Hugh Nelson (1768–1836) was born in Yorktown, Virginia and died in Albemarle, Virginia. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Hugh Nelson 1768–1836

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 30 Sep 1768 · Yorktown, Virginia

Died 18 Mar 1836 · Albemarle, Virginia

Father Thomas Nelson Jr

Mother Ducy Grymes

Records

U.S., Sons of the American …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Nelson Jr

Ducy Grymes

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Hugh Nelson began in 1768 in Yorktown, Virginia. Hugh Nelson passed away in 1836 in Albemarle, Virginia.

Sources

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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

Life Timeline

1768

Birth of Hugh Nelson in Yorktown, Virginia

Birth

1836

Death of Hugh Nelson in Albemarle, Virginia

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Hugh Nelson

This ancestor line traces from Watford, Hertfordshire, England (1528) to Yorktown, York, Virginia (1768) across 8 generations.

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: Hugh Nelson (1768–1836) was born in Yorktown, Virginia and died in Albemarle, Virginia. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Hugh 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 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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