NICHOLLS from Tavistock

[kayedn]

William David NICHOLLS born in Tavistock. He came to Canada about 1821 or 1822 according to notes I was given. He was a cabinetmaker. There were 5 boys in the family. Other brothers were George who was in hardware in Plymouth, Jack who was a doctor, a butcher and a prizefighter. William died April 7, 1907 in Bowmanville, Ontario.

Kaye

[WaltonAus]

Hello Kaye, Looking on LDS I came across these records.

George NICHOLS
Birth Year <1798>
Birthplace Tavistock, Devon, England
Age 83
Occupation Ship Carpenter
Marital Status W <Widowed>
Head of Household John RICHARDS
Relation Boarder ((Lodger))

Source Information:
Dwelling No 6
Census Place Tavistock, Devon, England
Family History Library Film 1341534
Public Records Office Reference RG11
Piece / Folio 2217 / 21
Page Number 8
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there were several other Nicholls in Devon but not Tavistock. There was a John in Plymouth (Jack & John are sometimes interchangeable).

Kind Regards
Peter Euston