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Benjamin Jefferson Nelson 1874 – 1946 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: May 1874

Birth Location: Arkansas, USA

Death Date: 1946

Death Location: Whelen Springs, Clark, Arkansas, USA

Father: James Nelson

Mother: Marthia Nelson

Spouse(s): Rachel Nelson

Children(s): George Langley, Jesse Nelson, Homer Nelson, Estelle Nelson, Roger Nelson, Josie Langler, Hanner Nelson

Benjamin Jefferson Nelson was born in 1874 in Arkansas, USA, the child of James Nelson and Marthia Nelson. In 1880, Benjamin Jefferson Nelson resided in Beech Creek, Clark, Arkansas, USA. In 1900, Benjamin Jefferson Nelson resided in Beech Creek, Clark, Arkansas, USA. Benjamin Jefferson Nelson married Rachel Nelson, and had children including George J Langley, Jesse M Nelson, Homer Horace Nelson, Estelle Nelson, Roger L Nelson, Josie Langler, Hanner Nelson. Benjamin Jefferson Nelson passed away in 1946 in Whelen Springs, Clark, Arkansas, USA.

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Biography

  • Benjamin Jefferson Nelson was born in 1874 in Arkansas, USA, the child of James Nelson and Marthia Nelson.
  • In 1880, Benjamin Jefferson Nelson resided in Beech Creek, Clark, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1900, Benjamin Jefferson Nelson resided in Beech Creek, Clark, Arkansas, USA.
  • Benjamin Jefferson Nelson married Rachel Nelson, and had children including George J Langley, Jesse M Nelson, Homer Horace Nelson, Estelle Nelson, Roger L Nelson, Josie Langler, Hanner Nelson.
  • Benjamin Jefferson Nelson passed away in 1946 in Whelen Springs, Clark, Arkansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Nelson
1830 –
Birth Location: Tennessee
JN
Marthia Nelson
1845 –
Birth Location: Arkansas
MN

Spouses(s)

Rachel Nelson
1868 – 1951
Birth Location: Arkansas
RN

Children(s)

George Langley
1894 – 1953
Birth Location: Arkansas
GL
Jesse Nelson
1901 – 1942
Birth Location: Arkansas
JN
Homer Nelson
1905 – 1975
Birth Location: Arkansas
HN
Estelle Nelson
1909 – 1941
Birth Location: Whelen Springs, Clark, Arkansas, United States
EN
Roger Nelson
1924 – 2002
Birth Location: Benton, Arkansas
RN
Josie Langler
1891 –
Birth Location: Arkansas, USA
JL
Hanner Nelson
1898 –
Birth Location: Arkansas
HN

Benjamin Nelson's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Nelson
1874 – 1946
Birth Place: Arkansas, USA
Parents
James Nelson
1830 –
Tennessee
Marthia Nelson
1845 –
Arkansas
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Nelson's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin (Jefferson) Nelson (May 1874 – 1946) m. Rachel Nelson (1868 – 1951)
  1. 1. George (J) Langley (24 March 1894 – 29 April 1953)
  2. 2. Jesse (M) Nelson (1901 – 23 May 1942)
  3. 3. Homer (Horace) Nelson (30 March 1905 – Feb 1975)
  4. 4. Estelle Nelson (01 Jan 1909 – 1 Jun 1941) m. Thomas (Andrew) Burris (abt 1903 – 17 Feb 1990) m. Thomas BURRIS (1902 – 17 February 1990)
    1. 1. Thomas (Alden) Burris (10 Jan 1933 – 03 Nov 2022) m. Rose (Mary) Burris (1 Jun 1929 – 28 May 2017)
      1. 1. Mark Burris
      2. 2. Jay Burris
      3. 3. Eben Burris
      4. 4. Rhea Burris
    2. 2. Rupert (Hugh) Burris (24 September 1925 – 13 July 2010) m. Julia (J.) Burris (6 October 1929 – 9 December 1993)
      1. 1. Clarice (Estelle) Burris
      2. 2. Clarice (Estelle) Burris
    3. 3. Jane (Ann) Gray (5 May 1941 – 26 Jul 2015) m. John (A.) Richmond (12 Aug 1939 – ) m. Donald (Keith) Grey
      1. 1. Terry (Jean) Richmond (14 Jun 1960 – ) m. William (Earl) King (06 Feb 1948 – 2 May 2011) m. Jackie (Lynn) Torres (27 Oct 1958 – )
        1. 1. William (Eric) King (06 Feb 1984 – )
        2. 2. Trinity (James) King (15 May 1987 – )
        3. 3. Rachel (Ann) Leimkuhl (17 Dec 1978 – ) m. William Leimkuhl (08 Aug 1978 – ) m. William Saunders (21 Dec 1977 – ) m. Jamie Flow (abt 1976 – )
      2. 2. Jerry (Dean) Richmond (14 Jun 1960 – ) m. Denise m. Robin
        1. 1. Elizabeth Richmond
        2. 2. Adam Richmond (05 Nov 1984 – )
      3. 3. Estelle Semmes (abt 1890 – Abt 1975)
      4. 4. Paul
    4. 4. H.
  5. 5. Roger (L) Nelson (abt 1924 – 30 Dec 2002) m. Margaret Horton (abt 1925 – )
  6. 6. Josie Langler (Nov 1891 – )
  7. 7. Hanner Nelson (abt 1898 – )

Benjamin Nelson's Timeline

10 Records

1874
May 1874
Birth of Benjamin Jefferson Nelson in Arkansas, USA
Arkansas, USA
1880
1880
Age 6
Benjamin Jefferson Nelson resided here in Beech Creek, Clark, Arkansas, USA
Beech Creek, Clark, Arkansas, USA
1900
1900
Age 26
Benjamin Jefferson Nelson resided here in Beech Creek, Clark, Arkansas, USA
Beech Creek, Clark, Arkansas, USA
1910
1910
Age 36
Benjamin Jefferson Nelson resided here in Beech Creek, Clark, Arkansas, USA
Beech Creek, Clark, Arkansas, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 43
Benjamin Jefferson Nelson resided here in Clark County, Arkansas, USA
Clark County, Arkansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 46
Benjamin Jefferson Nelson resided here in Whelen Springs, Clark, Arkansas, USA
Whelen Springs, Clark, Arkansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 56
Benjamin Jefferson Nelson resided here in Whelen Springs, Clark, Arkansas, USA
Whelen Springs, Clark, Arkansas, USA
1935
1935
Age 61
Benjamin Jefferson Nelson resided here in Whelen Springs, Clark, Arkansas
Whelen Springs, Clark, Arkansas
1940
1940
Age 66
Benjamin Jefferson Nelson resided here in Whelen Springs, Clark, Arkansas, USA
Whelen Springs, Clark, Arkansas, USA
1946
1946
Age 72
Death of Benjamin Jefferson Nelson in Whelen Springs, Clark, Arkansas, USA
Whelen Springs, Clark, Arkansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: May 1874
    Event Place: Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [11] Arkansas, Death Certificates, 1914-1969
    [12] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Beech Creek, Clark, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Beech Creek, Clark, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Beech Creek, Clark, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Clark County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Whelen Springs, Clark, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Whelen Springs, Clark, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Whelen Springs, Clark, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Whelen Springs, Clark, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Wheelen, Clark, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1946
    Event Place: Whelen Springs, Clark, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sycamore, Clark County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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