well it seems the most likely candidate to be the father of my third great grandfather john nichols is Elisha Nichols, son of John. Elisha married Nancy Payne, his second wife and had some children. although no one mentions John as a son of the pair, they were married and having children about the time that John was born in 1814. Also location is important because John said he was born in Bedford, VA. and there were only so many Nichols families there in 1814. So that narrows the field a bit.
previously I had thought that John may be the son of Isaac and Rhoda Nichols but they didn't even marry until 1818 so they're out. also, Isaac had a son named Isaac in 1814 from a previous marriage, possibly to a Polly as I have been told, and while this Isaac is probably the same bloodline, Isaac and John could not have the same parents.
Elisha is the most likely parent of John, and although his brothers had sons named John, they were not my John. also, there's a possibility that maybe Isaac is also descended from Elisha through a son named William? investigating that one, but it's a work in progress (WIP).
you see, I have a DNA match from Isaac which means that maybe his father Isaac may be descended from Elisha too. I read about Elisha having a son named William and I read about Isaac being descended from a William d nichols, so maybe William was the father of Isaac and the son of Elisha? well, gang it looks like we have a mystery on our hands.
you find a lot of mysteries in family history, maybe they should bring back Scooby Doo to do a genealogy cartoon? Nah!
Also, I have several DNA matches through Elisha, where I had none through previous theories.
Well, I have homework to do. keep climbing the trees and seeking the dead people.
Nick, third great Grandson of John.
Grandson of Sam.
Family Historian.
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