David Palmer Nixon 1846–1932
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2 researchers on YourRoots have David Nixon in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 12 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees
Researchers connected through David Nixon 1846–1932
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Immediate Family
Biography
David Palmer Nixon was born in 1846 in Smith, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States, the child of george nixon iii and margaret ann trimmer. David Palmer Nixon passed away in 1932 in Rock Cave, Goshen, West Virginia, United States.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from David Nixon
This ancestor line traces from Stirling Castle, Stirlingshire, Scotland (1451) to Smith, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA (1846) across 12 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- David Nixon (1846–1932) was born in Smith, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States and died in Rock Cave, Goshen, West Virginia, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have David in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 12 generations of this lineage geographically.
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David Nixon's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record