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John Mark Nelson 1859–1916 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 October 1859

Birth Location: Michigan, United States of America

Death Date: 9 May 1916

Death Location: Eureka, Clinton County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: James Nelson

Mother: Samanth Serby

Spouse(s): Mary Bradley

Children(s): Donna Nelson, Mabel Nelson, Carl Nelson, Myrtle Nelson, Emma Nelson

In 1859, John Mark Nelson entered the world in Michigan, United States of America, born to James A Nelson And Samanth Mc Serby. In 1855, John Mark Nelson resided in Syracuse City, Ward 8, Onondaga, New York, USA. In 1900, John Mark Nelson resided in Elba, Gratiot, Michigan, USA. John Mark Nelson married Mary A Bradley, and had children including Carl H Nelson, Donna Lucile Nelson, Emma Nelson, Mabel Nelson, Myrtle Iva Nelson. John Mark Nelson passed away in 1916 in Eureka, Clinton County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1859, John Mark Nelson entered the world in Michigan, United States of America, born to James A Nelson And Samanth Mc Serby.
  • In 1855, John Mark Nelson resided in Syracuse City, Ward 8, Onondaga, New York, USA.
  • In 1900, John Mark Nelson resided in Elba, Gratiot, Michigan, USA.
  • John Mark Nelson married Mary A Bradley, and had children including Carl H Nelson, Donna Lucile Nelson, Emma Nelson, Mabel Nelson, Myrtle Iva Nelson.
  • John Mark Nelson passed away in 1916 in Eureka, Clinton County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Nelson's Ancestors

Self
John Nelson
1859–1916
Birth Place: Michigan, United States of America
Parents
James A Nelson
1801–1877
New Jersey, United States of America
Samanth (Mc) Serby
1828–1860
Michigan, USA
Grandparents
James Nelson
1773–1863
New Jersey
Hannah Nelson
1773–1855
New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Nelson
1751–1808
Ellen Smith
1749–1819
Joel Post
1743–1813
Sarah Bushnell
1742–1783
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Nelson
1713–1780
Mary Stoyles
1729–1789
Peter Smith
1704–
Mary Clark
1708–1750
Deacon Post
1702–1782
Lieutenant Bushnell
1687–1753
Sarah Post
1711–1784

John Nelson's Descendants

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John (Mark) Nelson (10 October 1859–9 May 1916) m. Mary (A) Bradley (Mar 1872–)
  1. 1. Donna (Lucile) Nelson 1907–1983 m. Amos (E) Stevens 1906–
    1. 1. Loyal (A) Stevens 1925–
  2. 2. Mabel Nelson 1886–1969 m. Jesse (James) Murray 1886–1961
  3. 3. Carl (H) Nelson 1888–1974 m. Lillian (Gertrude) Nelson 1906–1970 m. Ruth Nelson 1886–
    1. 1. Norma (Rae) Timlick 1934–2016
    2. 2. Gladys Nelson 1913–
    3. 3. Maud Nelson 1915–
  4. 4. Myrtle (Iva) Nelson 1894–1931 m. Albert Cordray 1892–1955
    1. 1. Vivian Cordray 1922–
    2. 2. Cloyd Cordray 1924–
  5. 5. Emma Nelson 1891–1951

John Nelson's Timeline

4 Records

1855
1855
John Mark Nelson resided here in Syracuse City, Ward 8, Onondaga, New York, USA
Syracuse City, Ward 8, Onondaga, New York, USA
1859
10 October 1859
Birth of John Mark Nelson in Michigan, United States of America
Michigan, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 41
John Mark Nelson resided here in Elba, Gratiot, Michigan, USA
Elba, Gratiot, Michigan, USA
1916
9 May 1916
Age 57
Death of John Mark Nelson in Gratiot County, Michigan, United States of America
Gratiot County, Michigan, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 October 1859
    Event Place: Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1897-1929, The Library of Michigan; Lansing, Michigan; Michigan Death Records Project; Rolls: 1-302; Archive BarcodeItem Number: 30000008533154; Roll Number: 223; Certificate Number: 12
    [2] New York, U.S., State Census, 1855
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Elba, Gratiot, Michigan; Roll: 712; Page: 16; Enumeration District: 0047; FHL microfilm: 1240712
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
    [6] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Syracuse City, Ward 8, Onondaga, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, 1855

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Elba, Gratiot, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Elba, Gratiot, Michigan; Roll: 712; Page: 16; Enumeration District: 0047; FHL microfilm: 1240712

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 9 May 1916
    Event Place: Eureka, Clinton County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, John M Nelson 9 May 1916

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 May 1916
    Event Place: Gratiot County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1897-1929, The Library of Michigan; Lansing, Michigan; Michigan Death Records Project; Rolls: 1-302; Archive BarcodeItem Number: 30000008533154; Roll Number: 223; Certificate Number: 12
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Eureka, Clinton County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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