Nicholdson - D.D.
Source: Beckwith, H.W. History of Montgomery County, Indiana. Chicago: HH Hill, 1881
NICHOLDSON, D.D., farmer, Ladoga, one of the old and respected
citizens of Ladoga, was born in Jessamine Co, Ky, Dec 1, 1811. His
father, Benj. Nicholdson came from Va. to Ky when a boy and marr.
Jemima STARS and in 1812 removed to Washington Co IN where he was
one of the pioneers for that co. In 1813 and 1814 he was
compelled to live in a fort for protection from the Indians. He
resided in that County till his death, 1848. His wife died in
1830, in the same County. The subject of this sketch was raised
on a farm, receiving a common school education, such as could be
obtained in those days. At the age of 21 years he started for
himself, having learned the blacksmith trade. He fo9llowed this
occupation for a great many years, and was the first of his trade
that located in Ladoga. In 1839 he came to Putnam Co, where he
engaged in farming until he removed to Montgomery CO, 1837 and
has since been a permanent resident of Ladoga, there only being
six families in the village when he came. He has filled a great
many offices of trust with credit to himself and to his
constituents, having served as justice of the peace and township
trustee for a great many years, and in 1848 and 1849 represented
Montgomery Co. In 1832 he marr. Miss Elizabeth FLEENOR, a native
of Washington Co IN who has proved a faithful wife and mother.
Their family consists of Benj H; Sarah V; John; Wm. W; Oliver W;
Reese D. and Amanda C