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Nelson Williams Britton 1830–1891 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 August 1830

Birth Location: Easton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Death Date: Dec 1891

Death Location: Lakeside - Carpenter Cemetery, East Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Father: William Jr

Mother: Maria Williams

Spouse(s): Sarah Case

Children(s): Herbert Britton, William Britton, Lucy Fitts, Charles Britton, stillborn (twin)

In 1830, Nelson Williams Britton entered the world in Easton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America, born to William Britton Jr And Maria Bethiah Williams. In 1830, Nelson Williams Britton resided in Easton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. In 1853, Nelson Williams Britton resided in Mansfield, Massachusetts. Nelson Williams Britton married Sarah Hicks Case, and had children including Charles Elmer Britton, Herbert Nelson Britton, Lucy Marion Fitts, Stillborn Britton Twin, William Cleveland Britton. Nelson Williams Britton passed away in 1891 in Lakeside - Carpenter Cemetery, East Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1830, Nelson Williams Britton entered the world in Easton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America, born to William Britton Jr And Maria Bethiah Williams.
  • In 1830, Nelson Williams Britton resided in Easton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
  • In 1853, Nelson Williams Britton resided in Mansfield, Massachusetts.
  • Nelson Williams Britton married Sarah Hicks Case, and had children including Charles Elmer Britton, Herbert Nelson Britton, Lucy Marion Fitts, Stillborn Britton Twin, William Cleveland Britton.
  • Nelson Williams Britton passed away in 1891 in Lakeside - Carpenter Cemetery, East Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Nelson Britton's Ancestors

Self
Nelson Britton
1830–1891
Birth Place: Easton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Parents
William Britton Jr
1807–1871
Easton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Maria (Bethiah) Williams
1810–1893
Easton, Bristol, Massachusetts
Grandparents
William Britton
1784–1856
Easthampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Sarah Selee
1784–1862
Mansfield, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Greenfield Williams
1783–1859
Vermont, United States of America
Bethiah Williams
1788–1856
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
William Britton
1756–1840
Mercy Hewitt
1757–1790
Nathen Seele
1733–1815
Love Penny
1753–1842
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Pendleton Britton
1722–1807
Hannah Selee
1727–1809
John Selee
1697–1783
Hannah Briggs
1701–1760
John Jr.
1720–1815
Sarah Newcomb
1721–1758

Nelson Britton's Descendants

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Nelson (Williams) Britton (10 August 1830–Dec 1891) m. Sarah (Hicks) Case (28 Oct 1834–Sep 1906)
  1. 1. Herbert (Nelson) Britton 1859–1948
  2. 2. William (Cleveland) Britton 1865–1909
  3. 3. Lucy (Marion) Fitts 1858–1922 m. James (Summer) Fitts 1856–1927
    1. 1. Herbert (Sumner) Fitts 1884–1910
    2. 2. Helen (E.) Fitts 1881–1952
    3. 3. Ethel (Marion) Fitts 1883–1938
  4. 4. Charles (Elmer) Britton 1868–1948
  5. 5. stillborn (Britton) (twin) 1865–1865

Nelson Britton's Timeline

12 Records

1830
10 August 1830
Birth of Nelson Williams Britton in Easton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Easton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
1830
1830
Nelson Williams Britton resided here in Easton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Easton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
1853
1853
Age 23
Nelson Williams Britton resided here in Mansfield, Massachusetts
Mansfield, Massachusetts
1860
1860 Census
Age 30
Nelson Williams Britton resided here in Marion, Marion, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Marion, Marion, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
1865
1865
Age 35
Nelson Williams Britton resided here in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
1870
1870
Age 40
Nelson Williams Britton resided here in Seekonk, Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Seekonk, Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
1873
28 Feb 1873
Age 43
Nelson Williams Britton resided here in East Providence, Providence, Rhode Island
East Providence, Providence, Rhode Island
1875
1875
Age 45
Nelson Williams Britton resided here in East Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
East Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
1880
1880
Age 50
Nelson Williams Britton resided here in East Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
East Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
1890
1890
Age 60
Nelson Williams Britton resided here in Mansfield, Massachusetts, USA
Mansfield, Massachusetts, USA
1891
21 December 1891
Age 61
Death of Nelson Williams Britton in East Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
East Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
1891
Dec 1891
Age 61
Burial of Nelson Williams Britton in Lakeside - Carpenter Cemetery, East Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Lakeside - Carpenter Cemetery, East Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 August 1830
    Event Place: Easton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, U.S., Death Records
    [2] Massachusetts, U.S., Marriage Records
    [3] Rhode Island, U.S., Vital Extracts
    [4] Rhode Island, U.S., State Censuses
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: East Providence, Providence, Rhode Island; Roll: 1214; Page: 210d; Enumeration District: 107
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Seekonk, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: M593_605; Page: 351B
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Marion, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Roll: M653_519; Page: 373; Family History Librar
    [8] Massachusetts, U.S., State Census, 1865
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Easton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Easton, Bristol, Massachusetts; Series: M19; Roll: 59; Page: 131; Family History Library Film: 0337917

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1853
    Event Place: Mansfield, Massachusetts
    Record Source: U.S., High School Student Lists

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860 Census
    Event Place: Marion, Marion, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Marion, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Roll: M653_519; Page: 373; Family History Librar

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1865
    Event Place: Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., State Census, 1865

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Seekonk, Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Seekonk, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: M593_605; Page: 351B

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 28 Feb 1873
    Event Place: East Providence, Providence, Rhode Island
    Record Source: U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; Record of Appointment of Postmasters, 1832-Sept. 30, 1971; Record Group: Records of the Post Office Department; Record Group Number: 28; Series: M841; Roll Number: 18

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1875
    Event Place: East Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: Rhode Island, U.S., State Censuses

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: East Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: East Providence, Providence, Rhode Island; Roll: 1214; Page: 210d; Enumeration District: 107

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1890
    Event Place: Mansfield, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Mansfield, Massachusetts, U.S., Directory, 1890

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 December 1891
    Event Place: East Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Dec 1891
    Event Place: Lakeside - Carpenter Cemetery, East Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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