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Caroline Nelson 1844–1902 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Feb 1844

Birth Location: Ovid, Clinton County, Michigan, United States of America

Death Date: 15 November 1902

Death Location: Pentwater, Oceana County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: James Nelson

Mother: Mary Nelson

Spouse(s): Sylvanus Buck

Children(s): Cyntha Buck, Lulu Buck, Daniel Buck, Sylvanus Jr, Hattie Buck, Frank Buck, Daniel Buck

Caroline Nelson was born in 1844 in Ovid, Clinton County, Michigan, United States of America, the child of James A Nelson And Mary Ann Nelson. In 1850, Caroline Nelson resided in Ovid, Clinton, Michigan, USA. In 1870, Caroline Nelson resided in Pentwater, Oceana, Michigan, USA. Caroline Nelson married Sylvanus Abraham Buck, and had children including Cyntha Buck, Daniel Seymore Buck, Daniel Sylvanus Buck, Frank Buck, Hattie Buck, Lulu Buck, Sylvanus A Buck Jr. Caroline Nelson passed away in 1902 in Pentwater, Oceana County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Caroline Nelson was born in 1844 in Ovid, Clinton County, Michigan, United States of America, the child of James A Nelson And Mary Ann Nelson.
  • In 1850, Caroline Nelson resided in Ovid, Clinton, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1870, Caroline Nelson resided in Pentwater, Oceana, Michigan, USA.
  • Caroline Nelson married Sylvanus Abraham Buck, and had children including Cyntha Buck, Daniel Seymore Buck, Daniel Sylvanus Buck, Frank Buck, Hattie Buck, Lulu Buck, Sylvanus A Buck Jr.
  • Caroline Nelson passed away in 1902 in Pentwater, Oceana County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Nelson
1801–1877
Birth Location: New Jersey, United States of America
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Mary Nelson
1805–1848
Birth Location: England
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Spouses(s)

Sylvanus Buck
1829–1904
Birth Location: Chemung County, New York, United States of America
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Children(s)

Cyntha Buck
1860–1921
Birth Location: Pentwater, Michigan
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Lulu Buck
1876–1891
Birth Location: Michigan
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Daniel Buck
1883–1966
Birth Location: Pentwater, Oceana County, Michigan, United States of America
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Sylvanus Jr
1870–1870
Birth Location: Pentwater, Oceana County, Michigan, United States of America
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Hattie Buck
1867–1868
Birth Location: Weare, Oceana County, Michigan, United States of America
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Frank Buck
1863–1941
Birth Location: Michigan
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Daniel Buck
1871–1872
Birth Location: Weare, Oceana County, Michigan, United States of America
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Caroline Nelson's Ancestors

Self
Caroline Nelson
1844–1902
Birth Place: Ovid, Clinton County, Michigan, United States of America
Parents
James A Nelson
1801–1877
New Jersey, United States of America
Mary (Ann) Nelson
1805–1848
England
Grandparents
James Nelson
1773–1863
New Jersey
Hannah Nelson
1773–1855
New York, USA
Andrew VanSickle
1780–1851
Readington, Hunterdon, New Jersey
Eleanor Covert
1780–1855
Sheldrake, Seneca, Ontario, New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Nelson
1751–1808
Ellen Smith
1749–1819
Joel Post
1743–1813
Sarah Bushnell
1742–1783
William Sickle
1751–1817
Maria Schomp
1759–1858
John Covert
1754–1826
Sarah Fairchild
1755–1855
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Nelson
1713–1780
Mary Stoyles
1729–1789
Peter Smith
1704–
Mary Clark
1708–1750
Deacon Post
1702–1782
Lieutenant Bushnell
1687–1753
Sarah Post
1711–1784
Amdries Sichelen
1718–1800
Lea Krom
1723–1803

Caroline Nelson's Descendants

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Caroline Nelson (Feb 1844–15 November 1902) m. Sylvanus (Abraham) Buck (15 April 1829–22 November 1904)
  1. 1. Cyntha Buck 1860–1921
    1. 1. Dora (C.) Covert 1891–
  2. 2. Lulu Buck 1876–1891 m. George (A.) Gifford 1870–
  3. 3. Daniel (Seymore) Buck 1883–1966 m. Nellie Malliet 1880– m. Iola (Louise) Eyestone 1883–1970
    1. 1. Edgar (Eugene) Buck 1906–1978 m. Sarah (Katherine) Buck 1912–
      1. 1. Donald (Eugene Buck) Sr 1927–1991
    2. 2. Allan (Squire) Buck 1904–1951
  4. 4. Sylvanus (A. Buck) Jr 1870–1870
  5. 5. Hattie Buck 1867–1868
  6. 6. Frank Buck 1863–1941 m. Lillian (May) Dumaw 1872–1963
    1. 1. Barney Buck 1895–1991
    2. 2. Gladys (Valentine) Dunn 1903–1993
    3. 3. Bessie (M) Yaple 1893–1945
  7. 7. Daniel (Sylvanus) Buck 1871–1872

Caroline Nelson's Timeline

6 Records

1844
Feb 1844
Birth of Caroline Nelson in Ovid, Clinton County, Michigan, United States of America
Ovid, Clinton County, Michigan, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 6
Caroline Nelson resided here in Ovid, Clinton, Michigan, USA
Ovid, Clinton, Michigan, USA
1870
1870
Age 26
Caroline Nelson resided here in Pentwater, Oceana, Michigan, USA
Pentwater, Oceana, Michigan, USA
1880
1880
Age 36
Caroline Nelson resided here in Weare, Oceana, Michigan, USA
Weare, Oceana, Michigan, USA
1900
1900
Age 56
Caroline Nelson resided here in Weare, Oceana, Michigan, USA
Weare, Oceana, Michigan, USA
1902
15 November 1902
Age 58
Death of Caroline Nelson in Weare, Oceana County, Michigan, United States of America
Weare, Oceana County, Michigan, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Feb 1844
    Event Place: Ovid, Clinton County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1897-1929, The Library of Michigan; Lansing, Michigan; Michigan Death Records Project; Rolls: 1-302; Archive BarcodeItem Number: 30000008722138; Roll Number: 51
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Weare, Oceana, Michigan; Roll: 599; Page: 548B; Enumeration District: 214
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Pentwater, Oceana, Michigan; Roll: M593_696; Page: 712A
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Weare, Oceana, Michigan; Roll: 736; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0115; FHL microfilm: 1240736
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Ovid, Clinton, Michigan; Roll: 349; Page: 67a
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
    [8] Michigan, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1822-1940

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Ovid, Clinton, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Ovid, Clinton, Michigan; Roll: 349; Page: 67a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Pentwater, Oceana, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Pentwater, Oceana, Michigan; Roll: M593_696; Page: 712A

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Weare, Oceana, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Weare, Oceana, Michigan; Roll: 599; Page: 548B; Enumeration District: 214

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Weare, Oceana, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Weare, Oceana, Michigan; Roll: 736; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0115; FHL microfilm: 1240736

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 15 Nov 1902
    Event Place: Pentwater, Oceana County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Caroline Nelson Buck 15 Nov 1902

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 November 1902
    Event Place: Weare, Oceana County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1897-1929, The Library of Michigan; Lansing, Michigan; Michigan Death Records Project; Rolls: 1-302; Archive BarcodeItem Number: 30000008722138; Roll Number: 51
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pentwater, Oceana County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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