Madison Nichols

NICHOLS

Posted By: Gordon Felland (email)
Date: 1/15/2006 at 15:24:14

Madison Nichols, a farmer, is a native of Essex Co., N. Y., born March 14, 1840. He went to Scott Co., Iowa, in 1854, living there seven years. In 1861 they moved to Clayton county, living in Green Meadow township five years. He then moved to Fayette county, living in Clermont township until 1880, when he came to Worth county, settling in Kensett township, where he has since resided. He was married in April, 1868, to Emma Bronson, born in St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., in June 1848. They have four children —James M., 0. A., Millie S. and Katie M. Mr. and Mrs. Nichols are members of the M. E. Church. He enlisted in 1861 in company C, 13th United States Infantry, served three years, and was discharged at Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 11, 1864. He participated in the battles of Chickasaw Bayou, Arkansas Post, Champion Hill, charge and siege of Vicksburg, Miss., Jackson, Miss., Collinsville, Mission Ridge and many others. Gen. Sherman was the first colonel of his regiment.

Source: History of Mitchell and Worth Counties, Iowa, 1883, page 785.