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Riley Nelson 1795–1885 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Jun 1795

Birth Location: Snow Creek Stokes Co NC

Death Date: MAY 1885

Death Location: Stokes, North Carolina, United States

Father: William Nelson

Mother:

Spouse(s): Martha Harvey

Children(s): Martha Martin

In 1795, Riley Nelson entered the world in Snow Creek Stokes Co NC, born to William Nelson And Rebecca Nelson. In 1880, Riley Nelson resided in Peters Creek, Stokes, North Carolina, USA. Riley Nelson married Leticia Orletitia Jane Simmons, Martha Harvey, and had children including Martha Ann Nelson Martin. Riley Nelson passed away in 1885 in Stokes, North Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1795, Riley Nelson entered the world in Snow Creek Stokes Co NC, born to William Nelson And Rebecca Nelson.
  • In 1880, Riley Nelson resided in Peters Creek, Stokes, North Carolina, USA.
  • Riley Nelson married Leticia Orletitia Jane Simmons, Martha Harvey, and had children including Martha Ann Nelson Martin.
  • Riley Nelson passed away in 1885 in Stokes, North Carolina, United States.

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Riley Nelson's Ancestors

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Riley Nelson
1795–1885
Birth Place: Snow Creek Stokes Co NC
Parents
William Nelson
1747–1834
Prince Edward, Virginia, United States
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Riley Nelson's Descendants

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Riley Nelson (11 Jun 1795–MAY 1885) m. Martha Harvey (7 Sep 1796–ABT 1868)
  1. 1. Martha (Ann Nelson) Martin 1834–1892 m. John (Alfred) Martin 1846–1925
    1. 1. William (Christopher) Martin 1868–1930 m. Fannie (Ardella " Della" Lowe) Martin 1869–1954
      1. 1. Effie Nelson 1901–1973 m. R (F) Nelson 1895–1973
        1. 1. Shelby (Dean Nelson) Walker 1941–2025
        2. 2. John (Albert "Jonnie") Nelson 1930–1937
        3. 3. Katherine Nelson 1926–2012 m. James (Martin) Bullin 1918–1973
        4. 4. Rufus (Eddie) Nelson 1939–2007
        5. 5. Alma (Geon) Nelson 1924–2012 m. William (Carlos) Hall 1921–1990
        6. 6. Maxine Nelson 1934–1998 m. Joch (L) Cromer 1932–2014
        7. 7. Angerio Nelson 1929–1951
      2. 2. Essie (Ardella Martin) Vaden 1897–1986
      3. 3. Daughter Martin 1907–1907
      4. 4. Infant (Son) Martin 1907–1907
      5. 5. Cladie (M.) Martin 1893–1907
      6. 6. Lula (Daisy Martin) Vaden 1891–1974
      7. 7. Readie (S) Martin 1903–1965 m. Ila (M Simmons) Martin 1908–1983 m. Ludy (Francis " Fannie" Lowe) Martin 1911–
      8. 8. William (Ester) Martin 1899–1968

Riley Nelson's Timeline

3 Records

1795
11 Jun 1795
Birth of Riley Nelson in Snow Creek Stokes Co NC
Snow Creek Stokes Co NC
1880
1880
Age 85
Riley Nelson resided here in Peters Creek, Stokes, North Carolina, USA
Peters Creek, Stokes, North Carolina, USA
1885
MAY 1885
Age 90
Death of Riley Nelson in Stokes, North Carolina, United States
Stokes, North Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Jun 1795
    Event Place: Snow Creek Stokes Co NC
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Peters Creek, Stokes, North Carolina; Roll: 982; Page: 364C; Enumeration District: 247

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Peters Creek, Stokes, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Peters Creek, Stokes, North Carolina; Roll: 982; Page: 364C; Enumeration District: 247

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: MAY 1885
    Event Place: Stokes, North Carolina, United States

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