Still searching, but with a great deal more info now. I am trying to locate anyone who may fit into this tree. (birth years estimated based on age at 1881 census unless an actual date is given).

George Nicholls b. abt 1799 in U.S.A, came to Canada in 1832. He married Elisabeth Sullivan b. abt 1812 in Ireland. It appears they farmed in the Smith Township for their entire lives. George died 27 May 1876 and Elisabeth died 30 Jan 1880, both in Smith Township, Ontario. They had the following children, all of whom were born in Smith Township, Ontario:

Benjamin b. 1834 d. bef 1881 census m. Martha and they had six children: Hannah b.1867, Elizabeth b. 1869, Mary Ann b. 1870, George b. 1871, Joseph b. 1874 and Nathan b. 1875. (found in West Peterborough during 1881 census)

William b. 1839 (in Smith Township during 1871 census)

Elizabeth b. 1844 (listed as housekeeper in 1881 census)

George b. 1846 (listed as farmer in 1871 census, have not yet found him in later census)

John b. 1849 - twin (listed as school teacher in 1881 census)

Stephen b. 1849 - twin (listed as farmer & head of household in 1881 census)

Nathan b. 1851 m. Mary Ann Greer on 23 Dec 1885 in Peterborough, Ontario. She was the daughter of Samuel Greer and Letitia Might. Nathan died 08 Feb 1899 in an accident at the Matthews Packing Co. and left behind 4 young children, Wilbert Samuel b. 30 Oct 1886, Anna Ada E. b. 06 Sept 1888, Bertha Letitia b. 30 May 1890 and John Chalmer b. 13 Jan 1893.

At the time of Nathan's death, the family was living on McDonnel Street in Peterborough, Ontario and the family continued to live their afterwards. The 1901 census lists Mary and her 4 children living there, along with her sister Jennie Greer (b. 23 May 1853) and 2 boarders.

Wilbert Samuel Nicholls went on to marry Mary Ann/Hannah Levasseur and had 7 children. He was my great grandfather. I would very much like to make contact with decendants of this line.

In 1875, George Jr., Nathan, Benjamin & William all appear to hold land in the Selwyn, Ontario area, just Northeastt of Chemong Lake and south of Little Mud Lake. I have been told that as recently as 1966, we still had relatives in that area.

Please contact me if you have further information or require clarification.

Michelle Nagy
namistranch@sprint.ca

Hi: My Grandmother's maiden name was Nichols. She grew up in Selwyn, Ontario, Canada. Her father's name was Benjamin and he married a Martha Trennum. Could this be the same family?
Muriel

Muriel: I realize it's been two years, but hope you receive this post.

Benjamin Nichols (m. Martha Trennum),was the older brother to my gr-gr-grandfather Nathan Nicholls. Their parents being George Nicholls & Elizabeth Sullivan.

Hope to hear from you.
Michelle

Hello Michelle
My G-Grandmother's (Hannah) maiden name was Nichols. Hannah married Jonathan Sweeting. They had a daughter, Muriel (my Grandmother) Sweeting. Muriel married Cephas Bullock (my Grandfather)and they lived in Youngs Point.mother is Joan Bullock, who married Elmer Snelgrove.

Nice to hear from you
Muriel