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Johnny "Coonie" Nelson 1908–1994 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Nov 1908

Birth Location: manning crossroads, Kingstree, Williamsburg, South Carolina, U

Death Date: 15 Mar 1994

Death Location: Salters, Williamsburg County, South Carolina, United States of America

Father: Wesley NELSON

Mother: Emma Shaw-Nelson

Spouse(s): Minda Nelson

Children(s): Maybank Nelson, Evernetha Nelson-Bannister, Carroll Nelson, Thomas Nelson, Curlee Nelson

In 1908, Johnny "Coonie" Nelson entered the world in manning crossroads, Kingstree, Williamsburg, South Carolina, U, born to Wesley Westley Nelson And Emma Shaw Nelson. In 1910, Johnny "Coonie" Nelson resided in Hope, Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA. In 1920, Johnny "Coonie" Nelson resided in Hope, Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA. Johnny "Coonie" Nelson married Minda Minier Minder Mccray Mcclary Nelson, and had children including Carroll Nelson, Curlee Nelson, Evernetha Ether Nelson Bannister, Maybank Kayeank Nelson, Thomas Nelson. Johnny "Coonie" Nelson passed away in 1994 in Salters, Williamsburg County, South Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1908, Johnny "Coonie" Nelson entered the world in manning crossroads, Kingstree, Williamsburg, South Carolina, U, born to Wesley Westley Nelson And Emma Shaw Nelson.
  • In 1910, Johnny "Coonie" Nelson resided in Hope, Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1920, Johnny "Coonie" Nelson resided in Hope, Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA.
  • Johnny "Coonie" Nelson married Minda Minier Minder Mccray Mcclary Nelson, and had children including Carroll Nelson, Curlee Nelson, Evernetha Ether Nelson Bannister, Maybank Kayeank Nelson, Thomas Nelson.
  • Johnny "Coonie" Nelson passed away in 1994 in Salters, Williamsburg County, South Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Wesley NELSON
1873–1959
Birth Location: Williamsburg County, South Carolina, USA
WN
Emma Shaw-Nelson
1885–1955
Birth Location: manning crossroads, Kingstree, Williamsburg, South Carolina, U
ES

Spouses(s)

Minda Nelson
1914–1988
Birth Location: Williamsburg County, South Carolina
MN

Children(s)

Maybank Nelson
1941–1963
Birth Location: Greeleyville, Williamsburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
MN
Evernetha Nelson-Bannister
1935–2022
Birth Location: Greeleyville, Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA
EN
Carroll Nelson
1934–2003
Birth Location: Hope, Township, South Carolina, USA
CN
Thomas Nelson
1936–2006
Birth Location: South Carolina
TN
Curlee Nelson
1939–2021
Birth Location: manning crossroads, Kingstree, Williamsburg, South Carolina, U
CN

Johnny Nelson's Ancestors

Self
Johnny Nelson
1908–1994
Birth Place: manning crossroads, Kingstree, Williamsburg, South Carolina, U
Parents
Wesley 'Westley' NELSON
1873–1959
Williamsburg County, South Carolina, USA
Emma Shaw-Nelson
1885–1955
manning crossroads, Kingstree, Williamsburg, South Carolina, U
Grandparents
Joe Nelson
1853–1918
Kingstree, Williamsburg County, South Carolina, USA
Lewis ((Luis) Shaw Shaw (Sheer, Shaer, Slon)) Sr.
1840–1953
Williamsburg County, South Carolina, USA
Daphney ("Davney") McClary-Shaw
1845–1940
Williamsburg County, South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Isaac Infantry
1808–1880
Margaret Shaw
1807–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel white
1775–1858

Johnny Nelson's Descendants

1.
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Johnny ("Coonie") Nelson (23 Nov 1908–15 Mar 1994) m. Minda ((Minier) (Minder) McCray (McClary)) Nelson (December 3, 1914–16 August 1988)
  1. 1. Maybank ((Kayeank)) Nelson 1941–1963
  2. 2. Evernetha ((Ether)) Nelson-Bannister 1935–2022
  3. 3. Carroll Nelson 1934–2003
  4. 4. Thomas Nelson 1936–2006
  5. 5. Curlee Nelson 1939–2021 m. Jannie (Margret) Frazier 1945–2005

Johnny Nelson's Timeline

8 Records

1908
23 Nov 1908
Birth of Johnny "Coonie" Nelson in manning crossroads, Kingstree, Williamsburg, South Carolina, U
manning crossroads, Kingstree, Williamsburg, South Carolina, U
1910
1910
Age 2
Johnny "Coonie" Nelson resided here in Hope, Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA
Hope, Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 12
Johnny "Coonie" Nelson resided here in Hope, Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA
Hope, Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 22
Johnny "Coonie" Nelson resided here in Hope, Hope, Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA
Hope, Hope, Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 27
Johnny "Coonie" Nelson resided here in Hope, Williamsburg, South Carolina
Hope, Williamsburg, South Carolina
1940
1940
Age 32
Johnny "Coonie" Nelson resided here in Hope Township 1, Hope, Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA
Hope Township 1, Hope, Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 43
Johnny "Coonie" Nelson resided here in South Carolina
South Carolina
1994
15 Mar 1994
Age 86
Death of Johnny "Coonie" Nelson in crossroad cemetary, Kingstree Northeast, Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA
crossroad cemetary, Kingstree Northeast, Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Nov 1908
    Event Place: manning crossroads, Kingstree, Williamsburg, South Carolina, U
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards For South Carolina, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 142
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hope, Williamsburg, South Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-03844; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 45-2
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Hope, Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Hope, Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Hope, Hope, Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Hope, Williamsburg, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hope, Williamsburg, South Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-03844; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 45-2

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Hope Township 1, Hope, Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards For South Carolina, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 142
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hope, Williamsburg, South Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-03844; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 45-2

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: South Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Greeleyville, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Mar 1994
    Event Place: crossroad cemetary, Kingstree Northeast, Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Salters, Williamsburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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