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Traer Star Clipper, Friday, March 16th, 1928 page 1
Mrs. M. G. Nichols, many years a resident of Traer and community, died at her home in Waterloo at one o'clock yesterday morning. She has been in failing health several months from heart trouble and other disabilities of old age and had been confined to her bed since Christmas. Mrs. Nichols, whose maiden name was Elizabeth M. Green, was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Green; pioneer settlers of Tama county. She was born in Adams county, New York on March 3, 1854 being one of ten children. At the age of 5 she came with her parents to north Tama; the family settling on a farm east of Traer. On Christmas eve of 1870, she was united in marriage to Marcus G. Nichols. The first year of their marriage the couple, farmed in Grant township. Then for a few years they, left Tama county, engaging in business at Maxburg, Iowa later at Liscomb. They first operated a meat market, later a drugstore. Coming back to Traer again, they operated a grocery store a short time, then moved on to their farm, the Nichols eighty just south of Traer, which was their home twenty-five years. In 1905 they retired and moved to Traer a several years later located, in Waterloo. Most of the winter months for several years, were spent in California.
The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at Long Beach, California in 1920.
Seven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Nichols, six of whom are living: Fred G. Powell, Wyoming; Zenus M. Mankato, Minnesota; Mrs. Ed Glosser, Traer; Walter J. and Bessie M., Waterloo; and Mrs. John V. Snider, Long Beach, California. There are twelve grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A daughter Grace died in infancy. Two sisters, Mrs. Henry Tedford, Wenatchee, Washington; and Mrs. Eb Green, of Traer, survive; also, two brothers, Horace C. Green, Vinton; and Andrew, of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Mrs. Nichols is remembered by many friends in Traer as a kind and generous friend and neighbor, deeply devoted to her family.
A short funeral service will be held at the home in Waterloo Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the Methodist church in Traer. Reverend George Shoemaker of cedar Heights, veteran Methodist minister will conduct the services at the home and in Traer. All of the children except the son, Fred will be present at the funeral. Mrs. Snider arrived from California last week. Burial will be in Buckingham cemetery.
Contributor: George (48419540)
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Traer Star Clipper, Friday, March 16th, 1928 page 1
Mrs. M. G. Nichols, many years a resident of Traer and community, died at her home in Waterloo at one o'clock yesterday morning. She has been in failing health several months from heart trouble and other disabilities of old age and had been confined to her bed since Christmas. Mrs. Nichols, whose maiden name was Elizabeth M. Green, was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Green; pioneer settlers of Tama county. She was born in Adams county, New York on March 3, 1854 being one of ten children. At the age of 5 she came with her parents to north Tama; the family settling on a farm east of Traer. On Christmas eve of 1870, she was united in marriage to Marcus G. Nichols. The first year of their marriage the couple, farmed in Grant township. Then for a few years they, left Tama county, engaging in business at Maxburg, Iowa later at Liscomb. They first operated a meat market, later a drugstore. Coming back to Traer again, they operated a grocery store a short time, then moved on to their farm, the Nichols eighty just south of Traer, which was their home twenty-five years. In 1905 they retired and moved to Traer a several years later located, in Waterloo. Most of the winter months for several years, were spent in California.
The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at Long Beach, California in 1920.
Seven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Nichols, six of whom are living: Fred G. Powell, Wyoming; Zenus M. Mankato, Minnesota; Mrs. Ed Glosser, Traer; Walter J. and Bessie M., Waterloo; and Mrs. John V. Snider, Long Beach, California. There are twelve grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A daughter Grace died in infancy. Two sisters, Mrs. Henry Tedford, Wenatchee, Washington; and Mrs. Eb Green, of Traer, survive; also, two brothers, Horace C. Green, Vinton; and Andrew, of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Mrs. Nichols is remembered by many friends in Traer as a kind and generous friend and neighbor, deeply devoted to her family.
A short funeral service will be held at the home in Waterloo Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the Methodist church in Traer. Reverend George Shoemaker of cedar Heights, veteran Methodist minister will conduct the services at the home and in Traer. All of the children except the son, Fred will be present at the funeral. Mrs. Snider arrived from California last week. Burial will be in Buckingham cemetery.
Contributor: George (48419540)
Birth/death information and parental links provided courtesy of Find a Grave member Bonnie.
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Traer Star Clipper, Friday, March 16th, 1928 page 1
Mrs. M. G. Nichols, many years a resident of Traer and community, died at her home in Waterloo at one o'clock yesterday morning. She has been in failing health several months from heart trouble and other disabilities of old age and had been confined to her bed since Christmas. Mrs. Nichols, whose maiden name was Elizabeth M. Green, was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Green; pioneer settlers of Tama county. She was born in Adams county, New York on March 3, 1854 being one of ten children. At the age of 5 she came with her parents to north Tama; the family settling on a farm east of Traer. On Christmas eve of 1870, she was united in marriage to Marcus G. Nichols. The first year of their marriage the couple, farmed in Grant township. Then for a few years they, left Tama county, engaging in business at Maxburg, Iowa later at Liscomb. They first operated a meat market, later a drugstore. Coming back to Traer again, they operated a grocery store a short time, then moved on to their farm, the Nichols eighty just south of Traer, which was their home twenty-five years. In 1905 they retired and moved to Traer a several years later located, in Waterloo. Most of the winter months for several years, were spent in California.
The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at Long Beach, California in 1920.
Seven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Nichols, six of whom are living: Fred G. Powell, Wyoming; Zenus M. Mankato, Minnesota; Mrs. Ed Glosser, Traer; Walter J. and Bessie M., Waterloo; and Mrs. John V. Snider, Long Beach, California. There are twelve grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A daughter Grace died in infancy. Two sisters, Mrs. Henry Tedford, Wenatchee, Washington; and Mrs. Eb Green, of Traer, survive; also, two brothers, Horace C. Green, Vinton; and Andrew, of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Mrs. Nichols is remembered by many friends in Traer as a kind and generous friend and neighbor, deeply devoted to her family.
A short funeral service will be held at the home in Waterloo Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the Methodist church in Traer. Reverend George Shoemaker of cedar Heights, veteran Methodist minister will conduct the services at the home and in Traer. All of the children except the son, Fred will be present at the funeral. Mrs. Snider arrived from California last week. Burial will be in Buckingham cemetery.
Contributor: George (48419540)
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Traer Star Clipper, Friday, March 16th, 1928 page 1
Mrs. M. G. Nichols, many years a resident of Traer and community, died at her home in Waterloo at one o'clock yesterday morning. She has been in failing health several months from heart trouble and other disabilities of old age and had been confined to her bed since Christmas. Mrs. Nichols, whose maiden name was Elizabeth M. Green, was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Green; pioneer settlers of Tama county. She was born in Adams county, New York on March 3, 1854 being one of ten children. At the age of 5 she came with her parents to north Tama; the family settling on a farm east of Traer. On Christmas eve of 1870, she was united in marriage to Marcus G. Nichols. The first year of their marriage the couple, farmed in Grant township. Then for a few years they, left Tama county, engaging in business at Maxburg, Iowa later at Liscomb. They first operated a meat market, later a drugstore. Coming back to Traer again, they operated a grocery store a short time, then moved on to their farm, the Nichols eighty just south of Traer, which was their home twenty-five years. In 1905 they retired and moved to Traer a several years later located, in Waterloo. Most of the winter months for several years, were spent in California.
The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at Long Beach, California in 1920.
Seven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Nichols, six of whom are living: Fred G. Powell, Wyoming; Zenus M. Mankato, Minnesota; Mrs. Ed Glosser, Traer; Walter J. and Bessie M., Waterloo; and Mrs. John V. Snider, Long Beach, California. There are twelve grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A daughter Grace died in infancy. Two sisters, Mrs. Henry Tedford, Wenatchee, Washington; and Mrs. Eb Green, of Traer, survive; also, two brothers, Horace C. Green, Vinton; and Andrew, of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Mrs. Nichols is remembered by many friends in Traer as a kind and generous friend and neighbor, deeply devoted to her family.
A short funeral service will be held at the home in Waterloo Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the Methodist church in Traer. Reverend George Shoemaker of cedar Heights, veteran Methodist minister will conduct the services at the home and in Traer. All of the children except the son, Fred will be present at the funeral. Mrs. Snider arrived from California last week. Burial will be in Buckingham cemetery.
Contributor: George (48419540)
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