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Major Nelson 1843–1930 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: About 19 Aug 1843

Birth Location: Massachusetts

Death Date: 13 Oct 1930

Death Location: West Granville, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: Aaron Nelson

Mother: Chloe Drake

Spouse(s): Francena Reed

Children(s): leland nelson

The story of Major Nelson began in 1843 in Massachusetts. In 1880, Major Nelson resided in Granville, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA. In 1900, Major Nelson resided in Granville, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA. Major Nelson married Francena A Reed, and had children including Leland Earl Nelson. Major Nelson passed away in 1930 in West Granville, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Major Nelson began in 1843 in Massachusetts.
  • In 1880, Major Nelson resided in Granville, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA.
  • In 1900, Major Nelson resided in Granville, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA.
  • Major Nelson married Francena A Reed, and had children including Leland Earl Nelson.
  • Major Nelson passed away in 1930 in West Granville, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Major Nelson's Ancestors

Self
Major Nelson
1843–1930
Birth Place: Massachusetts
Parents
Aaron Nelson
1810–1892
Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Chloe Drake
1810–1855
Grandparents
Aaron Nelson
1777–1843
Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, USA
Lucy Hannum
1786–1863
Southampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, USA
David (Drake) Sr.
1793–1858
Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Chloe Holmes
1792–1851
Winchester, Litchfield County, Connecticut
Great-Grandparents
Aaron Nelson
1752–1806
Martha Loomis
1746–1819
Asahel Sr
1753–1816
Mary Pomeroy
1756–1837
Moses II
1765–1836
Sarah Root
1762–1846
David Holmes
1760–1820
Chloe Strong
1763–1814
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joshua 6GU
1706–1779
Mary French
1736–1778
Moses Drake
1744–1822
Mary Shepard
1744–1829
nicholas Holmes
1725–
phoebe titus
1730–
Asahel Strong
1715–1776
Hanna Lyman
1723–1783

Major Nelson's Descendants

1.
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Major Nelson (About 19 Aug 1843–13 Oct 1930) m. Francena (A.) Reed (20 Mar 1841–17 Oct 1916)
  1. 1. leland (earl) nelson 1868–1955 m. jenny gibbs 1868–1949

Major Nelson's Timeline

4 Records

1843
About 19 Aug 1843
Birth of Major Nelson in Massachusetts
Massachusetts
1880
1880
Age 37
Major Nelson resided here in Granville, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Granville, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
1900
1900
Age 57
Major Nelson resided here in Granville, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Granville, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
1930
13 Oct 1930
Age 87
Death of Major Nelson in Granville, Ma
Granville, Ma

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: About 19 Aug 1843
    Event Place: Massachusetts
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Granville, Hampden, Massachusetts; Roll: 534; Page: 69B; Enumeration District: 275
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Granville, Hampden, Massachusetts; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0521; FHL microfilm: 1240650
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Granville, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Granville, Hampden, Massachusetts; Roll: 534; Page: 69B; Enumeration District: 275

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Granville, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Granville, Hampden, Massachusetts; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0521; FHL microfilm: 1240650

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Oct 1930
    Event Place: Granville, Ma
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: West Granville, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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