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Elizabeth Nelson 1887–1964 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 NOV 1887

Birth Location: Lincoln, West Virginia, United States

Death Date: 12 NOV 1964

Death Location: Harts, Lincoln, West Virginia, United States

Father: Lewis Nelson

Mother: Malinda Vance

Spouse(s): John Wiley

Children(s): Nettie Maynard

The story of Elizabeth Nelson began in 1887 in Lincoln, West Virginia, United States. In 1900, Elizabeth Nelson resided in Harts Creek district, Lincoln, West Virginia, Unit. In 1910, Elizabeth Nelson resided in Harts Creek, Lincoln, West Virginia, United States. Elizabeth Nelson married John Wiley, and had children including Nettie Maynard. Elizabeth Nelson passed away in 1964 in Harts, Lincoln, West Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Elizabeth Nelson began in 1887 in Lincoln, West Virginia, United States.
  • In 1900, Elizabeth Nelson resided in Harts Creek district, Lincoln, West Virginia, Unit.
  • In 1910, Elizabeth Nelson resided in Harts Creek, Lincoln, West Virginia, United States.
  • Elizabeth Nelson married John Wiley, and had children including Nettie Maynard.
  • Elizabeth Nelson passed away in 1964 in Harts, Lincoln, West Virginia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Lewis Nelson
1853–1930
Birth Location: Wayne County, West Virginia
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Malinda Vance
1853–1922
Birth Location: Logan County, West Va.
MV

Spouses(s)

John Wiley
1883–1942
Birth Location: Lincoln, West Virginia, United States
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Children(s)

Nettie Maynard
1929–2011
Birth Location: Lincoln County, West Virginia, United States of America
NM

Elizabeth Nelson's Ancestors

Self
Elizabeth Nelson
1887–1964
Birth Place: Lincoln, West Virginia, United States
Parents
Lewis Nelson
1853–1930
Wayne County, West Virginia
Malinda Vance
1853–1922
Logan County, West Va.
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elizabeth Nelson's Descendants

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Elizabeth Nelson (3 NOV 1887–12 NOV 1964) m. John Wiley (2 AUG 1883–29 MAR 1942)
  1. 1. Nettie Maynard 1929–2011 m. Andy Estep 1921–2009
    1. 1. Anna (Ruth) Estep 1951–2001 m. Albert Lewis 1949–1988

Elizabeth Nelson's Timeline

12 Records

1887
3 NOV 1887
Birth of Elizabeth Nelson in Lincoln, West Virginia, United States
Lincoln, West Virginia, United States
1900
1900
Age 13
Elizabeth Nelson resided here in Harts Creek district, Lincoln, West Virginia, United States
Harts Creek district, Lincoln, West Virginia, United States
1910
1910
Age 23
Elizabeth Nelson resided here in Harts Creek, Lincoln, West Virginia, United States
Harts Creek, Lincoln, West Virginia, United States
1910
1910
Age 23
Elizabeth Nelson resided here in Harts Creek, Lincoln, West Virginia, United States
Harts Creek, Lincoln, West Virginia, United States
1930
1930
Age 43
Elizabeth Nelson resided here in Harts Creek, Lincoln, West Virginia, United States
Harts Creek, Lincoln, West Virginia, United States
1930
1930
Age 43
Elizabeth Nelson resided here in Harts Creek, Lincoln, West Virginia, United States
Harts Creek, Lincoln, West Virginia, United States
1935
1935
Age 48
Elizabeth Nelson resided here in Harts Creek Magisterial District, Lincoln, West Virginia, United States
Harts Creek Magisterial District, Lincoln, West Virginia, United States
1935
1935
Age 48
Elizabeth Nelson resided here in Harts Creek Magisterial District, Lincoln, West Virginia, United States
Harts Creek Magisterial District, Lincoln, West Virginia, United States
1940
1940
Age 53
Elizabeth Nelson resided here in Harts Creek Magisterial District, Lincoln, West Virginia, United States
Harts Creek Magisterial District, Lincoln, West Virginia, United States
1940
1940
Age 53
Elizabeth Nelson resided here in Harts Creek Magisterial District, Lincoln, West Virginia, United States
Harts Creek Magisterial District, Lincoln, West Virginia, United States
1964
15 NOV 1964
Age 77
Burial of Elizabeth Nelson in Nester Cemetery, Harts, Lincoln, West Virginia, United States
Nester Cemetery, Harts, Lincoln, West Virginia, United States
1964
12 NOV 1964
Age 77
Death of Elizabeth Nelson in Harts, Lincoln, West Virginia, United States
Harts, Lincoln, West Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 NOV 1887
    Event Place: Lincoln, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] United States Census, 1940, "United States Census, 1940," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 8 January 2021), Lizzie Wiley in household of Johnie Wiley, Harts Creek Magisterial District, Lincoln, West Virginia, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 22-7, sheet 8B, line 67, family 118, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 4418.
    [2] United States Census, 1910, "United States Census, 1910," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : accessed 30 March 2023), Lizzie Wiley in household of John Wiley Jr., Harts Creek, Lincoln, West Virginia, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 52, sheet 22A, family 185, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 1682; FHL microfilm 1,375,695.
    [3] United States Census, 1930, "United States Census, 1930," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : accessed 30 March 2023), Lizzie Wiley in household of John Wiley, Big Harts Creek, Lincoln, West Virginia, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 6, sheet 5A, line 14, family 70, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 2539; FHL microfilm 2,342,273.
    [4] West Virginia Deaths, 1804-1999, "West Virginia Deaths, 1804-1999," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 March 2018), Lizzie N. Adkins, 12 Nov 1964; citing Lincoln, West Virginia, County Records, 17613, county courthouses, West Virginia; FHL microfilm 1,992,037.
    [5] United States Census, 1900, "United States Census, 1900," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : accessed 30 March 2023), Elizabeth Nelson in household of Lewis Nelson, Harts Creek district, Lincoln, West Virginia, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 43, sheet 1B, family 13, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,241,763.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Harts Creek district, Lincoln, West Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 15 NOV 1964
    Event Place: Nester Cemetery, Harts, Lincoln, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 5 August 2020), Lizzie, ; Burial, Harts, Lincoln, West Virginia, United States of America, Nester-Wiley Cemetery; citing record ID 98129522, <i>Find a Grave<i>
    [2] West Virginia Deaths, 1804-1999, "West Virginia Deaths, 1804-1999," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 March 2018), Lizzie N. Adkins, 12 Nov 1964; citing Lincoln, West Virginia, County Records, 17613, county courthouses, West Virginia; FHL microfilm 1,992,037.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 NOV 1964
    Event Place: Harts, Lincoln, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 5 August 2020), Lizzie, ; Burial, Harts, Lincoln, West Virginia, United States of America, Nester-Wiley Cemetery; citing record ID 98129522, <i>Find a Grave<i>
    [2] West Virginia Deaths, 1804-1999, "West Virginia Deaths, 1804-1999," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : 10 March 2018), Lizzie N. Adkins, 12 Nov 1964; citing Lincoln, West Virginia, County Records, 17613, county courthouses, West Virginia; FHL microfilm 1,992,037.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Harts Creek, Lincoln, West Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Harts Creek, Lincoln, West Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Harts Creek Magisterial District, Lincoln, West Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Harts Creek Magisterial District, Lincoln, West Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Harts Creek, Lincoln, West Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Harts Creek, Lincoln, West Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Harts Creek Magisterial District, Lincoln, West Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Harts Creek Magisterial District, Lincoln, West Virginia, United States
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