Born c1821, the son-in-law of William Laws (JBPR).
| 1849 | 25 Dec. West Street, Bedminster (28) the son of John Nicklin, a soldier, he married Elizabeth Laws (27) of Browns Row, the daughter of William Laws, a potter (JBPR). |
| 1851 | 9 Feb. Jacob Street, St Philip’s parish on the baptism of his daughter Elizabeth (born 15 Jan 1851). Wife Elizabeth (PPR). |
| 1862 | 6 Feb. Temple parish on the baptism of his son Edward (TPR). |