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Judith Nelson 1782–1869

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Judith Nelson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 8 May 1782 · Yorktown, York, Virginia, USA
Died 19 Feb 1869 · Doswell, Hanover, Virginia, USA
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Records
U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … Ancestry Family Tree

Researchers connected through Judith Nelson 1782–1869

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Immediate Family

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Biography

Judith Nelson was born in 1782 in Yorktown, York, Virginia, USA, the child of thomas nelson governor general signer of declaration independence participant of the boston tea party and lucy ludwell grymes. Judith Nelson passed away in 1869 in Doswell, Hanover, Virginia, USA.

Sources

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1782
Birth of Judith Nelson in Yorktown, York, Virginia, USA
Birth
1869
Death of Judith Nelson in Doswell, Hanover, Virginia, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Judith Nelson

This ancestor line traces from Yorktown, York, Virginia, USA (1711) to Yorktown, York, Virginia, USA (1782) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Judith Nelson (1782–1869) was born in Yorktown, York, Virginia, USA and died in Doswell, Hanover, Virginia, USA. 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 Judith 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 3 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.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

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Judith Nelson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Judith Nelson PTP
1782–1869
Yorktown, York, Virginia, USA
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Judith Nelson's Descendants

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Judith Nelson PTP 1782–1869