Donald Nicolson was born December 23, 1982 at Carrington, the son of Norman and Annie Ferguson Nicolson. He attended Carrington schools, farmed with his father. He took over the management of the farm after his father's death.
He married on June 17, 1925, Katherine Reimers, daughter of C. H. Reimers, who was born at Boone, Iowa, on August 23, 1902. She came to Carrington with her parents in 1906 and attended schools in Carrington at Carleton College, and Valley City State , College.
Mr. Nicolson had several business interests, the elevator east of Carrington on the Soo Line and the Nicolson-Carr Implement. He was active in community and fraternal affairs. He served in the North Dakota State Legislature for several years.
They were parents of three children: Mary K., Linda and Donald.
Mr. Nicolson died on February 8, 1963, Mrs. Nicolson died on March 10, 1971. They are buried at Carrington.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 34B