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Robert Nelson 1703–1724 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1703

Birth Location: Faringdon, London, England

Death Date: 1724

Death Location: Ann Arundel, Maryland, USA

Father: John Capt

Mother: Francis Nelson

Spouse(s): Eleanor Hanks

Children(s): Mary Nelson

Robert Nelson was born in 1703 in Faringdon, London, England, the child of John Nelson Capt And Francis Nelson. In 1703, Robert Nelson resided in Farringdon Without, England. Robert Nelson married Eleanor Hanks, and had children including Mary Rachel Nelson. Robert Nelson passed away in 1724 in Ann Arundel, Maryland, USA.

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Biography

  • Robert Nelson was born in 1703 in Faringdon, London, England, the child of John Nelson Capt And Francis Nelson.
  • In 1703, Robert Nelson resided in Farringdon Without, England.
  • Robert Nelson married Eleanor Hanks, and had children including Mary Rachel Nelson.
  • Robert Nelson passed away in 1724 in Ann Arundel, Maryland, USA.

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Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Robert Nelson's Ancestors

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Robert Nelson
1703–1724
Birth Place: Faringdon, London, England
Parents
John Nelson Capt
1675–1759
St Gregory, Norwich, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom
Francis Nelson
1675–1720
Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Judge (John) Nelson
1634–1713
England
Jane (B) Harker
1647–1709
Barton, Cheshire, England
Thomas Nelson
1638–1712
Chaddleworth, Berkshire, England, Great Britain
Ann Lambert
1638–1678
Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Great-Grandparents
George Nealson
1602–1698
Alice Boucker
1604–1642
Anthony Harker
1589–1658
Margery Wilson
1589–1658
Thomas Nelson
1572–1644
Mary Duckett
1591–
Francis Lambert
1582–1647
Jane Barker
1602–1659
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Abraham Nelson
1575–1647
Anne Nelson
1580–1644
William Nelson
1532–1590
Dorothy Smith
1533–1619

Robert Nelson's Descendants

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Robert Nelson (1703–1724) m. Eleanor Hanks (10 July 1709–1733)
  1. 1. Mary (Rachel) Nelson 1725–1768 m. Timothy Ragan 1714–1768
    1. 1. Darby (Daniel Ragan) Sergeant 1750–1814 m. Elizabeth Wright 1749–1814
      1. 1. Owen Ragan 1787–1870 m. Solena Jones 1795–1840
        1. 1. Margaret (Winiford) Ragan 1830–1916 m. Andrew (Mackey) Clements 1808–1874

Robert Nelson's Timeline

5 Records

1703
1703
Birth of Robert Nelson in Faringdon, London, England
Faringdon, London, England
1703
1703
Robert Nelson resided here in Farringdon Without, England
Farringdon Without, England
1717
25 Aug 1717
Age 14
Robert Nelson was baptized in Saint Dunstan,Stepney,London,England
Saint Dunstan,Stepney,London,England
1717
1717
Age 14
Robert Nelson was christened
None
1724
1724
Age 21
Death of Robert Nelson in Ann Arundel, Maryland, USA
Ann Arundel, Maryland, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1703
    Event Place: Faringdon, London, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 25 Aug 1717
    Event Place: Saint Dunstan,Stepney,London,England
    Record Source:
    [1] London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812, London Metropolitan Archives; London, England, UK; London Church of England Parish Registers; Reference Number: P93DUN001
    [2] England, Select Births and Christenings

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Christening
    Event Date: 1717
    Record Source: London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812, London Metropolitan Archives; London, England, UK; London Church of England Parish Registers; Reference Number: P93DUN001

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1703
    Event Place: Farringdon Without, England
    Record Source: London, England, Land Tax Records

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: Oct 1719
    Record Source: Emigrants in Bondage, 1614-1775

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: Apr 1720
    Event Place: Annapolis
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Annapolis, Maryland; Year: 1720; Page Number: 107
    [2] Emigrants in Bondage, 1614-1775

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1724
    Event Place: Ann Arundel, Maryland, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

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