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Bill Nelson 1916–1986 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 May 1916

Birth Location: Prestonsburg, Floyd Co., KY

Death Date: 28 July 1986

Death Location: Banner, Floyd, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Samuel Nelson

Mother: Jane Derossett

Spouse(s): Mary Conn

Children(s): Eula Nelson, Alafa Nelson, Taylor Nelson, Fonetta Nelson

Bill Nelson was born in 1916 in Prestonsburg, Floyd Co., KY, the child of Samuel Nelson And Jane Grace Derossett. In 1930, Bill Nelson resided in Auxier, Floyd, Kentucky, USA. In 1935, Bill Nelson resided in Rural, Floyd, Kentucky. Bill Nelson married Mary Ellen Conn, and had children including Alafa Nelson, Eula Mae Nelson, Fonetta Nelson, S Of M E And Bill Nelson, Taylor Nelson, Thomas Ray Nelson. Bill Nelson passed away in 1986 in Banner, Floyd, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Bill Nelson was born in 1916 in Prestonsburg, Floyd Co., KY, the child of Samuel Nelson And Jane Grace Derossett.
  • In 1930, Bill Nelson resided in Auxier, Floyd, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1935, Bill Nelson resided in Rural, Floyd, Kentucky.
  • Bill Nelson married Mary Ellen Conn, and had children including Alafa Nelson, Eula Mae Nelson, Fonetta Nelson, S Of M E And Bill Nelson, Taylor Nelson, Thomas Ray Nelson.
  • Bill Nelson passed away in 1986 in Banner, Floyd, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

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Bill Nelson's Ancestors

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Bill Nelson
1916–1986
Birth Place: Prestonsburg, Floyd Co., KY
Parents
Samuel Nelson
1890–1939
Kentucky, United States
Jane (Grace) Derossett
1895–1992
Floyd, Kentucky, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Bill Nelson's Descendants

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Bill Nelson (1 May 1916–28 July 1986) m. Mary (Ellen) Conn (17 Aug 1914–29 Jun 1997)
  1. 1. Eula (Mae) Nelson 1939–2008
  2. 2. Alafa Nelson 1940–2007
  3. 3. Taylor Nelson
  4. 4. Fonetta Nelson

Bill Nelson's Timeline

5 Records

1916
1 May 1916
Birth of Bill Nelson in Prestonsburg, Floyd Co., KY
Prestonsburg, Floyd Co., KY
1930
1930
Age 14
Bill Nelson resided here in Auxier, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Auxier, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 19
Bill Nelson resided here in Rural, Floyd, Kentucky
Rural, Floyd, Kentucky
1940
1940
Age 24
Bill Nelson resided here in Mag Dist 1, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Mag Dist 1, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
1986
28 July 1986
Age 70
Death of Bill Nelson in Banner, Floyd, Kentucky, United States of America
Banner, Floyd, Kentucky, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 May 1916
    Event Place: Prestonsburg, Floyd Co., KY
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Auxier, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: 744; Page: 25B; Enumeration District: 0004; Image: 958.0; FHL microfilm: 2340479

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Auxier, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Auxier, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: 744; Page: 25B; Enumeration District: 0004; Image: 958.0; FHL microfilm: 2340479

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Floyd, Kentucky

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Mag Dist 1, Floyd, Kentucky, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 July 1986
    Event Place: Banner, Floyd, Kentucky, United States of America

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