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Nelson Thompson 1799–1860 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1799

Birth Location: Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: about 1860

Death Location: Jackson, North Carolina, United States

Father: William Thompson

Mother: Margaret Charles

Spouse(s): Rosannah Fletcher

Children(s): Sarah Thompson, William Thompson, James Thompson, William Thompson, Nelson Thompson, Elizabeth Thompson, Margaret Thompson, Roseta Thompson, Sarah Thompson, Tabitha Thompson, Elizabeth Thompson, Robert Thompson, Jesse Thompson, Arminta Thompson, Henry Thompson, Duke Thompson, Martha Thompson

In 1799, Nelson Thompson entered the world in Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA, born to William Thompson And Margaret Charles. In 1850, Nelson Thompson resided in Henderson, North Carolina, USA. In 1860, Nelson Thompson resided in Davidsons River, Henderson, North Carolina, USA. Nelson Thompson married Rosannah Fletcher, and had children including Arminta Thompson, Duke Thompson, Elizabeth Thompson, Henry W Thompson, James W Thompson, Jesse S Thompson, Margaret Thompson, Martha Matilda Thompson, Nelson Montgomery Thompson, Robert Alexander Thompson, Roseta Thompson, Sarah Ann Thompson, Tabitha Thompson, William Pinchey Thompson, William Pinkney Thompson. Nelson Thompson passed away in 1860 in Jackson, North Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1799, Nelson Thompson entered the world in Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA, born to William Thompson And Margaret Charles.
  • In 1850, Nelson Thompson resided in Henderson, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1860, Nelson Thompson resided in Davidsons River, Henderson, North Carolina, USA.
  • Nelson Thompson married Rosannah Fletcher, and had children including Arminta Thompson, Duke Thompson, Elizabeth Thompson, Henry W Thompson, James W Thompson, Jesse S Thompson, Margaret Thompson, Martha Matilda Thompson, Nelson Montgomery Thompson, Robert Alexander Thompson, Roseta Thompson, Sarah Ann Thompson, Tabitha Thompson, William Pinchey Thompson, William Pinkney Thompson.
  • Nelson Thompson passed away in 1860 in Jackson, North Carolina, United States.

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Nelson Thompson's Ancestors

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Nelson Thompson
1799–1860
Birth Place: Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
William Thompson
1723–1789
Hanover, Virginia, United States
Margaret Charles
1725–1752
Virginia, USA
Grandparents
David Thompson
1690–1769
St Peters, New Kent, Virginia, United States
Elizabeth (Catherine Caty) Waddy
1692–1727
New Kent County, Virginia, USA
Michael Charles
1794–1861
Rowan, Northa Carolina, USA
Elizabeth Lester
1804–1880
Louwell Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Nelson Thompson's Descendants

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Nelson Thompson (1799–about 1860) m. Rosannah Fletcher (15 Mar 1802–18 Oct 1863)
  1. 1. Sarah (Ann) Thompson 1824–1893
  2. 2. William (Pinkney) Thompson 1839–1918
  3. 3. James (W) Thompson 1835–1862
  4. 4. William (Pinchey) Thompson 1834–
  5. 5. Nelson (Montgomery) Thompson 1837–1915
  6. 6. Elizabeth Thompson 1836–1889
  7. 7. Margaret Thompson 1832–1912
  8. 8. Roseta Thompson 1838–
  9. 9. Sarah (Ann) Thompson 1818–1900
  10. 10. Tabitha Thompson 1822–1914
  11. 11. Elizabeth Thompson 1821–1934
  12. 12. Robert (Alexander) Thompson 1832–1879
  13. 13. Jesse (S) Thompson 1823–1897
  14. 14. Arminta Thompson 1842–1918
  15. 15. Henry (W) Thompson 1846–1864
  16. 16. Duke Thompson 1840–
  17. 17. Martha (Matilda) Thompson 1828–1915 m. George (Washington) Holden 1823–1908
    1. 1. William (James) Holden 1847–1926
    2. 2. Thomas (Leonder) Holden 1850–1926
    3. 3. Eli (Jackson) Holden 1854–1930
    4. 4. Daniel Holden 1858–1946
    5. 5. Margaret (Elen) Holden 1860–1946
    6. 6. Henry Holden 1864–
    7. 7. Louise (Adaline) Holden 1866–1938
    8. 8. Cora Holden 1868–1916
    9. 9. Henry (Robert) Holden 1864–1950
    10. 10. Louisa Holden 1868–
    11. 11. Rachel Holden 1852–1928
    12. 12. Sophia Holden 1855–
    13. 13. Elisha Holder 1859–
    14. 14. Harriett (E) Holden 1856–1923 m. Enoch (Cantrell) Belcher 1853–1919
      1. 1. Ethel (Elizabeth) Crow 1894–1960
      2. 2. Floy (Dellar Lee) Poteat 1876–1937
      3. 3. Robert (Dee) Belcher 1878–1969
      4. 4. George (Austin) Belcher 1880–1954
      5. 5. Clyde Belcher 1898–1975
      6. 6. Albert (Conner) Belcher 1892–1957
      7. 7. Juanita (May) Hannon 1886–1967
      8. 8. Wm (O) Belcher 1883–1927
      9. 9. Oneda (N) Belcher 1887–
      10. 10. Della Belcher 1876–
      11. 11. Robert Belcher 1878–
      12. 12. Enoch (Kinney) Belcher 1889–1951 m. Agnes (Martha) Bryant 1890–1971
        1. 1. LeRoy (M) Belcher 1915–1944 m. Anna (Elizabeth) Queen 1923–2023
        2. 2. Ruth Betcher 1921–2009 m. Charles (Edward) Osment 1921–1969
        3. 3. Jessie (Isabelle) Belcher 1926–1994
        4. 4. Leonard (B.) Belcher 1911–1965 m. Louise Belcher 1914–1990
        5. 5. Joe (Cornelius) Belcher 1917–1976 m. Ellen (Grubb) Belcher 1917–1996
        6. 6. Willie (Mae) Belcher 1929–2012
        7. 7. Dorothy (Louise) Belcher 1925–1997
        8. 8. Lois (B) Belcher 1912–1935 m. Silas Blanchard 1910–

Nelson Thompson's Timeline

4 Records

1799
1799
Birth of Nelson Thompson in Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA
Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 51
Nelson Thompson resided here in Henderson, North Carolina, USA
Henderson, North Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 61
Nelson Thompson resided here in Davidsons River, Henderson, North Carolina, USA
Davidsons River, Henderson, North Carolina, USA
1860
about 1860
Age 61
Death of Nelson Thompson in Jackson, North Carolina, United States
Jackson, North Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1799
    Event Place: Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Henderson, North Carolina, 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: Henderson, North Carolina; Roll: 634; Page: 260b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Davidsons River, Henderson, North Carolina, 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: Henderson, North Carolina; Roll: M653_901; Page: 911; Family History Library Film

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: about 1860
    Event Place: Jackson, North Carolina, United States

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