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James Nixon 1829–1888 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 September 1829

Birth Location: Smith, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 11 May 1888

Death Location: Hickman, Smith County, Tennessee, USA

Father: Robert Nixon

Mother: Charlotte Nixon

Spouse(s): Delilah Denny

Children(s): George Nixon, William Nixon, Sarah Nixon, Tonie Nixon, Elizabeth Nixon, Thomas Nixon, Charlie Nixon, James Nixon, Melissa Nixon

In 1829, James Nixon entered the world in Smith, Tennessee, USA, born to Robert Jim Nixon And Charlotte Nixon. In 1880, James Nixon resided in District 7, Smith, Tennessee, USA. James Nixon married Delilah Francis Denny, and had children including Charlie H Nixon, Elizabeth Nixon, George W Nixon, James B Nixon, Melissa Nixon, Sarah Nixon, Thomas Harding Nixon, Tonie Oscar Nixon, William H Nixon. James Nixon passed away in 1888 in Hickman, Smith County, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1829, James Nixon entered the world in Smith, Tennessee, USA, born to Robert Jim Nixon And Charlotte Nixon.
  • In 1880, James Nixon resided in District 7, Smith, Tennessee, USA.
  • James Nixon married Delilah Francis Denny, and had children including Charlie H Nixon, Elizabeth Nixon, George W Nixon, James B Nixon, Melissa Nixon, Sarah Nixon, Thomas Harding Nixon, Tonie Oscar Nixon, William H Nixon.
  • James Nixon passed away in 1888 in Hickman, Smith County, Tennessee, USA.

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James Nixon's Ancestors

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James Nixon
1829–1888
Birth Place: Smith, Tennessee, USA
Parents
Robert Jim Nixon
1790–1835
Ireland
Charlotte Nixon
1795–1854
North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Nixon's Descendants

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James Nixon (28 September 1829–11 May 1888) m. Delilah (Francis) Denny (15 October 1836–25 Jan 1928)
  1. 1. George (W.) Nixon 1858–1922 m. Adelade Oakley 1860–1940
    1. 1. Thomas (Burris) Nixon 1886–1935 m. Bertha (Eunice) Ashley 1890–1966
      1. 1. Willie (Fred) Nixon 1907–1934 m. Ruby (Lee) Nixon 1911–1999
        1. 1. Thomas (Byron) Nixon 1933–2010
      2. 2. Georgia (B) Nixon 1919–2010
      3. 3. Bonnie (O) Nixon 1911–1972
      4. 4. Mary (Kathleen) Nixon 1917–2005 m. Willard (Cordell) Cleibron 1915–1964
        1. 1. Peggy (Dale) Cleibron 1939–2024 m. Charles (Howard) Bay 1938–2008
    2. 2. Edgar Nixon 1881–
    3. 3. Readie Nixon 1884–
    4. 4. Cecil (C) Nixon 1888–1953 m. Rossie Denney 1898–1972
    5. 5. Jesse (Martin) Nixon 1894–1952 m. Marion (C) Nixon 1897–
    6. 6. Bart Nixon 1895–1962 m. Bernice Nixon 1905–1987
      1. 1. Annie (June) Nixon 1930–1999
    7. 7. Clarence (Hunt) Nixon 1898–1946 m. Ossie (Sue) Young 1896–1980
    8. 8. Mabel Nixon 1902–1992
  2. 2. William (H.) Nixon 1864–1948
  3. 3. Sarah Nixon 1861–1949
  4. 4. Tonie (Oscar) Nixon 1880–1968
  5. 5. Elizabeth Nixon 1873–1965
  6. 6. Thomas (Harding) Nixon 1854–1944
  7. 7. Charlie (H.) Nixon 1869–1950 m. Ella Stevens 1875–1964
    1. 1. Janie (Myrtle) Nixon 1898–1989
    2. 2. Henry (P) Nixon 1896–
    3. 3. Alma Nixon 1903–
    4. 4. James (H) Nixon 1910–
  8. 8. James (B) Nixon 1860–1931
  9. 9. Melissa Nixon 1867–

James Nixon's Timeline

3 Records

1829
28 September 1829
Birth of James Nixon in Smith, Tennessee, USA
Smith, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 51
James Nixon resided here in District 7, Smith, Tennessee, USA
District 7, Smith, Tennessee, USA
1888
11 May 1888
Age 59
Death of James Nixon in Smith, Tennessee, USA
Smith, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 September 1829
    Event Place: Smith, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1959, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 55
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 7, Smith, Tennessee; Roll: 1280; Family History Film: 1255280; Page: 76A; Enumeration District: 118
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 7, Smith, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 7, Smith, Tennessee; Roll: 1280; Family History Film: 1255280; Page: 76A; Enumeration District: 118

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 May 1888
    Event Place: Smith, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1959, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 55
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hickman, Smith County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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