In June 1841 he was living as a servant in the household of the farmer George Iddins in Wood Row, Lydiate Ash, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire. His future bride, Elizabeth Banner was also a servant in the same household4163.
In October 1841 he was living in Wood Row, Lydiate Ash, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire4149.
In 1851 he was living in Lydiate Ash, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire3746.
In 1861 he was living in Lydiate Ash, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire3757.
In 1871 he was living in Lydiate Ash, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire. His daughter Emma (Nicholls) Kendall and her family were living in the same house3748.

William Nicholas, a bachelor of full age whose occupation was servant, married Elizabeth Banner, a spinster of full age whose occupation was also servant. The bride and groom were both residing in Wood Row. The groom's father was Thomas Nicholas and his occupation was labourer. The bride's father was James Banner and his occupation was labourer. The marriage was performed at the Parish Church, Bromsgrove according to the rites of the Established Church after banns. The ceremony was performed by T. B. G. Moore, curate. The bride and groom both made their marks. The marriage was witnessed by Aron Banner (by mark) and Mary Banner (by mark)4149.