Hello
Just noticed that you are searching for Nickels around Goettingen area. My g-grandfather was born in Goettingen as listed on his passport. However, I found his church records at St. Georg in Gunterode. With this information regarding the Hollenbach families, I noticed that an ANDREAS NICKEL is listed as Godparent for one of the members of my family baptized in 1836. Maybe this could be a lead for you to follow. You may contact the
"Katholisches Pfarramt, St. Georg,
Hinterdorfstr. 2
37308 Guenterode.
or e-mail PF.Jacob@online.de and request information regarding the Nickel family.
Or e-mail Erika Trueman at erika@ntlworld.com and she has a book regarding the Guenterode area and she may check for you also.
Good luck in your endeavor. I was really thrilled when I finally received the information on my family.
God Bless and thanks to all who do so much for those who are still searching.
Anna in Missouri, USA