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Frances Hicks 1778–1870 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 NOV 1778

Birth Location: Wallens Creek, Lee, VA

Death Date: 7 APR 1870

Death Location: Pennington Gap, Lee County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: Nathaniel Hix

Mother: Jane Scott

Spouse(s): Joseph Ely

Children(s): Nimrod Ely, Andrew Ely, Elizabeth Ely

In 1778, Frances Hicks entered the world in Wallens Creek, Lee, VA, born to Nathaniel Hix And Jane Scott. In 1850, Frances Hicks resided in District 31, Lee, Virginia. In 1860, Frances Hicks resided in Western District, Lee, Virginia, United States. Frances Hicks married Joseph Ely, and had children including Andrew Jackson Ely, Elizabeth Ely, Nimrod Chrisman Ely. Frances Hicks passed away in 1870 in Pennington Gap, Lee County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1778, Frances Hicks entered the world in Wallens Creek, Lee, VA, born to Nathaniel Hix And Jane Scott.
  • In 1850, Frances Hicks resided in District 31, Lee, Virginia.
  • In 1860, Frances Hicks resided in Western District, Lee, Virginia, United States.
  • Frances Hicks married Joseph Ely, and had children including Andrew Jackson Ely, Elizabeth Ely, Nimrod Chrisman Ely.
  • Frances Hicks passed away in 1870 in Pennington Gap, Lee County, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Nathaniel Hix
1732–1801
Birth Location: Cumberland, Virginia, United States
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Jane Scott
1752–1825
Birth Location: Christian, Logan, Virginia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Joseph Ely
1775–1827
Birth Location: Bedford County, VA
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Children(s)

Nimrod Ely
1816–1869
Birth Location: –
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Andrew Ely
1825–1889
Birth Location: –
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Elizabeth Ely
1802–1863
Birth Location: Lee, Virginia, USA
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Frances Hicks's Ancestors

Self
Frances Hicks
1778–1870
Birth Place: Wallens Creek, Lee, VA
Parents
Nathaniel Hix
1732–1801
Cumberland, Virginia, United States
Jane Scott
1752–1825
Christian, Logan, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
John Hicks
1703–1776
Goochland, Virginia, United States
Mary (Elizabeth) Ervin
1707–1775
Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Frances Hicks's Descendants

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Frances Hicks (26 NOV 1778–7 APR 1870) m. Joseph Ely (1775–2 NOV 1827)
  1. 1. Nimrod (Chrisman) Ely 1816–1869
  2. 2. Andrew (Jackson) Ely 1825–1889
  3. 3. Elizabeth Ely 1802–1863 m. Hezekiah Branson 1792–1883
    1. 1. Annis Branson 1836–
    2. 2. Chandler Branson 1838–1863
    3. 3. Joseph (E.) Branson 1826– m. Nervesta (J) Hobbs 1838–
      1. 1. Chandler (P) Branson 1864–1941 m. Fanny (Rebecca) Lane 1874–1958
        1. 1. Anna ("Annie" Marie) Branson 1904–1983 m. Earl (Edison) Lucas 1903–1981
        2. 2. Dorothy Branson 1918–1983 m. Garrett Barnes 1912–1977
        3. 3. June (May) Branson 1908– m. David Martin 1900–1985 m. Adelor Dumont 1906–1958
        4. 4. Leonard Branson 1891–1975
        5. 5. Infant Branson 1896–
        6. 6. George (Lee) Branson 1902– m. Beth (Ann) Smith 1901–1968
        7. 7. Glydis Branson 1906–1996 m. Luster (D.) Palmer 1899–1983
        8. 8. John (Melvin) Branson 1894–1967 m. Maryland Williams 1904–1938 m. Emma Watkins –1967
        9. 9. Nannie Branson 1914–
        10. 10. Nervesta (Bell) Branson 1898– m. Aaron (Floyd) Boothe 1888–1953 m. James Fugate 1889–1969 m. Elisha Harrison 1911–1984
        11. 11. Janis (May) Branson 1915–1992 m. James (Captain) Spencer 1909–1988
      2. 2. Lazarus Branson 1874–1874
      3. 3. Hezekiah (C) Branson 1859–1921
      4. 4. John (Z.) Branson 1867–
      5. 5. William (H) Branson 1856–1921 m. Malissa (Ann) Richardson 1881–1961 m. Mary Unknown 1859–1908
        1. 1. Bertha Branson 1894–
        2. 2. Charles Branson 1888–
        3. 3. Henry Branson 1885–
        4. 4. Chester Branson 1897–1966
        5. 5. Anna Branson 1896–
        6. 6. Elsie Branson 1891–
        7. 7. Gurchen Branson 1911–
        8. 8. Chester Branson 1899–1995 m. Elvira Couch 1902–1993
        9. 9. Joseph (E.) Branson 1886–1918 m. B HT 1886–1908
      6. 6. Martha (A.) Branson 1874–1874
      7. 7. Mary (J.) Branson 1869–1870
      8. 8. Emily (Catharine) Branson 1875–1917
      9. 9. Sarah Branson 1861–1910
    4. 4. Louisa Branson 1829–
    5. 5. Mariah Branson 1833–
    6. 6. Hiram Branson 1839–
    7. 7. Frances Branson 1833–1949
    8. 8. Henry Branson 1830–
    9. 9. Nimrod (Christman) Branson 1834–1878
    10. 10. Rachel Branson 1825–
    11. 11. Sallie Branson 1843–1929
    12. 12. Sampson Branson 1845–1919

Frances Hicks's Timeline

4 Records

1778
26 NOV 1778
Birth of Frances Hicks in Wallens Creek, Lee, VA
Wallens Creek, Lee, VA
1850
1850
Age 72
Frances Hicks resided here in District 31, Lee, Virginia
District 31, Lee, Virginia
1860
1860
Age 82
Frances Hicks resided here in Western District, Lee, Virginia, United States
Western District, Lee, Virginia, United States
1870
7 APR 1870
Age 92
Death of Frances Hicks
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pennington Gap, Lee County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 NOV 1778
    Event Place: Wallens Creek, Lee, VA
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1778; Birth city: Wallens Creek; Birth state: VA
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Western District, Lee, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 APR 1870
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 31, Lee, Virginia
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