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Cynthia Nelson 1834–1863 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 December 1834

Birth Location: Polk County, Arkansas, USA

Death Date: 25 Jan 1863

Death Location: Mount Judea, Newton County, Arkansas, United States of America

Father: Garnet Nelson

Mother: Jennie Kavanaugh

Spouse(s): Absalom Liles

Children(s): Josephus Liles, Young Liles, Doctor Liles, Nancy Liles, Mary Liles, Cynthia Liles, Martha Liles, John Liles

In 1834, Cynthia Nelson entered the world in Polk County, Arkansas, USA, born to Garnet Nelson And Jennie Kavanaugh. In 1850, Cynthia Nelson resided in Benton, Newton, Missouri, USA. In 1860, Cynthia Nelson resided in Franklin, Newtonia, Newton, Missouri, USA. Cynthia Nelson married Absalom B Liles, and had children including Cynthia G Liles, Doctor Liles, John William Liles, Josephus Carrol Joseph Liles, Martha Adaline Liles, Mary Angelina Liles, Nancy Jane E Liles, Young Liles. Cynthia Nelson passed away in 1863 in Mount Judea, Newton County, Arkansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1834, Cynthia Nelson entered the world in Polk County, Arkansas, USA, born to Garnet Nelson And Jennie Kavanaugh.
  • In 1850, Cynthia Nelson resided in Benton, Newton, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1860, Cynthia Nelson resided in Franklin, Newtonia, Newton, Missouri, USA.
  • Cynthia Nelson married Absalom B Liles, and had children including Cynthia G Liles, Doctor Liles, John William Liles, Josephus Carrol Joseph Liles, Martha Adaline Liles, Mary Angelina Liles, Nancy Jane E Liles, Young Liles.
  • Cynthia Nelson passed away in 1863 in Mount Judea, Newton County, Arkansas, United States of America.

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Spouses(s)

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Cynthia Nelson's Ancestors

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Cynthia Nelson
1834–1863
Birth Place: Polk County, Arkansas, USA
Parents
Garnet Nelson
1810–
Jackson County, Arkansas, USA
Jennie Kavanaugh
1816–
Jackson County, Arkansas, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Cynthia Nelson's Descendants

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Cynthia Nelson (23 December 1834–25 Jan 1863) m. Absalom (B.) Liles (1829–9 February 1865)
  1. 1. Josephus (Carrol "Joseph") Liles 1857–1927 m. Sarah (Elizabeth) Bell 1860–1930
    1. 1. Gertrude (Marie "Gertie") Liles 1896–1934 m. George (Washington) Hixson 1872–1930 m. Hiram (Dexter "Deck") Cowles 1875–1973
      1. 1. Dorothy (Marie) Hixson 1918– m. William ((Willie) Albert) Barnett 1909–1970
        1. 1. William ((Willie) Allen) Barnett 1936–2002
        2. 2. George (Wayne) Barnett 1941–1996 m. Shirley (May Thomas \) Pedigo 1946–2009
      2. 2. Nora (Ann (Anne)) Hixson 1926–
      3. 3. Edgear (William) Hixson 1924–1984
      4. 4. Edger ("Edd") Hixson 1924–1961
      5. 5. John (H) Hixson 1923–
      6. 6. Sarah (Geneva) Hixson 1921–1962
      7. 7. James (Carol "Jim") Hixson 1916–1973
      8. 8. Nathan (Neapolan) Hixson 1915–1917
      9. 9. Katherine (Elizabeth "Katie") Hixson 1913–1989
      10. 10. George (Calvin) Hixson 1919–1990
      11. 11. Delmar (Dell) Hixson 1928–1928
      12. 12. Obie (Oscar) Hixson 1928–2009
      13. 13. Julius Hickson 1924–
      14. 14. Abner Hickson 1925–
    2. 2. Katie (A) Liles 1883–1926
    3. 3. John (B) Liles 1886–1953
    4. 4. James (T) Liles 1888–1950
    5. 5. Doctor (S) Liles 1891–1956
    6. 6. Nora (O) Liles 1893–1920
    7. 7. William Liles 1899–1928
  2. 2. Young Liles 1852–
  3. 3. Doctor Liles 1848–
  4. 4. Nancy (Jane E.) Liles 1850–1899
  5. 5. Mary (Angelina) Liles 1855–1878
  6. 6. Cynthia (G.) Liles 1863–1863
  7. 7. Martha (Adaline) Liles 1861–1916
  8. 8. John (William) Liles 1853–1925

Cynthia Nelson's Timeline

4 Records

1834
23 December 1834
Birth of Cynthia Nelson in Polk County, Arkansas, USA
Polk County, Arkansas, USA
1850
1850
Age 16
Cynthia Nelson resided here in Benton, Newton, Missouri, USA
Benton, Newton, Missouri, USA
1860
1860
Age 26
Cynthia Nelson resided here in Franklin, Newtonia, Newton, Missouri, USA
Franklin, Newtonia, Newton, Missouri, USA
1863
25 Jan 1863
Age 29
Death of Cynthia Nelson in Newton County, Arkansas, United States of America
Newton County, Arkansas, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 December 1834
    Event Place: Polk County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Benton, Newton, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Benton, Newton, Missouri; Roll: 408; Page: 346b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Franklin, Newtonia, Newton, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Franklin, Newton, Missouri; Roll: M653_636; Page: 1012; Family History Library Film: 803636

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Jan 1863
    Event Place: Newton County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Mount Judea, Newton County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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