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Note: istory of Columbiana County, Ohio and Representative Citizens", pp. 806-807:
"William Nichols, the third of the name, the father of the subject, was born in the old stone house in Loudoun County, Virginia, and was about 14 years old when he came to Ohio with his father. He was engaged in farming all of his life. He married Mary A. Mather, of Goshen township, Mahoning County, Ohio, and to them was born one son, William, the subject of this article. Mr. Nichols died August 11, 1901, aged 80 years, five months and eight days. Mrs. Nichols lived to be about 50 years of age. Both were members of the Society of Friends, belonging to the Hicksite branch. In their walk and conversations they fully exemplified the teachings of their simple faith. There were few who excel them in uprightness and honesty, even in their own religious society. Mrs. Nichols was an especially attractive woman and had many friends, who held her in the highest esteem."
Note: From a biographical sketch of William Nichols (fourth), published in "H
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