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Birth	:	3 Oct 1863 Belmont County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	1 Jan 1918 Denison, Crawford County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Newberry Cemetery, Newberry, Alachua County, USA
Coordinate	:	29.6386000, -82.6162700
Description	:	Nicholson, Benjamin Y. (1863 - 1918) The Denison Review, Wednesday, January 1, 1918, page 1, columns 1, 2 SUDDEN DEATH B Y NICHOLSON One of Denison's Most Prominent Business Men Answers Call of Death From Pneumonia MANAGER OF PRODUCE COMPANY Was Always Active in City Affairs and Was Prominent Man - Will be Greatly Missed Residents of Denison were shocked to learn of the death of B Y Nicholson which occurred this morning at about three o'clock at his home on South Sweet Street, following an illness of less than a week's duration. Mr Nicholson was taken sick Christmas day with the influenza seemingly... Read More	Nicholson, Benjamin Y. (1863 - 1918) The Denison Review, Wednesday, January 1, 1918, page 1, columns 1, 2 SUDDEN DEATH B Y NICHOLSON One of Denison's Most Prominent Business Men Answers Call of Death From Pneumonia MANAGER OF PRODUCE COMPANY Was Always Active in City Affairs and Was Prominent Man - Will be Greatly Missed Residents of Denison were shocked to learn of the death of B Y Nicholson which occurred this morning at about three o'clock at his home on South Sweet Street, following an illness of less than a week's duration. Mr Nicholson was taken sick Christmas day with the influenza seemingly in a mild form, and he was getting along so nicely that a physician was not called. Yesterday however, his condition became alarming and a physician was called in when it was found he was suffering with pneumonia and he passed away peacefully at three o'clock. Benjamin Y Nicholson was born in Jerusalem, Ohio, October 3, 1863, his parents being John L and Eleanor (Young) Nicholson. He came to Iowa with his parents in 1864 when but a year old and remained a resident of New Sharon until seventeen years of age, during which period he mastered the branches of learning that constitute the public school curriculum. Ambition to be up and doing for himself led him to leave home and go to Vail, Iowa, where he joined his brother, George W, in the poultry, butter and egg business. The partnership between them existed until the death of his brother a few years ago. For the past twenty-seven years, Benjamin Y Nicholson has resided in Denison, having charge of the business here most of that time. A few years ago, he and his brother formed a stock company and the large cold storage and ice manufacturing plant was erected, this the two brothers successfully operated until the death of George. Feeling the responsibility was more than he could alone assume, the plant was sold to the Armour Company, Ben retaining a considerable block of the stock. Together with Mr G W Courtney, he has been managing the big plant for the past few years. On the 18th day of May, 1888, Mr Nicholson was united in marriage to Miss Lydia Maude Watson, who was born in England and was brought to America by her parents, Mr and Mrs W W Watson, when quite young. This union was blessed with six children, namely Clair W, Pearl E, now Mrs John Menagh of this city, Benjamin Y, Jr, Gladys Emma and two who died in infancy. Russell and Merrill. Mr Nicholson was an advocate of Masonic principles and endeavored to embody in his life the benevolent and charitable spirit of the craft. His membership was with the Sylvan Lodge No 597 A F & A M of Denison; Ark Chapter R A M of Dunlap, Mount Zion Commandery, K T of Harlan, Iowa, and Zagazig Temple of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine of Des Moines. He also was a member of the Knights of Pythias Lodge. Politically a republican, he served for about 12 years as a member of the city council, exercising his official prerogative in support of many measures and movements of the general good. For more than twenty years he has served as a member of the school board and the cause of education always found him a warm friend. He was chairman of the county central committee for two years. Mr Nicholson made a success in life by following the principles of industry, energy, perseverance and close application. He held the respect and esteem of everyone in the community. The home life of Mr Nicholson was ideal. He was kind and loving as a husband and father and his greatest pleasure was when among his loved ones. Arrangements for the funeral had not been completed this afternoon. The funeral will probably be held Thursday afternoon at the home and interment will be made in Oakland cemetery.

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Benjamin Young Nicholson's memorial is located at: Newberry Cemetery, Newberry, Alachua County, USA.
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Benjamin Young Nicholson death on 1 Jan 1918 in Denison, Crawford County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 29.6386000
Longitude: -82.6162700

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Lydia Maude Watson Nicholson

(1866 - 1937)

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Amanda Jane Nicholson

(1847 - 1865)

George Washington Nicholson

(1853 - 1911)

Mary Nicholson

(1867 - 1867)

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