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Elijah Nicholson 1798–1848 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1798

Birth Location: Davidson County, Tennessee

Death Date: 25 Oct 1848

Death Location: Davidson County, Tennessee

Father: Elisha Nicholson

Mother: Margaret McNairy

Spouse(s): Hailey Brown

Children(s): Jeremiah Nicholson, Isabella Nicholson, Elijah Nicholson, Francis Nicholson, Boyd Nicholson, James Nicholson

In 1798, Elijah Nicholson entered the world in Davidson County, Tennessee, born to Elisha Nicholson And Margaret Mcnairy. In 1812, Elijah Nicholson resided in Davidson, Tennessee, United States. In 1829, Elijah Nicholson resided in Davidson, Tennessee, United States. Elijah Nicholson married Hailey Brown, and had children including Boyd Mcnairy Nicholson, Elijah Overton Sr Nicholson, Francis G Nicholson, Isabella G Nicholson, James Mcnairy Nicholson, Jeremiah Nicholson. Elijah Nicholson passed away in 1848 in Davidson County, Tennessee.

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Biography

  • In 1798, Elijah Nicholson entered the world in Davidson County, Tennessee, born to Elisha Nicholson And Margaret Mcnairy.
  • In 1812, Elijah Nicholson resided in Davidson, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1829, Elijah Nicholson resided in Davidson, Tennessee, United States.
  • Elijah Nicholson married Hailey Brown, and had children including Boyd Mcnairy Nicholson, Elijah Overton Sr Nicholson, Francis G Nicholson, Isabella G Nicholson, James Mcnairy Nicholson, Jeremiah Nicholson.
  • Elijah Nicholson passed away in 1848 in Davidson County, Tennessee.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

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Elijah Nicholson's Ancestors

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Elijah Nicholson
1798–1848
Birth Place: Davidson County, Tennessee
Parents
Elisha Nicholson
1764–1848
Maryland, United States
Margaret McNairy
1771–1824
Guilford, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Francis McNairy
1734–1812
Scotland
Anna (Marie) Boyd
1744–1830
Lancaster, Pa
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elijah Nicholson's Descendants

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Elijah Nicholson (abt 1798–25 Oct 1848) m. Hailey Brown (abt 1805–)
  1. 1. Jeremiah Nicholson 1834–1881
  2. 2. Isabella (G) Nicholson 1837–
  3. 3. Elijah (Overton Sr) Nicholson 1839–1906 m. Blanche (F) Knight 1850–
    1. 1. Elijah (O. Nicholson) jr 1876–
    2. 2. Minnie (B.) Nicholson 1880–
    3. 3. Sallie (I.) Nicholson 1870–
    4. 4. Martha (E.) Nicholson 1872–
    5. 5. Hansel (H) Nicholson 1874–
    6. 6. Tom (J) Nickolson 1884–
    7. 7. Ida (C) Nickolson 1886–
    8. 8. Mary Nickolson 1882–
  4. 4. Francis (G) Nicholson 1831–
  5. 5. Boyd (McNairy) Nicholson 1826–1891 m. Emma E. 1838–1886
  6. 6. James (McNairy) Nicholson 1828–

Elijah Nicholson's Timeline

6 Records

1798
abt 1798
Birth of Elijah Nicholson in Davidson County, Tennessee
Davidson County, Tennessee
1812
1812
Age 14
Elijah Nicholson resided here in Davidson, Tennessee, United States
Davidson, Tennessee, United States
1829
1829
Age 31
Elijah Nicholson resided here in Davidson, Tennessee, United States
Davidson, Tennessee, United States
1830
1830
Age 32
Elijah Nicholson resided here in Davidson, Tennessee, United States
Davidson, Tennessee, United States
1840
1840
Age 42
Elijah Nicholson resided here in Davidson, Tennessee, United States
Davidson, Tennessee, United States
1848
25 Oct 1848
Age 50
Death of Elijah Nicholson in Davidson County, Tennessee
Davidson County, Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1798
    Event Place: Davidson County, Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1812
    Event Place: Davidson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: Tennessee, Early Tax List Records

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1829
    Event Place: Davidson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: Tennessee, Early Tax List Records

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Davidson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830 US Census; Census Place: Davidson, Tennessee; Page: 222; NARA Series: M19; Roll Number: 174; Family History Film: 0024532

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Davidson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: 520; Page: 378; Image: 777; Family History Library Film: 0024543

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Oct 1848
    Event Place: Davidson County, Tennessee

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