John NICOL^[1]

1875 - 1956  (81 years)

• Name	John NICOL
  Born	1875	Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
  Gender	Male
  _UID	D822F12CD9163843A054D8D8568266DB3EAA
  Died	8 Jul 1956	Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
  Buried	Chapel Lawn Memorial gardens, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
  Person ID	I13021	YoungFamily
  Last Modified	10 Oct 2013

  
  

  Father	David NICOL
  Mother	Jane DAY
  _UID	38E4E6E6C5D9984D9276F07947DC60AB0A34
  Family ID	F3843	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Euphemia Simpson,   b. 1879, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland ,   d. 20 Apr 1954, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada  (Age 75 years)
  Married	3 Dec 1897	Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
  _UID	9F3279B56748F942BF4742A7F069FDDC0A2E
  Children	1. David William Simpson NICOL,   b. 1898, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland   2. Euphemia NICOL,   b. 1900, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland   3. John A. NICOL,   b. 1902/1905, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland   4. Albert NICOL,   b. 1906   5. George NICOL,   b. 1909   6. Thomas NICOL,   b. 1912   7. Jean Barron NICOL   8. Charles NICOL   9. James NICOL   10. Gordon Simpson NICOL,   b. Abt 1920,   d. 6 Apr 2002, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada  (Age 82 years)   11. Margaret Simpson NICOL,   d. 3 Apr 1992, Niagara Falls, Welland County, Ontario, Canada
  Last Modified	15 May 2022
  Family ID	F3844	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  Lived at 791 Home Street, Winnipeg (Winnipeg North Centre), Manitoba 1937-1963. 1940 747 Home Street, Winnipeg North Centre Nicol, John, foreman Nicol, Mrs. John Nicol, John A., clerk Nicol, Miss Jean, telephone operator ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Winnipeg Free Press, Wednesday, April 21, 1954, p. 30 NICOL - On April 20, 1954, at Grace Hospital, Euphemia, beloved wife of John Nicol, 625 Victor St., aged 75 years. Announcement of services later. Arrangements in care of the A. B. Gardiner Funeral Home. Winnipeg Free Press, Thursday, April 22, 1954, p. 38 Wife of Retired Stereotyper dies in Hospital Mrs. Euphemia Simpson Nicol, 75 of 625 Victor Street, who celebrated her Golden Wedding anniversary in 1947, died Tuesday in Grace hospital. Mrs. Nicol was the wife of John Nicol who joined the Free Press staff as a stereotyper in 1911 and served continuously until his retirement in June, 1947. They celebrated the 50th anniversary of their wedding - which took place Dec. 3, 1897 in Edinburgh, Scotland, - on Dec. 3, 1947. Mrs. Nicol was born in Edinburgh, and came to Winnipeg in 1916 here she lived until her death. Surviving are her husband, six sons, David, John, Albert, George, Thomas and Gordon, 10 grandchildren and one sister Mrs. J. Moodie. Funeral services will be held at 1:15 p.m. Saturday in the A. R. Gardiner funeral home with Rev. H. G. Totton officiating. Burial will be in Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Winnipeg Free Press, Thursday, June 11, 1942, p. 10. Mr. and Mrs. John Nicol announce the engagement of their eldest daughter, Jean Barron, to Mr. Ronald Spencer Knowles, youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. T W. Knowles, the wedding to take place early in July. -------------------------------------------- Veteran Stereotyper John Nicol Retires - 1948 John Nicol, 73, known among Winnipeg printers as the dean of stereotyping, has retired from the Winnipeg Free Press after 36 years and one month continusou service with the firm A wallet, containing a sum of money contributed by th staff, was presented to Mr. Nicol. Mrs. Nicol, his wife, received a bouquet of carnations. Mr. Nicol, was has been stereotyping for 58 years, learned his trade in Edinburgh and Glasgow, Scotland, before coming to Canada in 1911. He has six sons: David, who works for the Toronto Star; George with the Regina Leader Post; and Jack, Albert, Thomas and Gordon, all of Winnipeg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Winnipeg Free Press, Monday, July 9, 1956, p 16 (photo) Ex-Stereotyper at Free Press, John Nicol Dies John Nicol, 81, of 791 Home Street, who had been a stereotyper at the Winnipeg Free Press for 37 years, died Sunday in Winnipeg General Hospital. Mr. Nicol retired in 1948. He was one of the early members of the International Electrotypers and Sterotypers union and a member of the Sons of Scotland. His wife Euphemia died in 1954. Surviving are six sons David, Jack, Albert, George, Thomas and Gordon and nine grandchildren. Funeral will be at 2:45 p.m. Thursday in the A. B. Gardiner funeral home. Burial will be in Chapel Lawn Memorial gardens. ************************************************************************************************************* The following are notes and newspaper extracts concerning various members and descendants of this Nicol family. Winnipeg Free Press, Tuesday, November 17, 1936. Surprise Party Honors Couple's Silver Wedding Mr. and Mrs. George Nicol, 573 Windsor Avenue, celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary at a surprise party, Saturday evening, in their home. A presentation of a silver tea service and tray and also a bouquet of roses was made. Card winners were: Mrs. W. McPherson, Mrs. W. Argo and Miss Betty Anderson, Mr. G. Cruickshank, Mr. J. Ritchie and Mr. G. Nicol. The guests included: Mr. and Mrs. George Nicol W. Anderson Wm Anderson G. Beverly E. Argo T. Fordyce G. Cruickshank J. Williamson J. McLennan J. Ritchie W. McPherson G. Macklin T. Smith Mesdames E. Cummings w. Argo Misses Betty Anderson Jean Argo Betty Nicol Messrs. Alex. Cruickshank James Cruickshank Irwin Huston George Beverly Duncan Fordyce Sandy Macklin Dr. and Mrs. J. Onhauser, Bowman, Man., are at the Fort Garry hotel during their stay in Winnipeg --------------------------------------------------- Winnipeg Free Press, Friday, September 27, 1957 [married 23 Sept 1907] Mr. and Mrs. John Nicol, Agnes street, were honoured on the occasion of their golden wedding anniversary September 23 when their daughter Mrs. Jean Knowles entertained at dinner at Oden's restaurant. A son, Arthur R. Nicol, read several congratulatory messages and made a presentation on behalf of the family. Mr. and Mrs. Nicol have seven other children: Mrs. H. J. Chase, Edmonton; Mrs. A. Schebek, Hornpayne, Ont.; Robert A., Angusville, Man., John A. and Kenneth C., Winnipeg; James R., Toronto; and David, Trail, B.C There are 13 grandchildren and one great grandson. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Winnipeg Free Press, Tuesday, Mary 20, 1958, p. 15. George Nicol, 71, of 573 Windsor Avenue, who died Saturday in Deer Lodge Hospital, was buried Tuesday in Elmwood Cemetery following funeral services in Mordue Bros. funeral home, Rev. H. C. wyman officiated. Born in Aberdeen, Scotland, Mr. Nicol came to Winnipeg 38 years ago. He was a member of the Sons of Scotland, Lord Selkirk camp and a member of the Elmwood and East Kildonan. He is survived by his wife Margaret, and one daughter Betty at home. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Winnipeg Free Press, Saturday, April 13, 1935, p 13. A few friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Nicol, 573 Windsor Avenue, March 28. An enjoyable evening was spent in singing and dancing. A buffet supper was served. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. George Nicol, Mr. and Mrs. G. Macklin, Mr. and Mrs. J. Black, Mr. and Mrs. J. Freeland, Mr. and Mrs. J. McClelland, Mr. and Mrs. D. Donald, Mr. and Mrs. W. Anerson, Mr. and Mrs. E. Argo, Mr. and Mrs. J. Williamson, Misses Mary Thomson, Betty Nicol, Lottie Williamson, Jean Argo, Messrs. John Adamson. Alex Cruickshank, Master Sandy Macklin.

  
  

• Sources

  [S20] 1901 Census, Scotland, (Scotland, Edinburgh: Registrar General for Scotland), St. Giles, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, 1901. Registration number: 685/4 Registration District: St Giles Civil Parish: Edinburgh St Cuthberts County: Midlothian Address: 151 Lauriston Place ED: 63 Household Schedule Number: 89 Line: 9 Roll: CSSCT1901_384 Household Members: Name Age John Nicol, head, mar, 24, stereotyper, born Edinburgh, Midlothian Euphemia Nicol, wife, mar, 22, housewife, born Edinburgh, Midlothian David Nicol, son, unmar, 3, born Edinburgh, Midlothian Euphemia Nicol, daughter, unmar, 1, born Edinburgh, Midlothian