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Joseph Nelson 1880–1917 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1880

Birth Location: Upperland, Co Derry

Death Date: 22 Jun 1917

Death Location: France

Father: William Nelson

Mother: Sarah Leese

Spouse(s): Cathrine Nelson

Children(s): Agnes Nelson, Sarah Nelson, James Nelson, Joseph Nelson

In 1880, Joseph Nelson entered the world in Upperland, Co Derry, born to William John Nelson And Sarah Leese. In 1901, Joseph Nelson resided in Glasgow Townhead, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Joseph Nelson married Cathrine Nelson, and had children including Agnes Nelson, James Nelson, Joseph Nelson, Sarah Las Nelson. Joseph Nelson passed away in 1917 in France.

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Biography

  • In 1880, Joseph Nelson entered the world in Upperland, Co Derry, born to William John Nelson And Sarah Leese.
  • In 1901, Joseph Nelson resided in Glasgow Townhead, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
  • Joseph Nelson married Cathrine Nelson, and had children including Agnes Nelson, James Nelson, Joseph Nelson, Sarah Las Nelson.
  • Joseph Nelson passed away in 1917 in France.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joseph Nelson's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Nelson
1880–1917
Birth Place: Upperland, Co Derry
Parents
William John Nelson
1841–1918
Ireland
Sarah Leese
1845–1927
Ireland
Grandparents
William Nelson
1816–
Ireland
William Nelson
1816–
Ireland
Esther Chambers
1820–1861
Ireland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Joseph Nelson's Descendants

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Joseph Nelson (1880–22 Jun 1917) m. Cathrine Nelson (4 Jan 1878–22 Feb 1947)
  1. 1. Agnes Nelson 1909–
  2. 2. Sarah (Las) Nelson 1911–
  3. 3. James Nelson 1916–1971
  4. 4. Joseph Nelson 1916–

Joseph Nelson's Timeline

3 Records

1880
1880
Birth of Joseph Nelson in Upperland, Co Derry
Upperland, Co Derry
1901
1901
Age 21
Joseph Nelson resided here in Glasgow Townhead, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Glasgow Townhead, Lanarkshire, Scotland
1917
22 Jun 1917
Age 37
Death of Joseph Nelson in France
France

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Upperland, Co Derry
    Record Source:
    [1] 1901 Scotland Census
    [2] UK, Soldiers Died in the Great War
    [3] Ireland, World War I Casualties, 1914-1922
    [4] Web: Scotland, National War Memorial Index, 1914-1945, The Scottish War Memorial; Edinburgh, Scotland; The Scottish National War Memorial: Roll of Honour for Scots

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Glasgow Townhead, Lanarkshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1901 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Jun 1917
    Event Place: France
    Record Source:
    [1] UK, Soldiers Died in the Great War
    [2] Ireland, World War I Casualties, 1914-1922
    [3] UK, World War i Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, Western Front Association; London, England; WWI Pension Record Cards and Ledgers; Reference: 1390683Nei-Nel
    [4] Web: Scotland, National War Memorial Index, 1914-1945, The Scottish War Memorial; Edinburgh, Scotland; The Scottish National War Memorial: Roll of Honour for Scots

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