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Edward NIX 1686–1776 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Nov 1686

Birth Location: St Peters Parish, Kent Co, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 8 Oct 1776

Death Location: Camden District, York, South Carolina, United States

Father: John Nicks(Nix)

Mother: Elizabeth Lewis

Spouse(s): Eunice Gibson

Children(s): Sally Nix, Francis Nix, James Nix, George Nix, Edward Nix, Ambrose Nix, Sabra Nix, Phoebe Nix, Edward Nix, Valentine Nix

The story of Edward NIX began in 1686 in St Peters Parish, Kent Co, Virginia, United States. In 1706, Edward NIX resided in Hanover, Virginia, USA. In 1776, Edward NIX resided in Charleston County, SC. Edward NIX married Eunice Nero Gibson, and had children including Ambrose Nix, Edward Jr Nix, Edward Nix, Francis Nix, George Nix, James Nix, Phoebe Nix, Sabra Nix, Sally Nix, Valentine Nix. Edward NIX passed away in 1776 in Camden District, York, South Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Edward NIX began in 1686 in St Peters Parish, Kent Co, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1706, Edward NIX resided in Hanover, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1776, Edward NIX resided in Charleston County, SC.
  • Edward NIX married Eunice Nero Gibson, and had children including Ambrose Nix, Edward Jr Nix, Edward Nix, Francis Nix, George Nix, James Nix, Phoebe Nix, Sabra Nix, Sally Nix, Valentine Nix.
  • Edward NIX passed away in 1776 in Camden District, York, South Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Nicks(Nix)
1642–1687
Birth Location: Barbados
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Elizabeth Lewis
1665–1702
Birth Location: New Kent County, VA
EL

Spouses(s)

Eunice Gibson
1699–1776
Birth Location: New Kent, Hanover, Virginia, United States
EG

Children(s)

Sally Nix
1724–1776
Birth Location: New Kent, Hanover, Virginia, United States
SN
Francis Nix
1720–1776
Birth Location: Hanover, Virginia, United States
FN
James Nix
1709–1754
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
JN
George Nix
1716–1776
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
GN
Edward Nix
1718–1776
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
EN
Ambrose Nix
1721–1820
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
AN
Sabra Nix
1722–1776
Birth Location: New Kent, Hanover, Virginia, United States
SN
Phoebe Nix
1724–1756
Birth Location: –
PN
Edward Nix
1711–1758
Birth Location: VA
EN
Valentine Nix
1713–
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
VN

Edward NIX's Ancestors

Self
Edward NIX
1686–1776
Birth Place: St Peters Parish, Kent Co, Virginia, United States
Parents
John Nicks(Nix)
1642–1687
Barbados
Elizabeth Lewis
1665–1702
New Kent County, VA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Edward NIX's Descendants

1.
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Edward NIX (7 Nov 1686–8 Oct 1776) m. Eunice (Nero) Gibson (1699–8 Oct 1776)
  1. 1. Sally Nix 1724–1776 m. Elisha Lyon 1741–1787
    1. 1. Guthridge (H) Lyons 1748–1827 m. Margaret Davidson –1776
      1. 1. William (J) LYONS 1776–1829 m. Elizabeth 1776–1871
        1. 1. Mary (Ann) Lyons 1812–1871 m. James (Benjamin) Brown 1800–1852
        2. 2. Mary Brown 1812–1912
        3. 3. James (C.) Johnson 1787–
        4. 4. Guthridge (Henry Benjamin) Lyons 1813–1863
      2. 2. Elizabeth Lyons 1774–1850
      3. 3. Guthridge (Benjamin) Lyons 1774–
      4. 4. William (Davidson) Lyons 1803–
      5. 5. Willie (Davidson) Lyons 1805–
      6. 6. Maria (Davidson) Lyons 1806–
      7. 7. Willie (Davidson) Lyons 1805–
      8. 8. Maria (Davidson) Lyons 1806–
      9. 9. Elizabeth Lyons 1774–1850
      10. 10. William (J) Lyons 1776–1839
    2. 2. John Lyon 1746–1805
    3. 3. Elizabeth LYON 1750–1835
    4. 4. Edward Lyon 1752–1823
    5. 5. Elizabeth Lyon 1762–1835
    6. 6. Mary Lyon 1772–
    7. 7. Mary LYON 1775–
  2. 2. Francis Nix 1720–1776
  3. 3. James Nix 1709–1754
  4. 4. George Nix 1716–1776
  5. 5. Edward Nix 1718–1776
  6. 6. Ambrose Nix 1721–1820
  7. 7. Sabra Nix 1722–1776
  8. 8. Phoebe Nix 1724–1756
  9. 9. Edward (Jr) Nix 1711–1758
  10. 10. Valentine Nix 1713–

Edward NIX's Timeline

5 Records

1686
7 Nov 1686
Birth of Edward NIX in St Peters Parish, Kent Co, Virginia, United States
St Peters Parish, Kent Co, Virginia, United States
1706
1706-1786
Age 20
Edward NIX resided here in Hanover, Virginia, USA
Hanover, Virginia, USA
1776
1776
Age 90
Edward NIX resided here in Charleston County, SC
Charleston County, SC
1776
8 Oct 1776
Age 90
Death of Edward NIX in Camden District, York, South Carolina, United States
Camden District, York, South Carolina, United States
1782
1782-1926
Age 96
Edward NIX resided here in Campbell, Virginia, USA
Campbell, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Nov 1686
    Event Place: St Peters Parish, Kent Co, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Births

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1706-1786
    Event Place: Hanover, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: The Vestry Book of St. Paul's Parish, Hanover County, Virginia

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1776
    Event Place: Charleston County, SC
    Record Source: South Carolina Census, 1790-1890

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1782-1926
    Event Place: Campbell, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Campbell chronicles and family sketches : embracing the history of Campbell County, Virginia, 1782-1926

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source: Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Oct 1776
    Event Place: Camden District, York, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Deaths
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