Name/Title
Eleanor Ryburn NicholEntry/Object ID
Nichol, Eleanor RyburnDescription
Waist-length nearly frontal of a young woman in a dark dress with an elaborate lace bonnet and collar. A ring is on her left middle finger. Her left hand and part of her right hand are visible.Collection
Private CollectionGeneral Notes
Note Type
Historical NoteNote
Eleanor Ryburn was born on September 21, 1781. She married Josiah Nichol and the pair had at least 4 children. Subject lived on Cherry (4th) and Union in Nashville and was one of the founders of First (now Downtown) Presbyterian Church. Daughter Margaret reportedly eloped at the Hermitage. She died in 1864 and is buried in Nashville City Cemetery.Create Date
September 20, 2026Update Date
September 20, 2026