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Edward Nix 1728–1776

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2 researchers on YourRoots have Edward Nix in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 13 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 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 9 Aug 1728 · New Kent, Virginia, USA
Died 8 Oct 1776 · Camden, Kershaw, South Carolina, United States
Father Samuel Jess Nix
Mother Nancy Mary Sherman
Spouse Eunice Gibson
Children Phoebe Nix, Valentine Nix

Researchers connected through Edward Nix 1728–1776

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Biography

The story of Edward Nix began in 1728 in New Kent, Virginia, USA. In 1776, Edward Nix resided in Charleston County, SC. Edward Nix married eunice gibson, and had children including phoebe nix, valentine nix. Edward Nix passed away in 1776 in Camden, Kershaw, South Carolina, United States.

Sources

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    Record South Carolina Census, 1790-1890

Life Timeline

1728
Birth of Edward Nix in New Kent, Virginia, USA
Birth
1776
Edward Nix resided here in Charleston County, SC
Residence
1776
Death of Edward Nix in Camden, Kershaw, South Carolina, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Nix

This ancestor line traces from Sussex, England (1425) to New Kent, Virginia, USA (1728) across 13 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Edward Nix (1728–1776) was born in New Kent, Virginia, USA and died in Camden, Kershaw, South Carolina, 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 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 13 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Edward Nix's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Edward Nix PTP
1728–1776
New Kent, Virginia, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Edward Nix's Descendants

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Edward Nix PTP 1728–1776