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Nelson Bacon 1853–1927 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Apr 1853

Birth Location: Hamblen, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 16 Apr 1927

Death Location: Hamblen County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: George Bacon

Mother: Christina Shipley

Spouse(s): Paralee Hodge

Children(s): Leva Bacon, Leona Bacon, Christina Bacon, Julia Bacon, Gertrude Bacon, George Bacon, Loy Bacon

In 1853, Nelson Bacon entered the world in Hamblen, Tennessee, USA, born to George Washington Bacon And Christina Tina Shipley. In 1870, Nelson Bacon resided in District 2, Morristown, Grainger, Tennessee, USA. In 1880, Nelson Bacon resided in Panther Springs, Hamblen, Tennessee, USA. Nelson Bacon married Paralee Hodge, and had children including Christina Bacon, George Bacon, Gertrude Gertie Bacon, Julia Bacon, Leona Bacon, Leva Bacon, Loy L Bacon. Nelson Bacon passed away in 1927 in Hamblen County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1853, Nelson Bacon entered the world in Hamblen, Tennessee, USA, born to George Washington Bacon And Christina Tina Shipley.
  • In 1870, Nelson Bacon resided in District 2, Morristown, Grainger, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1880, Nelson Bacon resided in Panther Springs, Hamblen, Tennessee, USA.
  • Nelson Bacon married Paralee Hodge, and had children including Christina Bacon, George Bacon, Gertrude Gertie Bacon, Julia Bacon, Leona Bacon, Leva Bacon, Loy L Bacon.
  • Nelson Bacon passed away in 1927 in Hamblen County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Bacon
1823–1880
Birth Location: Washington, Tennessee, United States
GB
Christina Shipley
1823–1876
Birth Location: Washington County, Tennessee, USA
CS

Spouses(s)

Paralee Hodge
1856–1932
Birth Location: Jefferson County, Tennessee, USA
PH

Children(s)

Leva Bacon
1901–1982
Birth Location: Panther Springs, Hamblen, Tennessee, USA
LB
Leona Bacon
1893–1939
Birth Location: Panther Springs, Hamblen, Tennessee, USA
LB
Christina Bacon
1875–
Birth Location: Panther Springs, Hamblen, Tennessee, USA
CB
Julia Bacon
1879–1905
Birth Location: Panther Springs, Hamblen, Tennessee, USA
JB
Gertrude Bacon
1883–1968
Birth Location: Panther Springs, Hamblen, Tennessee, USA
GB
George Bacon
1886–1951
Birth Location: Panther Springs, Hamblen, Tennessee, USA
GB
Loy Bacon
1891–1969
Birth Location: Panther Springs, Hamblen, Tennessee, USA
LB

Nelson Bacon's Ancestors

Self
Nelson Bacon
1853–1927
Birth Place: Hamblen, Tennessee, USA
Parents
George Washington Bacon
1823–1880
Washington, Tennessee, United States
Christina ('Tina') Shipley
1823–1876
Washington County, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Isaac (E.W.) Bacon
1801–1850
Washington County, Tennessee, USA
Sarah Hunt
1804–1860
Buffalo Ridge, Washington, Tennessee, United States
Enoch (Tolbert) Shipley
1798–1844
Washington, Tennessee, USA
Mary (Elizabeth) Hoss
1799–1838
Washington, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
Isaac Bacon
1743–1826
Abigail Barnes
1766–1840
Jesse Hunt
1782–1877
Elizabeth Shipley
1783–1880
Nathan Shipley
1768–1840
Elizabeth Hale
1768–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jeremiah Bacon
1725–1810
Abel Barnes
1722–1787
Gift Watson
1732–1824
Jesse Hunt
1755–1824
Nancy Chapple
1760–1826
Nathan Shipley
1768–1840
Elizabeth Hale
1768–1850

Nelson Bacon's Descendants

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Nelson Bacon (1 Apr 1853–16 Apr 1927) m. Paralee Hodge (19 Jun 1856–14 Nov 1932)
  1. 1. Leva Bacon 1901–1982 m. Oscar (Vanoy) Wells 1899–1975
    1. 1. Pauline Wells 1922–2016
    2. 2. Lee (Haskell) Wells 1924–1986
    3. 3. Clarsie ("Janie") Wells 1923–2011
    4. 4. James (Henry) Wells 1934–2022 m. Agnes (Allene) Wells 1936–1999
    5. 5. Warren Wells 1935–2018 m. Mary (Nelle) Hammond 1936–2020
    6. 6. Ralph (Roger) Wells 1936–1972 m. Kay (Francis) McCormick 1941–2013
    7. 7. Buddy (Lee) Wells 1947–2016
    8. 8. Oscar Wells 1928–2012
    9. 9. Willie (W) Wells 1930–2021 m. Lillie (Rose) Carter 1937–2022
  2. 2. Leona Bacon 1893–1939 m. Walter (L.) Hux 1891–1920
    1. 1. Ada Hux 1913–1994
    2. 2. May (Ruth) Hux 1914–1964
    3. 3. Cecil Hux 1917–1943
    4. 4. Edgar (Wallace) Hux 1918–1991
  3. 3. Christina Bacon 1875–
  4. 4. Julia Bacon 1879–1905 m. John (David) Taylor 1873–1956
    1. 1. Alfred Taylor 1903–1940
  5. 5. Gertrude ("Gertie") Bacon 1883–1968 m. John (David) Taylor 1873–1956
    1. 1. Ennis (Edward) Taylor 1920–1990
    2. 2. Henry (B) Taylor 1924–1990
    3. 3. Lucy (Glen) Taylor 1908–2000
    4. 4. John (Harvey) Taylor 1916–
    5. 5. Earnest (D) Taylor 1913–1987
    6. 6. Willie (Mae) Taylor 1912–1993
  6. 6. George Bacon 1886–1951
  7. 7. Loy (L.) Bacon 1891–1969

Nelson Bacon's Timeline

7 Records

1853
1 Apr 1853
Birth of Nelson Bacon in Hamblen, Tennessee, USA
Hamblen, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 17
Nelson Bacon resided here in District 2, Morristown, Grainger, Tennessee, USA
District 2, Morristown, Grainger, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 27
Nelson Bacon resided here in Panther Springs, Hamblen, Tennessee, USA
Panther Springs, Hamblen, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 47
Nelson Bacon resided here in Civil District 3, Hamblen, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 3, Hamblen, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 57
Nelson Bacon resided here in Civil District 2, Hamblen, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 2, Hamblen, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 67
Nelson Bacon resided here in Civil District 2, Hamblen, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 2, Hamblen, Tennessee, USA
1927
16 Apr 1927
Age 74
Death of Nelson Bacon in Hamblen County, Tennessee, USA
Hamblen County, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1853
    Event Place: Hamblen, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 4
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 2, Hamblen, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1742; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 54
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Panther Springs, Hamblen, Tennessee; Roll: 1258; Page: 321C; Enumeration District: 069
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 3, Hamblen, Tennessee; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0055; FHL microfilm: 1241575
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 2, Hamblen, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1501; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0054; FHL microfilm: 1375514
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 2, Morristown, Grainger, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 2, Grainger, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1530; Page: 21B

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Panther Springs, Hamblen, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Panther Springs, Hamblen, Tennessee; Roll: 1258; Page: 321C; Enumeration District: 069

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 3, Hamblen, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 3, Hamblen, Tennessee; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0055; FHL microfilm: 1241575

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 2, Hamblen, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 2, Hamblen, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1501; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0054; FHL microfilm: 1375514

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 2, Hamblen, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 2, Hamblen, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1742; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 54

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Apr 1927
    Event Place: Hamblen County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 4
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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