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NELSON Elijah Gibson 1745–1823 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1745

Birth Location: Isle of Wight, Colony of, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 8 Jul 1823

Death Location: Richmond County, North Carolina, USA

Father: ZIBA Gibson

Mother: Mary Bennett

Spouse(s): SARAH WILLIAMS

Children(s): Sarah Gibson, Agnes Gibson, Nancy Gibson, Luke Gibson, Nelson Gibson, WILLIAM GibsoN, Samuel Gibson, Nathan Gibson

The story of NELSON Elijah Gibson began in 1745 in Isle of Wight, Colony of, Virginia, USA. In 1790, NELSON Elijah Gibson resided in Richmond, North Carolina. In 1795, NELSON Elijah Gibson resided in Richmond County, NC. NELSON Elijah Gibson married Sarah Jane Williams, and had children including Agnes Gibson, Luke Gibson, Nancy Gibson, Nathan W Gibson, Nelson Gibson, Samuel Gibson, Sarah Gibson, William R Gibson, William R Gibson. NELSON Elijah Gibson passed away in 1823 in Richmond County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of NELSON Elijah Gibson began in 1745 in Isle of Wight, Colony of, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1790, NELSON Elijah Gibson resided in Richmond, North Carolina.
  • In 1795, NELSON Elijah Gibson resided in Richmond County, NC.
  • NELSON Elijah Gibson married Sarah Jane Williams, and had children including Agnes Gibson, Luke Gibson, Nancy Gibson, Nathan W Gibson, Nelson Gibson, Samuel Gibson, Sarah Gibson, William R Gibson, William R Gibson.
  • NELSON Elijah Gibson passed away in 1823 in Richmond County, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

ZIBA Gibson
1699–1760
Birth Location: , , , Scotland
ZG
Mary Bennett
1696–1748
Birth Location: Isle of Wight, Colony of, Virginia, USA
MB

Spouses(s)

SARAH WILLIAMS
1750–1823
Birth Location: Anson, Richmond, North Carolina, USA
SW

Children(s)

Sarah Gibson
1783–1850
Birth Location: NC, Anson, Colorado, USA
SG
Agnes Gibson
1789–1867
Birth Location: Ansonville, Anson, North Carolina, USA
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Nancy Gibson
1790–1823
Birth Location: NC, Anson, Colorado, USA
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Luke Gibson
1778–1854
Birth Location: , Anson, North Carolina, USA
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Nelson Gibson
1774–1842
Birth Location: , Anson, North Carolina, USA
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WILLIAM GibsoN
1775–1846
Birth Location: Anson County, North Carolina
WG
Samuel Gibson
1781–1864
Birth Location: NC, Anson, Colorado, USA
SG
Nathan Gibson
1782–1823
Birth Location: , Anson, North Carolina, USA
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NELSON Gibson's Ancestors

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NELSON Gibson
1745–1823
Birth Place: Isle of Wight, Colony of, Virginia, USA
Parents
ZIBA Elijah Gibson
1699–1760
, , , Scotland
Mary Bennett
1696–1748
Isle of Wight, Colony of, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Nathaniel Gibson
1680–
Scotland
Ann Gibson
1634–
Scotland
Silvester Bennett
1671–1745
Upper, Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA
Mary (Ann) Hill
1676–1740
Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Bartholomew Gibson
1650–
Mary Culloden
1652–
Richard Bennett
1660–1719
Thomas 3
1652–1720
ANN Russell
1657–1726
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard GGF)
1609–1675
Mary Bennett
1595–1675
Henry Hill
1625–1699
Ann Drayson
1637–1665
Sir Russell
1626–1683
Ann\Hannah Handy
1632–1729

NELSON Gibson's Descendants

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NELSON (Elijah) Gibson (abt 1745–8 Jul 1823) m. SARAH (JANE) WILLIAMS (1750–1823)
  1. 1. Sarah Gibson 1783–1850 m. nelson Gibson 1815–1873
  2. 2. Agnes Gibson 1789–1867
  3. 3. Nancy Gibson 1790–1823
  4. 4. Luke Gibson 1778–1854 m. Elizabeth Pittman 1794– m. Elizabeth (Jane) Terry 1794–1850
    1. 1. Nancy Gibson 1811–1845
    2. 2. Francis (Elizabeth Bitty) Gibson 1814–1856
    3. 3. Sarah (Jane Jennie) Gibson 1819–1860
    4. 4. Nelson (W) Gibson 1825–
    5. 5. Harriett Gibson 1826–1864
    6. 6. Elizabeth Gibson 1814–1850
    7. 7. Wiley Gibson 1809–1850
    8. 8. Harriett Gibson 1826–1864
    9. 9. Nelson (W) Gibson 1825–
    10. 10. william (Pickett) Gibson 1823–1886
    11. 11. Sarah (Jane) Gibson 1819–1846
    12. 12. Eli (Terry) Gibson 1817–1892
    13. 13. Elizabeth Gibson 1814–1850
    14. 14. Nancy Gibson 1811–1845
    15. 15. Dempsey Gibson 1810–1881
    16. 16. Wiley Gibson 1809–1850
    17. 17. Elizabeth (Eliza) Gibson 1825–1894
  5. 5. Nelson Gibson 1774–1842 m. Rutha Dawkins 1793–1852
    1. 1. Rainey Gibson 1822–
    2. 2. Mary Gibson 1816–
    3. 3. Rainey Gibson 1814–
    4. 4. Rachel Gibson 1810–1873
    5. 5. Nancy Gibson 1808–
    6. 6. Jane Gibson 1805–
    7. 7. Thomas (Nelson) Gibson 1804–1879
    8. 8. Samuel (J) Gibson 1802–1877
    9. 9. Sarah Gibson 1800–1835
    10. 10. Elizabeth Gibson 1798–1850
    11. 11. William (D) Gibson 1796–1863
  6. 6. WILLIAM (R) GibsoN 1775–1846 m. Sarah Smith 1776–1808 m. MARY Dawkins 1781–1851
    1. 1. Jessie Gibson –1854
    2. 2. Nicholas (N) Gibson 1841–1850
    3. 3. Sarah (Rachael) Gibson 1822–
    4. 4. Sarah (Sally) GIBSON 1810–1880 m. AARON GibsoN 1808–1880
      1. 1. Sarah Gibson 1847–1916 m. Henry (M) Gibson 1837–1916
        1. 1. Harry Gibson 1868–
        2. 2. Bessie (Clifford) Gibson 1872–1947
        3. 3. Celeste Gibson 1878–
        4. 4. Addie Gibson 1869–
        5. 5. Sallie Gibson 1871–
      2. 2. Mary Gibson 1836–1884
      3. 3. Willam Gibson 1842–
      4. 4. Nathan (W.) Gibson 1846–1909 m. Nouly (Corolua) Steen 1852–1917
        1. 1. AARON (Elijah) GibsoN 1887–1961 m. Gladys (Josie) Tucker 1909–1984 m. MAUD MileS 1885–1942
        2. 2. Elizabeth (B) Gibson 1898–
        3. 3. Julius ("Jule" Barton) Gibson 1894–1959 m. Ida Tucker 1897–1968 m. Eutha (Christine) Smith 1893–1922
        4. 4. Nouly (Corolua) Steen 1892–1971
        5. 5. Nathan (Lucas) Gibson 1889–1957 m. Cora (G) Stein 1889–1963
        6. 6. Francis Gibson 1883–1961 m. Jessie (A.) Johnson 1881–
        7. 7. Martha Gibson 1881–1912 m. John (Duncan) McLaurin 1876–1925
        8. 8. Wallace (A) Gibson 1877–1930 m. Mallie Gibson 1896– m. Flora (L) Gathings 1878–1952
        9. 9. Sallie Gibson 1875–1941 m. Joseph (Albert) Lowery 1876–1935
        10. 10. Laura Gibson 1873–1880
        11. 11. William Gibson 1870–1949 m. Rosia Horne 1869–1943
      5. 5. Emeline Gibson 1857–
      6. 6. M (R) Gibson 1855–
      7. 7. Gilbert Gibson 1853–
      8. 8. Aaron Gibson 1851–
      9. 9. Agnes Gibson 1849–
      10. 10. Martin Gibson 1845–
      11. 11. Joshua Gibson 1841–
    5. 5. Aaron Gibson 1833–1863
    6. 6. James (S) Gibson 1831–
    7. 7. Mary Gibson 1825–
    8. 8. Nancy Gibson 1825–
    9. 9. Daniel (White) Gibson 1824–1880
    10. 10. Starling (Fields) Gibson 1822–
    11. 11. Brazell Gibson 1820–1870
    12. 12. Henry Gibson 1810–1837
    13. 13. John (K) Gibson 1808–1854
    14. 14. Agnes GIBSON 1820–1851
    15. 15. William (R) GIBSON 1812–
    16. 16. Nannie GIBSON 1802–
    17. 17. Nathan GIBSON 1796–1857 m. Martha (O) Brien 1814–1878
      1. 1. Eliza Gibson 1867–
      2. 2. William (Wesley) Gibson 1853–1928
      3. 3. Caroline Gibson 1850–
      4. 4. Nathan (Warren) Gibson 1851–1918 m. Rosa (John) Gibson 1863–1927
        1. 1. Wesley (B.) Gibson 1888–1923
        2. 2. Ada (Lilly) Webb 1882–1954
        3. 3. Austin (John) Gibson 1901–1957
        4. 4. Earl (Foster) Gibson 1900–1947
        5. 5. Carl (N.) Gibson 1881–1892
        6. 6. King (Thomas) Gibson 1898–1899
        7. 7. Victor (Blue) Gibson 1903–1904
        8. 8. Morris (Nathan) Gibson 1884–1885
        9. 9. Ernest (Burns) Gibson 1890–1967
        10. 10. Maude (Ophelia) Murray 1892–1964
        11. 11. Edgar (Stoll) Gibson 1875–1959
      5. 5. Emma Gibson 1845–
      6. 6. Jeptha Gibson 1844–
      7. 7. Mary Gibson 1843–
      8. 8. Martha (J) Gibson 1842–
      9. 9. Jehu (Thomas) Gibson 1840–1915
      10. 10. Joseph Gibson 1838–
      11. 11. John (T) Gibson 1837–1920
      12. 12. John (B) Gibson 1837–
      13. 13. Mary Gibson 1794–1853
      14. 14. John Gibson 1792–1879
      15. 15. Martha Gibson 1790–
      16. 16. Eliza Gibson 1867–
      17. 17. William (Wesley) Gibson 1853–1928
      18. 18. Caroline Gibson 1850–
      19. 19. Emma Gibson 1845–
      20. 20. Jeptha Gibson 1844–
      21. 21. Mary Gibson 1843–
      22. 22. Martha (J) Gibson 1842–
      23. 23. Jehu (Thomas) Gibson 1840–1915
      24. 24. Joseph Gibson 1838–
      25. 25. John (T) Gibson 1837–1920
      26. 26. John (B) Gibson 1837–
      27. 27. Mary Gibson 1794–1853
      28. 28. John Gibson 1792–1879
      29. 29. Martha Gibson 1790–
    18. 18. Frances Gibson 1838–1865
    19. 19. Samuel Gibson 1819–1880
    20. 20. Fannie Gibson 1812–
  7. 7. Samuel Gibson 1781–1864 m. Nancy (J.) Terry 1796–
  8. 8. Nathan (W) Gibson 1782–1823 m. MARY Chambers 1783–1870
    1. 1. Sarah (Rachael) Gibson 1822–1838 m. nelson Gibson 1815–1873
      1. 1. Sarah (J) Gibson 1859– m. Dempsey Spears 1860–
      2. 2. Nelson Gibson 1855–1919 m. Mary (Jane) Ellis 1838–1901 m. Mary (Eugenia) King 1861–1930
        1. 1. Georgiana Gibson 1879–
        2. 2. Nelson (K Gibson) Jr 1906–
      3. 3. Mary (Alice) Gibson 1853–1919
      4. 4. Jerusha Gibson 1851–1866
      5. 5. Arminta Gibson 1842–1843
      6. 6. Henry (C) Gibson 1844–1845
      7. 7. William (Troy) Gibson 1848–1911 m. Susie Gibson 1852– m. Susan Sparrow 1852–1937
        1. 1. William (Troy) Gibson 1872–1902
        2. 2. Ella (Jane) Gibson 1873–1959
        3. 3. Margaret (Irene Maggie) Gibson 1879–1945
        4. 4. Susan Gibson 1884–1969
        5. 5. Edwin (Lee) Gibson 1886–1948
        6. 6. Mary Gibson 1876–
        7. 7. Maggie Gibson 1879–
        8. 8. Margaret Gibson 1887–
        9. 9. Sue Gibson 1890–
        10. 10. Eddie Gibson 1892–
        11. 11. William (Troy GIBSON) Jr. 1872–1902
        12. 12. Ella (Jane) GIBSON 1875–1959
        13. 13. Margaret (Irene) GIBSON 1879–1960
        14. 14. Mamie GIBSON 1882–1945
        15. 15. Sue GIBSON 1885–1969
        16. 16. Edwin (Lee) GIBSON 1886–1948
        17. 17. Eddie Gibson 1892–
        18. 18. Mary Gibson 1876–
        19. 19. Maggie Gibson 1882–
        20. 20. Sue Gibson 1886–
        21. 21. Eddie Gibson 1892–
        22. 22. Margaret (Irene) Gibson 1879–1960
    2. 2. Thomas (C) Gibson 1819–1871 m. Sarah (Frances) Knighton 1831–1872
      1. 1. Sarah (A) Gibson 1870–1921
      2. 2. Josephene Gipson 1862–1863
      3. 3. Martha Gipson 1856–1857
      4. 4. Mary (Ann) Gipson 1855–1918
      5. 5. Caroline (L) Gibson 1853–1920
      6. 6. James (Wesley) Gibson 1850–1893
    3. 3. AARON GibsoN 1808–1880 m. Sarah (Sally) GIBSON 1810–1880
    4. 4. nelson Gibson 1815–1873 m. Sarah Gibson 1783–1850 m. Sarah (Rachel) Thomas 1822–1860 m. Elizabeth (W) Sparrow 1843–1920 m. Sarah (Rachael) Gibson 1822–1838
      1. 1. Nathan (William) Gibson 1846–1911 m. Margaret (C) Unknown 1847–1930 m. Frances Copeland 1845–1886
        1. 1. William (Nathan) Gibson 1868–1941
        2. 2. Dock (Franklin) Gibson 1877–1951
        3. 3. James (Christopher Columbus) Gibson 1879–1960
        4. 4. Mary (Belle "Mollie") Gibson 1884–1966
        5. 5. Nathan (P) Gibson 1886–
        6. 6. Nancey Gibson 1870–1898
        7. 7. Charley Gibson 1873–1948
        8. 8. Robt. Gibson 1874–1951
      2. 2. William (Troy) Gibson 1848–1911
      3. 3. Joshua Gibson 1851–1866
      4. 4. Mararet Gibson 1867–
      5. 5. Hosea Gibson 1870–1918
      6. 6. Susan Gibson 1872–
      7. 7. James Gibson 1874–
      8. 8. Rachel (Thomas) Gibson 1857–1927
    5. 5. Nancy (S) Gibson 1835–1901
    6. 6. Mordicai (K) GibsoN 1821–1845
    7. 7. William GibsoN 1817–1818 m. Mary Jarome 1818–1899
      1. 1. Barbara (Ann) Gibson 1845–1915
      2. 2. John (Adam) Gibson 1840–1907
      3. 3. Lusinda Gibson 1853–
      4. 4. Margaret Gibson 1855–1925
      5. 5. Mary Gibson 1838–1906
    8. 8. Jerusha GibsoN 1812–1866
    9. 9. Julia (A) Gibson 1810–1811
    10. 10. Martin Gibson 1803–1880 m. Mary Gibson 1799–1881
      1. 1. J. (W.) Gibson –1857
      2. 2. Minnie (Judith) Carroll 1840–1911

NELSON Gibson's Timeline

8 Records

1745
abt 1745
Birth of NELSON Elijah Gibson in Isle of Wight, Colony of, Virginia, USA
Isle of Wight, Colony of, Virginia, USA
1790
1790
Age 45
NELSON Elijah Gibson resided here in Richmond, North Carolina
Richmond, North Carolina
1795
1795
Age 50
NELSON Elijah Gibson resided here in Richmond County, NC
Richmond County, NC
1810
1810
Age 65
NELSON Elijah Gibson resided here in Richmond, North Carolina
Richmond, North Carolina
1820
1820
Age 75
NELSON Elijah Gibson resided here in Richmond, North Carolina, United States
Richmond, North Carolina, United States
1823
6/4/1823
Age 78
NELSON Elijah Gibson - Will
None
1823
8 Jul 1823
Age 78
Death of NELSON Elijah Gibson in Richmond County, North Carolina, USA
Richmond County, North Carolina, USA
1823
1823
Age 78
NELSON Elijah Gibson - Probate in Richmond, North Carolina, USA
Richmond, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1745
    Event Place: Isle of Wight, Colony of, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Richmond, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: , Richmond, North Carolina; Roll: M637_7; Page: 45; Image: 0435.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1795
    Event Place: Richmond County, NC
    Record Source: North Carolina Census, 1790-1890

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Richmond, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: , Richmond, North Carolina; Roll: 38; Page: 193; Image: 227.00.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Richmond, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Year: 1820; Census Place: , Richmond, North Carolina; Roll: M33_81; Page: 172; Image: 109.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Will
    Event Date: 641823

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Index to the colonial and state records of North Carolina covering volumes i-xxv

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Richmond, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Land Grant Files

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Jul 1823
    Event Place: Richmond County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1663-1978; estate papers, 1772-1933 (Richmond County); Author: North Carolina. Division of Archives and History; Probate Place: Richmond, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1823
    Event Place: Richmond, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1663-1978; estate papers, 1772-1933 (Richmond County); Author: North Carolina. Division of Archives and History; Probate Place: Richmond, North Carolina
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