Who was Nelson Chitwood?

Nelson Chitwood (1827–1912) was born in Winfield, Scott, Tennessee, USA and died in Winfield, Scott, Tennessee, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Nelson Chitwood 1827–1912

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 13 Apr 1827 · Winfield, Scott, Tennessee, USA

Died 29 Aug 1912 · Winfield, Scott, Tennessee, USA

Father James L Chitwood

Mother Elizabeth Richardson

Siblings Elizabeth Ann Chitwood, Francis Marion Chitwood Civil War, Jonathan Chitwood Rev, Martha Chitwood, Pollyanna Mary Chitwood, Sarah Chitwood

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Immediate Family

Parents

James L Chitwood

Elizabeth Richardson

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Children

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Biography

In 1827, Nelson Chitwood entered the world in Winfield, Scott, Tennessee, USA, born to james l chitwood and elizabeth richardson. Nelson Chitwood passed away in 1912 in Winfield, Scott, Tennessee, USA.

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Birth of Nelson Chitwood in Winfield, Scott, Tennessee, USA

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1912

Death of Nelson Chitwood in Winfield, Scott, Tennessee, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Nelson Chitwood

This ancestor line traces from Yarborough, Lindsey, Lincolnshire, England (1358) to Winfield, Scott Co., TN (1827) across 14 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Nelson Chitwood (1827–1912) was born in Winfield, Scott, Tennessee, USA and died in Winfield, Scott, Tennessee, USA. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Nelson 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 14 generations of this lineage geographically.
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