Elizabeth Nickels

Brief Life History of Elizabeth

Elizabeth Nickels was born in 1798, in Halifax, Virginia, United States as the daughter of John Thomas. She married John Thomas Jr. on 27 November 1814, in Washington, Virginia, United States. They were the parents of at least 1 son and 1 daughter. She lived in Washington, Virginia, United States for about 10 years. She died after 1860, in Virginia, United States.

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Family Time Line

John Thomas Jr.
1796–1829
Elizabeth Nickels
1798–1860
Marriage: 27 November 1814
Melinda Thomas
1819–1880
James M. Thomas
1829–1840

Sources (6)

  • Elizabeth Thomas in household of Mary Thomas, "United States Census, 1850"
  • Elizabeth Nickles, "Virginia, Vital Records, 1715-1901"
  • Elizabeth Thomas, "United States Census, 1860"

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World Events (8)

1800 · Movement to Washington D.C.

While the growth of the new nation was exponential, the United States didn’t have permanent location to house the Government. The First capital was temporary in New York City but by the second term of George Washington the Capital moved to Philadelphia for the following 10 years. Ultimately during the Presidency of John Adams, the Capital found a permanent home in the District of Columbia.

1812 · Monumental Church Built

The Monumental Church was built between 1812-1814 on the sight where the Richmond Theatre fire had taken place. It is a monument to those that died in the fire.

1819 · Panic! of 1819

With the Aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars the global market for trade was down. During this time, America had its first financial crisis and it lasted for only two years. 

Name Meaning

English (Devon): variant of Nickel , with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

German, Luxembourgish, and Dutch: patronymic from Nickel . This surname has died out in the Netherlands. The surname Nickels is also found in the province of Luxembourg and elsewhere in Wallonia (Belgium).

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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