Home > United States of America > Florida > Alachua County > Newberry > Newberry Cemetery > George Washington Nicholson

George Washington Nicholson

View larger map

Birth	:	6 Oct 1853 Barnesville, Belmont County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	2 Mar 1911 Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, USA
Burial	:	Newberry Cemetery, Newberry, Alachua County, USA
Coordinate	:	29.6386000, -82.6162700
Inscription	:	George W Nicholson Oct 6 1853 - Mar 2 1911
Description	:	Nicholson, Geo. W. (1853 - 1911) The Denison Review, Wednesday, March 8, 1911, page 1, columns 4, 5 THE DEATH OF GEO W NICHOLSON Passes Away in Florida, Where He and His Family Were Spending the Winter WAS AN ENTERPRISING CITIZEN Was a Man of Affairs, Having Extensive Interests in Denison and Other Points in Iowa In the death of George W Nicholson, Denison has lost one of its kindliest, most enterprising and most modest citizens. He was a man without an enemy, known for his probity, his warm friendships, his business ability and his stalwart stand for those things which he believed to... Read More	Nicholson, Geo. W. (1853 - 1911) The Denison Review, Wednesday, March 8, 1911, page 1, columns 4, 5 THE DEATH OF GEO W NICHOLSON Passes Away in Florida, Where He and His Family Were Spending the Winter WAS AN ENTERPRISING CITIZEN Was a Man of Affairs, Having Extensive Interests in Denison and Other Points in Iowa In the death of George W Nicholson, Denison has lost one of its kindliest, most enterprising and most modest citizens. He was a man without an enemy, known for his probity, his warm friendships, his business ability and his stalwart stand for those things which he believed to be right. He was known throughout Iowa as one of the leader of the produce business of the state, and his name was synonymous with honesty and business uprightness. He was the least self seeing of men. Always popular, always active in political and civic affairs, we never knew him to try to turn these things to personal advantage. Ever ready to help a friend, he asked no favors for himself save the friendship and esteem which he received in such large measure. Mr Nicholson was born in Belmont, Ohio, October 6, 1853. His parents were John L and Eleanor (Young) Nicholson. His father was from an old Maryland family. Mr Nicholson came with his parents to New Sharon, Iowa in 1864, in which place he lived for five years and attended school. He was one of nine children: Amanda J, who died in young womanhood; Martin W, of New Sharon; John W, deceased; Charles L, of Blair, Neb; Ross A, who died at Newton, Iowa, in 1909; Benjamin Y, his partner and lifelong business associate, of Denison; Oliver E, who died in Boulder, Colo, and Mary, who passed away in infancy. When a lad of fifteen Mr Nicholson started out to make his own way in the world, his first work being in the construction department of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincey railroad. In 1880 he came to Crawford county and for eight years was a resident of Vail. It was here, in 1884, that he was married to Miss Frances Long, one of the well-remembered and well-beloved young ladies of the eastern part of the county. To them were born three children; Grace Frances, now the wife of Mr Guy O Baker, of this city; George, who died when but two years of age, and Georgina May, a pupil in the Denison high school. The mother passed away in 1896 at the age of thirty-four. From Vail Mr Nicholson removed to Denison where for five years he was engaged in the produce business with his brother. He then established a large plant at Grand Junction, Iowa, where he resided for fourteen years. He then returned to Denison, entering with his brother and others into the formation of the Nicholson Produce company, and building the largest and most complete cold storage and produce concern in western Iowa. To this business he gave his person attention, so far as failing health permitted, up to the time that he left Denison but a few days ago. Mr Nicholson had other large interest in lands and business concerns and he was known from coast to coast as one of the giants of the produce trade. On the 14th of August, 1905, Mr Nicholson was again married, his second union being with Miss May O Adams, of Atlantic City, New Jersey with whom the last years of his life were spent with the greatest happiness and affection. Mr Nicholson was a republican of the old, uncompromising, stalwart school, and he was ever ready to fight the battles of his party so long as he was not asked to be a candidate. He was among the leaders of the Masonic fraternity of the state, being a member of the Blue Lodge, of Grand Junction, Iowa, of the Jefferson chapter R A M, of the Des Moines Consistory A A S R, in which he attained the thirty-second degree of the Scottish Rite. He was also a member of Zagazig Temple of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. Our people have noted his failing health for some time with dismay and grief. It was thought that a trip to Florida would do him good and the first reports were that he was much improved. At least his last days were filed with comfort and with renewed hope and death came to him with merciful swiftness and with little pain. It will be hard indeed to fill his place in this community as a modest, helpful, enterprising and capable business man. It will be harder to fill his place as the faithful, unswerving, always reliable friend. To all his loved ones we extend our sincerest sympathy and feel that we share with them in their grief. Mr Nicholson passed away at Tampa, Florida, on Thursday, March 2nd, and the remains were brought to Denison Sunday evening. The funeral services were held at the Nicholson home, on East Broadway, at two-thirty Monday afternoon, being under the auspices of the Masonic lodge, and conducted by Rev Harvey Hostetler. The body was laid to rest in Oakland cemetery. The Review joins with the many friends of this prominent citizen in extending its heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved ones.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is George Washington Nicholson's memorial?
George Washington Nicholson's memorial is located at: Newberry Cemetery, Newberry, Alachua County, USA.
When did George Washington Nicholson death?
George Washington Nicholson death on 2 Mar 1911 in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, USA
Where are the coordinates of the George Washington Nicholson's memorial?
Latitude: 29.6386000
Longitude: -82.6162700

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Siblings

Amanda Jane Nicholson

(1847 - 1865)

Benjamin Young Nicholson

(1863 - 1918)

Mary Nicholson

(1867 - 1867)

Children

Grace Frances Nicholson Baker

(1885 - 1963)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Newberry Cemetery
Newberry, Alachua County, USA
Coordinate: 29.6386000, -82.6162700

2. Davis Family Cemetery
Newberry, Alachua County, USA
Coordinate: 29.6673696, -82.6038148

3. Saint Marks Cemetery
Newberry, Alachua County, USA
Coordinate: 29.5970001, -82.5899963

4. Union Baptist Cemetery
Trenton, Gilchrist County, USA
Coordinate: 29.6473700, -82.6815200

5. Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery
Newberry, Alachua County, USA
Coordinate: 29.7051412, -82.6481226

6. Jonesville Cemetery
Newberry, Alachua County, USA
Coordinate: 29.6389960, -82.5314640

7. Trapp Cemetery
Newberry, Alachua County, USA
Coordinate: 29.6465402, -82.5190149

8. Pleasant Plain United Methodist Church Cemetery
Jonesville, Alachua County, USA
Coordinate: 29.6712750, -82.5201980

9. Forest Grove Cemetery
Alachua, Alachua County, USA
Coordinate: 29.7299995, -82.5821991

10. Martin Cemetery
Trenton, Gilchrist County, USA
Coordinate: 29.5851221, -82.7111501

11. Pinesville Cemetery
Archer, Alachua County, USA
Coordinate: 29.5888175, -82.5184688

12. Saint Peters Cemetery
Archer, Alachua County, USA
Coordinate: 29.5777778, -82.5219440

13. Forest Meadows Memorial Park West
Newberry, Alachua County, USA
Coordinate: 29.6599998, -82.4964981

14. Osceola Cemetery
Trenton, Gilchrist County, USA
Coordinate: 29.7399998, -82.6650009

15. Pisarri Family Cemetery
Archer, Alachua County, USA
Coordinate: 29.5380080, -82.5639660

16. Thomas Family Cemetery
Archer, Alachua County, USA
Coordinate: 29.5278880, -82.5400880

17. Laurel Hill Cemetery
Archer, Alachua County, USA
Coordinate: 29.5249996, -82.5297012

18. Queen of Peace Columbarium
Gainesville, Alachua County, USA
Coordinate: 29.6319840, -82.4579800

19. Center Hill Church Of Christ Cemetery
Bell, Gilchrist County, USA
Coordinate: 29.7257900, -82.7406700

20. Rogers Cemetery
Trenton, Gilchrist County, USA
Coordinate: 29.5950647, -82.7683150

21. Bethlehem Methodist Episcopal Cemetery
Archer, Alachua County, USA
Coordinate: 29.5224150, -82.5276650

22. Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery
Archer, Alachua County, USA
Coordinate: 29.5190760, -82.5287950

23. Overstreet Family Cemetery
Trenton, Gilchrist County, USA
Coordinate: 29.5841064, -82.7671814

24. Shady Grove Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery
Trenton, Gilchrist County, USA
Coordinate: 29.5776750, -82.7644730