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William Ramsey Nichols

Male 1861 - 1939  (78 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  William Ramsey Nichols was born in 1861 in Powell, McDonald, Missouri, USA (son of George Washington Nichols, Sr and Martha Ann Oakes); died on 14 Mar 1939 in Cherryvale, Montgomery, Kansas, USA.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  George Washington Nichols, Sr was born on 11 Nov 1821 in , Fentress, Tennessee, USA; died on 1 Apr 1899 in Hiwasse, Benton, Arkansas, USA.

    George married Martha Ann Oakes in 1848 in , Fentress, Tennessee, USA. Martha (daughter of John Oakes and Elizabeth Bardin) was born on 6 May 1831 in , , Virginia, USA; died on 18 Jul 1908 in Cherryvale, Montgomery, Kansas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Martha Ann Oakes was born on 6 May 1831 in , , Virginia, USA (daughter of John Oakes and Elizabeth Bardin); died on 18 Jul 1908 in Cherryvale, Montgomery, Kansas, USA.
    Children:
    1. infant Nichols
    2. Sarah E Nichols was born in 1849 in , Polk, Tennessee, USA.
    3. Luticia Nichols was born on 13 Dec 1850 in , , Tennessee, USA; died on 25 Jan 1926 in , , Oklahoma, USA.
    4. Mary Jane Nichols was born on 19 Nov 1853 in , , Arkansas, USA; died in 1954 in Arkansas City, Arkansas, Arkansas, USA.
    5. George William (Wash) Nichols was born on 19 Nov 1853 in Hiwasse, Benton, Arkansas, USA; died on 1 Jan 1910 in Dixon, Benton, Arkansas, USA.
    6. James Marion Nichols was born in Jun 1857 in Hiwasse, Benton, Arkansas, USA; died on 11 Oct 1948 in Bentonville, Benton, Arkansas, USA.
    7. Mariah Adeline Nichols was born in 1858 in Hiwasse, Benton, Arkansas, USA; died on 7 Feb 1931 in , , Arkansas, USA.
    8. 1. William Ramsey Nichols was born in 1861 in Powell, McDonald, Missouri, USA; died on 14 Mar 1939 in Cherryvale, Montgomery, Kansas, USA.
    9. Ellen Paralee Nichols was born on 27 Aug 1865 in , Henry, Missouri, USA; died on 29 May 1961 in Mountain View, Santa Clara, California, USA.
    10. Margaret Nichols was born in 1868 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA.
    11. Thomas J Nichols was born in 1872 in Hiwasse, Benton, Arkansas, USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  John Oakes was born in 1784 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA (son of Daniel Oakes and Catherine); died on 22 Jun 1870 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1820, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1830, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1840, , Fentress, Tennessee, USA
    • Residence: 1850, , Fentress, Tennessee, USA
    • Residence: 1860, Osage, Benton, Arkansas, USA
    • Residence: 1870, Osage, Benton, Arkansas, USA

    Notes:

    John was the son of Daniel & Catherine Oakes. John was born in about 1785 in Pittsylvania Co, VA, & died after 06/22/1870 (date 1870 census was taken) in Benton Co, AR. He was a blacksmith, farmer and a Methodist.

    John moved his wife & children from Pittsylvania Co, VA, to Fentress Co, TN, in 1834; he owned 500 acres of land there. The family moved by wagon train to Benton Co, AR, in 1854, except for his eldest son Rama.

    John married Elizabeth (Barton) on August 26, 1810, in Pittsylvania Co.
    Their 6 children:
    1) Rama Alexander Sr., b. 1816; m. Mahala (Smith), 10 kids
    2) Mariah, b. 1820 VA; m. William H. Buxton, 10 kids
    3) William, b. 03/1823; 1st wife, Malinda (Wright), 9 kids; 2nd wife, Amanda (Nichols), 2 kids
    4) James Barton, b. 06/20/1826; m. 1st wife, Rachel (Wright), 5 kids; 2nd wife, Charity Elizabeth (Trent), 9 kids
    5) Martitia, b. 04/18/1827; m. Edward Graham, 6 kids
    6) Martha Ann, b. 05/06/1831; m. George Washington Nichols, 10 kids

    1870 Census: Benton County, Osage Twp, Bentonville, AR; enumerated June 22, 1870, by John W. Stroud
    John Oakes, b. 1785, included in household of his daughter, Mariah (Oakes) Buxton (census spelling is Buston) and her children: Robert Buxton, age 17, Missouri; George Buxton, age 14, Missouri; Charles Hubby, age 20, Texas; Sarah (Oakes) Hubby, age 21, Tennessee (married Charles in January, 1870); John Oaks, age 85, Virginia.

    http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=70213048

    John married Elizabeth Bardin on 26 Aug 1810 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. Elizabeth was born in 1788 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA; died in 1860 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 7.  Elizabeth Bardin was born in 1788 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA; died in 1860 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA.
    Children:
    1. Oakes was born in 1806; died in 1811.
    2. Melinda Willey was born on 19 Aug 1812 in Morgan, Morgan, Ohio, USA; died on 5 Apr 1896 in , Guthrie, Iowa, USA.
    3. Rama Alexander Oakes was born about 1816 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died after 1880 in , White, Tennessee, USA.
    4. Mariah Buxton was born in 1820 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 5 Dec 1878 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA.
    5. William Oakes was born in Mar 1823 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 22 Aug 1898 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA.
    6. Elex Oakes was born in 1825 in , , Virginia, USA.
    7. James Barton Oakes was born on 20 Jun 1826 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 5 Jun 1910 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA.
    8. John A Oakes was born in 1827 in , , Virginia, USA.
    9. Martitia Graham was born on 18 Apr 1827 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died after 1910 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA.
    10. 3. Martha Ann Oakes was born on 6 May 1831 in , , Virginia, USA; died on 18 Jul 1908 in Cherryvale, Montgomery, Kansas, USA.
    11. Rosanna Oakes was born in 1846.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Daniel Oakes was born in 1757 in , King William, Virginia, USA (son of William Oakes and Jessica Rachael Miller); died on 21 Jun 1818 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Tax List: Between 1782 and 1792, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Deed-Purchase: 15 Mar 1784, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

    Notes:

    Tax List:
    Daniel Oaks in the Personal Property Tax List of Pittsylvania County [image # on microfilm]

    From 1782-1786 the tax list lists the peson charged with the tax, the number of males over 21, and then counts the property.
    1782 - 1 thite, 3 horses, 6 cattle [0184]
    1783 - 1 thite, 3 horses, 8 cattle [0210]
    1784 - 1 thite, 3 horses, 8 cattle [0222]
    1785 - 1 thite, 2 horses, 5 cattle [0237]
    1786 - 1 thite, 2 horses, 5 cattle [0237]

    Starting in 1787, the tax list names the person charged with the tax, names each person over 21, the number of white males 16-21, and then counts the property.
    1787 - self, 1 horse, 4 cattle [0321]
    1788 - self, 1 horse [0380]

    Starting in 1789, the tax list enumerate the numbe of males over 16, and then counts the property. The person charged with the tax is included in the enumeration.
    1789 - 1 tithe, 1 horse [0406]
    1790 - 1 tithe, 2 horses [0459]
    1791 - 1 tithe, 2 horses [0499]

    The 1792 tax list (1792B) does not contain a column for white tithes.
    1792 - 2 horses [0561]

    Daniel Oakes is absent from the tax list after 1792. The 1793 list shows his wife, Catherine, with 2 horses. Catherine appears in 1794 with 3 horses, in 1795 with 2 horses, and in 1796 with 2 horses. Catherine is absent from the 1797 tax list. This researcher has not yet checked the tax lists after 1797.

    Deed-Purchase:
    228 acres on both sides of Tomahawk Creek

    Died:
    The 1792 tax list of Pittsylvania County, Virginia shows Daniel Oakes with 2 horses. In 1793, Daniel is absent but Catherine Oakes is on the tax list with two horses. Similarly, Daniel Oakes is on the 1792 land tax list with 228 acres. In 1793, the land tax list shows Daniel Oakes, dec'd with 228 acres. These records show that Daniel Oakes died between 1792 and 1793 and that his widow, Catherine, was charged with the tax on his property in 1793.

    Daniel married Catherine in 1775. Catherine was born in 1762 in , King William, Virginia, USA; died in 1828 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 13.  Catherine was born in 1762 in , King William, Virginia, USA; died in 1828 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Catherine Oakes
    • Census: 1820, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1820, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

    Notes:

    Census:
    Her household contained 1 male 10-15, 1 female 18-25, 1 female 25-44, 1 female 45+

    Notes:

    Married:
    The 1792 tax list of Pittsylvania County, Virginia shows Daniel Oakes with 2 horses. In 1793, Daniel is absent but Catherine Oakes is on the tax list with two horses. Similarly, Daniel Oakes is on the 1792 land tax list with 228 acres. In 1793, the land tax list shows Daniel Oakes, dec'd with 228 acres. These records show that Daniel Oakes died between 1792 and 1793 and that his widow, Catherine, was charged with the tax on his property in 1793.

    Children:
    1. Elliot Oakes was born in 1776 in , King William, Virginia, USA; died in 1817 in , Guilford, North Carolina, USA.
    2. Charles H. Oakes was born in 1778 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in , , , USA.
    3. Lemuel Oakes was born in 1780 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in 1819 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    4. William Oakes was born on 7 Jan 1780 in , King William, Virginia, USA; died on 24 Nov 1846 in Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    5. Elizabeth "Fannie" Oakes was born in 1781 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    6. Isaac Oakes was born in 1782 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in 1834 in , , Tennessee, USA.
    7. Anthony Oakes was born on 13 Jan 1782 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 1 Jan 1832 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    8. 6. John Oakes was born in 1784 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 22 Jun 1870 in , Benton, Arkansas, USA.
    9. Mary "Polly" Oakes was born in 1785 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in 1833 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    10. Margaret Oakes was born in 1786 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 11 Nov 1858 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    11. Jesse Oakes was born on 31 Mar 1788 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 30 May 1875 in Huntsville, Madison, Alabama, USA.
    12. Elizabeth Oakes was born in 1792 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 20 Nov 1859 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    13. Phoebe Oakes was born in 1797 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in 1864 in Liberty, Grant, Indiana, USA.


Generation: 5

  1. 24.  William Oakes was born in 1715 in , King William, Virginia, USA (son of John Oakes, III and Rachel Elizabeth Rawlings); died on 20 Jul 1765 in , King William, Virginia, USA.

    Notes:

    William was a "planter" (farmer) in King William Co, VA. He purchased 200 acres of land in St. Marks Parish, Orange Co, VA, in 1741.

    William married Jesse R. (Miller) in about 1740 in King William Co, VA. Jesse was born in about 1720 in KWC, VA.
    Their 2 children:
    (1) William H.; b. bet. 1753-55 KWC, VA
    (2) Daniel, b. abt. 1757 KWC, VA

    William married Jessica Rachael Miller in 1740 in , King William, Virginia, USA. Jessica was born in 1725 in , King William, Virginia, USA; died in 1759 in , King William, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 25.  Jessica Rachael Miller was born in 1725 in , King William, Virginia, USA; died in 1759 in , King William, Virginia, USA.
    Children:
    1. William H Oakes was born in 1753 in , King William, Virginia, USA; died on 21 Jun 1818 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    2. Robert Oakes was born on 13 Apr 1753 in , King William, Virginia, USA; died on 27 Mar 1827 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    3. 12. Daniel Oakes was born in 1757 in , King William, Virginia, USA; died on 21 Jun 1818 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    4. Joshua James Oaks was born in 1760 in , King William, Virginia, USA; died in 1833 in , Ashe, North Carolina, USA.


Generation: 6

  1. 48.  John Oakes, III was born on 18 Nov 1670 in Virginia Beach, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA (son of John Oakes and Hanna Ford); died in 1730 in , King William, Virginia, USA.

    Notes:

    John was one of two children born to John Oakes II & his wife, Hannah (Ford). John's brother was Charles Oakes, Sr. John was born around 1670 in York Co, Virginia. York County later became King William Co. Records show John III was granted 360 acres of land in King William Co. on October 28, 1702. John married Rachel Rawlings between 1702-1709 in Virginia. She was born around 1681 in VA.

    Their 5 children:
    (1) Thomas, b. about 1710 King William Co; married Elizabeth (maiden ?); 2 kids: Major Sr., Isaac Oakes
    (2) Charles, b. about 1713 KWC; married Sarah (Haley); 2 kids: James Sr., John Oakes
    (3) Mary Margaret, b. 1717 KWC; 1st spouse Thomas Peery, Sr.; 10 kids: Elizabeth, Margaret, John, James, Agnes, Thomas Jr., George, Robert, Mary Peery; 2nd spouse William McFeeters
    (4) William, b. about 1715 KWC; wife's name unknown; 2 kids: William H., Daniel
    (5) Sarah, b. about 1718 KWC; married Thomas Guthrey; 8 kids: Susannah King, Alexander King, Elizabeth, Travis, Henry, William, John, Sarah Guthrey

    Birth: 1670 York County Virginia, USA
    Death: 1730 King William County Virginia, USA

    Parents:
    John Oakes (1640 - 1700)
    Hannah Ford Oakes (1650 - ____)

    Spouse:
    Rachel Rawlings Oakes (1681 - ____)*

    Children:
    Thomas Oakes (1710 - ____)*
    Charles Oakes (1713 - 1760)*
    William Oakes (1715 - 1765)*
    Mary Margaret Oakes McPheeters (1717 - 1779)*
    Sarah Oakes (1718 - ____)*

    Sibling:
    John Oakes (1670 - 1730)
    Charles Oakes (1680 - 1730)*

    John married Rachel Elizabeth Rawlings. Rachel was born in 1681 in , Caroline, Virginia, USA; died in 1718 in , King William, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 49.  Rachel Elizabeth Rawlings was born in 1681 in , Caroline, Virginia, USA; died in 1718 in , King William, Virginia, USA.
    Children:
    1. Thomas Oakes was born in 1709 in , King William, Virginia, USA; died before May 1807 in , Orange, Virginia, USA.
    2. Charles Oakes was born in 1713 in , King William, Virginia, USA; died in 1760 in , Orange, Virginia, USA.
    3. 24. William Oakes was born in 1715 in , King William, Virginia, USA; died on 20 Jul 1765 in , King William, Virginia, USA.
    4. Sarah Oakes was born in 1718 in , King William, Virginia, USA; died about 1782 in Littleton, Cumberland, Virginia, USA.
    5. Mary Margaret Oakes was born in 1720 in Staunton, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA; died in 1779 in Staunton, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA; was buried in Swoope, Augusta, Virginia, USA.