tresner8 4 Aug 1895 in Edgar Co, IL, daughter of Unknown and Unknown. Pearl was born in Apr 1876 in Edgar Co, Chrisman, IL, died before 1920 in Uvalde Co, TX, and was buried in Sabinal, TX.
Marriage Notes:
one marriage record gives last name Tresner
General Notes and Information:
I'm looking for information on my Grandmother, Pearl Tresner. My Grandfath er
Albert Nuckles was
born in Chrisman, Edgar county in the late 1800's, Married Pearl in Metca lf,
Ill., and ended up in Texas.
Pearl died in Texas in early 1900's
Nucklesmike@hotmail.com
Noted events in her life were:
• She appeared on the census in 1900 in M5y, 1/1.
• She appeared on the census in 1910 in M14y 3/3.
27 F vii. Nancy
Jane Nuckles was born in 1868 in Edgar Co, Ross, IL.
28 M viii. James
Harrison Nuckles was born in Apr 1870 in Edgar Co, IL and died 7 Mar 1943 in
Edgar Co, Paris, IL9 at age 72.
Noted events in his life were:
• He appeared on the census in 1900 in Ross Co, IL-L/W Mother, Name "Harry".
• He appeared on the census in 1910 in Edgar Co, Ross, IL Pg258.
• He appeared on the census in 1920 in Edgar Co, Ross, IL Pg18b.
• He appeared on the census in 1930 in Edgar Co, Ross, IL MD 29/21.
James married Myrtle Ann Slaughter 14 Jun 1899 in Vermillion Co, IL, daughter of Unknown and Unknown. Myrtle was born in Jan 1878 in IL IL IL and died 21 Jun 1933 in Edgar Co, Paris, IL9 at age 55.
Marriage Notes:
Marriage record as J Harvey (Harry?)
Noted events in her life were:
• She appeared on the census in 1900 in M1y, 0 Children.
• She appeared on the census in 1910 in M11y 282.
12. John Nuckles (Robert2,
Robert1) was born in 1830 in Parke Co, IN.10
General Notes and Information:
Living in Oregon 1889
13. Rhoda Nuckles (Robert2,
Robert1) was born in 1832 in Parke Co, IN.
Rhoda married John Loop 20 May 1852 in Edgar Co, IL. John was born in 1812 in OH PA VA.
Noted events in his life were:
• He appeared on the census in 1880 in Edgar Co,
Young America, IL -Pg272c.
Children from this marriage were:
29 M i. H William
Loop was born in 1858.
30 M ii. James Loop was born in 1861.
31 F iii. Catherine Sarah Loop was born in
1863.
32 F iv. B Ida Loop was born in 1865.
33 M v. Benjamin Franklin Loop was born in
1867.
34 F vi. Rhoda Loop was born in 1873.
14. Rachel Nuckles (Robert2,
Robert1) was born in 1833 in Parke Co, IN.10
General Notes and Information:
1880 Census Place:Elwood, Vermilion, Illinois
ource:FHL Film 1254255 National Archives Film T9-0255 Page 41
Robert MILLSSelfMMW57ENGOcc:ShuksterFa: ENGMo: ENG
Rachel MILLSWifeFMW46INOcc:Keeping HouseFa: KYMo:KY
Lennis M. MILLSDauFSW12ILFa: ENGMo: IN
Kinchen BROOKSOtherMMB49NCOcc:BarberFa: NCMo: NC
Rachel married Robert Mills 22 Sep 1852 in Edgar Co, Ill.
15. Elizabeth Nuckles
(Robert2, Robert1) was born in 1834 in Parke Co,
IN.
16. Jonathan Nuckles (Robert2,
Robert1) was born in 1835 in Parke Co, IN.
17. Jeremiah Nuckles (Robert2,
Robert1) was born in 1844 in Edgar Co, IL.
Jeremiah married Mariah Williams 3 Jan 1867 in Maury Co, TN by Richard Sanderson, JP.
18. James Madison Nuckles
(Robert2, Robert1) was born in Dec 1853 in Edgar
Co, IL and died after 1922 in Montana.
Noted events in his life were:
• He appeared on the census in 1880 in Champaign Co, Urbana, IL - Pg 405C Age 25.
• He appeared on the census in 1900 in Pulaski Co,
Monroe, IN.
James Nuckles, head, 12/1853 47 IL NC IL own farm
Martha, wife 3/1855-45, m28y 12/9 OH OH NY
Oscar, son, 2/1880, 21, IL
Elsie M, dau 12/1886, 13, IL
Jennie, dau, 12/1884 15, IL
Bertha, dau, 12/1882, 17, IL
Amy? dau, 8/1893, 7, IL
Anna, dau, 10/1895, 4 IL
Alvin, son, 6/1897,3, IL
• He had a residence in 1918 in Sheridan Co, Whitetail, MT.
• He appeared on the census in 1920 in Sheridan Co, MT Living With Son Oscar, Age 67 Widower.
• He purchased land 25 Feb 1922 in Daniels Co, MT.
Glasgow Land Office 40 acres
Accession/Serial Nr.: 851842
BLM Serial Nr.: MTGLS 0054231
SESE 2/ 36-N 50-E No Montana PM
James married Martha B Jenkins11 about 1872. Martha was born in Mar 1855 in OH OH By and died before 1920.
Noted events in her life were:
• She appeared on the census in 1900 in M28y 12/9.
Children from this marriage were:
35 F i. Della R
Nuckles was born in Aug 1875 in Champaign Co, IL.
Noted events in her life were:
• She appeared on the census in 1900 in M6y 3/2.
Della married Charles E Parnell 17 Jun 1893 in Champaign Co, IL12. Charles was born in Nov 1872 in IL.
General Notes and Information:
1920 Champaign Co, Urbana, IL
Charles E Parnell , head, 51 KY KY KY
Della R, wife, 49 KY KY KY
Lawrence, son, 27 IL
1930 Champaign Co, St Joseph, IL
Charles E Parnell 57 head, IL IL IL md22
Della R, wife, 53 IL IL IL md 17
next door
Larence D Parnell , head, 30 md 25
Josephine M, 32, IA md 18
Noted events in his life were:
• He appeared on the census in 1900 in Monroe Co, Pulaski, In N/D Edna Nuckles Clements.
36 F ii. Edna E
Nuckles was born in Jun 1877 in Champaign Co, IL.
Noted events in her life were:
• She appeared on the census in 1900 in M7y 5/3.
Edna married Robert Clements 20 Sep 1892 in Champaign Co, IL. Robert was born in May 1861 in KY KY KY.
General Notes and Information:
Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Monroe, Pulaski, Indiana; Rol l: T623
399; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 95.
Robert Clements 39
Edna Clements 22
Elmer Clements 5
Altha Clements 3
Martha Clements 3.12
37 M iii. Oscar
Henry Nuckles was born 14 Feb 1880 in Champaign Co, Urbana, IL14
and died 21 Mar 1962 in Sacramento, CA15 at age 82.
Research Notes:
Daniels County called "Daniels County History" published in 1977 by Daniels
County Bicentennial Committee. The information on Oscar Nuckles et. a l. is on
p. 948 of that book. It would be worth a look, if you can find a volume or get
it through interlibrary loan, it would be worth looking through.
California Death Index, 1940-1997
Name: Oscar H Nuckles
Social Security #: 365247433
Sex: MALE
Birth Date: 14 Feb 1880
Birthplace: Illinois
Death Date: 21 Mar 1962
Death Place: Sacramento
Mother's Maiden Name: Jenkins
Noted events in his life were:
• He purchased land 21 Oct 1914 in Daniels Co, MT.
Glasgow Land Office 320 acres
Document Nr.: 024951 Misc. Doc. Nr.: 0
Accession/Serial Nr.: 437152
BLM Serial Nr.: MTGLS 0024951
E½SW 2/ 36-N 50-E No Montana PM
N½SE 2/ 36-N 50-E No Montana PM
SWSE 2/ 36-N 50-E No Montana PM
S½NE 2/ 36-N 50-E No Montana PM
SENW 2/ 36-N 50-E No Montana PM
• Military: 12 Sep 1918, Sheridan Co, MT.
Oscar Henry Nuckles
Born 2/14/1880
living in Sheridan Co, Whitetail, MT
self emp farmer, wife Mary J.
• He appeared on the census 10 Feb 1920 in Sheridan Co, MT.
• Family Researcher for this family line Tami
Smith johntami@gtlakes.com 03085 Old Hort on Bay Road Boyne City, MI 49712.
Louise Harris at lsh@olypen.com
Oscar married Mahalia Hill. Mahalia was born about 1893 in Wisc and died in 1979 in Sacramento, CA about age 86.
General Notes and Information:
9/23/1916 Daniel Co, MT Land Mae I Nuckles
Glasgow Land Office 318.72 acres
Patentee: May I Nuckles, May I Rockwell
Document Nr.: 024950 Misc. Doc. Nr.: 0
Accession/Serial Nr.: 546815
BLM Serial Nr.: MTGLS 0024950
W½SW 2/ 36-N 50-E No Montana PM
SWNW 2/ 36-N 50-E No Montana PM
E½SE 3/ 36-N 50-E No Montana PM
SENE 3/ 36-N 50-E No Montana PM
3 2/ 36-N 50-E No Montana PM
Remarks: LOT 3 OR NENW QUARTER
4 2/ 36-N 50-E No Montana PM
Remarks: LOT 4 OR NWNW QUARTER
Noted events in her life were:
• She appeared on the census in 1920. Age 26 B Wisc Name May I
38 F iv. Bertha
Nuckles was born in Dec 1882 in Champaign Co, Urbana, IL.
39 F v. Jennie
Nuckles was born in Dec 1884 in Champaign Co, Urbana, IL.
General Notes and Information:
1930 Berrian Co, Lake, MI
Michel Buwa 49
Jennie Buwa 42
Irene Buwa 19
Marie Buwa 11
Donald Buwa 3
Marion Nuckles 29 brother in law
Jennie married Michael Buwa.
40 F vi. Elsie M
Nuckles was born in Dec 1886 in Champaign Co, Urbana, IL.
41 F vii. Amy
Nuckles was born in Aug 1893 in Champaign Co, Urbana, IL.
General Notes and Information:
1920 Pulaski Co, Winimac, IN
Charles Tunis 31
Amy Tunis 25
Charles Tunis 4 9/12
Velma Tunis 2 9/12
Marion Nuckles 19 brother in law IN OH OH
Amy married Charles Tunis.
42 F viii. Anna C
Nuckles was born 19 Oct 1894 in Champaign Co, Urbana, IL and died 1 Mar 1974
in Van Buren Co, South Haven, MI at age 79.
Death Notes:
Name:
SSN:
Last Residence:
Born:
Died:
State (Year) SSN issued:
Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996
about Anna C Packard
Name:
Birth Date:
Death Date:
Gender:
RESIDENCE:
Place of Death:
Noted events in her life were:
• She appeared on the census 21 Apr 1930 in
Berrien Co, Benton Harbor, MI. 1281 Pearl St
F David packard, head, 32m24 Own home $2000 own radio, MI MI MI Iron factory
moulder
Anna C, wife, 34m26 IL IL IL
Doris L, dau, 7 MI
Norman G, son, 5 MI
Sarah J, dau, 3y10m MI
David L, son, 2y3m MI
Anna married Fernando David Packard @ 1921. Fernando was born 20 Jul 1897 in MI and died 5 Oct 1980 in Van Buren Co, South Haven, MI at age 83.
General Notes and Information:
Son of Henry and Sarah Jane Packard 1900 Montcalm Co, MI Census
43 M ix. Alvin
Nuckles was born in Jun 1897 in Champaign Co, Urbana, IL.
44 M x. Marion
Matsin Nuckles was born 28 Jun 1900 in Pulaski Co, Monroe, IN.
General Notes and Information:
World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Res:RFD 6 Pulaski, IN
Born 6/28/1900, farmer
emplyed by Charles Tunis
next of kin James Madison Nuckles, Whitetail, Montana
1920 Pulaski Co, Monroe, IN 4/15/1920
Charles Tunnis, 31 head,
Amy, wife, 25, IN OH OH
Charles C, son, 4y9m
Velma, dau, 2y2m
Marion Nuckols, brother in law, 19 IN OH OH
1930 Berrien Co, Lake, MI
RUWA, Mickel, head, 49, IN KY KY md 26
Jennie, wife, 42 IL IL OH md 18
Irene, D, 19, IL
Marie, dau, 11, IN
Donald, son, 3, IN
Marion NUCKLES, Brother in law, IN IL IL, single, 29
Noted events in his life were:
• He appeared on the census in 1920 in Pulaski Co, Winimac, IN. 19, Single, Lw Sister Amy Tunis
• He appeared on the census in 1930 in Berrian Co, Laek, MI. 29 Single Lw Sister Jennie Buwa
