Thomas Nicholson, b: 1672 - Rickarby, England

^{1803 Louisiana Territory Purchased}
^{1805 Lewis and Clark reach Pacific}
^{1812 - 1814 War of 1812 with Britain}
^{1846 War w/Mexico,Calif & NM acquired}
^{1861 - 1865 Civil War, North vs. South}

^{1754 - 1763 Anglo-French War}
^{1773 Boston Tea Party tax rebellion}
^{1775 - 1783 Revolutionary War}
^{1776 Declaration of Independence}
^{1789 George Washington first president}

^{1681 La Salle explores Louisiana}
^{1700 American colonies prosper}
^{1720 Texas becomes Spanish possession}
^{1735 Freedom of press established}
^{1740 Colony population = 1.5 million}


		^{Thomas Nicholson}^{b.1672 Rickarby, England d. Carlisle, Cumberland, England}

	^{Margaret Nicholson}^{c.1722 Rickerby, Cumberland d.1768}

		^{Mary Carlisle}^{b.1679 Rickarby, England d.1770 Carlisle, Cumberland, England}