Ellis Ambrose Nickens was the first child of William Bennett Nickens and Roxanna Devall. He was born 14 Jan, 1902 in Galvez, Ascension Parish, La. On 12 Apr, 1921 Ellis married Leona Louise West in Ascension Parish. She was the daughter of Emit Barry West and Lenora Flemming. Leona was born in Ascension Parish, La. 02 Apr, 1905. She died 28 Mar, 1981 and is buried in Carpenter's Chapel Cemetery at Galvez, Ascension Parish, La. Ellis Ambrose died 28 Feb, 1984 and is also buried at Carpenter's Chapel Cemetery.
Ellis Ambrose and Leona's children are:
Isaac Bennet Nickens | Born: | 08 May, 1922 | Died: | 09 Jun, 1964 |
Alton Verde Nickens | Born: | 13 Apr, 1926 | Died: | 06 Feb, 1973 |
Peggy Loraine Nickens | Born: | Jun, 1939 | Living |