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Edward Nix 1686–1776

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3 researchers on YourRoots have Edward Nix in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 07 Nov 1686 · St Peters, New Kent, Virginia, United States
Died 08 Oct 1776 · Camden, Kershaw, South Carolina, United States
Father James Nix
Mother Mildred Elizabeth Lewis
Spouse Eunice Nice Gibson
Children Ambrose Nix, Edward Nix, Edward Olson Nix, Frances Nix, George Albert Nix, James Nix, Phoebe Nix, Sabra Nix, Sally Nix, Valentine Nix

Researchers connected through Edward Nix 1686–1776

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Biography

In 1686, Edward Nix entered the world in St Peters, New Kent, Virginia, United States, born to james nix and mildred elizabeth lewis. In 1776, Edward Nix resided in Will, Charleston County, SC. Edward Nix married eunice nice gibson, and had children including ambrose nix, edward nix, edward olson nix, frances nix, george albert nix, james nix, phoebe nix, sabra ann nix, sally nix, valentine nix. Edward Nix passed away in 1776 in Camden, Kershaw, South Carolina, United States.

Sources

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    Record Family Data Collection - Births

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    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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    Probate/Wills South Carolina, Wills and Probate Records

  5. 5
    Census South Carolina, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

Life Timeline

1686
Birth of Edward Nix in St Peters, New Kent, Virginia, United States
Birth
1776
Edward Nix resided here in Will, Charleston County, SC
Residence
1776
Death of Edward Nix in Camden, Kershaw, South Carolina, United States
Death
1776
Edward Nix - Probate in Charleston, South Carolina, USA
Probate

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Nix

This ancestor line traces from Hanover, New Kent, Virginia, United States (1656) to St Peters, New Kent, Virginia, United States (1686) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Edward Nix (1686–1776) was born in St Peters, New Kent, Virginia, United States and died in Camden, Kershaw, South Carolina, United States. 3 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Edward 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Edward Nix's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Edward Nix PTP
1686–1776
St Peters, New Kent, Virginia, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Edward Nix's Descendants

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Edward Nix PTP 1686–1776
  1. 1. Sabra Ann Nix PTP 1755–1772