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

William was born around 1811.

He was christened on Sunday 1 December 1811 at Upholland, Lancashire.

William married Elizabeth Unsworth in 1843 in Wigan, Lancashire.

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

- William Nicholson	born around 1846 at Pemberton, Lancashire.
- Robert Nicholson	born around 1850 at Pemberton, Lancashire.
- Harry Nicholson	born around 1855 at Winstanley, Lancashire.

Details of William's occupation are not known.

Details of William's death are not known.

Census Data:

Year	Address
1841	Hatherton [?] House Farm, Winstanley, Lancashire.
1851	., Pemberton, Lancashire.
1861	Cottage, Winstanley, Lancashire.