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Susan Nelson 1844–1878 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1844

Birth Location: Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 1878

Death Location: Louisiana, Pike, Missouri, USA

Father: William Nelson

Mother: Mary Pettit

Spouse(s): Milton Dillender

Children(s): William Dillender

In 1844, Susan Nelson entered the world in Kentucky, USA, born to William Hopson Nelson And Mary A Sewell Beets Pettit. In 1850, Susan Nelson resided in Washington, Kentucky, USA. In 1860, Susan Nelson resided in Louisiana, Louisiana, Pike, Missouri, USA. Susan Nelson married Milton Justin Dillender, and had children including William B Dillender. Susan Nelson passed away in 1878 in Louisiana, Pike, Missouri, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1844, Susan Nelson entered the world in Kentucky, USA, born to William Hopson Nelson And Mary A Sewell Beets Pettit.
  • In 1850, Susan Nelson resided in Washington, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1860, Susan Nelson resided in Louisiana, Louisiana, Pike, Missouri, USA.
  • Susan Nelson married Milton Justin Dillender, and had children including William B Dillender.
  • Susan Nelson passed away in 1878 in Louisiana, Pike, Missouri, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Nelson
1815–1882
Birth Location: Providence, Virginia, United States
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Mary Pettit
1823–1899
Birth Location: Henry County, Kentucky, USA
MP

Spouses(s)

Milton Dillender
1844–1911
Birth Location: Liberty, Casey, Kentucky, USA
MD

Children(s)

William Dillender
1864–
Birth Location: Pike County, Missouri, USA
WD

Susan Nelson's Ancestors

Self
Susan Nelson
1844–1878
Birth Place: Kentucky, USA
Parents
William Hopson Nelson
1815–1882
Providence, Virginia, United States
Mary (A Sewell Beets) Pettit
1823–1899
Henry County, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Joseph (Sewell) Rev
1793–1882
Clark County, Kentucky, USA
Catherine Sewell
1785–1879
Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Sewell
1774–1824
Penelope Wren
1765–1833
Thomas Sewell
1760–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Susan Nelson's Descendants

1.
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Susan Nelson (1844–1878) m. Milton (Justin) Dillender (14 February 1844–6 February 1911)
  1. 1. William (B) Dillender 1864–

Susan Nelson's Timeline

5 Records

1844
1844
Birth of Susan Nelson in Kentucky, USA
Kentucky, USA
1850
1850
Age 6
Susan Nelson resided here in Washington, Kentucky, USA
Washington, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 16
Susan Nelson resided here in Louisiana, Louisiana, Pike, Missouri, USA
Louisiana, Louisiana, Pike, Missouri, USA
1870
1870
Age 26
Susan Nelson resided here in Louisiana, Louisiana, Pike, Missouri, USA
Louisiana, Louisiana, Pike, Missouri, USA
1878
1878
Age 34
Death of Susan Nelson in Louisiana, Pike County, Missouri, USA
Louisiana, Pike County, Missouri, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1844
    Event Place: Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Louisiana, Pike, Missouri; Roll: M593_798; Page: 216A
    [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: Louisiana, Pike, Missouri; Roll: M653_639; Page: 302; Family History Library Film
    [3] 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: Washington, Kentucky; Roll: 221; Page: 131b
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Washington, 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: Washington, Kentucky; Roll: 221; Page: 131b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Louisiana, Louisiana, Pike, Missouri, 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: Louisiana, Pike, Missouri; Roll: M653_639; Page: 302; Family History Library Film

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Louisiana, Louisiana, Pike, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Louisiana, Pike, Missouri; Roll: M593_798; Page: 216A

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1878
    Event Place: Louisiana, Pike County, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Louisiana, Pike, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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