YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Nelson Alexander 1853–1940 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1853

Birth Location: Mississippi

Death Date: 1940

Death Location: Holly Spring Mississippi Marshall County

Father: Aaron (enslaved)

Mother: Nellie Pryor

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of Nelson Alexander began in 1853 in Mississippi. Nelson Alexander passed away in 1940 in Holly Spring Mississippi Marshall County.

Find more search results for Nelson Alexander
NA

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
C
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Nelson Alexander began in 1853 in Mississippi.
  • Nelson Alexander passed away in 1940 in Holly Spring Mississippi Marshall County.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Nelson Alexander's Ancestors

Self
Nelson Alexander
1853–1940
Birth Place: Mississippi
Parents
Aaron Alexander (enslaved)
1809–1916
Marshall county Mississippi
Nellie Pryor
1820–1880
Maury County, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Adam (Rankin) Alexander
1781–1848
Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States
Dorothea ('Dora' A) Slave-Alexander
1785–1840
Africa
John Walker
1798–
Celia Walker
1796–1880
Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Adam Alexander
1728–1798
Mary Shelby
1735–1813
Oliver Alexander
1730–1812
Oliver Walker
1770–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Nelson Alexander's Timeline

2 Records

1853
abt 1853
Birth of Nelson Alexander in Mississippi
Mississippi
1940
1940
Age 87
Death of Nelson Alexander in Holly Spring Mississippi Marshall County
Holly Spring Mississippi Marshall County

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1853
    Event Place: Mississippi

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Holly Spring Mississippi Marshall County

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE