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Sylvester Perry Nelson 1845–1917 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Oct 1845

Birth Location: New York

Death Date: 1 Apr 1917

Death Location: Boyne City, Charlevoix County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: Caleb Nelson

Mother: Polly Nelson

Spouse(s): Sarah wife, Phoebe wife, Matilda wife, Eliza wife

Children(s): Sarah Prindle, Florence Nelson, Clare Nelson, Ada Nelson, Lyle Nelson, Fred Nelson, Orville Nelson

In 1845, Sylvester Perry Nelson entered the world in New York, born to Caleb Nelson And Polly M Chase Nelson. In 1850, Sylvester Perry Nelson resided in Lyme, Jefferson, New York, USA. Sylvester Perry Nelson married Eliza C Cady Kent Nelson 4Th Wife, Matilda Jerusha Warner Nelson 2Nd Wife, Phoebe J Doolittle 1St Wife, Sarah Aldicia Cady Nelson 3Rd Wife, and had children including Ada Dorcus Nelson, Clare Ward Nelson, Florence Gertrude Aka Gertie Nelson, Fred Elmer Nelson, Lyle Everett Nelson, Orville Irvil Leonard Nelson, Sarah Edith Nelson Prindle. Sylvester Perry Nelson passed away in 1917 in Boyne City, Charlevoix County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1845, Sylvester Perry Nelson entered the world in New York, born to Caleb Nelson And Polly M Chase Nelson.
  • In 1850, Sylvester Perry Nelson resided in Lyme, Jefferson, New York, USA.
  • Sylvester Perry Nelson married Eliza C Cady Kent Nelson 4Th Wife, Matilda Jerusha Warner Nelson 2Nd Wife, Phoebe J Doolittle 1St Wife, Sarah Aldicia Cady Nelson 3Rd Wife, and had children including Ada Dorcus Nelson, Clare Ward Nelson, Florence Gertrude Aka Gertie Nelson, Fred Elmer Nelson, Lyle Everett Nelson, Orville Irvil Leonard Nelson, Sarah Edith Nelson Prindle.
  • Sylvester Perry Nelson passed away in 1917 in Boyne City, Charlevoix County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Caleb Nelson
1816–1896
Birth Location: Watertown, Jefferson, New York, USA
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Polly Nelson
1820–1889
Birth Location: Pompey Hill, Onondaga, New York, United States
PN

Spouses(s)

Sarah wife
1858–1910
Birth Location: Kent County, Michigan
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Phoebe wife
1813–1870
Birth Location: Canada
Pw
Matilda wife
1856–1877
Birth Location: Wisconsin, United States
Mw
Eliza wife
1860–1920
Birth Location: Michigan
Ew

Children(s)

Sarah Prindle
1879–1935
Birth Location: Evangaline, Charlevoix County, Michigan
SP
Florence Nelson
1880–
Birth Location: Boyne City, Charlevoix County, Michigan
FN
Clare Nelson
1886–1973
Birth Location: Mitchell, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
CN
Ada Nelson
1890–1965
Birth Location: Mitchell Twp., Sheboygan Co., Wisconsin
AN
Lyle Nelson
1894–1957
Birth Location: Plymouth, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, USA
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Fred Nelson
1891–1986
Birth Location: Mitchell, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA
FN
Orville Nelson
1872–1954
Birth Location: Mitchell, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States
ON

Sylvester Nelson's Ancestors

Self
Sylvester Nelson
1845–1917
Birth Place: New York
Parents
Caleb Nelson
1816–1896
Watertown, Jefferson, New York, USA
Polly (M Chase) Nelson
1820–1889
Pompey Hill, Onondaga, New York, United States
Grandparents
Justus (Caleb) Nelson
1785–1863
Vermont, United States of America
Hannah Lamoreaux
1784–1866
Monroe, Orange, New York, USA
Levi (Chase) Jr
1772–1854
Lee, Bershire County, Massachusets
Sally (Bassett) Chase
1782–1853
Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States
Great-Grandparents
Charles Nelson
1745–1810
Eleanor Tindle
1749–1812
Thomas Lamoureux
1745–1829
Keturah Lamoreaux
1755–1833
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Nelson
1749–1790
Susanna Cornelias
1710–1750
Israel Hayes
1729–
Louisa Skinner
1729–
Jean Lomereaux
1723–1809
Charity (Lamoureux)
1723–1809
JONATHAN (Captain)
1727–1802
Temperance Smith
1732–1780

Sylvester Nelson's Descendants

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Sylvester (Perry) Nelson (4 Oct 1845–1 Apr 1917) m. Sarah (Aldicia Cady (Nelson) 3rd) wife (10 June 1858–19 November 1910) m. Phoebe (J. Doolittle 1st) wife (1813–1870) m. Matilda (Jerusha Warner Nelson 2nd) wife (1856–1877) m. Eliza (C. Cady Kent Nelson 4th) wife (OCT 1860–1920)
  1. 1. Sarah (Edith Nelson) Prindle 1879–1935 m. Leroy (Martin) Prindle 1876–1938
    1. 1. Irvin (Leroy) Prindle 1898–1951 m. Della (Mae Julia Kloety) (Prindle) 1901–1998
      1. 1. Marvin (Ervin) Prindle 1924–1992 m. Corinne (Beatrice Bibeau) (Prindle) 1924–2008
        1. 1. Randy (Irvin) Prindle 1948–1997
      2. 2. Marjorie (Ann Prindle) (Schermerhorn) 1921–1980
    2. 2. Verna (“Vernie” Mary Prindle) (Doolitttle) 1906–1983 m. James ("Jay" Henry) Gilmore 1904–1962 m. Lewis (Edward) Doolittle 1912–1990 m. Harrison (Claude) Hardy 1887–1973
      1. 1. Roger (James) Gilmore 1927–1993
      2. 2. Clinton (Lewis) Doolittle 1948–2018
      3. 3. Keith (LeRoy) Gilmore 1929–1959
      4. 4. Grace (Louise Doolittle) (Ritchie) 1946–1976
      5. 5. Carroll (Edward) Hardy-Gilmore 1929–1978
    3. 3. Grace (M Prindle) (Pitcher) 1903–1987
    4. 4. Harley (N) Prindle 1914–1986 m. Viola (Elizabeth Kloety) (Prindle) 1917–1986
      1. 1. David (Nelson) Prindle 1942–2015
  2. 2. Florence (Gertrude! Aka Gertie) Nelson 1880– m. Samuel (Robert "Sam" "Sammie") Prindle 1875–1936
    1. 1. Clifford (VanBuren) Prindle 1901–1986 m. Frieda (G Andregg) (Prindle) 1907–1973
      1. 1. Alice (Elaine Prindle (Heitzman,) Johnson) 1929–2014 m. Robert (Steven) Johnson 1927–1990
        1. 1. Kenneth (“Kenny” Robert) Johnson 1950–2008
      2. 2. Grant (Wells) Prindle 1926–1926
      3. 3. Norman Prindle 1929–2021
    2. 2. Alice (Aldica Prindle) (Bonnett) 1897–1980 m. Francis (David) Bonnett 1894–1972
      1. 1. Francis (David Bonnett) Jr 1921–1978 m. Lucille Kirst 1925–1948
      2. 2. James (William Bonnett) PFC 1931–1976 m. Anna (Mae) Nelson 1936–2009
      3. 3. Kenneth (Martin) Bonnett 1938–1996 m. Marilyn (Jean "Twiggy") Leibenstein 1948–2015
      4. 4. June (Lucile Bonnett) Schmitt 1919–2013 m. Leo (John) Schmitt 1912–1988
        1. 1. John (Leo) Schmitt 1943–2019
        2. 2. Judith (Pearl Schmitt) (Green) 1940–1973 m. Francis (Leroy) Green 1938–2019
        3. 3. Audrey (I) Schmitt 1944–2012
      5. 5. Delores (Evelyn Bonnett) Polcen 1922–1987 m. Ivan (Elmer) Polcen 1918–1987
      6. 6. Audrey (Irene (Bonnett)) Simonsmeier 1927–2017 m. Allen (August) Simonsmeier 1925–
      7. 7. Virginia (Lee Bonnett) (Marten) 1929–2019 m. William (Marten) Jr 1926–2015
      8. 8. Jack (Leroy Bonnett) PFC 1920–1984 m. LaVern (Goldia Edna Triphan) (Bonnett) 1919–2014
        1. 1. Gene ('Bomber' Richard) Bonnett 1939– m. Carole (M.) Bonnett 1939–2020
        2. 2. Carolyn (D Bonnett) (Leynse) 1941–2020 m. William ("Bill" Sinclair) Leynse 1937–2010 m. Ralph (Walter Schiefelbein changed his name to Jon R. Sears on 28 July) 1976. 1934–1990
      9. 9. Glenn (Gordon) Bonnett 1925–1993 m. Dolores (Jane Hopkins (Orr died:) Magee) 1929–2013
        1. 1. Diane (Lee) Bonnett 1949–1974
    3. 3. Fred (Warren) Prindle 1915–2003 m. Marion (Flossie Coats) (Prindle) 1919–2016
      1. 1. Patricia (Prindle) 1942–2019 m. William (Edward Woodard) Sr 1943–2014 m. Weldon (David Dutchy Osborne) jr 1943–2002
      2. 2. Myron (Samuel) Prindle 1941–1964
      3. 3. Nancy (Prindle) (Russell) 1950–2020
    4. 4. Robert (Lyle) Prindle 1906–1992 m. Ella (Irene Hathaway) (Prindle) 1903–1992
      1. 1. Darlene Prindle 1932–2009 m. Donald (G.) Kiel 1924–2008
      2. 2. Milfred Prindle 1930–1986
    5. 5. Florence (Gertrude Prindle (Olds,) Hoagland) 1919–2001 m. Kenneth (G) Olds 1917–1974 m. Howard (Davis) Hoagland 1922–1979
      1. 1. Linda (Mae Prindle) (Miles) 1940–2014
    6. 6. Grant (Alfred) Prindle 1911–1976 m. Mildred (L) Moore 1914–1983
    7. 7. Frank (Theodore) Prindle 1903–1975 m. Dorothea (Marie) Silvernail 1908–1988 m. Beula (Mary Carvin) (Prindle) 1910–2002
      1. 1. Michael Prindle 1947–2006
    8. 8. Arthur (Samuel) Prindle 1910–1983 m. Alta (Bessie Mereness) (Prindle) 1903–1993 m. Dorothy (Elizabeth Foster) Prindle 1916–1991
    9. 9. Baby (Boy) Prindle 1905–1905
    10. 10. Raymon (Sylvester) Prindle 1900–1966 m. Mildred (Isabel) Prindle 1905–1963
      1. 1. Mary (Louise Prindle (Denman, Ward,) Arms)) 1933–2015 m. Roland (Henry) Denman 1930–1981 m. Alexander (E) Tarr 1934–2001
      2. 2. Bruce (Lloyd) Prindle 1925–2007
      3. 3. Lawrence ("Larry" Raymon) Prindle 1928–2010
    11. 11. Master Prindle 1899–
    12. 12. Gertie Prindle 1897–
    13. 13. Ed Prindle 1901–
  3. 3. Clare (Ward) Nelson 1886–1973 m. Margureite (Harriet Nelson) Zelle 1918–1989 m. Margaret (McNair) (Nelson) 1889–1928
    1. 1. Anna (Mae) Nelson 1936–2009 m. James (William Bonnett) PFC 1931–1976 m. Richard (Paul Behling) Sr 1939–1986
    2. 2. Marycarol ((Rosemary)) Nelson 1949–2004
    3. 3. Lorraine (Beatrice) Nelson 1939–2000
    4. 4. Boy Nelson 1945–1945
    5. 5. Ervin (Clare) Nelson 1920–2001 m. Lillian (Loretta) Nelson 1919–1994
    6. 6. Ethel (Irene) Nelson 1917–2000
    7. 7. Nelson 1928–1928
  4. 4. Ada (Dorcus) Nelson 1890–1965
  5. 5. Lyle (Everett) Nelson 1894–1957 m. Shirley (E) Nelson 1899–
    1. 1. Ronald (C) Nelson 1918– m. Alice (P Owings) (Nelson) 1920–
      1. 1. Sandra (Lee) Nelson 1947–1947
    2. 2. Lesa Nelson 1919–
    3. 3. Duane (M) Nelson 1928–1994
  6. 6. Fred (Elmer) Nelson 1891–1986 m. Carrie (Almeda) Cheesman 1892–1958
    1. 1. Thelma Nelson 1908–
    2. 2. Theodore (Clifford) Nelson 1909–1945
    3. 3. Velma (Mae Nelson) Woodruff 1912–2005
    4. 4. Sylvester (Edward) Nelson 1914–1992
    5. 5. Nina (Aldicia Nelson) Hansen 1916–1975
    6. 6. Norman (Raymond) Nelson 1918–1979
    7. 7. Kathleen (Berneice) Nelson 1920–1998
  7. 7. Orville ((Irvil) Leonard) Nelson 1872–1954 m. Ida (Louise) Doolittle 1877–1900 m. Marian (Mary) Howie 1896–1938 m. Martha (Cady) Nelson 1879–1920
    1. 1. Earl (G) Nelson 1899–1978 m. Cecelia (Kern) (Nelson) 1908–1984
      1. 1. James (Allen "Jim") Nelson 1945–2018
      2. 2. Robert (Joseph) Nelson 1936–2012
      3. 3. Janette Nelson 1926–
    2. 2. Aldiea (L) Nelson 1897–1923
    3. 3. Jennie (Marian Nelson) (Paszkowski) 1929–2006
    4. 4. Orville (Roy) Nelson 1934–2016
    5. 5. Florence (A Nelson) (Schuette) 1904–1985 m. William Schuette –1984
    6. 6. Lee (P) Nelson 1902–
    7. 7. Owen (S) Nelson 1905–1986
    8. 8. Elsie (Irene) Nelson 1909–1995
    9. 9. Rose (G) Nelson 1907–1969

Sylvester Nelson's Timeline

9 Records

1845
9 October 1845
Birth of Sylvester Perry Nelson in New York, United States of America
New York, United States of America
1845
4 Oct 1845
Birth of Sylvester Perry Nelson in New York
New York
1850
1850
Age 5
Sylvester Perry Nelson resided here in Lyme, Jefferson, New York, USA
Lyme, Jefferson, New York, USA
1860
1860
Age 15
Sylvester Perry Nelson resided here in Mitchell, Greenbush, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA
Mitchell, Greenbush, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA
1880
1880
Age 35
Sylvester Perry Nelson resided here in Evangeline, Charlevoix, Michigan, USA
Evangeline, Charlevoix, Michigan, USA
1900
1900
Age 55
Sylvester Perry Nelson resided here in Mitchell, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA
Mitchell, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA
1905
1 Jun 1905
Age 60
Sylvester Perry Nelson resided here in Greenbush, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA
Greenbush, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA
1917
7 September 1917
Age 72
Death of Sylvester Perry Nelson in Boyne City, Charlevoix County, Michigan, United States of America
Boyne City, Charlevoix County, Michigan, United States of America
1917
1 Apr 1917
Age 72
Death of Sylvester Perry Nelson in Boyne City, Charlevoix, Michigan, USA
Boyne City, Charlevoix, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 October 1845
    Event Place: New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Oct 1845
    Event Place: New York

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Lyme, Jefferson, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Lyme, Jefferson, New York; Roll: 514; Page: 359b

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Mitchell, Greenbush, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Mitchell, Sheboygan, Wisconsin; Roll: M653_1432; Page: 557; Family History Library Film: 805432

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Evangeline, Charlevoix, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Evangeline, Charlevoix, Michigan; Roll: 576; Page: 40B; Enumeration District: 055

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Mitchell, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Mitchell, Sheboygan, Wisconsin; Roll: 1818; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0058; FHL microfilm: 1241818

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1905
    Event Place: Greenbush, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: Wisconsin, State Censuses, 1895 and 1905, Wisconsin Historical Society; Madison, Wisconsin; Census Year: 1905

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 7 Sep 1917
    Event Place: Boyne City, Charlevoix County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Sylvester Perry Nelson 7 Sep 1917

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Auburn, Wisconsin
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pondo, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 118; Film Description: 1914 Calhoun-1914 Isabella

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 September 1917
    Event Place: Boyne City, Charlevoix County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1917
    Event Place: Boyne City, Charlevoix, Michigan, USA

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Boyne City, Charlevoix County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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