Nicol Families of Lauterbach (2024)
The church books have taken us to the promised land which resides in the foothills of the Hainich National Park in the tiny village of Lauterbach.
Nicolai Familes of Thuringia (2023)
It took 50 years of research and three different research attempts, but the ancestry of Ernest Nicholas can now be told as new German church record books have been scanned and provide the answer.
Johann Georg Nicolai (2022)
Based on a few small DNA matches and some fortuitous German vital records, we may have a father and fatherland for our Ernst Nicholas who immigrated to America with his wife, Charlotte
What Happened to Frederick Nicholas (2022)
According to family lore, Frederick fought in the Civil War and disappeared. This story gives an alternate explanation with all the genealogical evidence to support this tale. Still, there is room for doubt.
DNA of WAB, Pt 8: The Nicklos Subgroup (2020)
More than just a DNA essay, it shows how DNA was used with traditional genealogy records to expand the Nicklos tree. First possible ancestor identified for our mysterious immigrant, Ernest Nicholas
James & Isabella (McLeod) McDowell (2017)
James and Isabella immigrated from Scotland to London Ontario where they were both in the hotel business.
Ernest Nicholas (2017)
Ernest Nicholas was the first Nicklos Immigrant from Germany. His story was told in 1970, then again in 1990. Here the story is updated for 2017.
Charles & Jessie Nicklos (2015)
Not the complete story, but some additional insights into the family of Charles and Jessie (McDowell) Nicklos
Ernest & Olive Nicklos (2015)
A brief biography of Ernest & Olive (Perkins) Nicklos. A much more complete treatment can be found in “The Scent of Oil: A Nicklos/ Perkins Family Saga” by Gary May and Joan Baker Darby.
Nicklos Family Photo Album (2015)
Step inside to view many photos from the years 1938-1952
Rancho Amigo (2015)
Rancho Amigo has always been a special place inspiring our family and countless others. Here are some photos and newspaper accounts that have been published over time.
Rancho Amigo Fiesta (2015)
Rancho Amigo Fiesta was held on Nov 24 to 29, 2015 with 45 individuals in attendance. This bird managed to feed all of them.