YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Nelson Church 1822–1890 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 November 1822

Birth Location: Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York, USA

Death Date: 16 January 1890

Death Location: Petersburg, Rensselaer County, New York, United States of America

Father: John Church

Mother: Amy Hakes

Spouse(s): Cynthia Hall

Children(s): Nathan Church, Miranda Church, Frank Church, Mary Church, Louisa Church, George Church

Nelson Church was born in 1822 in Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York, USA, the child of John Church And Amy Hakes. In 1850, Nelson Church resided in Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York, USA. In 1855, Nelson Church resided in Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York, USA. Nelson Church married Cynthia Hall, and had children including Frank J Church, George Washington Church, Louisa Church, Mary Church, Miranda L Church, Nathan P Church. Nelson Church passed away in 1890 in Petersburg, Rensselaer County, New York, United States of America.

Find more search results for Nelson Church
NC

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:
A
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

  • Nelson Church was born in 1822 in Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York, USA, the child of John Church And Amy Hakes.
  • In 1850, Nelson Church resided in Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York, USA.
  • In 1855, Nelson Church resided in Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York, USA.
  • Nelson Church married Cynthia Hall, and had children including Frank J Church, George Washington Church, Louisa Church, Mary Church, Miranda L Church, Nathan P Church.
  • Nelson Church passed away in 1890 in Petersburg, Rensselaer County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Church
1791–1844
Birth Location: Rhode Island, Rhode Island, USA
JC
Amy Hakes
1795–1865
Birth Location: Grafton, Rensselaer, New York, USA
AH

Spouses(s)

Cynthia Hall
1832–1891
Birth Location: Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York, USA
CH

Children(s)

Nathan Church
1857–
Birth Location: Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York, USA
NC
Miranda Church
1859–1919
Birth Location: Rensselaer County New York
MC
Frank Church
1870–1954
Birth Location: New York
FC
Mary Church
1855–1887
Birth Location: Petersburg Rennselaer New York
MC
Louisa Church
1862–1923
Birth Location: Petersburg Rennselaer New York
LC
George Church
1854–1933
Birth Location: Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York, USA
GC

Nelson Church's Ancestors

Self
Nelson Church
1822–1890
Birth Place: Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York, USA
Parents
John Church
1791–1844
Rhode Island, Rhode Island, USA
Amy Hakes
1795–1865
Grafton, Rensselaer, New York, USA
Grandparents
Nathaniel Church
1759–1823
Stonington, Connecticut, USA
Eunice Rose
1764–1861
Preston City, New London, Connecticut, USA
Nathan Hakes
1761–1847
Stonington, Conn
Polly Wheaton
1770–1847
Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Church
1731–
Hannah Ambrose
1732–
Peter Jr
1739–1827
Sarah Gates
1741–1788
Jonathan Hakes
1724–1779
Hannah Brown
1729–1759
William Wheaton
1746–1821
Abigail Page
1746–1806
2nd-Great-Grandparents
David Church
1692–1743
Susannah Bennett
1708–1778
Thomas Ambrose
1700–
Peter Sr
1707–1787
Elizabeth Fish
1714–1794
Isaac Gates
1701–1788
Deborah Partridge
1717–1745
Solomon Hakes
1688–1753
Anna Billings
1681–1752
Jonathan Brown
1694–1756
Elizabeth Pendleton
1699–1770
Abraham Wheadon
1705–1762
Hannah Plant
1708–1774
David Page
1716–1807
Elizabeth Raynor
1718–1754

Nelson Church's Descendants

1.
NC
Nelson Church (14 November 1822–16 January 1890) m. Cynthia Hall (12 Aug 1832–1 Apr 1891)
  1. 1. Nathan (P) Church 1857– m. Anna (C) Chirch 1860–
    1. 1. Bessie Hakes 1890–
    2. 2. Isabell Hakes 1892–
    3. 3. Electy Hakes 1892–
    4. 4. Minnie Hakes 1895–
  2. 2. Miranda (L) Church 1859–1919
    1. 1. Sarah (Ella) Flaven 1900–
    2. 2. Minnie (B) Austin 1886–
  3. 3. Frank (J) Church 1870–1954
  4. 4. Mary Church 1855–1887 m. David Mason 1856–
    1. 1. Clarence Mason 1878–1878
  5. 5. Louisa Church 1862–1923 m. Elmer (R) Church 1866–1943
    1. 1. Nettie (A) Burdick 1884–1965
    2. 2. Chauncey (Eddie) Church 1891–1979
  6. 6. George (Washington) Church 1854–1933 m. Mary (Frances) Kipp 1858–1933
    1. 1. Milo Church 1879–1934
    2. 2. Victor (James) Church 1873–1954 m. Frances (Mae) Moon 1872–1943
      1. 1. Eva (A) Church 1894–1950 m. Chester (A) Jones 1880–
        1. 1. Ralph (C) Jones 1914–1995
      2. 2. Florence (Ethel) Church 1905–1976 m. Philip Elgeizer 1880–1965 m. Samuel (Sargent) Stevens 1898–1955
        1. 1. Victor (S) Stevens 1923–1955
      3. 3. Arthur (James) Church 1896–1960 m. Julia (Fannie) Pierce 1907–
        1. 1. Marjorie (Marie (Stevens)) Church 1932–2015 m. John (O) Stevens 1931–2015
        2. 2. Mary (Elizabeth) Church 1945–1945
        3. 3. Harold (James) Church 1937–2019
    3. 3. Arthur Church 1878–
    4. 4. Frances Church 1883–

Nelson Church's Timeline

11 Records

1822
14 November 1822
Birth of Nelson Church in Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York, USA
Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York, USA
1850
1850
Age 28
Nelson Church resided here in Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York, USA
Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York, USA
1855
1855
Age 33
Nelson Church resided here in Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York, USA
Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York, USA
1860
1860
Age 38
Nelson Church resided here in Petersburg, Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York, USA
Petersburg, Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York, USA
1863
1 July 1863
Age 41
Nelson Church resided here in Petersburgh, Rensselaer, New York, United States
Petersburgh, Rensselaer, New York, United States
1865
1865
Age 43
Nelson Church resided here in Petersburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA
Petersburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA
1870
1870
Age 48
Nelson Church resided here in Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York, USA
Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York, USA
1875
1 June 1875
Age 53
Nelson Church resided here in Poestenkill, Rensselaer, New York, USA
Poestenkill, Rensselaer, New York, USA
1876
1876
Age 54
Nelson Church resided here in Petersburgh; North Greenbush; Troy; Greenbush; North Petersburgh, Rensselaer, New York
Petersburgh; North Greenbush; Troy; Greenbush; North Petersburgh, Rensselaer, New York
1880
1880
Age 58
Nelson Church resided here in Petersburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA
Petersburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA
1890
16 January 1890
Age 68
Death of Nelson Church in Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York, USA
Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 November 1822
    Event Place: Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Petersburgh, Rensselaer, New York; Roll: 921; Page: 131A; Enumeration District: 155
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York; Roll: M593_1083; Page: 176B; Family History Library Film: 552582
    [4] New York, State Census, 1855
    [5] New York, State Census, 1865
    [6] New York, State Census, 1875
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1850 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: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York; Roll: 586; Page: 182a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1855

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Petersburg, Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York, 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: Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York; Roll: M653_848; Page: 471; Family History Libra

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Petersburgh, Rensselaer, New York, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1865
    Event Place: Petersburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1865

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York; Roll: M593_1083; Page: 176B; Family History Library Film: 552582

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1875
    Event Place: Poestenkill, Rensselaer, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1875

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1876
    Event Place: Petersburgh; North Greenbush; Troy; Greenbush; North Petersburgh, Rensselaer, New York
    Record Source: U.S., Indexed County Land Ownership Maps, 1860-1918, Collection Number: G&M_11; Roll Number: 11

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Petersburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Petersburgh, Rensselaer, New York; Roll: 921; Page: 131A; Enumeration District: 155

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Petersburg
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1855

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 January 1890
    Event Place: Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: RootsWeb Cemetery Index, 1800-2010
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Petersburg, Rensselaer County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, Veteran Burial Cards, 1861-1898
    [2] Web: RootsWeb Cemetery Index, 1800-2010
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for Nelson Church

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