Grundy-Carroll County IL Archives Biographies.....Nickel, David August 28, 1851 - 
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Author: "History of Grundy County, Illinois", 1882

DAVID NICKEL, iron molder, Morris, was born in Mercer County, Penn., August 
28, 1851. His parents removed to Mt. Carroll, Carroll Co., Ill., when he was 
two years old. Here they remained one year, then moved to Sabula, Iowa, and 
engaged in milling for five years. In 1859, the father went with his family to 
Stephen's Point, Wis., where he worked at his trade (iron molder). Here our 
subject received his education. At the age of fifteen, he began the trade of 
iron molder, serving an apprenticeship of three years, from which time he 
followed this work as journeyman until 1880. He has been in the employ of the 
Sherwood School Furniture Company (now the Ohio Butt Company) since 1874. In 
August, 1880, he was promoted to the position of foreman of the foundry 
department. In May, 1881, he was given the position of Assistant 
Superintendent, and in August, 1881, promoted to General Superintendent of the 
entire establishment, which position he now holds. December 27, 1876, he was 
married to Miss Julia McFARLANE, daughter of William McFARLANE, of Ohio. She 
was born in Ohio, March 6, 1851, and is a member of the Presbyterian Church. 
Mr. NICKEL is a Republican. His parents are still living, and are among the 
honored members of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Morris.

[Source: "History of Grundy County, Illinois", Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., 
Historical Publishers, Lake Side Building, 1882]

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