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Mary Jane Nelson 1856–1932 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Mar 1856

Birth Location: Ontario

Death Date: 29 Apr 1932

Death Location: Wingham, Huron County, Ontario, Canada

Father: James Nelson

Mother: Mary Hannon

Spouse(s): James Powell

Children(s): Angelina Powell, Dora Bowell

In 1856, Mary Jane Nelson entered the world in Ontario, born to James Nelson And Mary Hannon. In 1871, Mary Jane Nelson resided in Morris, Huron North, Ontario. In 1881, Mary Jane Nelson resided in Morris, Huron North, Ontario, Canada. Mary Jane Nelson married James H Powell, and had children including Angelina Powell, Dora Hazel Bowell. Mary Jane Nelson passed away in 1932 in Wingham, Huron County, Ontario, Canada.

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Biography

  • In 1856, Mary Jane Nelson entered the world in Ontario, born to James Nelson And Mary Hannon.
  • In 1871, Mary Jane Nelson resided in Morris, Huron North, Ontario.
  • In 1881, Mary Jane Nelson resided in Morris, Huron North, Ontario, Canada.
  • Mary Jane Nelson married James H Powell, and had children including Angelina Powell, Dora Hazel Bowell.
  • Mary Jane Nelson passed away in 1932 in Wingham, Huron County, Ontario, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Nelson
1826–1917
Birth Location: Ireland
JN
Mary Hannon
1831–1896
Birth Location: Ireland
MH

Spouses(s)

James Powell
1853–1924
Birth Location: Worthy Farm, Porlock, County of Somerset, England
JP

Children(s)

Angelina Powell
1888–1934
Birth Location: Ontario
AP
Dora Bowell
1892–1938
Birth Location: Ontario
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Mary Nelson's Ancestors

Self
Mary Nelson
1856–1932
Birth Place: Ontario
Parents
James Nelson
1826–1917
Ireland
Mary Hannon
1831–1896
Ireland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Mary Nelson's Descendants

1.
MN
Mary (Jane) Nelson (9 Mar 1856–29 Apr 1932) m. James (H.) Powell (14 Aug 1853–5 May 1924)
  1. 1. Angelina Powell 1888–1934
  2. 2. Dora (Hazel) Bowell 1892–1938

Mary Nelson's Timeline

8 Records

1856
9 Mar 1856
Birth of Mary Jane Nelson in Ontario
Ontario
1871
abt 1871
Age 15
Mary Jane Nelson resided here in Morris, Huron North, Ontario
Morris, Huron North, Ontario
1881
1881
Age 25
Mary Jane Nelson resided here in Morris, Huron North, Ontario, Canada
Morris, Huron North, Ontario, Canada
1891
1891
Age 35
Mary Jane Nelson resided here in Wingham, Huron East, Ontario, Canada
Wingham, Huron East, Ontario, Canada
1901
1901
Age 45
Mary Jane Nelson resided here in Ontario, Canada
Ontario, Canada
1911
1911
Age 55
Mary Jane Nelson resided here in , Huron East, Ontario
, Huron East, Ontario
1921
1 Jun 1921
Age 65
Mary Jane Nelson resided here in Lot 14 Con 7, Turnberry, Huron North, Ontario, Canada
Lot 14 Con 7, Turnberry, Huron North, Ontario, Canada
1932
29 Apr 1932
Age 76
Death of Mary Jane Nelson in Wingham, Ontario, Canada
Wingham, Ontario, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Mar 1856
    Event Place: Ontario
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: Wingham, Huron East, Ontario, Canada; Roll: T-6344; Family No: 70
    [2] 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Morris, Huron North, Ontario; Roll: C_13273; Page: 41; Family No: 171
    [3] 1871 Census of Canada, Year: 1871; Census Place: Morris, Huron North, Ontario; Roll: C-9932; Page: 10
    [4] 1901 Census of Canada, Year: 1901; Census Place: Turnberry, Huron (EastEst), Ontario; Page: 4; Family No: 28

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1871
    Event Place: Morris, Huron North, Ontario
    Record Source: 1871 Census of Canada, Year: 1871; Census Place: Morris, Huron North, Ontario; Roll: C-9932; Page: 10

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Morris, Huron North, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Morris, Huron North, Ontario; Roll: C_13273; Page: 41; Family No: 171

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Wingham, Huron East, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: Wingham, Huron East, Ontario, Canada; Roll: T-6344; Family No: 70
    [2] Ontario, Canada Voter Lists, 1867-1900

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1901 Census of Canada, Year: 1901; Census Place: Turnberry, Huron (EastEst), Ontario; Page: 4; Family No: 28

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: , Huron East, Ontario
    Record Source: 1911 Census of Canada, Year: 1911; Census Place: 15 - Turnberry, Huron East, Ontario; Page: 9; Family No: 93

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1921
    Event Place: Lot 14 Con 7, Turnberry, Huron North, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 64; Census Place: 64, Huron North, Ontario; Page Number: 2

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Apr 1932
    Event Place: Wingham, Ontario, Canada

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wingham, Huron County, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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