YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Bridget Nelson 1552–1609 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1552

Birth Location: Skelton, Yorkshire, England

Death Date: 24 Feb 1609

Death Location: Skelton, Yorkshire, England

Father: William Nelson

Mother: Anne Tennant

Spouse(s): Edward Beesley

Children(s): Margaret Beesly

Bridget Nelson was born in 1552 in Skelton, Yorkshire, England, the child of William Nelson And Anne Tennant. Bridget Nelson married Edward Beesley, and had children including Margaret Beesly. Bridget Nelson passed away in 1609 in Skelton, Yorkshire, England.

Find more search results for Bridget Nelson
BN

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Bridget Nelson was born in 1552 in Skelton, Yorkshire, England, the child of William Nelson And Anne Tennant.
  • Bridget Nelson married Edward Beesley, and had children including Margaret Beesly.
  • Bridget Nelson passed away in 1609 in Skelton, Yorkshire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Bridget Nelson's Ancestors

Self
Bridget Nelson
1552–1609
Birth Place: Skelton, Yorkshire, England
Parents
William Nelson
1514–1559
Riccall, Yorkshire, England
Anne Tennant
1514–1559
Yorkshire, England
Grandparents
Christopher Nelson
1490–1554
England
Dorothy Fairfax
1492–
Walton, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Bridget Nelson's Descendants

1.
BN
Bridget Nelson (1552–24 Feb 1609) m. Edward Beesley (1544–1655)
  1. 1. Margaret Beesly 1578–1628 m. Christopher (le) Scrope 1552–1637
    1. 1. Simon Scrope 1615–1691 m. Mary Warton 1638–1674
      1. 1. Simon (Thomas) Scrope 1666–1723 m. Frances Sheldon 1676–1733

Bridget Nelson's Timeline

2 Records

1552
1552
Birth of Bridget Nelson in Skelton, Yorkshire, England
Skelton, Yorkshire, England
1609
24 Feb 1609
Age 57
Death of Bridget Nelson in Skelton, Yorkshire, England
Skelton, Yorkshire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1552
    Event Place: Skelton, Yorkshire, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Feb 1609
    Event Place: Skelton, Yorkshire, England

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE