A lady in Oklahoma found a scrapbook which contained some obits. She abstracted them and I'm posting them here. She will be donating the scrapbook to the Decatur Genealogical Society so these seem to be something you are looking for you'll want to get in touch with them. "This book was made by Grace Osbrurn(osbrune) Miller for her husband Edwin nephew of John C. Nicholls." Obit: Mrs A.M. Nicholls June 20, 1900 Born Eliza Jane Meyers Nichols in Jefferson County, Ohio May 2, 1829. Married to A.M. Nicholls Oct 18, 1848. They lived Jefferson County until 1859 when they moved to Medina County. Came to Illinois in spring of 1867 locating in Macon County. Three children; Daughter Ellen Miller of Holton, Kansas; John C and George W. Nicholls. Published in the Blue Mound Leader June 20, 1901. Obit A.M. Nichols died Monday Sept 25, 1916. One of the first settlers of Blue Mound. First Postmaster. Blacksmith, and partner with Daniel H. Dunbar in the mercantile business in Blue Mound. For past 16 years lived with son John C. Nicholls. Albert M. Nicholls was born Jefferson County Ohio Oct. 229, 1826 and died Sept 25, 1916. He married Eliza J. Meyers. Four children: Ellen N. who died at Holton, Kansas 1918. George W. of Blue Bound, Wm. T who died at Guthrie, Oklahoma and John C. of Blue Mound. Wife died June 20, 1900. Obit Mrs. James Miller: Nancy Ellen Nichols Miller, only daughter of Eliza Jane Myers and Albert M. Nicholls was born in Stubenville Jefferson County, Ohio MArch 4, 1860 died near Holton, Kansas Feb. 13, 1916. With her parents Mrs. Miller removed from Ohio to Macon County, Illinois in April 1867. Married James Miller 5 October 1871. Lived in Illinois until February 1879 when they moved to Pottawatomie County, Kansas and later Jackson County. Four Children: One daughter died in infancy, Mrs. Cora Sawhill of near Holton, Mrs. Ethel Canfield of Topeka and Edwin A. Miller of Hobart, Oklahoma (Kiowa, County). Obit 1945 Mrs. John C. Nicholls of Blue Mound. Born Mary Bricker Nicholls near Bement, Illinois Nov.. 20, 1864 a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Bricker. She married John C. Nicholls. Leaves husband, one sister Mrs. Charles Crosley of Decatur; several nephews and nieces. Obit 1946 John C. Nicholls died July 18, 1946. Born the son of Mr. and Mrs. A.M. Nicholls Sept 26, 1861 at Poe, Diana County, Ohio moved with parents 1867 to Illinois settling at Uhrich's corner, one mile north of Blue Mound. Operator and agent for the Wabash at Riverton. Taught school at age 17. Published the Blue Mound Leader and was publisher from 1893 to 1899. Operated a small fruit farm. Was a well known poet. The above are basic abstracts from the obituaries. In addition there are old family letters and many, many poems written by John C. Nicholls. Some of the letters are from him. There are two pages from what appears to have been a newspaper entitled "The Cyclone" A Monthly Publication of Literature and News" John Nicholls, Editor and Publisher, Blue Mound Ill. May 1882. Cheryl Rothwell logancty@mindspring.com Logan County, IL, Coordinator, ILGenWeb www.rootsweb.com/~illogan Central IL Regional Coordinator, ILGenWeb Clark, Downing, Harding, Lucas et al