This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: KathleenMarine Surnames: Nichols-Marine's-Charles's Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.guilford/4355.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Bob, I am familiar with the Nicholites..you should try to get a copy of the book "Joseph Nichols and the Nicolites of Caroline County, Maryland," by Kenneth L. Carroll. There is a portion of his work in The Southern Friend, Journal of the North Carolina Friends Historical Society, Volume 5, Number 2, Autumn 1983. These references would explain the sect much better than I could. Good Luck.....KathyM Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.