1878 Jun 19 born Elgin
1881 census at High St, Forres. His father is a coachman
| Household Members | Age | Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| John Nicolson | 27 | Head |
| Elizabeth Nicolson | 26 | Wife |
| Ann Nicolson | 4 | Daughter |
| John Nicolson | 2 | Son |
| Mary Nicolson | 1 | Daughter |
| James McDonald | 35 | Lodger |
1891 census. He is Draper's apprentice living at High St, Elgin
| Household Members | Age | Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| John Nicholson | 37 | Head |
| Elizabeth Nicholson | 36 | Wife |
| Ann Nicholson | 14 | Daur (Daughter) |
| John Nicholson | 12 | Son |
| Nellie Nicholson | 7 | Daur (Daughter) |
| Angus Nicholson | 4 | Son |
| William Nicholson | 1 | Son |
| Eliza McKenzie | 30 | Boarder |
| David Aitken | 30 | Boarder |
1901 census. He is a prisoner at 46 Anderson St (police Office), Govan, Glasgow. He is a Shipyard Labourer
1914 Mar 6 married Aberdeen to Margaret Bain (1888–1979)
1921 Jul 6 enlisted with RIC no 82344. ex-Soldier
1922 Jan 23 disbanded
1941 May 17 Died Aberdeen