The Edgar Sun (Edgar, NE) Fri, Sept 28, 1923 - pg 1
Miss Eliza Nicholls
Laid to Rest Sunday
Eliza Gabriel was born in Ireland on December 17, 1845.
She was educated in a school conducted by the Episcopal Church and later became a religious governess.
When twenty-four years of age, with a younger brother and an uncle and family, she came to America. She found a home in Macon, Ill., where on October 19, 1871, she became the wife of Albert J. Nicholls. In February 1892, they removed to Clay County, Nebr., and settled southwest of Edgar, where they made their home till seven years ago, when her husband passing to the better life, July 10, 1916, she came to Edgar and here she resided till her death.
She was an adherent of the Episcopal faith till she came to America and then she united with the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which she continued a devoted member until the voice of her Master called her home.
Mrs. Nicholls departed this life September 19, 1923, at the age of 77 years, 9 months and 2 days. She is survived by three sons, Burton L., of Lincoln, Nebr., Albert C., of Decatur, Ill., and William R. of Edgar; two daughters, Mrs. Mary E. Wilson, of Findlay, Ill., and Mrs. Stella Robbins, of Blue Mound, Ill., six grandchildren, two great grandchildren, two brothers and one sister. Two children, a son and a daughter preceded her to the heavenly home.
Mrs. Nicholls was a woman of many sterling qualities, a kind wife and mother, a good neighbor. She will be greatly missed in this community.
Funeral services were conducted at her late home in Edgar Sunday afternoon at two o'clock, Charles A. Shook, minister of the Christian Church, officiating, assisted by Rev W. C. Brewer of the Presbyterian Church. Interment was made in the Edgar Cemetery.
The three sons and two daughter were, all present at the funeral.
Contributor: Jan Plambeck (46975511) • [email protected]
Miss Eliza Nicholls
Laid to Rest Sunday
Eliza Gabriel was born in Ireland on December 17, 1845.
She was educated in a school conducted by the Episcopal Church and later became a religious governess.
When twenty-four years of age, with a younger brother and an uncle and family, she came to America. She found a home in Macon, Ill., where on October 19, 1871, she became the wife of Albert J. Nicholls. In February 1892, they removed to Clay County, Nebr., and settled southwest of Edgar, where they made their home till seven years ago, when her husband passing to the better life, July 10, 1916, she came to Edgar and here she resided till her death.
She was an adherent of the Episcopal faith till she came to America and then she united with the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which she continued a devoted member until the voice of her Master called her home.
Mrs. Nicholls departed this life September 19, 1923, at the age of 77 years, 9 months and 2 days. She is survived by three sons, Burton L., of Lincoln, Nebr., Albert C., of Decatur, Ill., and William R. of Edgar; two daughters, Mrs. Mary E. Wilson, of Findlay, Ill., and Mrs. Stella Robbins, of Blue Mound, Ill., six grandchildren, two great grandchildren, two brothers and one sister. Two children, a son and a daughter preceded her to the heavenly home.
Mrs. Nicholls was a woman of many sterling qualities, a kind wife and mother, a good neighbor. She will be greatly missed in this community.
Funeral services were conducted at her late home in Edgar Sunday afternoon at two o'clock, Charles A. Shook, minister of the Christian Church, officiating, assisted by Rev W. C. Brewer of the Presbyterian Church. Interment was made in the Edgar Cemetery.
The three sons and two daughter were, all present at the funeral.
Contributor: Jan Plambeck (46975511) • [email protected]
The Edgar Sun (Edgar, NE) Fri, Sept 28, 1923 - pg 1
Miss Eliza Nicholls
Laid to Rest Sunday
Eliza Gabriel was born in Ireland on December 17, 1845.
She was educated in a school conducted by the Episcopal Church and later became a religious governess.
When twenty-four years of age, with a younger brother and an uncle and family, she came to America. She found a home in Macon, Ill., where on October 19, 1871, she became the wife of Albert J. Nicholls. In February 1892, they removed to Clay County, Nebr., and settled southwest of Edgar, where they made their home till seven years ago, when her husband passing to the better life, July 10, 1916, she came to Edgar and here she resided till her death.
She was an adherent of the Episcopal faith till she came to America and then she united with the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which she continued a devoted member until the voice of her Master called her home.
Mrs. Nicholls departed this life September 19, 1923, at the age of 77 years, 9 months and 2 days. She is survived by three sons, Burton L., of Lincoln, Nebr., Albert C., of Decatur, Ill., and William R. of Edgar; two daughters, Mrs. Mary E. Wilson, of Findlay, Ill., and Mrs. Stella Robbins, of Blue Mound, Ill., six grandchildren, two great grandchildren, two brothers and one sister. Two children, a son and a daughter preceded her to the heavenly home.
Mrs. Nicholls was a woman of many sterling qualities, a kind wife and mother, a good neighbor. She will be greatly missed in this community.
Funeral services were conducted at her late home in Edgar Sunday afternoon at two o'clock, Charles A. Shook, minister of the Christian Church, officiating, assisted by Rev W. C. Brewer of the Presbyterian Church. Interment was made in the Edgar Cemetery.
The three sons and two daughter were, all present at the funeral.
Contributor: Jan Plambeck (46975511) • [email protected]
Miss Eliza Nicholls
Laid to Rest Sunday
Eliza Gabriel was born in Ireland on December 17, 1845.
She was educated in a school conducted by the Episcopal Church and later became a religious governess.
When twenty-four years of age, with a younger brother and an uncle and family, she came to America. She found a home in Macon, Ill., where on October 19, 1871, she became the wife of Albert J. Nicholls. In February 1892, they removed to Clay County, Nebr., and settled southwest of Edgar, where they made their home till seven years ago, when her husband passing to the better life, July 10, 1916, she came to Edgar and here she resided till her death.
She was an adherent of the Episcopal faith till she came to America and then she united with the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which she continued a devoted member until the voice of her Master called her home.
Mrs. Nicholls departed this life September 19, 1923, at the age of 77 years, 9 months and 2 days. She is survived by three sons, Burton L., of Lincoln, Nebr., Albert C., of Decatur, Ill., and William R. of Edgar; two daughters, Mrs. Mary E. Wilson, of Findlay, Ill., and Mrs. Stella Robbins, of Blue Mound, Ill., six grandchildren, two great grandchildren, two brothers and one sister. Two children, a son and a daughter preceded her to the heavenly home.
Mrs. Nicholls was a woman of many sterling qualities, a kind wife and mother, a good neighbor. She will be greatly missed in this community.
Funeral services were conducted at her late home in Edgar Sunday afternoon at two o'clock, Charles A. Shook, minister of the Christian Church, officiating, assisted by Rev W. C. Brewer of the Presbyterian Church. Interment was made in the Edgar Cemetery.
The three sons and two daughter were, all present at the funeral.
Contributor: Jan Plambeck (46975511) • [email protected]
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