Published as it appeared on Dec. 30, 1925, in the Vancouver (Wash.) Columbian, Page 3, Column 2.
GEORGE HUTTON NICHOLS
George Hutton Nichols, 76, who died early today at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fanny Roberts, 2109 Grant street following a short illness. Mr. Nichols had been in good health until a month ago when he began to fail. He came to Vancouver a week ago from Eugene to make his home with his daughter.
He was born in Jacksonville, February 20, 1851, and moved to California in 1878 from Illinois. He lived in Corvallis a number of years before moving to Eugene.
The surviving relatives besides his daughter living in Vancouver include two other daughters, Mrs. Eve N. Wilson of Portland, and Mrs. Lela N. Shouse of Valejo, Cal., one grandchild, Dale Shouse of California, one brother, W.W. Nichols of Moro, Oregon, and one sister, Mrs. Mary Gibert of Grants Pass.
The body is at the Limber funeral Home waiting for completion of funeral arrangements.
Published as it appeared on Jan. 2, 1926, in the Corvallis Gazette-Times, Page 3, Column 1.
Was Resident of Corvallis — George Hutton Nichols, whose funeral was held from Bovee’s chapel at 11 o’clock yesterday morning, was a former resident of Corvallis. Mr. Nichols, 76, died Wednesday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fannie Roberts, in Vancouver, Wash. He came west in 1878, and prior to going to Vancouver about a week ago to be with his daughter, resided in Corvallis and Eugene. Three daughters and several brothers and sisters survive. Following the service, the remains of the late Mr. Nichols were interred in Newton cemetery.
Editor’s note: George H. Nichols was the son of Edward Nichols and Hannah Hutton — both of his parents born in England. He married Rosa A. Meats on March 31, 1876, in Cass County, Missouri. Based on his death certificate, his age at death was 74, not 76 as referenced in the news accounts. The cause of death was acute myocarditis, a heart-related condition. Mr. Nichols worked as a cabinet maker during his working life.