Robert Nicholson was the son of William Nicholson and Elizabeth Unsworth.

Robert was born around 1850 in Pemberton, Lancashire.

Robert married Jane Wright in 1876 in Wigan, Lancashire.

He had the following children from his marriage to Jane Wright:

- William Nicholson	born around 1878 at West Leigh, Lancashire.
- Elizabeth Nicholson	born around 1879 at Abram, Lancashire.
- Albert Nicholson	born around 1881 at Abram, Lancashire.
- Gertrude Emily Nicholson	born around 1883 at Abram, Lancashire.
- Robert Nicholson	born around 1886 at Abram, Lancashire.
- Elias Nicholson	born around 1887 at Abram, Lancashire.
- Eunice Nicholson	born around 1890 at Abram, Lancashire.

Robert was a Colliery Engine Driver.

Details of Robert's death are not known.

Census Data:

Year	Address
1851	., Pemberton, Lancashire.
1861	Cottage, Winstanley, Lancashire.
1871	Atherton Farm, Winstanley, Lancashire.
1881	Gores Houses, off Floral [?] Ave, Abram, Lancashire.
1891	144, Plank Lane, Abram, Lancashire.
1901	144, Plank Lane, Abram, Lancashire.