A Little Known Fact Of Parma Heights
Oscar Nicholas was the Toll Collector at the corner of (Wooster Pike) - Pearl and Olde York Road.from 1876-1907. His mother, Lucina Emerson, was the first born in 1822 in what is now Parma Heights She was the daughter of Asa Emerson. Lucina was a Civil War nurse from 1862-1865. She died at the age of 73. She had three marriages and outlived all three husbands. Charles Nicholas, Levi E. Meacham, and Joshua Whitney. Both of her sons were Civil War infantry soldiers, Levi E. Meacham Jr. and Oscar Nicholas. Lucina is buried in the Parma Heights Cemetery along with many other family members including her son, Oscar Nicholas. There is a lot more to this factual story than I can write.
Anyone interested in a guided tour of the Cemetery and learning more about this interesting family may call the Parma Heights Historical Society Research Member, Bob Stilwell at 216-777-0835. This can be an interesting history project for school children. I will give them documentation copies and pictures that will help them with the project. I hope to hear from you.
Bob Stilwell
Retired Manufacturing Supervisor since 2008. I'm a member of the American Legion Post 703 In Parma,Ohio. Active Member of the Parma Heights Historical Society. I write Memorials for an internet group called "Find A Grave"