William Nicholson, Shoemaker of Sheffield.

[Dalesman]

I’m looking for information regarding William Nicholson, born 1801 in Sheffield where I was told he worked as a Shoemaker. I would like to know, if possible, the names of his parents or any other notes regarding his life in Sheffield.

[rosie99]

Have you looked for him in Directories
http://www.sheffieldrecordsonline.org.uk/

[emeltom]

I can't see a illiam Nicholson born 1801 but there is a baptism 6 Nov 1803 in Sheffield for a William son of John Nicholson Shoemaker and Mary, his wife.

Emeltom

[trish1120]

Is this the right one in 1841?
Cant find one in Census born c 1801 Sheffield, Occp Shoemaker.

1841 Census
Tockwith,
Bilton, Yorkshire
William Nicholson, 40, Shoemaker
Jame Nicholson, 35 (Jane)
Robt Nicholson, 13
Sarah Nicholson, 9
William Nicholson, 4

There is another Nicholson Family previous page;
Thomas, 65, Farmer
Elizabeth, 50
John, 30
Mary, 12

1851 Census
William Nicholson, 51, Head, Mar, Master Shoemaker, born Tockwith
Jane Nicholson, 49, Wife, Mar, born Marston
Richard Nicholson, 24, Son, Unm, Butcher/Farmer of 6 acres, born Leeds
Robert Nicholson, 22, Son, Unm, Butcher, born Leeds
William Nicholson, 13, Son, Scholar, born Tockwith

[trish1120]

Is this about Elizabeth Nicholson age 34 who married James Ripley 1862 in Leeds.
Father William, Occp Cordwainer?