YourRoots Logo
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

James B Nixon 1860 – 1931 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 June 1860

Birth Location: Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 28 May 1931

Death Location: Hickman, Smith County, Tennessee, USA

Father: James Nixon

Mother: Delilah Denny

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1860, James B Nixon entered the world in Tennessee, USA, born to James Nixon and Delilah Francis Denny. In 1880, James B Nixon resided in District 7, Smith, Tennessee, USA. James B Nixon passed away in 1931 in Hickman, Smith County, Tennessee, USA.

Find more search results for James Nixon
JN

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1860, James B Nixon entered the world in Tennessee, USA, born to James Nixon and Delilah Francis Denny.
  • In 1880, James B Nixon resided in District 7, Smith, Tennessee, USA.
  • James B Nixon passed away in 1931 in Hickman, Smith County, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Nixon's Ancestors

Self
James Nixon
1860 – 1931
Birth Place: Tennessee, USA
Parents
James Nixon
1829 – 1888
Smith, Tennessee, USA
Delilah (Francis) Denny
1836 – 1928
Smith County, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Robert (Jim) Nixon
1790 – 1835
Ireland
Charlotte Nixon
1795 – 1854
North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Nixon's Timeline

3 Records

1860
9 June 1860
Birth of James B Nixon in Tennessee, USA
Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 20
James B Nixon resided here in District 7, Smith, Tennessee, USA
District 7, Smith, Tennessee, USA
1931
28 May 1931
Age 71
Death of James B Nixon in Hickman, Smith County, Tennessee, USA
Hickman, Smith County, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 June 1860
    Event Place: Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 7, Smith, Tennessee; Roll: 1280; Family History Film: 1255280; Page: 76A; Enumeration District: 118
    [2] 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: 28 May 1931
    Event Place: Hickman, Smith County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 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

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like “Trace Back To Me” instantly map your family’s migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond “end-of-line” automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans “end-of-line” ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you’re away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches’ maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you’ll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE