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Major John Nelson 1748–1827 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1748

Birth Location: Mecklenburg County, VA

Death Date: 18 Feb 1827

Death Location: Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg City, Virginia, United States of America

Father: Lucy Nelson

Mother: Sec. letter)

Spouse(s): Nancy Carter, Sarah Stearns

Children(s): Robert &, Thomas Nelson, Anne Nelson, Caroline Nelson, Hugh Nelson, John Nelson, Lucy Nelson, Mary Nelson, Nathaniel Nelson, Sarah Nelson, William Nelson

The story of Major John Nelson began in 1748 in Mecklenburg County, VA. In 1775, Major John Nelson resided in Portsmouth. In 1779, Major John Nelson resided in No Two Listed, York, Virginia. Major John Nelson married Nancy Ann Carter, Sarah Stearns, and had children including Anne Nancy Carter Nelson, Caroline Matilda Nelson, Hugh Nelson, John Nelson, Lucy Nelson, Mary Nelson, Nathaniel Nelson, Robert Carter Nelson, Sarah Nelson, Thomas Mauduit Nelson, William Nelson. Major John Nelson passed away in 1827 in Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg City, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Major John Nelson began in 1748 in Mecklenburg County, VA.
  • In 1775, Major John Nelson resided in Portsmouth.
  • In 1779, Major John Nelson resided in No Two Listed, York, Virginia.
  • Major John Nelson married Nancy Ann Carter, Sarah Stearns, and had children including Anne Nancy Carter Nelson, Caroline Matilda Nelson, Hugh Nelson, John Nelson, Lucy Nelson, Mary Nelson, Nathaniel Nelson, Robert Carter Nelson, Sarah Nelson, Thomas Mauduit Nelson, William Nelson.
  • Major John Nelson passed away in 1827 in Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg City, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Lucy Nelson
1725–1772
Birth Location: Middlesex County, Virginia, USA
LN
Sec. letter)
1716–1782
Birth Location: Yorktown, York County, Virginia, USA
Sl

Spouses(s)

Nancy Carter
1763–1839
Birth Location: Williamsburg, James City, Virginia, United States
NC
Sarah Stearns
1753–1820
Birth Location: Greenbrier County, West Virginia, USA
SS

Children(s)

Robert &
1787–1846
Birth Location: Oak Hill, Mecklenburg, Co, VA
R&
Thomas Nelson
1782–1853
Birth Location: Williamsburg, Virginia, USA
TN
Anne Nelson
1790–1831
Birth Location: –
AN
Caroline Nelson
1798–
Birth Location: Oak Hill, Mecklenburg County, Virginia, USA
CN
Hugh Nelson
1788–1830
Birth Location: Mecklenburg County, Virginia, USA
HN
John Nelson
1784–1844
Birth Location: Mecklenburg County, Virginia, USA
JN
Lucy Nelson
1785–
Birth Location: Mecklenburg County, Virginia, USA
LN
Mary Nelson
1794–1795
Birth Location: –
MN
Nathaniel Nelson
1795–1802
Birth Location: Oak Hill, Mecklenburg County, Virginia, USA
NN
Sarah Nelson
1802–1802
Birth Location: –
SN
William Nelson
1792–1851
Birth Location: Mecklenburg County, Virgnia, Mecklenburg Vorpommern, Allemagne
WN

Major Nelson's Ancestors

Self
Major Nelson
1748–1827
Birth Place: Mecklenburg County, VA
Parents
Lucy Burwell Armistead Nelson
1725–1772
Middlesex County, Virginia, USA
Sec. (Thomas Nelson (A. Lincoln) letter)
1716–1782
Yorktown, York County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Henry (Robinson Armistead Col .) 6MGF
1670–1740
Hesse House, Pianketank River, Virginia
Thomas (Scotch Tom) Nelson
1677–1745
Penrith, Cumberland, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom
Margaret Reade
1677–1719
York County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Judith ROBINSON
1645–1693
Hugh Nelson
1658–1708
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Lady Ramney\Rumney-Nelson\Nealson
1620–1670
Lady Ramney\Rumney-Nelson\Nealson
1620–1670

Major Nelson's Descendants

1.
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Major (John) Nelson (1748–18 Feb 1827) m. Nancy (Ann) Carter (28 May 1763–3 Aug 1839) m. Sarah Stearns (1753–1820)
  1. 1. Robert (Carter Nelson *!*) & 1787–1846 m. Isabella (Hopkins) Wilson 1793–1877
    1. 1. Emerline Nelson 1822–1908 m. Isham (SHAM HILTON SR?) HILTON 1800–
      1. 1. Horrie Hilton 1840–1900 m. Rebecca ("Beckey" Henry HILTON\Lavenia OLIVER HILTON) Samuels 1872–1970 m. Lavinia Oliver 1838–1918 m. Effie Hilton 1845– m. Effie Hilton 1845– m. Lavinia (Oliver) Hilton 1835–1918 m. Lavinia Oliver 1846–1918 m. Lavinia Oliver 1835–1918 m. Dorcas (Elizabeth) Thomas 1847–1900 m. Lavinia Oliver 1846–1918 m. Dorcas (Elizabeth) Thomas 1847–1900
        1. 1. William (Henry HILTON\Lavenia) HILTON 1870– m. Anna Hilton 1864–
        2. 2. Leonora Hilton 1872–1954
        3. 3. Lenora ("Nora\Norah?' Henry HILTON\Lavenia) HILTON 1865–1954 m. Lee Alexander 1877–1933 m. Lee (A) Alexander 1867–
        4. 4. Rebecca ("Beckey" Henry HILTON\Lavenia OLIVER HILTON) Samuels 1872–1970 m. Thomas ("Tom") SAMUEL 1880–1959 m. Luke (Tucker) Wise 1885–1959 m. Thomas ("Tom") SAMUEL 1880–1951 m. Thomas ("Tom") SAMUEL 1880– m. Horrie Hilton 1840–1900 m. Thomas ("Tom") SAMUEL 1880– m. Tom Samuel 1880–
        5. 5. Leonora Hilton 1878–1964
        6. 6. Moses Hilton 1873–1966
        7. 7. Leonora Hilton 1879–1964 m. John (Henry) Hodge 1878–
        8. 8. Moses (Henry HILTON\Lavania) HILTON 1873–1966 m. Rebecka Robinson 1885–
        9. 9. Norah (Henry HILTON\Lavenia OLIVER) HILTON 1884–1964
        10. 10. Moses (Henry HILTON\Lavinia) HILTON 1873–1966
        11. 11. Moses HILTON 1878–1966
        12. 12. Moses HILTON 1878–1966
        13. 13. Beckey Hilton 1876–1949
        14. 14. Althea ("Affie" muk) HILTON 1845–1918 m. James (F) Helton 1845–1903 m. Wash Hilton 1840–1903 m. WASHINGTON (James) HILTON 1845–1900
        15. 15. Eliza Hilton 1863–1948 m. Pinckney ("Pink") Tindal 1860–1920 m. Simon ("Simond" Houston) Sr 1852–1933
        16. 16. Moses Hilton 1873–1966
        17. 17. Leonora Hilton 1872–1954
        18. 18. Leonora Hilton 1884–
        19. 19. Moses Hilton 1878–1966
        20. 20. Emma Hilton 1861–
        21. 21. Lenora Hilton 1878–1964
        22. 22. Moses (Henry HILTON\Lavania) HILTON 1873–1966
        23. 23. Norah Hilton 1865–1954
        24. 24. Leonora Hilton 1873–1954
        25. 25. Bradley (Hilton Sr) Sr 1877–1949
        26. 26. Leonora Hilton 1872–1954
        27. 27. Moses Hilton 1873–1966 m. Rebecka Hilton 1884– m. Moses ("Mose Hilton") HILTON 1878–1966
        28. 28. Moses Hilton 1873–1966
        29. 29. Leonora Hilton 1873–1954
        30. 30. Bradley (Hilton Sr) Sr 1877–1949
        31. 31. Leonora Hilton 1872–1954
        32. 32. Leonora Hilton 1872–1954
        33. 33. Moses Hilton 1873–
        34. 34. Moses Hilton 1873–
        35. 35. Leonora HILTON 1884–
        36. 36. Leonora Hilton 1884–
        37. 37. Moses Hilton 1878–1966
        38. 38. Moses (Henry HILTON\Lavania) HILTON 1873–1966
        39. 39. Leonora Hilton 1873–1954
        40. 40. Bradley (Hilton Sr) Sr 1877–1949
        41. 41. Leonora Hilton 1872–1954
        42. 42. Leonora Hilton 1872–1954
        43. 43. Moses Hilton 1873–
        44. 44. Bradley ("Harry" HILTON\Luvenia OLIVER) HILTON 1875–1949 m. Gabriella (Spry) Hilton 1880–1936
        45. 45. Moses Hilton 1873–
        46. 46. Moses Hilton 1873–1966
        47. 47. Moses Hilton 1873–1966
        48. 48. Norah Hilton 1865–1964 m. John (Heny) Hodge 1895–1962
        49. 49. Moses (Henry HILTON\Lavania) HILTON 1873–1966
        50. 50. Norah (Henry HILTON\Lavenia OLIVER) HILTON 1884–1964
        51. 51. Isaac (Henry HILTON\Lavenia) HILTON 1858–
        52. 52. Moses (Henry HILTON\Lavinia) HILTON 1873–1966
        53. 53. Susan (Wash HILTON\Affie WILSON) HILTON 1869–
        54. 54. Etta Cherry 1896–1969
        55. 55. Etta Cherry 1896–1969
        56. 56. Moses Hilton 1873–
        57. 57. Moses Hilton 1873–
        58. 58. Moses Hilton 1873–
        59. 59. Moses Hilton 1873–
        60. 60. Leonora Hilton 1879–
        61. 61. Moses Hilton 1873–
        62. 62. Leonora Hilton 1872–
        63. 63. Moses Hilton 1873–
        64. 64. Leonora Hilton 1872–
        65. 65. Fanny Hilton 1867–1915 m. Joseph Washington 1853–1911
        66. 66. Fannie Washington 1872–1915 m. Joe Washington 1853–
        67. 67. Moses Hilton 1873–1966
        68. 68. Beckey Hilton 1876–
        69. 69. Nora Hilton 1884–
        70. 70. Beckey Hilton 1876–
        71. 71. Nora Hilton 1884–
        72. 72. William Hilton 1870–1971
        73. 73. Leonora Hilton 1872–1964
        74. 74. Bradley Hilton 1875–1949
        75. 75. Rebecca Hilton 1876–1970
        76. 76. Moses Hilton 1878–1966
        77. 77. Lenora Hilton 1878–1964
        78. 78. Leonora Hilton 1879–
        79. 79. Maria Thomas 1860–
      2. 2. Lewis (A) Hilton 1850–1928
      3. 3. Issum ((Isham)) Hilton 1830–
    2. 2. Nancy (Carter) Nelson 1814–1873
  2. 2. Thomas (Mauduit) Nelson 1782–1853
  3. 3. Anne (Nancy Carter) Nelson 1790–1831
  4. 4. Caroline (Matilda) Nelson 1798–
  5. 5. Hugh Nelson 1788–1830
  6. 6. John Nelson 1784–1844 m. Talitha (Jane) Montgomery 1788–1865
  7. 7. Lucy Nelson 1785–
  8. 8. Mary Nelson 1794–1795
  9. 9. Nathaniel Nelson 1795–1802
  10. 10. Sarah Nelson 1802–1802
  11. 11. William Nelson 1792–1851

Major Nelson's Timeline

8 Records

1748
1748
Birth of Major John Nelson in Mecklenburg County, VA
Mecklenburg County, VA
1775
17 Dec 1775
Age 27
Major John Nelson resided here in Portsmouth
Portsmouth
1779
1779
Age 31
Major John Nelson resided here in No Two Listed, York, Virginia
No Two Listed, York, Virginia
1781
1781
Age 33
Major John Nelson was married in Williamsburg, Virginia, USA
Williamsburg, Virginia, USA
1790
2 Aug 1790
Age 42
Major John Nelson resided here in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
1820
7 Aug 1820
Age 72
Major John Nelson resided here in Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA
Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA
1827
18 Feb 1827
Age 79
Death of Major John Nelson in Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA
Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA
1848
1848-1868
Age 100
Major John Nelson resided here in Virginia, USA
Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1748
    Event Place: Mecklenburg County, VA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [3] Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
    [4] Biography & Genealogy Master Index (BGMI)
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [7] North America, Family Histories
    [8] Alabama, U.S., Surname Files Expanded, Alabama Department of Archives and History; Montgomery, AL; Alabama Surname Files; Box or Film Number: M85.1681
    [9] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1781
    Event Place: Williamsburg, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 17 Dec 1775
    Event Place: Portsmouth
    Record Source: A Record of the Services of the Commissioned Officers and Enlisted Men of Kittery and Eliot, Maine (Indexed)

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1779
    Event Place: No Two Listed, York, Virginia
    Record Source: Virginia, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1790
    Event Place: Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Aug 1820
    Event Place: Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1848-1868
    Event Place: Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Revolutionary War Pensioners, 1801-1815, 1818-1872
    [2] Virginia Militia in the Revolutionary War

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Feb 1827
    Event Place: Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Richmond, Virginia Newspaper Obituaries, 1804-38
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [5] North America, Family Histories
    [6] Alabama, U.S., Surname Files Expanded, Alabama Department of Archives and History; Montgomery, AL; Alabama Surname Files; Box or Film Number: M85.1681
    [7] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg City, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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