There was a rumour in my family that the Nicholsons 'used to sell tractors in Limerick'. This would have been late in the 1800's. I don't know more than that, except that my Nicholson grandfather became a postmaster, and I'm guessing that because of the fire I cannot find out anything about his career. Any info or indications where I could find out more would be much appreciated.
Deirdre Sutton (nee Nicholson)
Hi there,
a Christian name for Grandfather Nicholson and approx year of Birth or who he married. Childrens names would help.
Thanks
Margot
Deirdre,
I searched for information on early tractors sales in Ireland. I couldn’t find anything specific but the first recorded sale of a tractor in Britain was in 1897, so I’d expect Ireland to be around that time too. Ford opened a tractor factory in Cork in 1919. If your family were selling tractors in Limerick, I’d guess it was more likely the 1900 - 1920s than the late 1800s.