YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Ambrose (II) Nelson 1719–1799 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Nov 1719

Birth Location: Anne Arundel County, Maryland, British Colonial America

Death Date: Feb 1799

Death Location: Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA

Father: Ambrose Nelson

Mother: Sarah Nelson

Spouse(s): Sarah Nelson

Children(s): John Nelson

In 1719, Ambrose (II) Nelson entered the world in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, British Colonial America, born to Ambrose I Nelson And Sarah Duvall Wife Of Ambrose I Nelson. Ambrose (II) Nelson married Sarah Redmond Watterfall Wife Of Ambrose Ii Nelson, and had children including John Nelson. Ambrose (II) Nelson passed away in 1799 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA.

Find more search results for Ambrose Nelson
AN

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
C
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1719, Ambrose (II) Nelson entered the world in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, British Colonial America, born to Ambrose I Nelson And Sarah Duvall Wife Of Ambrose I Nelson.
  • Ambrose (II) Nelson married Sarah Redmond Watterfall Wife Of Ambrose Ii Nelson, and had children including John Nelson.
  • Ambrose (II) Nelson passed away in 1799 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Ambrose Nelson
1687–1731
Birth Location: Baltimore, Maryland, British Colonial America
AN
Sarah Nelson
1685–1731
Birth Location: Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA
SN

Spouses(s)

Sarah Nelson
1720–1788
Birth Location: Anne Arundel County, Maryland, British Colonial America
SN

Children(s)

John Nelson
1755–1843
Birth Location: Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA
JN

Ambrose Nelson's Ancestors

Self
Ambrose Nelson
1719–1799
Birth Place: Anne Arundel County, Maryland, British Colonial America
Parents
Ambrose (I) Nelson
1687–1731
Baltimore, Maryland, British Colonial America
Sarah (Duvall Wife of Ambrose (I)) Nelson
1685–1731
Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA
Grandparents
Henry ((II)) Nelson
1660–1731
Deborah
1665–
Maryland, British Colonial America
Great-Grandparents
Henry Nelson
1634–1677
Leticea Hodgson
1630–1673
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Nelson
1602–1696
Alice Bowker
1604–1642

Ambrose Nelson's Descendants

1.
AN
Ambrose ((II)) Nelson (8 Nov 1719–Feb 1799) m. Sarah (Redmond Watterfall Wife of Ambrose (II)) Nelson (1720–1788)
  1. 1. John Nelson 1755–1843 m. Lucy (Hart Daughter of William) Hart 1772–1846
    1. 1. Mary Nelson 1789–1865 m. Lewis Duncan 1770–1828
      1. 1. Hamilton (Lewis) Duncan 1806–1869 m. Margaret Wiser 1807–1883
        1. 1. John ((VI) Hamilton Louis) Duncan 1832–1902 m. Matilda (Caroline) Messick 1834–1885

Ambrose Nelson's Timeline

2 Records

1719
8 Nov 1719
Birth of Ambrose (II) Nelson in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, British Colonial America
Anne Arundel County, Maryland, British Colonial America
1799
Feb 1799
Age 80
Death of Ambrose (II) Nelson in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA
Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Nov 1719
    Event Place: Anne Arundel County, Maryland, British Colonial America

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Feb 1799
    Event Place: Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA
Find more search results for Ambrose Nelson

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE