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Nellie Gertrude Parsons 1871–1910 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 DEC 1871

Birth Location: Hallowell, Maine (Kennebec)

Death Date: AFT 18 AUG 1910

Death Location: Hampton, Virginia (Elizabeth City)

Father: Melville Sparhawk

Mother: Mary Turner

Spouse(s): George Lancer

Children(s): Violet Lancer, Ruby Lancer, George Lancer, Wray Lancer, Nellie Lancer

In 1871, Nellie Gertrude Parsons entered the world in Hallowell, Maine (Kennebec), born to Melville Nathaniel Sparhawk And Mary Elizabeth Turner. In 1900, Nellie Gertrude Parsons resided in Phoebus, Virginia (Elizabeth City). In 1910, Nellie Gertrude Parsons resided in Phoebus, Virginia (Elizabeth City). Nellie Gertrude Parsons married George Henry Lancer, and had children including George Elmer Lancer, Nellie Clara Lancer, Ruby Viola Lancer, Violet May Lancer, Wray Bradford Lancer. Nellie Gertrude Parsons passed away in 1910 in Hampton, Virginia (Elizabeth City).

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Biography

  • In 1871, Nellie Gertrude Parsons entered the world in Hallowell, Maine (Kennebec), born to Melville Nathaniel Sparhawk And Mary Elizabeth Turner.
  • In 1900, Nellie Gertrude Parsons resided in Phoebus, Virginia (Elizabeth City).
  • In 1910, Nellie Gertrude Parsons resided in Phoebus, Virginia (Elizabeth City).
  • Nellie Gertrude Parsons married George Henry Lancer, and had children including George Elmer Lancer, Nellie Clara Lancer, Ruby Viola Lancer, Violet May Lancer, Wray Bradford Lancer.
  • Nellie Gertrude Parsons passed away in 1910 in Hampton, Virginia (Elizabeth City).

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Nellie Parsons's Ancestors

Self
Nellie Parsons
1871–1910
Birth Place: Hallowell, Maine (Kennebec)
Parents
Melville Nathaniel Sparhawk
1849–1926
Augusta, Maine (Kennebec)
Mary (Elizabeth) Turner
1852–1901
Phoebus, Virginia (Elizabeth City)
Grandparents
Jefferson Parsons
1822–
Vienna, Maine (Kennebec)
Elizabeth (Knowlton) Taylor
1822–1883
Belgrade, Maine (Kennebec)
William Turner
1828–
Virginia USA
Elizabeth Todd
1832–
Back River District, Virginia (Elizabeth City)
Great-Grandparents
John Taylor
1795–
Alice Braley
1799–
Elias Todd
1802–
Eliza Todd
1808–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Elias Taylor
1762–1845
Betsey Knowlton
1765–1844
John Braley
1773–
Alice Savage
1782–

Nellie Parsons's Descendants

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Nellie (Gertrude) Parsons (6 DEC 1871–AFT 18 AUG 1910) m. George (Henry) Lancer (17 SEP 1865–9 MAR 1951)
  1. 1. Violet (May) Lancer 1888–1974 m. George (Milton) Thompson 1886–
    1. 1. George (Milton) Thompson 1921–1931
    2. 2. Ruthie (L.) Thompson 1926–
    3. 3. William (M.) Thompson 1910–
    4. 4. Nellie (M.) Thompson 1912–
    5. 5. Harvey (Fearn) Thompson 1913–1949 m. Winifred (Warrington) Brailsford 1915–
    6. 6. Violet (Mae) Thompson 1917–
  2. 2. Ruby (Viola) Lancer 1890–1910 m. Unknown (Male) McGraw 1890–
  3. 3. George (Elmer) Lancer 1892–1954 m. Anna (Bain) Sammons 1896–
    1. 1. Carrie (Louise) Lancer 1913–
  4. 4. Wray (Bradford) Lancer 1898–1968 m. Mary ((MNU)) Lancer 1903–
    1. 1. Mary Lancer 1919– m. Unk (Male) Shreeves 1919–
    2. 2. Thelma Lancer 1922–
  5. 5. Nellie (Clara) Lancer 1901–

Nellie Parsons's Timeline

5 Records

1871
6 DEC 1871
Birth of Nellie Gertrude Parsons in Hallowell, Maine (Kennebec)
Hallowell, Maine (Kennebec)
1900
1900
Age 29
Nellie Gertrude Parsons resided here in Phoebus, Virginia (Elizabeth City)
Phoebus, Virginia (Elizabeth City)
1910
25 APR 1910
Age 39
Nellie Gertrude Parsons resided here in Phoebus, Virginia (Elizabeth City)
Phoebus, Virginia (Elizabeth City)
1910
18 AUG 1910
Age 39
Death of Nellie Gertrude Parsons in Elizabeth City Co., Virginia
Elizabeth City Co., Virginia
1910
AFT 18 AUG 1910
Age 39
Burial of Nellie Gertrude Parsons in Hampton, Virginia (Elizabeth City)
Hampton, Virginia (Elizabeth City)

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 DEC 1871
    Event Place: Hallowell, Maine (Kennebec)
    Record Source:
    [1] IGI - International Genealogical Index
    [2] 1910 census, Phoebus, Virginia (Elizabeth City), Sheet 26a --------- 25 April 1910
    [3] 1900 census, Phoebus, Virginia (Elizabeth City), Sheet 6b ------------- 5 June 1900
    [4] Maine Birth Records
    [5] Town Clerk, <i>Families of Hallowell</i>
    [6] Vital Records of Hallowell, Maine, Pg. 230

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Phoebus, Virginia (Elizabeth City)
    Record Source: 1900 census, Phoebus, Virginia (Elizabeth City), Sheet 6b ------------- 5 June 1900

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 25 APR 1910
    Event Place: Phoebus, Virginia (Elizabeth City)
    Record Source: 1910 census, Phoebus, Virginia (Elizabeth City), Sheet 26a --------- 25 April 1910

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 AUG 1910
    Event Place: Elizabeth City Co., Virginia
    Record Source: Nan Moss Corbin, Port Clyde, Maine

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: AFT 18 AUG 1910
    Event Place: Hampton, Virginia (Elizabeth City)

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