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Cornelia Elizabeth “Nellie” Robertson 1866–1947 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Jul 1866

Birth Location: Virginia

Death Date: 14 Apr 1947

Death Location: Dillwyn, Buckingham County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: John Robertson

Mother: Adeline Spencer

Spouse(s): Marion Dunevant

Children(s): Burtrom Dunevant, Orville Dunevant, Reva Dunevant, Telia Dunevant, Samuel Dunavant

In 1866, Cornelia Elizabeth “Nellie” Robertson entered the world in Virginia, born to John A Robertson And Adeline Walker Spencer. In 1870, Cornelia Elizabeth “Nellie” Robertson resided in James River, Buckingham, Virginia, USA. In 1880, Cornelia Elizabeth “Nellie” Robertson resided in James River, Buckingham, Virginia, USA. Cornelia Elizabeth “Nellie” Robertson married Marion George Dunevant, and had children including Burtrom Marion Dunevant, Orville Ashton Dunevant, Reva Nell Dunevant, Samuel Alva Dunavant, Telia Jannette Dunevant. Cornelia Elizabeth “Nellie” Robertson passed away in 1947 in Dillwyn, Buckingham County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1866, Cornelia Elizabeth “Nellie” Robertson entered the world in Virginia, born to John A Robertson And Adeline Walker Spencer.
  • In 1870, Cornelia Elizabeth “Nellie” Robertson resided in James River, Buckingham, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1880, Cornelia Elizabeth “Nellie” Robertson resided in James River, Buckingham, Virginia, USA.
  • Cornelia Elizabeth “Nellie” Robertson married Marion George Dunevant, and had children including Burtrom Marion Dunevant, Orville Ashton Dunevant, Reva Nell Dunevant, Samuel Alva Dunavant, Telia Jannette Dunevant.
  • Cornelia Elizabeth “Nellie” Robertson passed away in 1947 in Dillwyn, Buckingham County, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Robertson
1841–1879
Birth Location: Buckingham County, Virginia, USA
JR
Adeline Spencer
1845–
Birth Location: Virginia
AS

Spouses(s)

Marion Dunevant
1866–
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
MD

Children(s)

Burtrom Dunevant
1896–1983
Birth Location: Buckingham, Virginia, USA
BD
Orville Dunevant
1894–1975
Birth Location: Buckingham, Virginia, USA
OD
Reva Dunevant
1907–1981
Birth Location: Virginia
RD
Telia Dunevant
1906–
Birth Location: Virginia
TD
Samuel Dunavant
1901–
Birth Location: Virginia
SD

Cornelia Robertson's Ancestors

Self
Cornelia Robertson
1866–1947
Birth Place: Virginia
Parents
John A Robertson
1841–1879
Buckingham County, Virginia, USA
Adeline (Walker) Spencer
1845–
Virginia
Grandparents
Thomas Robertson
1802–1893
Buckingham, Virginia, United States
Elizabeth (Mary) Conner
1805–1842
Buckingham County, Virginia, USA
LOTT SPENCER
1799–1864
Buckingham, VA
Eliza Harris
1802–1880
Buckingham County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Hugh Robertson
1756–1833
SUSANNAH LIGON
1770–1841
Edmund Connor
1785–1857
Nancy Connor
1790–1869
David Spencer
1774–1840
Sarah Maxey
1785–1850
William Harris
1781–1857
Judith Griswold
1780–1843
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Dougal Robertson
1707–1772
Isobel Cruickshank
1711–
William Ligon
1732–1828
Elizabeth East
1743–1794
Arthur Conner
1752–1831
Eleanor Boaz
1757–1842
William Webb
1742–1825
Mary Morse
1764–1841
William Spencer
1752–1819
Drucilla Scott
1755–1828

Cornelia Robertson's Descendants

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Cornelia (Elizabeth “Nellie”) Robertson (9 Jul 1866–14 Apr 1947) m. Marion (George) Dunevant (Dec 1866–)
  1. 1. Burtrom (Marion) Dunevant 1896–1983 m. Nora (Lucille) Blankenship 1907–1985 m. Lelia (Evelyn) Rosen 1906–1968
    1. 1. Odelle (Mable) Dunavant 1923–2015 m. Robert (Irving) Claiborne 1921–1994
  2. 2. Orville (Ashton) Dunevant 1894–1975 m. Lorna (Blanch) Rosen 1910–1994
    1. 1. Patsy (Ann) Dunevant 1935–2010 m. Roger (Lynwood) Hardiman 1935–2014
  3. 3. Reva (Nell) Dunevant 1907–1981 m. Charles (Bernard Oakes) Sr 1901–1953
    1. 1. Charles (Bernard Oakes) Jr 1936–1998
  4. 4. Telia (Jannette) Dunevant 1906–
  5. 5. Samuel (Alva) Dunavant 1901–

Cornelia Robertson's Timeline

10 Records

1866
9 Jul 1866
Birth of Cornelia Elizabeth “Nellie” Robertson in Virginia
Virginia
1870
1870
Age 4
Cornelia Elizabeth “Nellie” Robertson resided here in James River, Buckingham, Virginia, USA
James River, Buckingham, Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 14
Cornelia Elizabeth “Nellie” Robertson resided here in James River, Buckingham, Virginia, USA
James River, Buckingham, Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 34
Cornelia Elizabeth “Nellie” Robertson resided here in Curdsville, Buckingham, Virginia, USA
Curdsville, Buckingham, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 44
Cornelia Elizabeth “Nellie” Robertson resided here in Curdsville, Buckingham, Virginia, USA
Curdsville, Buckingham, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 54
Cornelia Elizabeth “Nellie” Robertson resided here in Curdsville, Buckingham, Virginia, USA
Curdsville, Buckingham, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 64
Cornelia Elizabeth “Nellie” Robertson resided here in Farmville, Prince Edward, Virginia, USA
Farmville, Prince Edward, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 69
Cornelia Elizabeth “Nellie” Robertson resided here in Farmville, Prince Edward, Virginia
Farmville, Prince Edward, Virginia
1940
1940
Age 74
Cornelia Elizabeth “Nellie” Robertson resided here in Farmville, Prince Edward, Virginia, USA
Farmville, Prince Edward, Virginia, USA
1947
14 Apr 1947
Age 81
Death of Cornelia Elizabeth “Nellie” Robertson in Crewe, Nottoway, Virginia, USA
Crewe, Nottoway, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Jul 1866
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [2] Virginia, U.S., Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Curdsville, Buckingham, Virginia; Roll: 1702; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0055; FHL microfilm: 1241702
    [5] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Farmville, Prince Edward, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04285; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 74-7
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Curdsville, Buckingham, Virginia; Roll: T625_1883; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 64
    [7] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: James River, Buckingham, Virginia; Roll: M593_1637; Page: 304B
    [8] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Farmville, Prince Edward, Virginia; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 2342190
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Curdsville, Buckingham, Virginia; Roll: T624_1623; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0061; FHL microfilm: 1375636

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: James River, Buckingham, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: James River, Buckingham, Virginia; Roll: M593_1637; Page: 304B

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: James River, Buckingham, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Curdsville, Buckingham, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Curdsville, Buckingham, Virginia; Roll: 1702; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0055; FHL microfilm: 1241702

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Curdsville, Buckingham, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Curdsville, Buckingham, Virginia; Roll: T624_1623; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0061; FHL microfilm: 1375636

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Curdsville, Buckingham, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Curdsville, Buckingham, Virginia; Roll: T625_1883; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 64

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Farmville, Prince Edward, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Farmville, Prince Edward, Virginia; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 2342190

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Farmville, Prince Edward, Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Farmville, Prince Edward, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04285; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 74-7

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Farmville, Prince Edward, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Farmville, Prince Edward, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04285; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 74-7

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Apr 1947
    Event Place: Crewe, Nottoway, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, U.S., Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Dillwyn, Buckingham County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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