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Berry Nelson 1877–1908 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 September 1877

Birth Location: Lavaca, Texas, USA

Death Date: 23 May 1908

Death Location: Yoakum, De Witt, Texas, USA

Father: Wily Nelson

Mother: Nancy Tate

Spouse(s): Dora Weatherby

Children(s): Annie Nelson, Zeda Nelson, Earnest Nelson, Infant Nelson, Emma Nelson

In 1877, Berry Nelson entered the world in Lavaca, Texas, USA, born to Wily Washington Nelson And Nancy Sarah Ann Tate. In 1880, Berry Nelson resided in Precinct 4, Lavaca, Texas, United States. In 1900, Berry Nelson resided in Justice Precinct 2 (South & West Part), Burleson, . Berry Nelson married Dora Agnes Weatherby, and had children including Annie Mae Nelson, Earnest Harry Nelson, Emma Elizabeth Nelson, Infant Nelson, Zeda Ruth Nelson. Berry Nelson passed away in 1908 in Yoakum, De Witt, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1877, Berry Nelson entered the world in Lavaca, Texas, USA, born to Wily Washington Nelson And Nancy Sarah Ann Tate.
  • In 1880, Berry Nelson resided in Precinct 4, Lavaca, Texas, United States.
  • In 1900, Berry Nelson resided in Justice Precinct 2 (South & West Part), Burleson, .
  • Berry Nelson married Dora Agnes Weatherby, and had children including Annie Mae Nelson, Earnest Harry Nelson, Emma Elizabeth Nelson, Infant Nelson, Zeda Ruth Nelson.
  • Berry Nelson passed away in 1908 in Yoakum, De Witt, Texas, USA.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Berry Nelson's Ancestors

Self
Berry Nelson
1877–1908
Birth Place: Lavaca, Texas, USA
Parents
Wily Washington Nelson
1852–1900
North of the Yalobusha River, Yalobusha County, Mississippi
Nancy (Sarah "Ann") Tate
1841–1896
Lavaca, Texas, USA
Grandparents
William (Littleton) Nelson
1826–
Georgia, United States
Elizabeth Holland
1830–1890
Georgia, United States
*Isham (Tate Citizen of The Republic of) Texas
1810–1861
Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
Mary (Ann Arendale (Now Arnold) ,Citizen of The Republic of) Texas
1814–1864
Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Jesse Tate
1768–1855
Mary Hester
1784–1840
Richard Arendale
1777–1839
Mary Blackwell
1777–1855
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Tate
1738–1792
Elizabeth Hester
1742–1832
Benjamin Arendell
1722–1784
Rebecca Sarratt
1730–1801
Joel Sr
1737–1821
Henrietta Byars
1758–1782

Berry Nelson's Descendants

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Berry Nelson (7 September 1877–23 May 1908) m. Dora (Agnes) Weatherby (January 1878–09 August 1928)
  1. 1. Annie (Mae) Nelson 1901–1995 m. Napoleon (Leal) Herrera 1896–1986
    1. 1. Lloyd Herrera 1924–1996
    2. 2. Rudy Herrera 1925–1989
    3. 3. Herrera 1927–1927
    4. 4. Napoleon (Herrera) Jr. 1931–1931
  2. 2. Zeda (Ruth) Nelson 1903–1986 m. Nolan (B) Frazier 1905–2001
    1. 1. John (William) Frazier 1931–2005
  3. 3. Earnest (Harry) Nelson 1906–1971 m. Nettie (Ray) Whitehead 1913–1997
    1. 1. Patricia ((Patsy) Ruth) Hoffman 1933–2007
    2. 2. Emma (Elizabeth " Betty") Nelson 1934–2007
  4. 4. Infant Nelson 1907–1908
  5. 5. Emma (Elizabeth) Nelson 1899–1934

Berry Nelson's Timeline

4 Records

1877
7 September 1877
Birth of Berry Nelson in Lavaca, Texas, USA
Lavaca, Texas, USA
1880
1880
Age 3
Berry Nelson resided here in Precinct 4, Lavaca, Texas, United States
Precinct 4, Lavaca, Texas, United States
1900
1900
Age 23
Berry Nelson resided here in Justice Precinct 2 (South & West Part), Burleson, Texas
Justice Precinct 2 (South & West Part), Burleson, Texas
1908
23 May 1908
Age 31
Death of Berry Nelson in Yoakum, De Witt, Texas, USA
Yoakum, De Witt, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 September 1877
    Event Place: Lavaca, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 4, Lavaca, Texas; Roll: T9_1316; Family History Film: 1255316; Page: 436.4000; Enumeration District: 80; Image: .
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Burleson, Texas; Roll: T623_1615; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 40.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 4, Lavaca, Texas, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 4, Lavaca, Texas; Roll: T9_1316; Family History Film: 1255316; Page: 436.4000; Enumeration District: 80; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 2 (South & West Part), Burleson, Texas
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Burleson, Texas; Roll: T623_1615; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 40.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Near Yoakum
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 May 1908
    Event Place: Yoakum, De Witt, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] Texas Death Index

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