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Millard Cortez Nelson 1882–1955 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Jan 1882

Birth Location: Neshoba, Mississippi

Death Date: 20 February 1955

Death Location: Newton County, Mississippi, United States of America

Father: William Nelson

Mother: Amanda Howington

Spouse(s): Lillie Knight

Children(s): Clifton Nelson, Margy Nelson

The story of Millard Cortez Nelson began in 1882 in Neshoba, Mississippi. In 1900, Millard Cortez Nelson resided in Mogulusha, Neshoba, Mississippi, USA. In 1910, Millard Cortez Nelson resided in Beat 3, Neshoba, Mississippi, USA. Millard Cortez Nelson married Lillie Knight, and had children including Clifton O Nelson, Margy M Nelson, Mildred W Nelson. Millard Cortez Nelson passed away in 1955 in Newton County, Mississippi, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Millard Cortez Nelson began in 1882 in Neshoba, Mississippi.
  • In 1900, Millard Cortez Nelson resided in Mogulusha, Neshoba, Mississippi, USA.
  • In 1910, Millard Cortez Nelson resided in Beat 3, Neshoba, Mississippi, USA.
  • Millard Cortez Nelson married Lillie Knight, and had children including Clifton O Nelson, Margy M Nelson, Mildred W Nelson.
  • Millard Cortez Nelson passed away in 1955 in Newton County, Mississippi, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Nelson
1855–1944
Birth Location: Mississippi
WN
Amanda Howington
1857–1938
Birth Location: Mississippi
AH

Spouses(s)

Lillie Knight
1903–2001
Birth Location: Mississippi
LK

Children(s)

Clifton Nelson
1921–
Birth Location: Mississippi
CN
Margy Nelson
1923–
Birth Location: Mississippi
MN

Millard Nelson's Ancestors

Self
Millard Nelson
1882–1955
Birth Place: Neshoba, Mississippi
Parents
William Henry Nelson
1855–1944
Mississippi
Amanda (J (Mandy)) Howington
1857–1938
Mississippi
Grandparents
William (B) Nelson
1825–1870
Mississippi, United States of America
Christina
–1870
Great-Grandparents
James Nelson
1789–1869
Christiana Spivey
1798–1870
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Levi Nelson
1770–1850
Martha Otterson
1774–1850
William Spivey
1750–1817
Mary Stallings
1750–1828

Millard Nelson's Descendants

1.
MN
Millard (Cortez) Nelson (28 Jan 1882–20 February 1955) m. Lillie Knight (16 November 1903–24 June 2001)
  1. 1. Clifton (O) Nelson 1921–
  2. 2. Margy (M.) Nelson 1923–

Millard Nelson's Timeline

7 Records

1882
28 Jan 1882
Birth of Millard Cortez Nelson in Neshoba, Mississippi
Neshoba, Mississippi
1900
1900
Age 18
Millard Cortez Nelson resided here in Mogulusha, Neshoba, Mississippi, USA
Mogulusha, Neshoba, Mississippi, USA
1910
1910
Age 28
Millard Cortez Nelson resided here in Beat 3, Neshoba, Mississippi, USA
Beat 3, Neshoba, Mississippi, USA
1919
5 Apr 1919
Age 37
Millard Cortez Nelson was married in Neshoba, Mississippi
Neshoba, Mississippi
1920
1920
Age 38
Millard Cortez Nelson resided here in Mogulusha, Neshoba, Mississippi, USA
Mogulusha, Neshoba, Mississippi, USA
1930
1930
Age 48
Millard Cortez Nelson resided here in Mogulusha, Neshoba, Mississippi, USA
Mogulusha, Neshoba, Mississippi, USA
1955
20 February 1955
Age 73
Death of Millard Cortez Nelson
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Jan 1882
    Event Place: Neshoba, Mississippi
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Mogulusha, Neshoba, Mississippi; Roll: T625_888; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 84
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Mogulusha, Neshoba, Mississippi; Roll: 1160; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0010; FHL microfilm: 2340895
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Mogulusha, Neshoba, Mississippi; Roll: 822; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0043; FHL microfilm: 1240821
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beat 3, Neshoba, Mississippi; Roll: T624_753; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0079; FHL microfilm: 1374766
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 5 Apr 1919
    Event Place: Neshoba, Mississippi
    Record Source: Mississippi Marriages

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Mogulusha, Neshoba, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Mogulusha, Neshoba, Mississippi; Roll: 822; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0043; FHL microfilm: 1240821

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Beat 3, Neshoba, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beat 3, Neshoba, Mississippi; Roll: T624_753; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0079; FHL microfilm: 1374766

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Mogulusha, Neshoba, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Mogulusha, Neshoba, Mississippi; Roll: T625_888; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 84

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Mogulusha, Neshoba, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Mogulusha, Neshoba, Mississippi; Roll: 1160; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0010; FHL microfilm: 2340895

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 February 1955
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Newton County, Mississippi, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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