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Hugh Nixon 1747–1814 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Sep 1747

Birth Location: Saint Johns Parish, Prince Georges, Maryland

Death Date: 1814

Death Location: Harrison, Charles, Virginia, United States

Father: Jonathan Nixon

Mother: Mary Sherrat

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Belt

Children(s): Benjamin Nixon

In 1747, Hugh Nixon entered the world in Saint Johns Parish, Prince Georges, Maryland, born to Jonathan Nixon And Mary Sherrat. Hugh Nixon married Elizabeth Belt, and had children including Benjamin B Nixon. Hugh Nixon passed away in 1814 in Harrison, Charles, Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1747, Hugh Nixon entered the world in Saint Johns Parish, Prince Georges, Maryland, born to Jonathan Nixon And Mary Sherrat.
  • Hugh Nixon married Elizabeth Belt, and had children including Benjamin B Nixon.
  • Hugh Nixon passed away in 1814 in Harrison, Charles, Virginia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jonathan Nixon
1708–1794
Birth Location: Leek, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom
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Mary Sherrat
1730–1764
Birth Location: Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Belt
1742–1840
Birth Location: Prince George's, Maryland, United States
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Children(s)

Benjamin Nixon
1780–1855
Birth Location: Montgomery, Montgomery, Maryland, USA
BN

Hugh Nixon's Ancestors

Self
Hugh Nixon
1747–1814
Birth Place: Saint Johns Parish, Prince Georges, Maryland
Parents
Jonathan Nixon
1708–1794
Leek, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom
Mary Sherrat
1730–1764
Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Hugh Nixon's Descendants

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Hugh Nixon (1 Sep 1747–1814) m. Elizabeth Belt (1742–1840)
  1. 1. Benjamin (B.) Nixon 1780–1855 m. Joanna Clark 1784–
    1. 1. Jasper Nixon 1803–1853 m. Sarah McGee 1809–1889
      1. 1. William (Joshua) Nixon 1848–1928 m. Alwinda Scott 1853–1891
        1. 1. Charles (Henry) Nixon 1874–1945 m. Georgia (Lou) Clements 1876–1958
        2. 2. Jasper (R) Nixon 1883–
        3. 3. William (W) Nixon 1887–
        4. 4. Walter (Raleigh) Nixon 1888–1942 m. Ima (Belle) Wheeler 1874–1945
        5. 5. Malicie (R) Nixon 1878–1971
        6. 6. Elsie (Nixon) (Kidd) 1872–1944
        7. 7. Alwilda (Nixon) (Chestnut) 1891–1979
        8. 8. Gertrude (Florence) Sparkes 1881–1951
      2. 2. Margaret Nixon 1845–
      3. 3. Nancy (Ruth) Lister 1837–1887
      4. 4. Caroline (V) Ore 1825–1870
      5. 5. Joanna (Nixon) Morris 1839–1921 m. Christopher (W) Morris 1833–
        1. 1. Sarah (M) Morris 1859–
        2. 2. Rosentha Morris 1858–
        3. 3. Nancy Morris 1861–
        4. 4. D. (N.) Morris 1879–
      6. 6. Eliza (Ann) McCord 1830–1912
      7. 7. Sarah (Melissa Nixon) Lawrence 1841–1921
      8. 8. Rolla (H) Nixon 1831–
    2. 2. Joshua Nixon 1805–1861

Hugh Nixon's Timeline

8 Records

1745
08 May 1745
Birth of Hugh Nixon in Saint Johns Parish, Prince Georges, Maryland
Saint Johns Parish, Prince Georges, Maryland
1747
1 Sep 1747
Birth of Hugh Nixon in Saint Johns Parish, Prince Georges, Maryland
Saint Johns Parish, Prince Georges, Maryland
1747
1 Sep 1747
Birth of Hugh Nixon in Saint Johns Parish, Prince Georges, Maryland
Saint Johns Parish, Prince Georges, Maryland
1750
1750
Age 3
Birth of Hugh Nixon in Saint Johns Parish, Prince Georges, Maryland
Saint Johns Parish, Prince Georges, Maryland
1790
2 Aug 1790
Age 43
Hugh Nixon resided here in Montgomery, Maryland, USA
Montgomery, Maryland, USA
1812
1812
Age 65
Death of Hugh Nixon in Harrison, Charles, Virginia, United States
Harrison, Charles, Virginia, United States
1812
23 Jun 1812
Age 65
Hugh Nixon - Probate in Harrison, West Virginia, USA
Harrison, West Virginia, USA
1814
1814
Age 67
Death of Hugh Nixon in Harrison, Charles, Virginia, United States
Harrison, Charles, Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 08 May 1745
    Event Place: Saint Johns Parish, Prince Georges, Maryland
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Sep 1747
    Event Place: Saint Johns Parish, Prince Georges, Maryland

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1750
    Event Place: Saint Johns Parish, Prince Georges, Maryland

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Sep 1747
    Event Place: Saint Johns Parish, Prince Georges, Maryland

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1790
    Event Place: Montgomery, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; First Census of the United States, 1790.; Year: 1790; Census Place: Montgomery, Maryland; Series: M637; Roll: 3; Page: 252; Family History Library Film: 0568143

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Harrison, Virginia
    Record Source: West Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1812
    Event Place: Harrison, Charles, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1814
    Event Place: Harrison, Charles, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 23 Jun 1812
    Event Place: Harrison, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: West Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
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