James Wilson Nichols

Biography

James Wilson Nichols (1820-1891) lived through a changing century, witnessing the crescendo of steam and steel. Those who knew him recall a steady presence committed to family and community in the quiet reaches that now guard his resting place at Nichols Cemetery.

His memory endures in the river of stories shared by those who continue to visit, honoring the steady compassion of a life that spanned war, reconstruction, and hope for future generations.