was in the War of 1812 during August 1813 and November 1813. He did a Canadian Tour of Duty with William Wood's army from Cumberland Co. KY
a private in the 7th Regiment, Kentucky Mounted Volunteer Militia in the War of 1812. His pay for three months service was $55.33, which included $33.60 allowance for his horse. His pay was eight dollars a month.

1860 Census Cumberland Co., KY
- Person # -- Surname -- Given Name(s) -- Age -- Gender -- Birthplace -- Occupation -- Post Office -- Enumeration District --- Sheet # -- Line # -- Real Estate -- Personal Property -- Colored -- Married within the year -- Attended school within the year -- Cannot read or write -- Handicapped
461--1--Nichols--Edmond------80--m--SC--*--Amandaville--1--67--15--*--*--*--*--*--1--pauper
461--3--Nichols--James------15--m--KY--*--Amandaville--1--67--17--*--*--*--*--*--*--*
461--2--Nichols--Polly------60--f--KY--*--Amandaville--1--67--16--*--*--*--*--*--1--*

1820 Census Cumberland Co., KY

Edward Nichols 1 male-10 1male+45 3 female 10-16 1 female 16-26 1 female=45 1 male slave -16

• Married: 31 DEC 1807 in CUMBERLAND Co., KY ³

1. MARY Polly NICHOLS b: 1808
2. ELIZABETH NICHOLS b: 22 JUL 1812 in IL
3. NANCY NICHOLS b: 1814 in ADAIR CO, KY
4. SOLOMON JOHNSON NICHOLS , Rev. b: 19 DEC 1824 in CUMBERLAND CO. KY
5. THOMAS NICHOLS b: 3 DEC 1827 in CUMBERLAND CO KY

• Married: 5 MAR 1837 in SANGAMON Co., IL ⁴

1. GEORGE EDWARD NICHOLS b: 1842 in KY
2. James Knox NICHOLS b: 9 MAR 1844 in Cumberland Co., KY

1. Title: 1860 KY Census
2. Title: 1820 KY Census
3. Title: Cumberland County Courthouse. Marriage records from 1799-1882
4. Title: Marriage Index Illinois