Hi! Researching Henry Nichols/Nicholls, baptized 2-19-1804 in Gulvall, St. Ives Parish, Cornwall. He was the son of Andrew Nichols/Nicholls and Ann Brush. (Ann Brush's father, Henry Brush was the son of Richard Brush and Margaret Bennets). Henry married Elizabeth Richards, born 12-30-1804 in Breage to Richard Richards and Elizabeth Polkinghorn. Henry and Elizabeth were married on 6-26-1830 in Ury Lelart, Cornwall. Henry immigrated to U.S. in 1847 and Elizabeth followed in 1848 with their 7 children: Henry, Elizabeth, Mary, Andrew, Alice, Sarah and Susan. Perhaps there is a connection to your Nichols/Nicholls family.