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Preston Brooks Nelson 1855–1925 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 April 1855

Birth Location: South Carolina

Death Date: 12 February 1925

Death Location: Enoree, Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America

Father: Jno Nelson

Mother: Nancy Nelson

Spouse(s): Matilda Nelson

Children(s): Lee Nelson, John Nelson, Willie Nelson, Laura Davis

The story of Preston Brooks Nelson began in 1855 in South Carolina. In 1860, Preston Brooks Nelson resided in Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, USA. In 1900, Preston Brooks Nelson resided in Scuffletown, Laurens, South Carolina, USA. Preston Brooks Nelson married Matilda Nelson, and had children including John Nelson, Laura L Davis, Lee Anderson Nelson, Willie Nelson. Preston Brooks Nelson passed away in 1925 in Enoree, Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Preston Brooks Nelson began in 1855 in South Carolina.
  • In 1860, Preston Brooks Nelson resided in Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1900, Preston Brooks Nelson resided in Scuffletown, Laurens, South Carolina, USA.
  • Preston Brooks Nelson married Matilda Nelson, and had children including John Nelson, Laura L Davis, Lee Anderson Nelson, Willie Nelson.
  • Preston Brooks Nelson passed away in 1925 in Enoree, Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Preston Nelson's Ancestors

Self
Preston Nelson
1855–1925
Birth Place: South Carolina
Parents
Jno Nelson
1810–
South Carolina
Nancy Nelson
1815–
South Carolina
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Preston Nelson's Descendants

1.
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Preston (Brooks) Nelson (22 April 1855–12 February 1925) m. Matilda Nelson (4 July 1857–18 January 1919)
  1. 1. Lee (Anderson) Nelson 1877–1939 m. Rebecca West 1892–1946 m. Sallie (Lou) Nelson 1879–1912
    1. 1. James (Henry) Nelson 1901–1980
    2. 2. Estelle Stribling 1927–1996 m. Marion (Thomas) Stribling 1909–1984
      1. 1. John (Sullivan) Stribling 1947–2015
      2. 2. Annie (Bell) Stribling 1943–2007
    3. 3. Luther Nelson 1908–1927
    4. 4. Paul (Anderson) Nelson 1923–1965
    5. 5. Lizzie (Mae) Burch 1925–1950
  2. 2. John Nelson 1881–
  3. 3. Willie Nelson 1883–
  4. 4. Laura (L) Davis 1873–1938

Preston Nelson's Timeline

4 Records

1855
22 April 1855
Birth of Preston Brooks Nelson in South Carolina
South Carolina
1860
1860
Age 5
Preston Brooks Nelson resided here in Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 45
Preston Brooks Nelson resided here in Scuffletown, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
Scuffletown, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
1925
12 February 1925
Age 70
Death of Preston Brooks Nelson
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 April 1855
    Event Place: South Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Scuffletown, Laurens, South Carolina; Roll: 1533; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0059
    [2] 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: Laurens, South Carolina; Roll: M653_1222; Page: 231; Family History Library Film:
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Laurens, Laurens, South 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: Laurens, South Carolina; Roll: M653_1222; Page: 231; Family History Library Film:

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Scuffletown, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Scuffletown, Laurens, South Carolina; Roll: 1533; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0059

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 February 1925
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Enoree, Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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