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Nelson Williams 1823–1895 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 May 1823

Birth Location: Grayson, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 1 March 1895

Death Location: Grayson, Kentucky, USA

Father: Jacob Williams

Mother: Sarah Skaggs

Spouse(s): Mocky None, Mary Aldridge

Children(s): J Williams, Jacob Williams, James Williams, L Williams, Martha Williams, Mary Williams, Sarah Williams, William Williams, S. Williams

In 1823, Nelson Williams entered the world in Grayson, Kentucky, USA, born to Jacob Jack Williams And Sarah Skaggs. In 1850, Nelson Williams resided in Grayson, Kentucky, USA. In 1858, Nelson Williams resided in Grayson. Nelson Williams married Mary Elizabeth Aldridge, Mocky, and had children including J P Williams, Jacob Williams, James Isham Williams, L J Williams, Martha A Williams, Mary E Williams, S L Williams, Sarah L Williams, William H Williams. Nelson Williams passed away in 1895 in Grayson, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1823, Nelson Williams entered the world in Grayson, Kentucky, USA, born to Jacob Jack Williams And Sarah Skaggs.
  • In 1850, Nelson Williams resided in Grayson, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1858, Nelson Williams resided in Grayson.
  • Nelson Williams married Mary Elizabeth Aldridge, Mocky, and had children including J P Williams, Jacob Williams, James Isham Williams, L J Williams, Martha A Williams, Mary E Williams, S L Williams, Sarah L Williams, William H Williams.
  • Nelson Williams passed away in 1895 in Grayson, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jacob Williams
1773–1858
Birth Location: Virginia, Virginia, USA
JW
Sarah Skaggs
1794–1870
Birth Location: Maryland, Maryland, USA
SS

Spouses(s)

Mocky None
1825–
Birth Location: Kentucky
M
Mary Aldridge
1837–1918
Birth Location: Hardin Co, Kentucky, USA
MA

Children(s)

J Williams
1880–
Birth Location: Kentucky, Kentucky, USA
JW
Jacob Williams
1860–1934
Birth Location: Grayson, Kentucky, USA
JW
James Williams
1872–1948
Birth Location: Kentucky, Kentucky, USA
JW
L Williams
1877–
Birth Location: Kentucky, Kentucky, USA
LW
Martha Williams
1862–
Birth Location: Kentucky, Kentucky, USA
MW
Mary Williams
1869–
Birth Location: Kentucky, Kentucky, USA
MW
Sarah Williams
1866–
Birth Location: Kentucky, Kentucky, USA
SW
William Williams
1864–1910
Birth Location: Kentucky, Kentucky, USA
WW
S. Williams
1874–
Birth Location: Kentucky
SW

Nelson Williams's Ancestors

Self
Nelson Williams
1823–1895
Birth Place: Grayson, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Jacob Jack Williams
1773–1858
Virginia, Virginia, USA
Sarah Skaggs
1794–1870
Maryland, Maryland, USA
Grandparents
Thomas (Roper Williams) Sr
1745–1798
Amelia County, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth Watson
1750–1780
Virginia, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Williams
1706–1763
Rachel Freeman
1718–1746
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Nelson Williams's Descendants

1.
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Nelson Williams (28 May 1823–1 March 1895) m. Mocky (abt 1825–) m. Mary (Elizabeth) Aldridge (25 March 1837–8 November 1918)
  1. 1. J (P) Williams 1880–
  2. 2. Jacob Williams 1860–1934 m. Margaret (Ann) Cain 1863–
    1. 1. Lewis (Brown) Williams 1900–1978 m. Martha (Melinda) Brooks 1905–1981
      1. 1. Dwayne Williams 1925–2004
      2. 2. Floyd (Duane) Williams 1923–1983 m. Marjorie (J) Wicht 1928–2017
    2. 2. John (W.) Williams 1897–1984
    3. 3. Lucy (Marie) Williams 1906–1995
    4. 4. Rush (B) Williams 1890–
    5. 5. William (R) Williams 1892– m. Nora Hackett 1897–
      1. 1. Harry (Ronald) Williams 1918–1997
      2. 2. Lee Williams 1917–
      3. 3. Walter Williams 1921–
      4. 4. Pauline Williams 1922–1982 m. Dean (Alvin) Polson 1921–
    6. 6. Minnie (L) Williams 1893–
  3. 3. James (Isham) Williams 1872–1948
  4. 4. L (J) Williams 1877–
  5. 5. Martha (A) Williams 1862–
  6. 6. Mary (E) Williams 1869–
  7. 7. Sarah (L) Williams 1866–
  8. 8. William (H) Williams 1864–1910
  9. 9. S. (L.) Williams 1874–

Nelson Williams's Timeline

6 Records

1823
28 May 1823
Birth of Nelson Williams in Grayson, Kentucky, USA
Grayson, Kentucky, USA
1850
1850
Age 27
Nelson Williams resided here in Grayson, Kentucky, USA
Grayson, Kentucky, USA
1858
Abt 1858
Age 35
Nelson Williams resided here in Grayson
Grayson
1870
1870
Age 47
Nelson Williams resided here in Precinct 5, Millerstown, Grayson, Kentucky, USA
Precinct 5, Millerstown, Grayson, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 57
Nelson Williams resided here in Rock Creek, Grayson, Kentucky, USA
Rock Creek, Grayson, Kentucky, USA
1895
1 March 1895
Age 72
Death of Nelson Williams in Grayson, Kentucky, USA
Grayson, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 May 1823
    Event Place: Grayson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Marriage Records, 1852-1914, Kentucky Department For Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Kentucky Birth, Marriage and Death Records - Microfilm (1852-1910); Roll: 994036
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rock Creek, Grayson, Kentucky; Roll: 416; Page: 526a; Enumeration District: 048
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 5, Grayson, Kentucky; Roll: M593_465; Page: 389B
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Grayson, Kentucky; Roll: 202; Page: 32a
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Grayson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Grayson, Kentucky; Roll: 202; Page: 32a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1858
    Event Place: Grayson
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Marriage Records, 1852-1914, Kentucky Department For Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Kentucky Birth, Marriage and Death Records - Microfilm (1852-1910); Roll: 994036

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 5, Millerstown, Grayson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 5, Grayson, Kentucky; Roll: M593_465; Page: 389B

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Rock Creek, Grayson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rock Creek, Grayson, Kentucky; Roll: 416; Page: 526a; Enumeration District: 048

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 March 1895
    Event Place: Grayson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index
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