NICHOLS

H. J. NICHOLS is the fourth son of John and Sarah (Miner) Nichols, natives of Virginia and Kentucky respectively. He was born November 17, 1824, in Shelby County, Ky., and when two years of age came with his parents to Monroe County, Ind. They settled in Perry Township, where by energy and industry they made for themselves a home, and the subject acquired the rudiments of a good English education. When twenty-one years of age, he began to learn the carpenter's trade, and in a short time had contracted to build in connection with his farming. In February, 1854, he came to Bloomington, where he built many of the best residences, besides the city schoolhouse. He is at present engaged at his trade, of which he has made quite a success, being considered one of Monroe County's ablest carpenters. October 26,1848, he was married to Rebecca Rogers, daughter ,of James Rogers, a citizen of Monroe County. They had six children, Harriet, Victoria, John, James, Morton and an infant. His wife died on October 15, 1868, and six months later he married Catharine Bray, by whom there was one child, Claude (deceased). His second wife died on August 12, 1882". On January 3, 1883, he married Jennie McPhetridge. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. and of the I. 0. R. M. Politically, he is a Republican. Himself and wife are members of the Christian Church, and are active workers in its support. - Counties of Morgan, Monroe and Brown, Indiana H

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