Who was William Nelson?

William Nelson (1666–1749) was born in Kirby, Lancashire, England and died in Stafford, Stafford, Virginia, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have William in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 7 generations of this lineage.

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William Nelson 1666–1749

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 11 Mar 1666 · Kirby, Lancashire, England

Died 29 Dec 1749 · Stafford, Stafford, Virginia, USA

Father Henry Sr Nelson

Mother Lettice Hodgshon

Siblings Alexander Nelson, Ambrose Nelson Sr, Ann Nelson, Elizabeth Nelson, Francis Nelson, Henry Nelson, Henry Nilson Nelson, James Nelson, John Henry Nelson, John Nelson, Lettice Nelson, Margaret Nelson, Thomas Nelson

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Parents

Henry Sr Nelson

Lettice Hodgshon

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Children

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Biography

In 1666, William Nelson entered the world in Kirby, Lancashire, England, born to henry sr nelson and lettice hodgshon. William Nelson passed away in 1749 in Stafford, Stafford, Virginia, USA.

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1666

Birth of William Nelson in Kirby, Lancashire, England

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1749

Death of William Nelson in Stafford, Stafford, Virginia, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Nelson

This ancestor line traces from Nottinghamshire, England (1485) to Kirby, Lancashire, England (1666) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Nelson (1666–1749) was born in Kirby, Lancashire, England and died in Stafford, Stafford, Virginia, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have William 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 7 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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