Thomas Nicholson was the son of William Nicholson and Ann (Nancy) Prescot.

Thomas was born around 1807.

He was christened on Sunday 18 January 1807 at Upholland, Lancashire.

Thomas married Elizabeth Smith on Sunday 30 May 1830 in Wigan, Lancashire.

He had the following children from his marriage to Elizabeth Smith:

- Peter Nicholson	born on 27 November 1830 at Orrell, Lancashire.
- Mary Nicholson	born on 12 January 1833 at Orrell, Lancashire.
- Emma Nicholson	born around 1837 at Orrell, Lancashire.

Details of Thomas's occupation are not known.

Details of Thomas's death are not known.