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Elijah Nelson 1780–1862 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1780

Birth Location: North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 30 Jan. 1862

Death Location: Maryville, Blount County, Tennessee, USA

Father: Elijah Nelson

Mother:

Spouse(s): Sally Redfern, Nancy Kinnamon

Children(s): Sarah Renfrow, William Nelson, Daniel Nelson, Jacob Nelson, Martha Nelson, Hetty Nelson, Mary Nelson, Letty Nelson, Nancy Nelson, Susan Nelson, Elijah Nelson, Catherine Nelson

The story of Elijah Nelson began in 1780 in North Carolina, USA. In 1850, Elijah Nelson resided in District 17, Blount, Tennessee, USA. In 1860, Elijah Nelson resided in District 14, Blount, Tennessee. Elijah Nelson married Elijah Nelson, Nancy Kinnamon, Sally Redfern, and had children including Catherine Nelson, Daniel Nelson, Elijah Nelson, Hetty A Nelson, Jacob Nelson, Letty Nelson, Martha Nelson, Mary A Polly Nelson, Nancy J Nelson, Sarah Renfrow, Susan Nelson, William Luther Nelson. Elijah Nelson passed away in 1862 in Maryville, Blount County, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Elijah Nelson began in 1780 in North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1850, Elijah Nelson resided in District 17, Blount, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1860, Elijah Nelson resided in District 14, Blount, Tennessee.
  • Elijah Nelson married Elijah Nelson, Nancy Kinnamon, Sally Redfern, and had children including Catherine Nelson, Daniel Nelson, Elijah Nelson, Hetty A Nelson, Jacob Nelson, Letty Nelson, Martha Nelson, Mary A Polly Nelson, Nancy J Nelson, Sarah Renfrow, Susan Nelson, William Luther Nelson.
  • Elijah Nelson passed away in 1862 in Maryville, Blount County, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Elijah Nelson
1744–1836
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Sally Redfern
1782–1835
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
SR
Nancy Kinnamon
1808–1880
Birth Location: Bount County, Tennessee, USA
NK

Children(s)

Sarah Renfrow
1828–1903
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
SR
William Nelson
1839–1910
Birth Location: Blount, Tennessee, USA
WN
Daniel Nelson
1848–1880
Birth Location: –
DN
Jacob Nelson
1846–
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
JN
Martha Nelson
1845–1862
Birth Location: –
MN
Hetty Nelson
1842–1916
Birth Location: Blount, Tennessee, United States
HN
Mary Nelson
1838–1864
Birth Location: –
MN
Letty Nelson
1837–
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
LN
Nancy Nelson
1825–1850
Birth Location: –
NN
Susan Nelson
1822–
Birth Location: –
SN
Elijah Nelson
1816–
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
EN
Catherine Nelson
1824–1892
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
CN

Elijah Nelson's Ancestors

Self
Elijah Nelson
1780–1862
Birth Place: North Carolina, USA
Parents
Elijah Nelson
1744–1836
Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Thomas Nelson
1726–1753
Middletown, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States
Phebe Hibbs
1732–1804
Middletown, Bucks, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Henry Nelson
1680–1744
Alice Wildman
1687–1745
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Martin Wildman
1653–1699
Ann Ward
1655–1692

Elijah Nelson's Descendants

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Elijah Nelson (1780–30 Jan. 1862) m. Sally Redfern (1782–1835) m. Nancy Kinnamon (Abt. 1808–Aug 1880)
  1. 1. Sarah Renfrow 1828–1903 m. Robert (M.) Renfro 1815–1865 m. Jesse Whetsel 1811–1896
    1. 1. Margaret ("Maggie") Renfro 1855–1946 m. J (T) White 1850–1915
      1. 1. J (L) White 1878–1943 m. Ada White 1880–1958 m. Lucy (Addie Ada) Edwards 1877–1958
        1. 1. Jessie White 1897–
        2. 2. Robert White 1894–
        3. 3. Hermie White 1896–
        4. 4. Ruth White 1908–
        5. 5. May White 1905– m. Will Stiles 1903–
        6. 6. Grace White 1920–2002
        7. 7. James (F) White 1895–
        8. 8. Dove (L) White 1902–
        9. 9. Grady White 1906–1941 m. Anna (M) White 1915–
        10. 10. Kay White 1908–1966
        11. 11. Earl (L) White 1911–1986 m. Gertrude (Joseph) White 1914–1975 m. Joseph (Gertrude) James 1914–1975
        12. 12. Leroy White 1897–1988 m. Letha Shutram 1905–1986
        13. 13. Ruth White 1908–
        14. 14. Hermie White 1896–
        15. 15. Robert White 1894–
        16. 16. Jessie White 1897–
        17. 17. Charlie White 1895–
      2. 2. Sarah (Catherine Sallie) White 1874–1965 m. William (Robert Henry) Patterson 1868–1938
        1. 1. Lyon (Dwane) Patterson 1912–1981
        2. 2. Morris (Clifton) Patterson 1903–1953
      3. 3. William (Lawrence) White 1875–1908 m. Gertrude White 1881–
        1. 1. Relsea White 1910–
        2. 2. Hazel White 1907–
        3. 3. Kelsie White 1910–
      4. 4. Edgar (Franklin) White 1877–1916 m. Zora (B) Wilmuth 1888–1947
        1. 1. Ruby (Opal) Wooten 1912–1995
      5. 5. Raymond (Austin) White 1880–1955 m. Lou (Sindy Elizabeth) White 1884–1959
        1. 1. Mary (Lou) Digby 1923–2007
        2. 2. Bertie (Ellen) Stocks 1908–1998
        3. 3. Raymond (Austin) White 1912–1974
        4. 4. Roland (H) White 1919–1982
        5. 5. Gilbert White 1910–1978
        6. 6. Dalty (Archie) White 1914–1997
        7. 7. Mary (Lou) White 1924–
        8. 8. Dottie White 1915–
        9. 9. Birdie White 1909–
      6. 6. Raymond (Austin) White 1879–1955 m. Lou (Sindy Elizabeth) Reed 1884–1959
      7. 7. John (Gordon) White 1872–1955 m. Margaret (Ann) White 1868–1938 m. Lela (Isabell) Ottinger 1886–1984
        1. 1. Albert White 1894–1965 m. Rosa (Letha) Dillard 1896–1973
        2. 2. Pearl White 1892–1980
        3. 3. Willie (M) White 1897–
        4. 4. Hugh White 1904–1971
        5. 5. Lela White 1889–1970
        6. 6. Lorene White 1904–
        7. 7. Pearlie White 1893–
        8. 8. Willie (M) White 1897–
        9. 9. Hugh White 1905–
      8. 8. Fannie White 1880–
      9. 9. Marie White 1880–
      10. 10. Jezsie (Robert) White 1884–1942
      11. 11. James (L) White 1885–1935
      12. 12. Homer White 1897–1975 m. Fannie (Mae) Merrell 1901–1992
        1. 1. Elmo White 1925–
        2. 2. Donald (Ray) White 1940–1956
        3. 3. Dorothy (Gay) White 1940–1945
        4. 4. Elmo (Eugene) White 1924–1968 m. Juanita (Marie) Johnson 1928–2012
        5. 5. Jesse (Lee) White 1918–1920
        6. 6. Homer (Edward) White 1922–1922
        7. 7. Mary (Frances) White 1928–2020
        8. 8. Betty (Jane) White 1929–2009
      13. 13. Margaret (E.) White 1888–
      14. 14. Lulabell (Lee) White 1891–1931
      15. 15. Ruby White 1895–1982 m. Hillery (Hubbard) Rogers 1897–1921 m. Samuel (Tilton) O'Neal 1877–1951
        1. 1. William Rogers 1916–1966
        2. 2. Agnes Rogers 1918–2001
      16. 16. Maggie White 1891–
      17. 17. Lulu White 1891–1931
      18. 18. Alsop White 1879–
    2. 2. John (Nelson) Renfro 1844–1906 m. Emma (Dell) Courtney 1860–1906
    3. 3. Mary (Jane) Renfro 1845–
  2. 2. William (Luther) Nelson 1839–1910
  3. 3. Daniel Nelson 1848–1880
  4. 4. Jacob Nelson 1846–
  5. 5. Martha Nelson 1845–1862
  6. 6. Hetty (A) Nelson 1842–1916
  7. 7. Mary (A. "Polly") Nelson 1838–1864
  8. 8. Letty Nelson 1837–
  9. 9. Nancy (J.) Nelson 1825–1850
  10. 10. Susan Nelson 1822–
  11. 11. Elijah Nelson 1816–
  12. 12. Catherine Nelson 1824–1892

Elijah Nelson's Timeline

4 Records

1780
1780
Birth of Elijah Nelson in North Carolina, USA
North Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 70
Elijah Nelson resided here in District 17, Blount, Tennessee, USA
District 17, Blount, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 80
Elijah Nelson resided here in District 14, Blount, Tennessee
District 14, Blount, Tennessee
1862
30 Jan. 1862
Age 82
Death of Elijah Nelson in Blount, Tennessee, USA
Blount, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1780
    Event Place: North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 17, Blount, Tennessee; Roll: M432_871; Page: 131A; Image: 268
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 14, Blount, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1241; Page: 118; Family History Library Film: 805241

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 17, Blount, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 17, Blount, Tennessee; Roll: M432_871; Page: 131A; Image: 268

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 14, Blount, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 14, Blount, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1241; Page: 118; Family History Library Film: 805241

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Jan. 1862
    Event Place: Blount, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Maryville, Blount County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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