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Nelly Dixon 1833–1879 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1833

Birth Location: Grayson, Virginia

Death Date: 16 Sep 1879

Death Location: Alleghany, North Carolina

Father: Benja. Ward

Mother: Jane Cox

Spouse(s): Nathan Weaver

Children(s): B Weaver

In 1833, Nelly Dixon entered the world in Grayson, Virginia, born to Benja Ward And Jane Cox. Nelly Dixon married Dixon, Nathan Weaver, and had children including B Andy Weaver, Jane Dixon. Nelly Dixon passed away in 1879 in Alleghany, North Carolina.

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Biography

  • In 1833, Nelly Dixon entered the world in Grayson, Virginia, born to Benja Ward And Jane Cox.
  • Nelly Dixon married Dixon, Nathan Weaver, and had children including B Andy Weaver, Jane Dixon.
  • Nelly Dixon passed away in 1879 in Alleghany, North Carolina.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benja. Ward
1800–
Birth Location: –
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Jane Cox
1803–
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Nathan Weaver
1818–1916
Birth Location: Alleghany Co., N.C.
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Children(s)

B Weaver
1866–1938
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Nelly Dixon's Ancestors

Self
Nelly Dixon
1833–1879
Birth Place: Grayson, Virginia
Parents
Benja. Ward
1800–
Jane Cox
1803–
Grandparents
Joshua Cox
1766–1820
Bridle Creek, Grayson, Virginia, USA
Ruth Osborne
1770–1851
Grayson, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
David Cox
1737–1818
Margaret McGowan
1742–1811
Enoch Osborne
1755–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joshua Cox
1694–1747
Mary Rankin
1697–1756
Francis McGowan
1710–1761
Margaret Patterson
1712–1769

Nelly Dixon's Descendants

1.
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Nelly Dixon (abt 1833–16 Sep 1879) m. Nathan Weaver (14 Apr 1818–12 Jan 1916)
  1. 1. B (Andy) Weaver 1866–1938 m. Nora (Caroline) Whittington 1871–1956
    1. 1. Ruth (Ann) Sturgue 1894–1987 m. Daniel (Bruce) Sturgue 1890–1957
      1. 1. Elizabeth Blevins 1934–1989
      2. 2. Bertha Sturgill 1929–2002 m. Leroy Bowmen 1925–
      3. 3. Edna (Mae) Sturgill 1927–2013 m. Boyd (C.) Smith 1923–2005
      4. 4. Sidney (Warren) Sturgill 1924–2011 m. Lorene Moxley 1925–
        1. 1. Bytha (Ellen) Sturgill 1951–2015
      5. 5. Robert (Bruce) Sturgill 1919–2004 m. Bernadette Regina 1915–
      6. 6. David (A.) Sturgue 1917–2004 m. Alice (Marie) Halsey 1920–
      7. 7. Hayzel (R) Sturgill 1916–2003 m. Joseph (William) Helmandollar 1911–1976
      8. 8. James (Thomas) Sturgill 1914–1993 m. Ivah (Forrest) Fowler 1914–1977
        1. 1. Patricia (Ann) Sturgill 1941–2010
    2. 2. Thomas (Gaither) Weaver 1891–1977 m. Myrtle (Caroline) Wadell 1896–
      1. 1. Thelma (Mae) Weaver 1918–2020 m. Thomas (Lee) Gentry 1912–2005
        1. 1. Terrell (W.) Gentry –2005
      2. 2. Elma (Mary) Weaver 1919–2020
    3. 3. Troy (Mastin) Weaver 1895–1913
    4. 4. Everett (E.) Weaver 1896–
    5. 5. Oscar (Otis) Weaver 1898–1992
    6. 6. Joseph (Emerson) Weaver 1900–1958
    7. 7. Mary Weaver 1902–
    8. 8. Hassel Weaver 1904–
    9. 9. Robert (Bower) Weaver 1905–1990
    10. 10. Edna (Lois) McComas 1907–1941
    11. 11. Nathan (Lloyd) Weaver 1890–1986

Nelly Dixon's Timeline

6 Records

1832
9 Apr 1832
Birth of Nelly Dixon in Grayson, Virginia
Grayson, Virginia
1833
abt 1833
Birth of Nelly Dixon in Grayson, Virginia
Grayson, Virginia
1838
1838
Age 5
Birth of Nelly Dixon
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1850
1850
Age 17
Nelly Dixon resided here in District 19, Grayson, Virginia, USA
District 19, Grayson, Virginia, USA
1870
1870
Age 37
Nelly Dixon resided here in Prathers Creek, Alleghany, North Carolina, USA
Prathers Creek, Alleghany, North Carolina, USA
1879
16 Sep 1879
Age 46
Death of Nelly Dixon in Alleghany, North Carolina
Alleghany, North Carolina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Apr 1832
    Event Place: Grayson, Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Prathers Creek, Alleghany, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1121; Page: 291A; Family History Library Film: 552620
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 19, Grayson, Virginia; Roll: M432_947; Page: 225B; Image: 139
    [3] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1838

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1833
    Event Place: Grayson, Virginia
    Record Source: U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Non-population Census Schedules for North Carolina, 1850-1880: Mortality and Manufacturing; Archive Collection: M1805; Archive Roll Number: 4; Census Year: 1879; Census Place: Prathers

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 19, Grayson, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 19, Grayson, Virginia; Roll: M432_947; Page: 225B; Image: 139

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Prathers Creek, Alleghany, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Prathers Creek, Alleghany, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1121; Page: 291A; Family History Library Film: 552620

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Sep 1879
    Event Place: Alleghany, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Non-population Census Schedules for North Carolina, 1850-1880: Mortality and Manufacturing; Archive Collection: M1805; Archive Roll Number: 4; Census Year: 1879; Census Place: Prathers
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Alleghany, North Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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