Nicholas Family History & Genealogy

Melih was the son of Harold Nicholas, the younger brother in the famous tap-dancing duo The Nicholas Brothers. Melih was born in Paris France to Harold's second wife Elyanne Patronne. He had sister Harolyn Suzanne Nicholas (1943 - 2003). Nevada marriage records shows a Melih Nicholas married Janice F Stout on June 30th 1989. There is an article in the Los Angeles Times on December 4, 1984 that mentions Melih. It states that "Melih Nicholas was arrested last week by sheriff's deputies in West Hollywood on a complaint filed in Denver. The Secret Service said Nicholas allegedly used a card to obtain $6,000 in cash from two banks in Lakewood, Colorado on May 17th. Melih died at his home in Los Angeles, California according to LA County Case Number 2003-08347. Investigator Wilson asked the medical examiner, Dr. Carrillo, to investigate his cause of death. Surprisingly, there is still very little known about his death. See Melih Nicholas: Obituary.

Harold Lloyd Nicholas was born to drummer and orchestra leader Ulysses Domonick (1892 - 1935) and pianist Viola Harden (born 1895) in Mobile, Alabama. Harold was the younger brother of the tap-dancing Nicholas Brothers, in which he performed with his brother Fayard Nicholas. They danced in vaudeville, on Broadway, in nightclubs, and films. They are best known for their dancing in many movie musicals - they appeared in more than 50 movies. The Nicholas Brothers finally appeared with a Caucasian star, Gene Kelly, in their last film in 1948, "The Pirate". In previous films they were shown by themselves in their dance numbers to that the segment could be cut in the racially divided South. Harold was quoted as saying "If you were black, you experienced (prejudice). It wasn't a real horrible thing for us; we went through it. We noticed it mostly in the South and in Las Vegas, where we couldn't stay in the hotels where we entertained. But that began to change." Harold Nicholas married Dorothy Dandridge (1922 - 1965) in September 1942. They divorced in 1951 after having a daughter. He then married Elyanne Patronne, with whom he had a son, and then Rigmor A. Newman, to whom he was married when he died. He had two children, Harolyn Suzanne Nicholas (1943 - 2003), from his first marriage, and Melih Nicholas (1958 - 2003), from his second marriage. See Harold Nicholas, Dazzling Hoofer, Is Dead at 79.

Harolyn Suzanne Nicholas was born in 1943. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Harolyn Suzanne Nicholas.

Fayard Antonio Nicholas was born to Ulysses Dominick Nicholas (1892 - 1935) and Viola Harden (born 1895). He had siblings Dorothy Bernice, Eveline, and brother/dancing partner Harold Nicholas. A veteran of World War II, Fayard served as a technician fifth grade in the United States Army from 1943 - 1944. A "tec 5" was created for soldiers who served from 1942 to 1948. It was created to recognize enlisted men who had special technical skill but weren't combat leaders. Fayard Nicholas married three times: First, to Geraldine Pate in 1942. They divorced in 1955. Next, to Barbara Lee January (1926 - 1998) in 1967. They remained married until her death. Last, to Katherine Jo Hopkins (1950 - 2012) in 2000. They remained married until Fayard died. He didn't have any children from his three marriages. Known for their airborne splits and acrobatics, the handsome, dapper dancing duo of brothers Fayard and Harold Nicholas is considered by many to be the greatest dance team ever to work in American movies. Child prodigies, the brothers made their film debut in 1932 ("Pie, Pie Blackbird" with Eubie Blake) and the same year began dancing at the Cotton Club, the famed New York City cabaret that showcased black performers. Producer Sam Goldwyn saw them there and hired them for their first Hollywood musical, "Kid Millions" (1934). Because of racial prejudice, they appeared as guest artists, isolated from the plot, in many of their films — a strategy that allowed their scenes to be easily deleted in the American South. Among those films are "Sun Valley Serenade" (1941), "Orchestra Wives" (1942), and "The Pirate" (1948), which was highlighted by their acrobatic routine with Gene Kelly in the "Be a Clown" number. The Nicholas Brothers appeared on Broadway in "The Ziegfeld Follies of 1936" and in 1937 they worked with ballet choreographer George Balanchine in the Rodgers and Hart Broadway musical-comedy "Babes in Arms." After spending a year in the Army stateside during World War II, Fayard reteamed with Harold. In 1946, Fayard had a featured role in "St. Louis Woman," in which Harold had the lead. They then embarked on a series of international tours. In 1948, they gave a royal command performance for the king of England at the London Palladium. Durin their career, they danced for nine U.S. presidents.

Margaret Marie (Nicholas) Hillhouse of Tampa, Hillsborough County, FL was born on September 1, 1928 in Killingly, Windham County, Connecticut United States, and died at age 69 years old on October 4, 1997.

Noreen Louise (Nicholas) Saavedra / Dyer of Dillsboro, Jackson County, North Carolina was born on February 20, 1951 in Vallejo, Solano County, California United States to Ester McCoy and Elvin Nicholas. Noreen Saavedra / Dyer had siblings Ron Nicholas, Kathy Nicholas, and Elvin Nicholas Jr.. She married Charles L. Dyer, and they had children Robert Dyer and Ronald Dyer. Noreen's partner was Eduardo R Saavedra, and they had children Doreen Diaddo and Eddie Saavedra. Noreen Saavedra / Dyer died at age 32 years old on March 7, 1983 in Asheville, Buncombe County, NC.

Joseph Nicholas was born on March 1, 1904, and died at age 58 years old in January 1963. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Joseph Nicholas.

A native of Louisiana, all records about Millard Nicholas indicate that he was a lifelong resident of Louisiana. His last residence was in Donaldsonville, Ascension Parish, Louisiana.

Joseph & Chironno was born to Kenneth John Chironno and Elnora Gatto. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Joseph & Nicholas Chironno.

Eben Rudolph Nicholas of 79 Lime Grove, in England United Kingdom was born on September 22, 1883, and died at age 1 year old on January 29, 1885.

Mary Nicholas was born in 1903, and died at age 5 years old in 1908. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary Nicholas.

Anna Marie (Nicholas) Coven was born on September 7, 1985 in Ocala, Florida United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Anna Marie (Nicholas) Coven.

Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Violet Nicholas.

Evan Roberts Nicholas Jr. was born on August 24, 1878, and died at age 55 years old on January 17, 1934. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Evan Roberts Nicholas.

Odell N Nicholas of Slidell, Saint Tammany County, LA was born on October 29, 1929, and died at age 74 years old on June 4, 2004.

Nanci Jane Nicholas was born on June 9 to Marianne J Skogebo. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Nanci Jane.

Walter James Sellers Nicholas was born on December 7, 1881, and died at age 61 years old on July 11, 1943. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Walter James Sellers Nicholas.

George Nicholas of Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember George Nicholas.

Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Noel Nicholas.

I know nothing about Evan. My Nan showed me a picture of him on his ship but apparently he was lost or killed at sea.