His death certificate (#12592) lists Shelvy Nickles, married, occupation farmer, died 2 May 1913, age 81, in Gimlet, Moccasin precinct, Elliott Co., Ky. His date of birth is listed as 2 May 1832, but that is inconsistent other records, and was apparently obtained simply by subtracting 81 years from his death date. His parents are listed as Bob Nickles and Alcy Lawson. Informant is Jay H. Harper, who was also the attending physician. Cause of death Senile Disibility (sic) and Pneumonia Fever, with contributory factors of Exposure and Cold. Place of burial is Bob Nickles yard, Elliott Co.

The 1860 census of Carter Co., Ky, Bruin precinct, lists:
Nicholes, Shelby, 27, farmer, Ky; Margaret, 27, Va; Amanda J., 6, Ky; Nancy A., 4, Ky; John, 2, Ky; James, 7 mo., Ky.

I haven’t located this family in 1870. They are not in Carter or Elliott counties.

The 1880 census of Elliott Co., Ky, Moccasin precinct, lists as family #112:
Nicles, Shelvey, 46, farmer, Ky Ky Ky; Margaret, 46, wife, Va Va Va; Shelvey, 17, son, Ky Va Va; Mary, 12, dau, Ky Va Va; Robert L., 8, son, Ky Va Va; Harris, Ale A., 68, mother (widowed), Ky Va --. (The birthplaces of the children should be listed as Ky Ky Va rather than Ky Va Va.)

1900 census of Elliott Co., Ky, Mocassin precinct, p. 258, family #92:
Nickel, Shelby, 68, b. May 1832, Ky Ky Ky; Margaret, 68, wife, Va Va Va, married 50 years, 7 children, 5 living.

In 1910 they are living with their son Robert, listed as Shelby Nichols age 70 and Peggy A. Nichols age 71.

Her death certificate (#22966) lists Pagy Ann Nickles, married, occupation housework, died 10 Sep 1911, age 81, in Gimlet, Moccasin precinct, Elliott Co., Ky. Her date of birth is given as 1830, no month or day listed. Her parents are listed as Jim Welch and Isabelle Welch, both born in Virginia. Informant is Jay H. Harper, who was also the attending physician. Cause of death Senile Disability. Place of burial Nickles Cemetery, Elliott Co.