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Nelson J. Merchant 1866–1941 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 JAN 1866

Birth Location: S Williston, Vermont

Death Date: 17 Aug 1941

Death Location: Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA

Father: Nelson Mershon

Mother: Christia Merchon

Spouse(s): Elizabeth LePoint

Children(s):

In 1866, Nelson J. Merchant entered the world in S Williston, Vermont, born to Nelson Narcis Helane Merchant Mershon And Christia Selina Cylna Celina Bashaw Merchant Merchon. In 1870, Nelson J. Merchant resided in Springfield, Windsor, Vermont, United States. In 1880, Nelson J. Merchant resided in Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA. Nelson J. Merchant married Elizabeth Floria Lepoint. Nelson J. Merchant passed away in 1941 in Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1866, Nelson J. Merchant entered the world in S Williston, Vermont, born to Nelson Narcis Helane Merchant Mershon And Christia Selina Cylna Celina Bashaw Merchant Merchon.
  • In 1870, Nelson J. Merchant resided in Springfield, Windsor, Vermont, United States.
  • In 1880, Nelson J. Merchant resided in Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.
  • Nelson J. Merchant married Elizabeth Floria Lepoint.
  • Nelson J. Merchant passed away in 1941 in Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Nelson Mershon
1837–1915
Birth Location: Canada
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Christia Merchon
1846–1872
Birth Location: Canada
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth LePoint
1866–
Birth Location: Canada
EL

Children(s)

Nelson Merchant's Ancestors

Self
Nelson Merchant
1866–1941
Birth Place: S Williston, Vermont
Parents
Nelson Narcis Helane Merchant Mershon
1837–1915
Canada
Christia (Selina Cylna Celina Bashaw Merchant) Merchon
1846–1872
Canada
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Nelson Merchant's Timeline

7 Records

1866
15 JAN 1866
Birth of Nelson J. Merchant in S Williston, Vermont
S Williston, Vermont
1870
1870
Age 4
Nelson J. Merchant resided here in Springfield, Windsor, Vermont, United States
Springfield, Windsor, Vermont, United States
1880
1880
Age 14
Nelson J. Merchant resided here in Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
1930
1930
Age 64
Nelson J. Merchant resided here in Westborough, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Westborough, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
1935
1935
Age 69
Nelson J. Merchant resided here in Spencer, Massachusetts
Spencer, Massachusetts
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 74
Nelson J. Merchant resided here in Leominster, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Leominster, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
1941
17 Aug 1941
Age 75
Death of Nelson J. Merchant in Leominster, MA
Leominster, MA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 JAN 1866
    Event Place: S Williston, Vermont
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Leominster, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1651; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 14-162
    [2] Massachusetts, Marriage Records
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Westborough, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: 966; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0300; Image: 997.0; FHL microfilm: 2340701
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: 567; Family History Film: 1254567; Page: 236B; Enumeration District: 888; Image: 0770
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Springfield, Windsor, Vermont; Roll: M593_1629; Page: 553A; Image: 292; Family History Library Film: 553128
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Web: Massachusetts, Find A Grave Index, 1620-2013

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Springfield, Windsor, Vermont, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Springfield, Windsor, Vermont; Roll: M593_1629; Page: 553A; Image: 292; Family History Library Film: 553128

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: 567; Family History Film: 1254567; Page: 236B; Enumeration District: 888; Image: 0770

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Westborough, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Westborough, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: 966; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0300; Image: 997.0; FHL microfilm: 2340701

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Spencer, Massachusetts
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Leominster, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1651; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 14-162

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Leominster, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Leominster, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1651; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 14-162

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Springfield, Windsor, Vermont
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Springfield, Windsor, Vermont; Roll: M593_1629; Page: 553A; Image: 292; Family History Library Film: 553128

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Aug 1941
    Event Place: Leominster, MA
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, Death Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: Massachusetts, Find A Grave Index, 1620-2013

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Massachusetts, Find A Grave Index, 1620-2013
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