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Rebecca Nelson 1790–1856 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1790

Birth Location: Washington CO., TN

Death Date: ABT 1856

Death Location: East Cemetery, Crawford County, IN

Father: William Nelson

Mother: Sarah Owens

Spouse(s): Isaac Summers

Children(s): James Summers, John Summers, Margaret Summers, George Summers, Mary Summers, Elizabeth Summers, Allen Summers

In 1790, Rebecca Nelson entered the world in Washington CO., TN, born to William Nelson And Sarah Owens. In 1840, Rebecca Nelson resided in Delaware, Ripley, Indiana, United States. In 1850, Rebecca Nelson resided in Shelby, Ripley, Indiana. Rebecca Nelson married Isaac Summers, and had children including Allen Summers, Elizabeth Summers, George W Summers, James Summers, John Nelson Summers, Margaret Summers, Mary Ann Summers, William Summers. Rebecca Nelson passed away in 1856 in East Cemetery, Crawford County, IN.

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Biography

  • In 1790, Rebecca Nelson entered the world in Washington CO., TN, born to William Nelson And Sarah Owens.
  • In 1840, Rebecca Nelson resided in Delaware, Ripley, Indiana, United States.
  • In 1850, Rebecca Nelson resided in Shelby, Ripley, Indiana.
  • Rebecca Nelson married Isaac Summers, and had children including Allen Summers, Elizabeth Summers, George W Summers, James Summers, John Nelson Summers, Margaret Summers, Mary Ann Summers, William Summers.
  • Rebecca Nelson passed away in 1856 in East Cemetery, Crawford County, IN.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Nelson
1769–1837
Birth Location: Virginia, Harney, Oregon, USA
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Sarah Owens
1774–1870
Birth Location: Hawkins,Tennessee, USA
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Spouses(s)

Isaac Summers
1790–
Birth Location: Virginia
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Children(s)

James Summers
1831–
Birth Location: Tennessee
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John Summers
1828–1909
Birth Location: Sweetwater, Tenn
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Margaret Summers
1812–1854
Birth Location: Tennessee
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George Summers
1825–
Birth Location: TN
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Mary Summers
1819–1904
Birth Location: Washington Co.,TN
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Elizabeth Summers
1827–
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Allen Summers
1811–1888
Birth Location: Washington Co., TN
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Rebecca Nelson's Ancestors

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Rebecca Nelson
1790–1856
Birth Place: Washington CO., TN
Parents
William Nelson
1769–1837
Virginia, Harney, Oregon, USA
Sarah Owens
1774–1870
Hawkins,Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Rebecca Nelson's Descendants

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Rebecca Nelson (1790–ABT 1856) m. Isaac Summers (ABT 1790–)
  1. 1. James Summers 1831–
  2. 2. John (Nelson) Summers 1828–1909 m. Mary (Ann) Brown 1832–1888
    1. 1. Willian (Allen) Summers 1872–1947 m. Mary (Ellen "Nellie") Haynes 1873–1939
      1. 1. Inez (Lillian) Summers 1904–1984 m. Evert (Ray) Irvin 1900–
        1. 1. Nina Ervin 1926–
      2. 2. Florence Summers 1900–1900
      3. 3. Feral (May) Summers 1896–1974
    2. 2. Mary (Luella) Summers 1868–
    3. 3. Martha Summers 1865–
    4. 4. Nancy (Jane) Summers 1860–1903
    5. 5. Anna (Alice) Summers 1856–1947 m. James Yater 1853–1937
      1. 1. Sylvia (Orta) Yater 1883–1961
      2. 2. Ocea (Opal) Yater 1888–1960
        1. 1. Opel Clawson 1910–
      3. 3. Ovea Yater 1890–
      4. 4. Terence (Froman) Yater 1885–1945
        1. 1. Francis (Lucille) Yater 1922–1950
        2. 2. Clyde Yater 1918–1964
        3. 3. Harold (Lyle) Yater 1916–1979
        4. 4. Thelma (Audrey) Yater 1913–1997
        5. 5. Irma (Dorothy) Yater 1911–
      5. 5. Harley Yater 1895–1900
      6. 6. Arnold Yater 1899–1981
      7. 7. Bervie Yater 1893–1960
        1. 1. Ruth Yater 1925–
        2. 2. Carrol Yater 1920–
        3. 3. Cliston Yater 1915–
        4. 4. Lloyd Yater 1916–1992
        5. 5. Eldon Yater 1913–
    6. 6. Elizabeth Summers 1854–
    7. 7. Emily (Antonette) Summers 1854–1938 m. Francis (Marion) Dearinger 1837–1911
      1. 1. Herbert (A.) Dearinger 1884–
      2. 2. John (Francis) Dearinger 1882–1964
      3. 3. Clarence (Elmer) Dearinger 1875–1936
      4. 4. Josephine (Rosetta) Dearinger 1872–1964 m. Charles (Marion) Rodman 1858–1936
        1. 1. Bertha (Gertude) Rodman 1898–1973
        2. 2. Goldie (Mae(Ethel)) Rodman 1908–1980 m. Martin (James) Wiles 1910–1967
  3. 3. Margaret Summers 1812–1854 m. Thomas McKay 1809–1885
    1. 1. Eli McKay 1839–1902
      1. 1. Hattie (Belle) McKay 1877–
    2. 2. Rebecca McKay 1837–
      1. 1. Samuel (A) Lenox 1860–
      2. 2. Sarah (Delila) Lenox 1857–
    3. 3. Mary (Ann) McKay 1836–1905
      1. 1. Sarah (L.) Tucker 1873–
      2. 2. Elizabeth Tucker 1867–
      3. 3. William (Orville) Tucker 1860–
      4. 4. Lucinda (J.) Tucker 1858–
    4. 4. Isaac McKay 1834–1864
  4. 4. George (W.) Summers 1825– m. Neoma Hinton 1828–
    1. 1. Rebecca (J.) Summers 1848–
    2. 2. Harriet (A.) Summers 1847–
  5. 5. Mary (Ann) Summers 1819–1904 m. James East 1817–1874
    1. 1. Henry (Allen) East 1861–1893
    2. 2. Benjamin East 1857–1902
    3. 3. Stephen (D.) East 1855–1922
      1. 1. Dan (D.) East 1886–
      2. 2. Bertha East 1882–1947 m. Hiram Brooks 1879–1962
        1. 1. Audry Brooks 1915– m. Katherine Haycox 1917–
    4. 4. James East 1853–1929 m. Rhoda (Z.) Searcy 1853–1924
    5. 5. John East 1850–1908 m. Elizabeth (Jane) Searcy 1851–1919
      1. 1. Effie (Edith) East 1890–
      2. 2. Jesse (Omer) East 1886–1964
      3. 3. Francis (Marion) East 1883–1940 m. Maggie (Alice) East 1880–1963 m. Etta Hornback 1887–1927 m. Myrtle Dillard 1883–1925 m. Mae (E.) Burch 1888–1921
        1. 1. Willard (B) East 1918–
        2. 2. Charles (Laurel) East 1925–2008 m. Sallie (Blanch) Floyd 1914–1998
        3. 3. Ethel (Agnes) East 1915–1963 m. Albert (Desoto) Cox 1899–1986
      4. 4. Henry (Clarence) East 1880–
        1. 1. Alda East 1906– m. Samuel Cox 1875–
      5. 5. John (K.) East 1877–1950 m. Irene VanWinkle 1875–1947
        1. 1. Hazel East 1915–
        2. 2. Marion (Murel) East 1921–1982
        3. 3. Chester (A) East 1918–
        4. 4. Hazel (I) East 1914–
        5. 5. John (Ralph) East 1910–1942 m. Pearl Compton 1912–1997
        6. 6. Cecil (Everett) East 1905–1986 m. Daisy (Ellen) Coleman 1905–1983
        7. 7. Omer (R.) East 1903–
        8. 8. Bernice (M.) East 1907–1942 m. Everett (T.) Enlow 1903–1971 m. Elvin (Ray) Lynch 1913–1995
      6. 6. Mary (Ann) East 1874–
      7. 7. Infant East 1873–
      8. 8. Richard (Cleophis) East 1870–1942
        1. 1. Cleo (C.) East 1900–1957
    6. 6. Joseph East 1847–
    7. 7. Elizabeth East 1845–
    8. 8. Rachael East 1843–
    9. 9. Isaac East 1841–1926 m. Caroline Batman 1840–1917
      1. 1. Infant East 1884–1884
      2. 2. Charlie (C.) East 1882–1883
      3. 3. Lydia (Ellen) East 1880–1881
      4. 4. Peter (Isaac) East 1878–1946 m. Lura (Van) Winkle 1882–1958
        1. 1. Cecil (Kenneth) East 1903–1945
        2. 2. Violet (May) East 1905–1905
        3. 3. Percy (R.) East 1901–1995
      5. 5. Carrie (Bell) East 1876–1894
      6. 6. Louise (Alice) East 1874–1895
      7. 7. Elizabeth East 1872–1895
      8. 8. Jacob (Thomas) East 1866–1954 m. Rovilla (F.) Cox 1866–1916
        1. 1. Edna (F.) East 1890–
      9. 9. Mary (C.) East 1864–1931 m. Emery Cox 1869–1933
        1. 1. Raymond (S.) Cox 1907– m. Betty Enlow 1908–1990
        2. 2. Ernest (Cleo) Cox 1902–1985 m. Violet (Hazel) Cummings 1901–1988
        3. 3. Minnie (M) Cox 1898–1974 m. William (H.) Jones 1886–1959
        4. 4. Ilena (b.) Cox 1897–1898
        5. 5. Mitchell Cox 1893–1943 m. Ruth (C.) Burch 1894–1962
        6. 6. Monzella Cox 1901–1909
      10. 10. Susan (S.) East 1863–1891
      11. 11. James (H.) East 1861–1943 m. Jennie Rayles 1860–1934
    10. 10. Jacob East 1838–1900 m. Mary (E.) Cox 1844–1926
      1. 1. Lorella East 1879–
      2. 2. Joseph (W.) East 1870–1945
      3. 3. Mary (E) East 1865–
      4. 4. Anna (Mont) East 1863–1967 m. James (A) Atwood 1862– m. Albert Atwood 1864–1926
        1. 1. Victor Atwood 1901–1930 m. Fern Wiseman 1904–
        2. 2. Carl Atwood 1898–
        3. 3. Jesse Atwood 1887–
        4. 4. Joseph Atwood 1895–
        5. 5. Tine Atwood 1889–
        6. 6. Vesta Atwood 1892–
        7. 7. Hubert Atwood 1903–1980 m. Edith Wiseman 1907–
        8. 8. Edward Atwood 1884–1971
        9. 9. Hettie (Monzella) Atwood 1893–1979 m. Albert (Lee) Sheckells 1890–1959
        10. 10. Maggie (Bell) Atwood 1886–1953 m. James (A.) Sheckells 1883–1959
  6. 6. Elizabeth Summers 1827– m. Moses Craft 1822–
    1. 1. Rebecca Craft 1849–
    2. 2. Nancy (M) Craft 1848–1926 m. Samuel (L.) McLain 1849–1909
      1. 1. Herbert (Leroy) McLain 1887–1973 m. Sallie Starkey 1905–1969
        1. 1. Eulala McLain 1931–2003
        2. 2. Edward McLain 1919–2000 m. Bradie Summers 1920–
        3. 3. Owen (Lee) McLain 1943–1955
        4. 4. Ernest (Taylor) McLain 1924–1924
      2. 2. Ernest (V) McLain 1880–
        1. 1. Edward (Casper) McLain 1915–
        2. 2. Ernest (Aden) McLain 1921–2005
        3. 3. Nancy (M) McLain 1909– m. Teris Mock 1907–
        4. 4. Charles (Euric) McLain 1907–1978 m. Mabel (Fern) Wiseman 1904–1948
      3. 3. Samuel (Taylor) McLain 1878–1959 m. Nellie (V) Kemp 1884–1960
        1. 1. Thelma (Mc) Lain 1922–
        2. 2. Robert (Mc) Lain 1924–
        3. 3. Violet (Mc) Lain 1919–
        4. 4. Roland (Mc) Lain 1915–
        5. 5. Raymond (Froman) McLain 1904–1928
        6. 6. William (T.) McLain 1906–1952
        7. 7. Mandy (Maude) McLain 1908–1983
        8. 8. Mildred McLain 1910–1979 m. Harry Dickman 1909–1991
        9. 9. George (Francis) McLain 1913–1985 m. Ruth (Eleanor) Gaither 1916–2003
      4. 4. Edward (A.) McLain 1876–1959 m. Dollie (C.) Morgan 1879–
        1. 1. Maggie (I) McLain 1904–
        2. 2. Otis (R.) McLain 1902–
        3. 3. Themorh (E.) McLain 1900–
    3. 3. Clarissa Craft 1847–1917 m. John (H.) Cox 1843–1931 m. James Haynes 1832–1882
      1. 1. Maggie Haynes 1872–
      2. 2. Clinton (B.) Haynes 1877–
      3. 3. Mary (Ellen "Nellie") Haynes 1873–1939 m. Willian (Allen) Summers 1872–1947
      4. 4. Cecil Cox 1891–1985
      5. 5. Marjorie ("Mable") Cox 1888–1952
      6. 6. Noah Cox 1883–1953
      7. 7. James (Allen) Haynes 1883–1936
      8. 8. Aden (Ernest) Haynes 1880–1982 m. Golda Truelove 1895–
        1. 1. Lillian Bock 1916–
        2. 2. Billy (P) Haynes 1920–
        3. 3. Aden (Ernest) Haynes 1926–
        4. 4. James (A) Haynes 1924–
        5. 5. William Haynes 1922–
      9. 9. Clara (Bell) Haynes 1879–1970
        1. 1. Arnold Goodson 1902–1980
      10. 10. Margaret (Minerva) Haynes 1871–1960 m. Edgar (Oscar) McHone 1874–
        1. 1. Florence (Gertrude) McHone 1902–1982 m. Stan Gross 1903–1991
        2. 2. Charles (Edgar) McHone 1901–1975 m. Virginia Unknown 1906–1990
        3. 3. Laura (Mildred) McHone 1899– m. Erwin (William) Baehler 1898–1970
      11. 11. Elizabeth Haynes 1865–
      12. 12. Charles (Monroe) Haynes 1870–
    4. 4. William (D.) Craft 1844–1910 m. Elizabeth Summers 1844–1919
  7. 7. Allen Summers 1811–1888 m. Elizabeth Summers 1844–1919 m. Clarissa 1815–1871
    1. 1. Mary (Ann) Summers 1881–1955 m. William ((Rock) Green) Durham 1863– m. John Shelton 1844–
      1. 1. William Suttles 1904–1988 m. Beatrice Suttle 1912–
      2. 2. Della Durham 1917–1923
      3. 3. Stella (D) Durham 1921–1989 m. Lester Mullins 1911–1977
      4. 4. David Shelton 1909–1979 m. Celia (Bell) Atwood 1914–1980
        1. 1. James (Edward) Shelton 1932–1996
      5. 5. Isaac (Marion) Shelton 1912–1988 m. Katherine Sheckells 1915–1969
        1. 1. Junior (Ray) Shelton 1932–1932
        2. 2. Herman (L) Shelton 1941–1941
    2. 2. John Summers 1877–1950 m. Mary (Jane) Roberts 1880–1963 m. Mary (Jane) Roberts 1880–1963
      1. 1. Ida Summers 1906–
      2. 2. Bessie Summers 1903–1943 m. James (B.) Saltsgaver 1886–1962
        1. 1. Robert Saltsgaver 1939–2002
        2. 2. Vernon Saltsgaver 1924–1998
    3. 3. James (Deuchers) Summers 1885–1963 m. Mary (Ann) Cole 1887–1975
      1. 1. Dooley Summers 1925–
      2. 2. Edith (Eleanor) Summers 1923– m. Walter Atwood 1921–
        1. 1. Russell Atwood 1943–1995
      3. 3. Homer (Lee) Summers 1921–1976
      4. 4. Hiram (Green) Summers 1918–
      5. 5. Dona (Bell) Summers 1916–2009 m. Harry Sheckells 1912–1994
        1. 1. Richard Sheckells 1938–1969
      6. 6. Edward Summers 1913–2004 m. Mary (K.) Chanley 1913–1994
        1. 1. Betty (Ann) Summers 1937–1943
        2. 2. Herbert (Lee) Summers 1932–1932
      7. 7. Arthur Summers 1911–1986 m. Jennie (Lee) Kindle 1916–1989
      8. 8. Perry (Vice) Summers 1909–1999
        1. 1. Elmer (Lee) Summers 1928–1929
      9. 9. Liza (E.) Summers 1907–1985 m. George (Washington) Parks 1891–1984
      10. 10. Minnie (Mae) Summers 1905–1989 m. Frank Robinson 1897–1975
        1. 1. Charley Robinson 1926–1953
        2. 2. Clarence Robinson 1924–
        3. 3. John Robinson 1922–
    4. 4. Isaac Summers 1874–1960 m. Mary (Jane) Carroll 1875–1960
      1. 1. Lula Carpenter 1893–
      2. 2. James (Allen) Summers 1897–1916
      3. 3. Hilda Summers 1901–1987 m. Nelson Johnson 1897–1988
        1. 1. Marie Johnson 1918–1918
        2. 2. Opal (Jane) Johnson 1944–1946
        3. 3. Amos Johnson 1941–1976
        4. 4. Raymond (Henry) Johnson 1939–2015
        5. 5. Maddie (Midget) Johnson 1933–1994 m. Irvin (Lloyd) Turner 1931–1994 m. James Dollar 1930–1996
        6. 6. Dorothy (Mae) Johnson 1927–1972 m. Horace (Palmer) Lucas 1918–1973 m. Quinton (Lotus) Dickey 1911–1989
        7. 7. Rosa (Lee) Johnson 1925–1988 m. Eward (T.) Austin 1925–1991 m. Arthur (Elsworth) Andrews 1908–1973
        8. 8. Minerva Johnson 1922–1985 m. Harry Andrews 1912–1990
        9. 9. Lola (Ellen) Johnson 1920–1994 m. Avery (Lesley) Jackson 1920–1994 m. William (Henry) Grant 1917–2001
      4. 4. Daniel Summers 1916–1956 m. Bernice Andrews 1920–1989
        1. 1. Lou (Vonne) Summers 1934–1934
      5. 5. Minerva (S.) Summers 1909–2002 m. David (Janice) Miller 1918–1988 m. George Buffum 1905–1986 m. Herbert (Lester) Davis 1925–1997 m. Reeve Ford 1909–1939 m. E. (Ray) Lake 1894–1928 m. Walker McDaniel 1903–1927
        1. 1. Donald (Richard) Ford 1937–1941
        2. 2. Marvin Ford 1934–1939
        3. 3. Lloyd (Edgar) Ford 1931–1939
        4. 4. Virgil McDaniel 1926–1980
      6. 6. Sudie Summers 1914–1914
      7. 7. Sammy Summers 1914–1914
      8. 8. Rose (Ellen) Summers 1906–1994 m. Casper Smith 1905–1976
        1. 1. James (Donald) Smith 1929–2001
      9. 9. Viola Summers 1903–1973 m. Robert Howard 1893–1984
        1. 1. Dorothy Howard 1925–
      10. 10. Louise Summers 1894–1991 m. Bert Carpenter 1894–1966
        1. 1. Bob Carpenter 1914–
        2. 2. Barton Carpenter 1915–1962
        3. 3. Virgil Carpenter 1930–1997
        4. 4. Anna (Mae) Carpenter 1927–1995 m. Ova Jones 1920–
        5. 5. Sherman Carpenter 1925–1990 m. Mary Gabbard 1934–1981
        6. 6. Charlie (L) Carpenter 1920–1960
        7. 7. Ola Carpenter 1919–1975
        8. 8. Robert Carpenter 1912–1975 m. Rosie 1915–

Rebecca Nelson's Timeline

4 Records

1790
1790
Birth of Rebecca Nelson in Washington CO., TN
Washington CO., TN
1840
1840
Age 50
Rebecca Nelson resided here in Delaware, Ripley, Indiana, United States
Delaware, Ripley, Indiana, United States
1850
1850
Age 60
Rebecca Nelson resided here in Shelby, Ripley, Indiana
Shelby, Ripley, Indiana
1856
ABT 1856
Age 66
Death of Rebecca Nelson in Crawford Co., IN
Crawford Co., IN

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Washington CO., TN
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Shelby, Ripley, Indiana; Roll: M432_169; Page: 350B; Image: 329

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Delaware, Ripley, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Delaware, Ripley, Indiana; Roll: 92; Page: 103; Image: 211; Family History Library Film: 0007729

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Shelby, Ripley, Indiana
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Shelby, Ripley, Indiana; Roll: M432_169; Page: 350B; Image: 329

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: ABT 1856
    Event Place: Crawford Co., IN

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: East Cemetery, Crawford County, IN
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