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Jasper Nixon 1803–1853 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Feb 1803

Birth Location: Harrison, Charles, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 18 Nov 1853

Death Location: Davis County, Iowa, United States of America

Father: Benjamin Nixon

Mother: Joanna Clark

Spouse(s): Sarah McGee

Children(s): William Nixon, Margaret Nixon, Nancy Lister, Caroline Ore, Joanna Morris, Eliza McCord, Sarah Lawrence, Rolla Nixon

In 1803, Jasper Nixon entered the world in Harrison, Charles, Virginia, United States, born to Benjamin B Nixon And Joanna Clark. In 1840, Jasper Nixon resided in Warren, Indiana, USA. In 1850, Jasper Nixon resided in Charleston District 18, Coles, Illinois, USA. Jasper Nixon married Sarah Mcgee, and had children including Caroline V Ore, Eliza Ann Mccord, Joanna Nixon Morris, Margaret Nixon, Nancy Ruth Lister, Rolla H Nixon, Sarah Melissa Nixon Lawrence, William Joshua Nixon. Jasper Nixon passed away in 1853 in Davis County, Iowa, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1803, Jasper Nixon entered the world in Harrison, Charles, Virginia, United States, born to Benjamin B Nixon And Joanna Clark.
  • In 1840, Jasper Nixon resided in Warren, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1850, Jasper Nixon resided in Charleston District 18, Coles, Illinois, USA.
  • Jasper Nixon married Sarah Mcgee, and had children including Caroline V Ore, Eliza Ann Mccord, Joanna Nixon Morris, Margaret Nixon, Nancy Ruth Lister, Rolla H Nixon, Sarah Melissa Nixon Lawrence, William Joshua Nixon.
  • Jasper Nixon passed away in 1853 in Davis County, Iowa, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Jasper Nixon's Ancestors

Self
Jasper Nixon
1803–1853
Birth Place: Harrison, Charles, Virginia, United States
Parents
Benjamin B. Nixon
1780–1855
Montgomery, Montgomery, Maryland, USA
Joanna Clark
1784–
Harrison County, West Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Hugh Nixon
1747–1814
Saint Johns Parish, Prince Georges, Maryland
Elizabeth Belt
1742–1840
Prince George's, Maryland, United States
Great-Grandparents
Jonathan Nixon
1708–1794
Mary Sherrat
1730–1764
Benjamin SR
1718–1775
Ruth Harris
1712–1775
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Jasper Nixon's Descendants

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Jasper Nixon (18 Feb 1803–18 Nov 1853) m. Sarah McGee (7 September 1809–29 Jul 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
      1. 1. Joshua (Clements) Nixon 1904–1964 m. Ida (Floy) Shreve 1915–2006
        1. 1. Claudine Nixon 1936–2024 m. Franklin (Wright) Layman 1911–2008
        2. 2. Charlene (Nokoma) Nixon 1940–2008
        3. 3. Ruth (Marie) Lee 1927–2014
      2. 2. Elisebeth Nixon 1907–1927
      3. 3. Maud Nixon 1903–1985
      4. 4. Oliver (W) Nixon 1913–1972
      5. 5. Ruby (Alwilda Nixon) (Teter) 1909–1998
    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–

Jasper Nixon's Timeline

4 Records

1803
18 Feb 1803
Birth of Jasper Nixon in Harrison, Charles, Virginia, United States
Harrison, Charles, Virginia, United States
1840
1840
Age 37
Jasper Nixon resided here in Warren, Indiana, USA
Warren, Indiana, USA
1850
8 Oct 1850
Age 47
Jasper Nixon resided here in Charleston District 18, Coles, Illinois, USA
Charleston District 18, Coles, Illinois, USA
1853
18 Nov 1853
Age 50
Death of Jasper Nixon in Grove Township, Davis, Iowa, United States
Grove Township, Davis, Iowa, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Feb 1803
    Event Place: Harrison, Charles, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Warren, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Warren, Indiana; Roll: 97; Page: 87; Family History Library Film: 0007731

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 8 Oct 1850
    Event Place: Charleston District 18, Coles, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Nov 1853
    Event Place: Grove Township, Davis, Iowa, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Davis County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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