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Benjamin B. Nixon 1780–1855 – Genealogical Records
Birth Date: 23 April 1780
Birth Location: Montgomery, Montgomery, Maryland, USA
Death Date: 23 October 1855
Death Location: Clay County, Illinois, United States of America
Father: Hugh Nixon
Mother: Elizabeth Belt
Spouse(s): Joanna Clark
Children(s): Jasper Nixon, Joshua Nixon
In 1780, Benjamin B. Nixon entered the world in Montgomery, Montgomery, Maryland, USA, born to Hugh Nixon And Elizabeth Belt. In 1810, Benjamin B. Nixon resided in Harrison, Virginia, USA. In 1817, Benjamin B. Nixon resided in Illinois. Benjamin B. Nixon married Joanna Clark, and had children including Jasper Nixon, Joshua Nixon. Benjamin B. Nixon passed away in 1855 in Clay County, Illinois, United States of America.
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Biography
- In 1780, Benjamin B. Nixon entered the world in Montgomery, Montgomery, Maryland, USA, born to Hugh Nixon And Elizabeth Belt.
- In 1810, Benjamin B. Nixon resided in Harrison, Virginia, USA.
- In 1817, Benjamin B. Nixon resided in Illinois.
- Benjamin B. Nixon married Joanna Clark, and had children including Jasper Nixon, Joshua Nixon.
- Benjamin B. Nixon passed away in 1855 in Clay County, Illinois, United States of America.
Immediate Family
Parents
Hugh Nixon
1747–1814
Birth Location: Saint Johns Parish, Prince Georges, Maryland
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Elizabeth Belt
1742–1840
Birth Location: Prince George's, Maryland, United States
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Spouses(s)
Joanna Clark
1784–
Birth Location: Harrison County, West Virginia, USA
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Children(s)
Jasper Nixon
1803–1853
Birth Location: Harrison, Charles, Virginia, United States
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Joshua Nixon
1805–1861
Birth Location: Virginia, United States of America
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Benjamin Nixon's Ancestors
Self
Benjamin Nixon
1780–1855
Birth Place: Montgomery, Montgomery, Maryland, USA
Parents
Hugh Nixon
1747–1814
Saint Johns Parish, Prince Georges, Maryland
Elizabeth Belt
1742–1840
Prince George's, Maryland, United States
Grandparents
Jonathan Nixon
1708–1794
Leek, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom
Mary Sherrat
1730–1764
Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Benjamin (Belt) SR
1718–1775
Montgomery, Montgomery, Maryland, United States
Ruth Harris
1712–1775
Frederick, Frederick, Maryland Colony
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Nixon's Descendants
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Benjamin (B.) Nixon
(23 April 1780–23 October 1855)
m. Joanna Clark (1784–)
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1. Jasper Nixon 1803–1853 m. Sarah McGee 1809–1889
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1. William (Joshua) Nixon 1848–1928 m. Alwinda Scott 1853–1891
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1. Charles (Henry) Nixon 1874–1945 m. Georgia (Lou) Clements 1876–1958
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1. Joshua (Clements) Nixon 1904–1964 m. Ida (Floy) Shreve 1915–2006
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2. Elisebeth Nixon 1907–1927
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3. Maud Nixon 1903–1985
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4. Oliver (W) Nixon 1913–1972
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5. Ruby (Alwilda Nixon) (Teter) 1909–1998
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2. Jasper (R) Nixon 1883–
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3. William (W) Nixon 1887–
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4. Walter (Raleigh) Nixon 1888–1942 m. Ima (Belle) Wheeler 1874–1945
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5. Malicie (R) Nixon 1878–1971
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6. Elsie (Nixon) (Kidd) 1872–1944
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7. Alwilda (Nixon) (Chestnut) 1891–1979
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8. Gertrude (Florence) Sparkes 1881–1951
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2. Margaret Nixon 1845–
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3. Nancy (Ruth) Lister 1837–1887
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4. Caroline (V) Ore 1825–1870
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5. Joanna (Nixon) Morris 1839–1921 m. Christopher (W) Morris 1833–
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1. Sarah (M) Morris 1859–
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2. Rosentha Morris 1858–
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3. Nancy Morris 1861–
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4. D. (N.) Morris 1879–
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6. Eliza (Ann) McCord 1830–1912
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7. Sarah (Melissa Nixon) Lawrence 1841–1921
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8. Rolla (H) Nixon 1831–
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2. Joshua Nixon 1805–1861
Benjamin Nixon's Timeline
10 Records
1780
23 April 1780
Birth of Benjamin B. Nixon in Montgomery, Montgomery, Maryland, USA
Montgomery, Montgomery, Maryland, USA
1810
6 Aug 1810
Age 30
Benjamin B. Nixon resided here in Harrison, Virginia, USA
Harrison, Virginia, USA
1817
Jun 1817
Age 37
Benjamin B. Nixon resided here in Illinois
Illinois
1820
7 Aug 1820
Age 40
Benjamin B. Nixon resided here in Harrison, Virginia, USA
Harrison, Virginia, USA
1830
1830
Age 50
Benjamin B. Nixon resided here in Warren, Indiana, USA
Warren, Indiana, USA
1840
1840
Age 60
Benjamin B. Nixon resided here in Clay, Illinois
Clay, Illinois
1848
1 May 1848
Age 68
Benjamin B. Nixon resided here in Xenia, Clay, Illinois
Xenia, Clay, Illinois
1850
1850
Age 70
Benjamin B. Nixon resided here in Lower Okaw, Coles, Illinois, USA
Lower Okaw, Coles, Illinois, USA
1855
3 Jul 1855
Age 75
Benjamin B. Nixon resided here in Township 4, Clay, Illinois, USA
Township 4, Clay, Illinois, USA
1855
23 October 1855
Age 75
Death of Benjamin B. Nixon in Clay City, Clay, Illinois, USA
Clay City, Clay, Illinois, USA
1780
23 April 1780
Birth of Benjamin B. Nixon in Montgomery, Montgomery, Maryland, USA
Montgomery, Montgomery, Maryland, USA
1810
6 Aug 1810
Age 30
Benjamin B. Nixon resided here in Harrison, Virginia, USA
Harrison, Virginia, USA
1817
Jun 1817
Age 37
Benjamin B. Nixon resided here in Illinois
Illinois
1820
7 Aug 1820
Age 40
Benjamin B. Nixon resided here in Harrison, Virginia, USA
Harrison, Virginia, USA
1830
1830
Age 50
Benjamin B. Nixon resided here in Warren, Indiana, USA
Warren, Indiana, USA
1840
1840
Age 60
Benjamin B. Nixon resided here in Clay, Illinois
Clay, Illinois
1848
1 May 1848
Age 68
Benjamin B. Nixon resided here in Xenia, Clay, Illinois
Xenia, Clay, Illinois
1850
1850
Age 70
Benjamin B. Nixon resided here in Lower Okaw, Coles, Illinois, USA
Lower Okaw, Coles, Illinois, USA
1855
3 Jul 1855
Age 75
Benjamin B. Nixon resided here in Township 4, Clay, Illinois, USA
Township 4, Clay, Illinois, USA
1855
23 October 1855
Age 75
Death of Benjamin B. Nixon in Clay City, Clay, Illinois, USA
Clay City, Clay, Illinois, USA
Sources
Genealogy Event 1
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: 23 April 1780
Event Place: Montgomery, Montgomery, Maryland, USA
Record Source:
[1] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Lower Okaw, Coles, Illinois; Roll: 101; Page: 60a
[2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[3] Geneanet Community Trees Index
Genealogy Event 2
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 6 Aug 1810
Event Place: Harrison, Virginia, USA
Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Harrison, Virginia; Roll: 69; Page: 960; Image: Vam252_69-0211; FHL Roll: 0181429
Genealogy Event 3
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: Jun 1817
Event Place: Illinois
Record Source: U.S., Returns from Military Posts, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Returns from U.S. Military Posts, 1800-1916; Microfilm Serial: M617; Microfilm Roll: 300
Genealogy Event 4
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 7 Aug 1820
Event Place: Harrison, Virginia, USA
Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Fourth Census of the United States, 1820; Census Place: Harrison, Virginia; Page: 92; NARA Roll: M33_138; Image: 106
Genealogy Event 5
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1830
Event Place: Warren, Indiana, USA
Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Warren, Indiana; Series: M19; Roll: 32; Page: 179; Family History Library Film: 0007721
Genealogy Event 6
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1840
Event Place: Clay, Illinois
Record Source: Illinois, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890
Genealogy Event 7
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1 May 1848
Event Place: Xenia, Clay, Illinois
Record Source: U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; Record of Appointment of Postmasters, 1832-Sept. 30, 1971; Record Group: Records of the Post Office Department; Record Group Number: 28; Series: M841; Roll Number: 27
Genealogy Event 8
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1850
Event Place: Lower Okaw, Coles, Illinois, USA
Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Lower Okaw, Coles, Illinois; Roll: 101; Page: 60a
Genealogy Event 9
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 3 Jul 1855
Event Place: Township 4, Clay, Illinois, USA
Record Source: Illinois, U.S., State Census Collection, 1825-1865, Illinois State Archives; Springfield, Illinois; Illinois State Census, 1855; Archive Collection Number: 103.008; Roll Number: 2188; Line: 23
Genealogy Event 10
Event Type: Residence
Record Source: West Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Record of Wills, Harrison County, W. Va.
Genealogy Event 11
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 23 October 1855
Event Place: Clay City, Clay, Illinois, 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: Clay County, Illinois, United States of America
Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Genealogy Event 13
Event Type: Probate
Event Place: Harrison
Record Source: West Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Record of Wills, Harrison County, W. Va.
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: 23 April 1780
Event Place: Montgomery, Montgomery, Maryland, USA
Record Source:
[1] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Lower Okaw, Coles, Illinois; Roll: 101; Page: 60a
[2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[3] Geneanet Community Trees Index
Genealogy Event 2
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 6 Aug 1810
Event Place: Harrison, Virginia, USA
Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Harrison, Virginia; Roll: 69; Page: 960; Image: Vam252_69-0211; FHL Roll: 0181429
Genealogy Event 3
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: Jun 1817
Event Place: Illinois
Record Source: U.S., Returns from Military Posts, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Returns from U.S. Military Posts, 1800-1916; Microfilm Serial: M617; Microfilm Roll: 300
Genealogy Event 4
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 7 Aug 1820
Event Place: Harrison, Virginia, USA
Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Fourth Census of the United States, 1820; Census Place: Harrison, Virginia; Page: 92; NARA Roll: M33_138; Image: 106
Genealogy Event 5
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1830
Event Place: Warren, Indiana, USA
Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Warren, Indiana; Series: M19; Roll: 32; Page: 179; Family History Library Film: 0007721
Genealogy Event 6
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1840
Event Place: Clay, Illinois
Record Source: Illinois, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890
Genealogy Event 7
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1 May 1848
Event Place: Xenia, Clay, Illinois
Record Source: U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; Record of Appointment of Postmasters, 1832-Sept. 30, 1971; Record Group: Records of the Post Office Department; Record Group Number: 28; Series: M841; Roll Number: 27
Genealogy Event 8
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1850
Event Place: Lower Okaw, Coles, Illinois, USA
Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Lower Okaw, Coles, Illinois; Roll: 101; Page: 60a
Genealogy Event 9
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 3 Jul 1855
Event Place: Township 4, Clay, Illinois, USA
Record Source: Illinois, U.S., State Census Collection, 1825-1865, Illinois State Archives; Springfield, Illinois; Illinois State Census, 1855; Archive Collection Number: 103.008; Roll Number: 2188; Line: 23
Genealogy Event 10
Event Type: Residence
Record Source: West Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Record of Wills, Harrison County, W. Va.
Genealogy Event 11
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 23 October 1855
Event Place: Clay City, Clay, Illinois, 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: Clay County, Illinois, United States of America
Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Genealogy Event 13
Event Type: Probate
Event Place: Harrison
Record Source: West Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Record of Wills, Harrison County, W. Va.