Allen Nichols was born at Heaton on May 8, 1904, to Frank and Armina Ankrum Nichols. He married Nettie Guenther at Sykeston. Nettle, the daughter of Cornelius and Lena Gasen Guenther, was born February 17, 1906.
The family lived on the farm for a number of years until Mr. Nichols retired. In 1958 they moved to Carrington. He assisted as custodian at the School for several years.
The couple had two children: Don and Janice.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 34B