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Benjamin Spencer Nix 1881–1929 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 May 1881

Birth Location: Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 22 DEC 1929

Death Location: Taylors, Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America

Father: Samuel Nix

Mother: Sarah Hollingsworth

Spouse(s): Mamie Knight

Children(s): Hazel Nix, Roosevelt Nix, Elpie Nix, Altie Nix, William Nix

The story of Benjamin Spencer Nix began in 1881 in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America. In 1900, Benjamin Spencer Nix resided in Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA. In 1909, Benjamin Spencer Nix resided in Greenville, South Carolina, USA. Benjamin Spencer Nix married Mamie Leona Knight, and had children including Altie Boots Nix, Elpie Shorty Nix, Hazel Leona Nix, Roosevelt Velt Nix, William Benjamin Bub Nix. Benjamin Spencer Nix passed away in 1929 in Taylors, Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Spencer Nix began in 1881 in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America.
  • In 1900, Benjamin Spencer Nix resided in Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1909, Benjamin Spencer Nix resided in Greenville, South Carolina, USA.
  • Benjamin Spencer Nix married Mamie Leona Knight, and had children including Altie Boots Nix, Elpie Shorty Nix, Hazel Leona Nix, Roosevelt Velt Nix, William Benjamin Bub Nix.
  • Benjamin Spencer Nix passed away in 1929 in Taylors, Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Nix
1863–1921
Birth Location: Greenville, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
SN
Sarah Hollingsworth
1852–1937
Birth Location: Pickens County, South Carolina, United States of America
SH

Spouses(s)

Mamie Knight
1874–1933
Birth Location: Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America
MK

Children(s)

Hazel Nix
1914–1987
Birth Location: Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
HN
Roosevelt Nix
1902–1966
Birth Location: South Carolina
RN
Elpie Nix
1904–1969
Birth Location: South Carolina
EN
Altie Nix
1907–1993
Birth Location: Greenville,South Carolina, United States
AN
William Nix
1910–1965
Birth Location: South Carolina
WN

Benjamin Nix's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Nix
1881–1929
Birth Place: Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America
Parents
Samuel Robert (Bob) Nix
1863–1921
Greenville, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Sarah (E) Hollingsworth
1852–1937
Pickens County, South Carolina, United States of America
Grandparents
Spencer (W) Nix
1822–1865
Pickens, Pickens, SC
Matilda Underwood
1831–1918
Pickens, Pickens, SC
Benjamin Hollingsworth
1820–1859
Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
Martha (Margaret 'Patsy') Martin
1817–1879
North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Nix
1794–1850
Elizabeth Holmes
1785–1866
Richard Underwood
1802–1880
Elizabeth Biram
1810–1880
Elias III
1795–1876
Mahala Sheriff
1797–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Lane
1753–1798
Rachel Anthony
1763–1855
Annet Underwood
1762–1839
Elizabeth TEAGLE
1773–1838
William Hollingsworth
1776–1816
Elizabeth Davis
1799–1880
George Sheriff
1760–1810
Jugalina Posey
1774–1850

Benjamin Nix's Descendants

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Benjamin (Spencer) Nix (22 May 1881–22 DEC 1929) m. Mamie (Leona) Knight (1 November 1874–25 Oct 1933)
  1. 1. Hazel (Leona) Nix 1914–1987 m. George (Franklin) Morgan 1911–1983
    1. 1. Jennie (Delores (Dee)) Morgan 1935–2002 m. James (Earle) Smith 1933–2017
    2. 2. William (George) Morgan 1945–2008
  2. 2. Roosevelt ((Velt)) Nix 1902–1966
  3. 3. Elpie ((Shorty)) Nix 1904–1969 m. Alfred (C) Bryson 1902–1984
    1. 1. Wallace (Clinton (Worm) Bryson) . 1924–1995 m. Vearl Lindsay 1925–2005
    2. 2. William (Kenneth (Ken)) Bryson 1942–2016
  4. 4. Altie ((Boots)) Nix 1907–1993 m. James (Wade) Miller 1908–1949
    1. 1. Doris (Katherine) Miller 1929–2005 m. J. (C. Mann) Jr 1929–1989
      1. 1. Sheron (Jean) Mann 1951–2010
    2. 2. Bobbie (Jean) Miller 1931–1993 m. Robert (L.) Hester 1930–2004
  5. 5. William (Benjamin (Bub)) Nix 1910–1965 m. Louise Christopher 1913–1985
    1. 1. William (B Nix) Jr. 1930–1930

Benjamin Nix's Timeline

7 Records

1881
22 May 1881
Birth of Benjamin Spencer Nix in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America
Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 19
Benjamin Spencer Nix resided here in Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
1909
1909
Age 28
Benjamin Spencer Nix resided here in Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Greenville, South Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 29
Benjamin Spencer Nix resided here in Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 36
Benjamin Spencer Nix resided here in Greenville County, South Carolina, USA
Greenville County, South Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 39
Benjamin Spencer Nix resided here in Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
1929
22 DEC 1929
Age 48
Death of Benjamin Spencer Nix in Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Greenville, South Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 May 1881
    Event Place: Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [2] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: South Carolina; Registration County: Greenville County
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1461; Page: 2a; Enumeration District: 0127; FHL microfilm: 1375474
    [5] South Carolina, U.S., Death Records, 1821-1971, South Carolina Department of Archives and History; Columbia, South Carolina; South Carolina Death Records; Year Range: 1925-1949; Death County or Certificate Range: Greenville
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1909
    Event Place: Greenville, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1461; Page: 2a; Enumeration District: 0127; FHL microfilm: 1375474

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Greenville County, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: South Carolina; Registration County: Greenville County

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 11 Sizemore street
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Greenville News; Publication Date: 23 Dec 1929; Publication Place: Greenville, South Carolina, USA; ,0.3403822,0.7392836,0.5336709&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 DEC 1929
    Event Place: Greenville, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] South Carolina, U.S., Death Records, 1821-1971, South Carolina Department of Archives and History; Columbia, South Carolina; South Carolina Death Records; Year Range: 1925-1949; Death County or Certificate Range: Greenville
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Greenville News; Publication Date: 23 Dec 1929; Publication Place: Greenville, South Carolina, USA; ,0.3403822,0.7392836,0.5336709&xid=3355
    [4] Greenville County, South Carolina, U.S., Obituary Index, Greenville County Library System; Greenville, South Carolina

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Taylors, Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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