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John Layton Vansise NELSON 1882–1935 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Oct 1882

Birth Location: New Lots, Kings, New York, USA

Death Date: 1935

Death Location: Wood Ridge, Bergen, New Jersey, USA

Father: Egbert SR

Mother: Ella LYONS

Spouse(s): Grace RATHWELL

Children(s): Grace (Mercier), Maitha NELSON, Elvira NELSON

The story of John Layton Vansise NELSON began in 1882 in New Lots, Kings, New York, USA. In 1910, John Layton Vansise NELSON resided in Manhattan Ward 12, New York, New York, USA. In 1915, John Layton Vansise NELSON resided in New York, New York, New York, United States. John Layton Vansise NELSON married Grace Rathwell, and had children including Elvira Nelson, Grace E Nelson Mercier, Maitha Nelson. John Layton Vansise NELSON passed away in 1935 in Wood Ridge, Bergen, New Jersey, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of John Layton Vansise NELSON began in 1882 in New Lots, Kings, New York, USA.
  • In 1910, John Layton Vansise NELSON resided in Manhattan Ward 12, New York, New York, USA.
  • In 1915, John Layton Vansise NELSON resided in New York, New York, New York, United States.
  • John Layton Vansise NELSON married Grace Rathwell, and had children including Elvira Nelson, Grace E Nelson Mercier, Maitha Nelson.
  • John Layton Vansise NELSON passed away in 1935 in Wood Ridge, Bergen, New Jersey, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John NELSON's Ancestors

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John NELSON
1882–1935
Birth Place: New Lots, Kings, New York, USA
Parents
Egbert Alonzo NELSON SR
1861–1936
New York
Ella LYONS
1861–1900
New York, USA
Grandparents
Martha Woodruff
1845–
New York, USA
Terence LYONS
1832–1918
Ireland
Mary MURPHY
1829–
Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Garret LYONS
1802–
Danl Murphy
1814–1869
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John NELSON's Descendants

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John (Layton Vansise) NELSON (27 Oct 1882–1935) m. Grace RATHWELL (1 Mar 1888–Sep 1980)
  1. 1. Grace (E NELSON) (Mercier) 1909–1994 m. Julian (MERCIER) JR 1908–1992
    1. 1. Ronald (C) MERCIER 1933–1996
  2. 2. Maitha NELSON 1908–
  3. 3. Elvira NELSON 1913–

John NELSON's Timeline

5 Records

1882
27 Oct 1882
Birth of John Layton Vansise NELSON in New Lots, Kings, New York, USA
New Lots, Kings, New York, USA
1910
1910
Age 28
John Layton Vansise NELSON resided here in Manhattan Ward 12, New York, New York, USA
Manhattan Ward 12, New York, New York, USA
1915
1 June 1915
Age 33
John Layton Vansise NELSON resided here in New York, New York, New York, United States
New York, New York, New York, United States
1920
1920
Age 38
John Layton Vansise NELSON resided here in Manhattan Assembly District 19, New York, New York, USA
Manhattan Assembly District 19, New York, New York, USA
1935
1935
Age 53
Death of John Layton Vansise NELSON in Wood Ridge, Bergen, New Jersey, USA
Wood Ridge, Bergen, New Jersey, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Oct 1882
    Event Place: New Lots, Kings, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 28; Assembly District: 31; City: New York; County: New York; Page: 37
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Manhattan Assembly District 19, New York, New York; Roll: T625_1220; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 1317
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Manhattan Ward 12, New York, New York; Roll: T624_1025; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0649; FHL microfilm: 1375038

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Manhattan Ward 12, New York, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Manhattan Ward 12, New York, New York; Roll: T624_1025; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0649; FHL microfilm: 1375038

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1915
    Event Place: New York, New York, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 28; Assembly District: 31; City: New York; County: New York; Page: 37

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Manhattan Assembly District 19, New York, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Manhattan Assembly District 19, New York, New York; Roll: T625_1220; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 1317

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Wood Ridge, Bergen, New Jersey, USA

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