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Margaret Ellen Davis Self 1818–1883 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1818

Birth Location: Grayson, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 1883

Death Location: Edmonson, Kentucky, USA

Father: John Davis

Mother: Elizabeth Whitton

Spouse(s): William Self

Children(s): Sarah (Vanhook), George Self, Mary Self, Thomas Self, James Self, Asel Self, Greenbery Self, John Self, Jesse Self, Asa Self

In 1818, Margaret Ellen Davis Self entered the world in Grayson, Kentucky, USA, born to John Davis And Elizabeth Betsy Whitton. In 1860, Margaret Ellen Davis Self resided in Brownsville, Edmonson, Kentucky, USA. Margaret Ellen Davis Self married William M Self, and had children including Asa C Self, Asel Self, George Washington Or Red Self, Greenbery Self, James A Self, Jesse Self, John Self, Mary E Self, Sarah Elizabeth Self Vanhook, Thomas Self. Margaret Ellen Davis Self passed away in 1883 in Edmonson, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1818, Margaret Ellen Davis Self entered the world in Grayson, Kentucky, USA, born to John Davis And Elizabeth Betsy Whitton.
  • In 1860, Margaret Ellen Davis Self resided in Brownsville, Edmonson, Kentucky, USA.
  • Margaret Ellen Davis Self married William M Self, and had children including Asa C Self, Asel Self, George Washington Or Red Self, Greenbery Self, James A Self, Jesse Self, John Self, Mary E Self, Sarah Elizabeth Self Vanhook, Thomas Self.
  • Margaret Ellen Davis Self passed away in 1883 in Edmonson, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Margaret Self's Ancestors

Self
Margaret Self
1818–1883
Birth Place: Grayson, Kentucky, USA
Parents
John Davis
1775–1830
Virginia
Elizabeth ("Betsy") Whitton
1785–1830
Warrenton, Fauquier County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
William Davis
1753–1848
Virginia, USA
Susannah Wells
1746–1847
Patrick, Virginia, USA
John (Whitton) SR
1740–1810
Northamptonshire, England (?)
Elizabeth Hinson
1749–1820
Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Davis
1732–1799
Hannah Mills
1720–1777
John Sr
1714–1761
Susanah Martin
1708–1783
John Whitton
1717–1747
Jane WILLIAMSON
1720–1740
Robert Jr
1728–1802
Margaret Patrick
1728–1802
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Isaac Mills
1697–
Hannah Miller
1698–1777
John W013
1692–1749
George Martin
1705–1769
John\Johannes WHITTON
1688–1732
Elizabeth HARDIE
1683–1719
Robert 1
1688–1742
Mary Peak
1690–1740
Robert Patrick
1705–1758
Elizabeth Stephens
1708–1814

Margaret Self's Descendants

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Margaret (Ellen Davis) Self (abt 1818–1883) m. William (M) Self (abt 1823–1877)
  1. 1. Sarah (Elizabeth Self) (Vanhook) 1864–1929 m. Thomas (Milton) Nelson 1861–1940
    1. 1. Calvin (L) Nelson 1899–1935 m. Laura (Mae) Chappell 1903–1994
      1. 1. Dorothy Nelson 1935–2025 m. Edward (Gerald) Hargraves 1933–1991
      2. 2. hazel nelson 1925–2002
      3. 3. calvin (( Bob)) nelson 1928–2016
      4. 4. Eugene Nelson 1930–1985
      5. 5. clara (lee) nelson 1932–2015
      6. 6. Mary (Elizabeth) Miller 1925–1991
    2. 2. Artie (Jane) Smith 1890–1969
    3. 3. Dennie Nelson 1892–1965
    4. 4. Kirby (Cloverport) Nelson 1894–1974
    5. 5. Floyd Nelson 1898–1976
    6. 6. Dimie Nelson 1892–
    7. 7. Guy Nelson 1895–1967
    8. 8. Laura Nelson 1902–1989
    9. 9. Guffy Nelson 1906–
      1. 1. Edgar (O.) Bryant 1925–1993
  2. 2. George (Washington or Red) Self 1851–1920
    1. 1. Ruby Gibson –1936
  3. 3. Mary (E) Self 1847–
  4. 4. Thomas Self 1857–1919
  5. 5. James (A) Self 1855–1889
  6. 6. Asel Self 1859–
  7. 7. Greenbery Self 1846–1903
  8. 8. John Self 1849–1921
  9. 9. Jesse Self 1854–1916
  10. 10. Asa (C) Self 1860–1928

Margaret Self's Timeline

3 Records

1818
abt 1818
Birth of Margaret Ellen Davis Self in Grayson, Kentucky, USA
Grayson, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 42
Margaret Ellen Davis Self resided here in Brownsville, Edmonson, Kentucky, USA
Brownsville, Edmonson, Kentucky, USA
1883
1883
Age 65
Death of Margaret Ellen Davis Self in Edmonson, Kentucky, USA
Edmonson, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1818
    Event Place: Grayson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department For Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Vital Statistics Original Death Certificates-Microfilm, 1911-1965
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Edmonson, Kentucky; Roll: 411; Page: 510b; Enumeration District: 038
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Edmonson, Kentucky; Roll: M653_365; Page: 59; Family History Library Film: 803365
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Brownsville, Edmonson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Edmonson, Kentucky; Roll: M653_365; Page: 59; Family History Library Film: 803365

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1883
    Event Place: Edmonson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department For Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Vital Statistics Original Death Certificates-Microfilm, 1911-1965
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

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