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Cordelia Marsh 1851–1902 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Oct 1851

Birth Location: Ohio

Death Date: 21 Mar 1902

Death Location: Logan, Phillips County, Kansas, United States of America

Father: Nathan Marsh

Mother: Sarah Hunt

Spouse(s): Christopher Nelson

Children(s): Clara Nelson, Carl Nelson, Marion Nelson, Norman Nelson, Dana Nelson, Elizabeth Nelson, Jennie Nelson, George Nelson, Blanche Nelson, Verna Nelson

The story of Cordelia Marsh began in 1851 in Ohio. In 1860, Cordelia Marsh resided in La Grange, Cass, Michigan, United States. In 1885, Cordelia Marsh resided in Lincoln, Norton, Kansas, USA. Cordelia Marsh married Christopher Carl Nelson, and had children including Blanche Alvira Nelson, Carl C Nelson, Clara Caroline Nelson, Dana Nelson, Elizabeth Nelson, George Nelson, Jennie Nelson, Marion Nelson, Norman N Nelson, Verna Nelson. Cordelia Marsh passed away in 1902 in Logan, Phillips County, Kansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Cordelia Marsh began in 1851 in Ohio.
  • In 1860, Cordelia Marsh resided in La Grange, Cass, Michigan, United States.
  • In 1885, Cordelia Marsh resided in Lincoln, Norton, Kansas, USA.
  • Cordelia Marsh married Christopher Carl Nelson, and had children including Blanche Alvira Nelson, Carl C Nelson, Clara Caroline Nelson, Dana Nelson, Elizabeth Nelson, George Nelson, Jennie Nelson, Marion Nelson, Norman N Nelson, Verna Nelson.
  • Cordelia Marsh passed away in 1902 in Logan, Phillips County, Kansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Cordelia Marsh's Ancestors

Self
Cordelia Marsh
1851–1902
Birth Place: Ohio
Parents
Nathan Marsh
1820–1911
Spencer, Medina, Ohio, USA
Sarah (Ann) Hunt
1827–1904
Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA
Grandparents
Sylvestine\Vestine Hunt
1793–1870
Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Sally (A) Martin
1794–1875
Vermont
Great-Grandparents
Daniel Hunt
1751–1810
Patty Southwick
1750–1785
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Hunt
1703–1793
Keziah Darling
1719–1790

Cordelia Marsh's Descendants

1.
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Cordelia Marsh (19 Oct 1851–21 Mar 1902) m. Christopher (Carl) Nelson (14 May 1847–20 September 1922)
  1. 1. Clara (Caroline) Nelson 1885–1972 m. Thomas (Coleman) Hayes 1882–1969
    1. 1. Viola (N) Hayes 1908–2001 m. Russell (James) Spurlock 1882–1978
    2. 2. Florence (Cordelia) Hayes 1910–2007 m. Joe (Frank) Vanlaeys 1909–1988
      1. 1. Daniel (Vernon) Vanlaeys 1934–2008
      2. 2. Janice Vanlaeys 1938–2017 m. Richard (W) Pfortmiller 1934–2007
  2. 2. Carl (C) Nelson 1886–1959 m. Bessie (Flora) Clapp 1888–1942
    1. 1. Willard (Jerome) Nelson 1912–1944
    2. 2. Bernice (Marie) Nelson 1914–1996 m. Burl (Freeman) Speer 1892–1957
      1. 1. Burl (Dwain) Speer 1935–2017
      2. 2. Amelia (Yvonne) Speer 1938–1992
    3. 3. Dorothy (Maxine) Nelson 1916– m. Alfred (Herman) Poppen 1912–1996
    4. 4. Doris (E) Nelson 1926–1987
    5. 5. Erma (Lucile) Nelson 1920–1922
  3. 3. Marion Nelson 1888–1947 m. Elnora Harms 1889–
    1. 1. Carl (Melvin) Nelson 1917–1974
    2. 2. Evelyn (J) Nelson 1920–2016
    3. 3. Verna Nelson 1924–2007
    4. 4. Ellis (J) Nelson 1928–2015
  4. 4. Norman (N) Nelson 1890–1946
  5. 5. Dana Nelson 1892–1918
  6. 6. Elizabeth Nelson 1897–
  7. 7. Jennie Nelson 1870–
  8. 8. George Nelson 1873–
  9. 9. Blanche (Alvira) Nelson 1881–1950 m. John\ (WIlliam Martin) Akers 1875–1964
    1. 1. Hazel (Clara) Akers 1902–1953 m. Dolph (M) Lengele 1899– m. Jefferson (Treece) Meyers 1888–1964
      1. 1. Orvalle (William) Lengele 1924–2018 m. Lucy (Katherine) Vicari 1925–2001
  10. 10. Verna Nelson 1882–

Cordelia Marsh's Timeline

5 Records

1851
19 Oct 1851
Birth of Cordelia Marsh in Ohio
Ohio
1860
1860
Age 9
Cordelia Marsh resided here in La Grange, Cass, Michigan, United States
La Grange, Cass, Michigan, United States
1885
1 Mar 1885
Age 34
Cordelia Marsh resided here in Lincoln, Norton, Kansas, USA
Lincoln, Norton, Kansas, USA
1900
1900
Age 49
Cordelia Marsh resided here in Lincoln, Norton, Kansas, USA
Lincoln, Norton, Kansas, USA
1902
21 Mar 1902
Age 51
Death of Cordelia Marsh in Kansas
Kansas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Oct 1851
    Event Place: Ohio
    Record Source:
    [1] Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1885 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: KS1885_99; Line: 15
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lincoln, Norton, Kansas; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0098; FHL microfilm: 1240493
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: La Grange, Cass, Michigan; Roll: ; Page: 213; Image: 217.
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Logan Republican; Publication Date: 27 Mar 1902; Publication Place: Logan, Kansas, United States of America; ,0.46495,0.38442004,0.7291646&x

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: La Grange, Cass, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: La Grange, Cass, Michigan; Roll: ; Page: 213; Image: 217.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Mar 1885
    Event Place: Lincoln, Norton, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1885 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: KS1885_99; Line: 15

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Lincoln, Norton, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lincoln, Norton, Kansas; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0098; FHL microfilm: 1240493

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 27 Mar 1902
    Event Place: Logan, Kansas
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Logan Republican - 27 Mar 1902 - Page 4, Obituary for Marsh 27 Mar 1902

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kansas
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Logan Republican; Publication Date: 27 Mar 1902; Publication Place: Logan, Kansas, United States of America; ,0.46495,0.38442004,0.7291646&x

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Mar 1902
    Event Place: Kansas
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Logan Republican; Publication Date: 27 Mar 1902; Publication Place: Logan, Kansas, United States of America; ,0.46495,0.38442004,0.7291646&x

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

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