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Lewis Nelson 1853–1920 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 AUG 1853

Birth Location: Wayne, Wayne, West Virginia, USA

Death Date: 1920

Death Location: Lincoln, West Virginia, USA

Father: Farmer Nelson

Mother: Matilda Maynard

Spouse(s): Lucinda Tomblin, Belinda Vance

Children(s): Sarah Nelson, Lewis Nelson, Cansba Nelson, Samuel Nelson, Allen Nelson, Elizabeth Wiley, Elizabeth Nelson, John Nelson, Mary Nelson

In 1853, Lewis Nelson entered the world in Wayne, Wayne, West Virginia, USA, born to Farmer Nelson And Matilda Maynard. In 1860, Lewis Nelson resided in Wayne, Virginia, United States. In 1870, Lewis Nelson resided in Harts Creek, Lincoln, West Virginia, United States. Lewis Nelson married Belinda Vance, Lucinda Tomblin, and had children including Allen J Nelson, Cansba Nelson, Elizabeth Nelson, Elizabeth Wiley, John W Nelson, Lewis Nelson, Mary J Nelson, Samuel Nelson, Sarah Nelson. Lewis Nelson passed away in 1920 in Lincoln, West Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1853, Lewis Nelson entered the world in Wayne, Wayne, West Virginia, USA, born to Farmer Nelson And Matilda Maynard.
  • In 1860, Lewis Nelson resided in Wayne, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1870, Lewis Nelson resided in Harts Creek, Lincoln, West Virginia, United States.
  • Lewis Nelson married Belinda Vance, Lucinda Tomblin, and had children including Allen J Nelson, Cansba Nelson, Elizabeth Nelson, Elizabeth Wiley, John W Nelson, Lewis Nelson, Mary J Nelson, Samuel Nelson, Sarah Nelson.
  • Lewis Nelson passed away in 1920 in Lincoln, West Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Farmer Nelson
1825–1862
Birth Location: , , Kentucky, USA
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Matilda Maynard
1832–1912
Birth Location: , Pike, Kentucky, USA
MM

Spouses(s)

Lucinda Tomblin
1892–1944
Birth Location: West Virginia, United States of America
LT
Belinda Vance
1855–1922
Birth Location: Logan, Virginia, USA
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Children(s)

Sarah Nelson
1879–
Birth Location: West Virginia, USA
SN
Lewis Nelson
1893–
Birth Location: Wayne, West Virginia, USA
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Cansba Nelson
1892–
Birth Location: Lincoln, West Virginia, USA
CN
Samuel Nelson
1896–
Birth Location: Lincoln, West Virginia, USA
SN
Allen Nelson
1882–1937
Birth Location: Lincoln, West Virginia, USA
AN
Elizabeth Wiley
–1964
Birth Location: –
EW
Elizabeth Nelson
1888–1964
Birth Location: Lincoln, West Virginia, USA
EN
John Nelson
1883–1965
Birth Location: Lincoln, West Virginia, USA
JN
Mary Nelson
1877–1950
Birth Location: West Virginia, USA
MN

Lewis Nelson's Ancestors

Self
Lewis Nelson
1853–1920
Birth Place: Wayne, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
Parents
Farmer Nelson
1825–1862
, , Kentucky, USA
Matilda Maynard
1832–1912
, Pike, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
William (Hassel Nelson) Sr
1802–1880
Snow Creek, Stokes, North Carolina, USA
Sarah ("Sally") Stroud
1803–1850
Lincoln County, VA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Lewis Nelson's Descendants

1.
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Lewis Nelson (27 AUG 1853–1920) m. Lucinda Tomblin (10 OCT 1892–1 MAR 1944) m. Belinda Vance (4 JUN 1855–1922)
  1. 1. Sarah Nelson 1879–
  2. 2. Lewis Nelson 1893–
  3. 3. Cansba Nelson 1892–
  4. 4. Samuel Nelson 1896–
  5. 5. Allen (J) Nelson 1882–1937
  6. 6. Elizabeth Wiley –1964
  7. 7. Elizabeth Nelson 1888–1964
  8. 8. John (W.) Nelson 1883–1965
  9. 9. Mary (J.) Nelson 1877–1950

Lewis Nelson's Timeline

10 Records

1853
27 AUG 1853
Birth of Lewis Nelson in Wayne, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
Wayne, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 7
Lewis Nelson resided here in Wayne, Virginia, United States
Wayne, Virginia, United States
1870
1870
Age 17
Lewis Nelson resided here in Harts Creek, Lincoln, West Virginia, United States
Harts Creek, Lincoln, West Virginia, United States
1880
1880
Age 27
Lewis Nelson resided here in Age: 27Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Self, Chapmansville, Logan, West Virginia, United States
Age: 27Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Self, Chapmansville, Logan, West Virginia, United States
1900
1900
Age 47
Lewis Nelson resided here in Age: 46Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head, Harts Creek, Lincoln, West Virginia, USA
Age: 46Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head, Harts Creek, Lincoln, West Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 47
Lewis Nelson resided here in Age: 46Marital Status: MarriedRelation to Head of House: Head, Harts Creek, Lincoln, West Virginia
Age: 46Marital Status: MarriedRelation to Head of House: Head, Harts Creek, Lincoln, West Virginia
1910
1910
Age 57
Lewis Nelson resided here in Harts Creek, Lincoln, West Virginia, USA
Harts Creek, Lincoln, West Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 67
Death of Lewis Nelson in Lincoln, West Virginia, USA
Lincoln, West Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 67
Lewis Nelson resided here in Harts Creek, Lincoln, West Virginia, USA
Harts Creek, Lincoln, West Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 77
Lewis Nelson resided here in Harvey, Mingo, West Virginia
Harvey, Mingo, West Virginia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 AUG 1853
    Event Place: Wayne, Wayne, West Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Wayne, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lake, Logan County, West Virginia, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lincoln, West Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Harts Creek, Lincoln, West Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Age: 27Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Self, Chapmansville, Logan, West Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Age: 46Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head, Harts Creek, Lincoln, West Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Age: 46Marital Status: MarriedRelation to Head of House: Head, Harts Creek, Lincoln, West Virginia

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Harts Creek, Lincoln, West Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Harts Creek, Lincoln, West Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Harvey, Mingo, West Virginia

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Griffithsville, Lincoln, West Virginia
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