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Betty Elizabeth Nelson 1884–1965 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Apr 1884

Birth Location: Kingsport, Hawkins, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 25 Jan 1965

Death Location: Oakley, Macon County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: John Nelson

Mother: Mary Cox

Spouse(s): Alfred Eads

Children(s): Harold Eads, Oscar Eads, Helen Eads

Betty Elizabeth Nelson was born in 1884 in Kingsport, Hawkins, Tennessee, USA, the child of John William Nelson And Mary Florence Cox. In 1920, Betty Elizabeth Nelson resided in Oakley, Macon, Illinois, USA. Betty Elizabeth Nelson married Alfred Jackson Eads, and had children including Harold Albert Eads, Helen L Eads, Oscar D Eads. Betty Elizabeth Nelson passed away in 1965 in Oakley, Macon County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Betty Elizabeth Nelson was born in 1884 in Kingsport, Hawkins, Tennessee, USA, the child of John William Nelson And Mary Florence Cox.
  • In 1920, Betty Elizabeth Nelson resided in Oakley, Macon, Illinois, USA.
  • Betty Elizabeth Nelson married Alfred Jackson Eads, and had children including Harold Albert Eads, Helen L Eads, Oscar D Eads.
  • Betty Elizabeth Nelson passed away in 1965 in Oakley, Macon County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Betty Nelson's Ancestors

Self
Betty Nelson
1884–1965
Birth Place: Kingsport, Hawkins, Tennessee, USA
Parents
John William Nelson
1862–1928
Sullivan, Tennessee
Mary (Florence) Cox
1862–1910
Washington, Tennessee
Grandparents
Nathan Nelson
1834–1880
Tennessee
Margaret (Elizabeth) Cox
1822–1897
Jonesboro, Washington County, Tennessee
James (W Thomas) Cox
1844–1891
Jonesborough, Washington, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Jr.
1793–1863
Ruth Gray
1795–1863
William Cox
1811–1883
Phoebe Bacon
1825–1900
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Cox
1762–1836
Mary Job
1765–1841
James Cox
1774–1842
Sarah Jackson
1777–1860
Thomas Sr
1793–1871
Sally Barron
1805–1871

Betty Nelson's Descendants

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Betty (Elizabeth) Nelson (16 Apr 1884–25 Jan 1965) m. Alfred (Jackson) Eads (9 Dec 1879–28 Jan 1942)
  1. 1. Harold (Albert) Eads 1925–2014 m. Lyra (Easter) Gregory 1923–2014
    1. 1. Brenda (Gayle) Eads 1948–2004
  2. 2. Oscar (D) Eads 1913–
  3. 3. Helen (L) Eads 1919–1990 m. Herbert (E) Troxell 1910–1968

Betty Nelson's Timeline

6 Records

1884
31 Jul 1884
Birth of Betty Elizabeth Nelson in Kingsport, Hawkins, Tennessee, USA
Kingsport, Hawkins, Tennessee, USA
1884
16 Apr 1884
Birth of Betty Elizabeth Nelson in Kingsport, Hawkins, Tennessee, USA
Kingsport, Hawkins, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 36
Betty Elizabeth Nelson resided here in Oakley, Macon, Illinois, USA
Oakley, Macon, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 46
Betty Elizabeth Nelson resided here in Oakley, Macon, Illinois, USA
Oakley, Macon, Illinois, USA
1938
1938
Age 54
Betty Elizabeth Nelson resided here in Decatur, Illinois, USA
Decatur, Illinois, USA
1965
25 Jan 1965
Age 81
Death of Betty Elizabeth Nelson in Macon, Illinois
Macon, Illinois

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 Jul 1884
    Event Place: Kingsport, Hawkins, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Delayed Birth Records
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Oakley, Macon, Illinois; Roll: T625_385; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 161
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Oakley, Macon, Illinois; Roll: 539; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0057; FHL microfilm: 2340274
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Apr 1884
    Event Place: Kingsport, Hawkins, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 514-20-6316; Issue State: Kansas; Issue Date: Before 1951

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Oakley, Macon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Oakley, Macon, Illinois; Roll: T625_385; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 161

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Oakley, Macon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Oakley, Macon, Illinois; Roll: 539; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0057; FHL microfilm: 2340274

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1938
    Event Place: Decatur, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Jan 1965
    Event Place: Macon, Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 514-20-6316; Issue State: Kansas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Oakley, Macon County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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