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Lucy Nelson 1777–1863 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Jan 1777

Birth Location: Yorktown, Virginia

Death Date: 1863

Death Location: Cumberland

Father: Governor Independence

Mother: Lucy Grymes

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In 1777, Lucy Nelson entered the world in Yorktown, Virginia, born to Governor General Thomas Nelson Jr A Signer Of The Declaration Of Independence And Lucy Grymes. Lucy Nelson passed away in 1863 in Cumberland.

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Biography

  • In 1777, Lucy Nelson entered the world in Yorktown, Virginia, born to Governor General Thomas Nelson Jr A Signer Of The Declaration Of Independence And Lucy Grymes.
  • Lucy Nelson passed away in 1863 in Cumberland.

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Lucy Nelson's Ancestors

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Lucy Nelson
1777–1863
Birth Place: Yorktown, Virginia
Parents
Governor (General) Thomas Nelson Jr - A Signer of the Declaration of Independence
1738–1789
Yorktown, York, Virginia, United States
Lucy Grymes
1743–1830
Christ Church, Middletown, VA
Grandparents
William Nelson*
1711–1772
Yorktown, Virginia
Elizabeth Burwell
1718–1772
Fairfield, Gloucester, VA
Great-Grandparents
Nathaniel Burwell
1680–1721
Elizabeth Carter
1689–1734
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Lewis Burwell
1653–1710
Abigail Smith
1656–1692

Lucy Nelson's Timeline

2 Records

1777
2 Jan 1777
Birth of Lucy Nelson in Yorktown, Virginia
Yorktown, Virginia
1863
1863
Age 86
Death of Lucy Nelson in Cumberland
Cumberland

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    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Jan 1777
    Event Place: Yorktown, Virginia

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1863
    Event Place: Cumberland

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