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Mariah Nelson 1878–1940 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 March 1878

Birth Location: Lauderdale County, Tennessee, United States of America

Death Date: 22 Dec 1940

Death Location: Gates, Lauderdale County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Louis Nelson

Mother: Anna Shaw

Spouse(s): Jack Bell

Children(s): Erie Bell, Cora Bell, Irene Bell, Allie Bell, Harry Bell, Charlotte Bell, Hattie Bell, Harrett Bell

The story of Mariah Nelson began in 1878 in Lauderdale County, Tennessee, United States of America. In 1880, Mariah Nelson resided in District 2, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USA. In 1900, Mariah Nelson resided in Civil District 7, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USA. Mariah Nelson married Jack Issac Bell, and had children including Allie B Bell, Charlotte Bell, Cora L Bell, Erie Bell, Harrett Bell, Harry Bell, Hattie Bell, Irene A Bell. Mariah Nelson passed away in 1940 in Gates, Lauderdale County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Mariah Nelson began in 1878 in Lauderdale County, Tennessee, United States of America.
  • In 1880, Mariah Nelson resided in District 2, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1900, Mariah Nelson resided in Civil District 7, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USA.
  • Mariah Nelson married Jack Issac Bell, and had children including Allie B Bell, Charlotte Bell, Cora L Bell, Erie Bell, Harrett Bell, Harry Bell, Hattie Bell, Irene A Bell.
  • Mariah Nelson passed away in 1940 in Gates, Lauderdale County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Louis Nelson
1846–1934
Birth Location: Ripley, Lauderdale County, Tennessee, United States of America
LN
Anna Shaw
1854–
Birth Location: Tennessee
AS

Spouses(s)

Jack Bell
1870–1945
Birth Location: Madison County, Tennessee, United States of America
JB

Children(s)

Erie Bell
1908–1983
Birth Location: Tennessee
EB
Cora Bell
1893–
Birth Location: Tennessee
CB
Irene Bell
1894–
Birth Location: Tennessee
IB
Allie Bell
1897–
Birth Location: Tennessee
AB
Harry Bell
1901–
Birth Location: Tennessee
HB
Charlotte Bell
1904–
Birth Location: Tennessee
CB
Hattie Bell
1906–
Birth Location: Tennessee
HB
Harrett Bell
1901–
Birth Location: Tennessee
HB

Mariah Nelson's Ancestors

Self
Mariah Nelson
1878–1940
Birth Place: Lauderdale County, Tennessee, United States of America
Parents
Louis Napoleon Nelson
1846–1934
Ripley, Lauderdale County, Tennessee, United States of America
Anna Shaw
1854–
Tennessee
Grandparents
Robert Nelson
1831–1887
Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Mariah Nelson's Descendants

1.
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Mariah Nelson (25 March 1878–22 Dec 1940) m. Jack (Issac) Bell (2 March 1870–Apr 1945)
  1. 1. Erie Bell 1908–1983 m. Bennie (Franklin Strayhorn) Sr 1911–1998
    1. 1. Mary (Lorine) Strayhorn 1935–2005
    2. 2. Lucy (Marie) Strayhorn 1925–
  2. 2. Cora (L) Bell 1893–
  3. 3. Irene (A) Bell 1894–
  4. 4. Allie (B) Bell 1897–
  5. 5. Harry Bell 1901–
  6. 6. Charlotte Bell 1904–
  7. 7. Hattie Bell 1906–
  8. 8. Harrett Bell 1901–

Mariah Nelson's Timeline

10 Records

1878
25 March 1878
Birth of Mariah Nelson in Lauderdale County, Tennessee, United States of America
Lauderdale County, Tennessee, United States of America
1880
1880
Age 2
Mariah Nelson resided here in District 2, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USA
District 2, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 22
Mariah Nelson resided here in Civil District 7, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 7, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 32
Mariah Nelson resided here in Gates, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USA
Gates, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 42
Mariah Nelson resided here in Gates, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USA
Gates, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 52
Mariah Nelson resided here in District 17, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USA
District 17, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USA
1935
1935
Age 57
Mariah Nelson resided here in Gates, Lauderdale, Tennessee
Gates, Lauderdale, Tennessee
1940
1940
Age 62
Mariah Nelson resided here in Gates, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USA
Gates, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USA
1940
18 December 1940
Age 62
Death of Mariah Nelson in Gates, Lauderdale County, Tennessee, United States of America
Gates, Lauderdale County, Tennessee, United States of America
1940
22 Dec 1940
Age 62
Burial of Mariah Nelson in Gates, Lauderdale County, Tennessee, United States of America
Gates, Lauderdale County, Tennessee, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 March 1878
    Event Place: Lauderdale County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, U.S., Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 12
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Gates, Lauderdale, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03911; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 49-22
    [3] Tennessee, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1874-1955
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Gates, Lauderdale, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1751; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 109
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 17, Lauderdale, Tennessee; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0021; FHL microfilm: 2341995
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 2, Lauderdale, Tennessee; Roll: 1266; Page: 86B; Enumeration District: 079
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 7, Lauderdale, Tennessee; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0089; FHL microfilm: 1241583
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Gates, Lauderdale, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1509; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0112; FHL microfilm: 1375522
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 2, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 2, Lauderdale, Tennessee; Roll: 1266; Page: 86B; Enumeration District: 079

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 7, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 7, Lauderdale, Tennessee; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0089; FHL microfilm: 1241583

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Gates, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Gates, Lauderdale, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1509; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0112; FHL microfilm: 1375522

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Gates, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Gates, Lauderdale, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1751; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 109

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 17, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 17, Lauderdale, Tennessee; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0021; FHL microfilm: 2341995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Gates, Lauderdale, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Gates, Lauderdale, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03911; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 49-22

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Gates, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Gates, Lauderdale, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03911; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 49-22

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lauderdale, Tennessee
    Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1874-1955

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 December 1940
    Event Place: Gates, Lauderdale County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, U.S., Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 12
    [2] Tennessee, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1874-1955
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 22 Dec 1940
    Event Place: Gates, Lauderdale County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1874-1955
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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