YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Thomas Nelson 1895–1960 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13-09-1895

Birth Location: Barrhill Road, Old Cumnock, Scotland

Death Date: 30 May 1960

Death Location: Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, USA

Father: Bill Nelson

Mother: Martha Gilchrist

Spouse(s): Martha Fletcher

Children(s): Dorothy Nelson

Thomas Nelson was born in 1895 in Barrhill Road, Old Cumnock, Scotland, the child of Bill Nelson And Martha Gilchrist. In 1901, Thomas Nelson resided in Crawfordjohn, Lanarkshire, Scotland. In 1911, Thomas Nelson resided in 17 Pettinain Village, Pettinain, Lanarkshire, Scot. Thomas Nelson married Martha Fletcher, and had children including Dorothy Joan Nelson. Thomas Nelson passed away in 1960 in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, USA.

Find more search results for Thomas Nelson
TN

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Thomas Nelson was born in 1895 in Barrhill Road, Old Cumnock, Scotland, the child of Bill Nelson And Martha Gilchrist.
  • In 1901, Thomas Nelson resided in Crawfordjohn, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
  • In 1911, Thomas Nelson resided in 17 Pettinain Village, Pettinain, Lanarkshire, Scot.
  • Thomas Nelson married Martha Fletcher, and had children including Dorothy Joan Nelson.
  • Thomas Nelson passed away in 1960 in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Thomas Nelson's Ancestors

Self
Thomas Nelson
1895–1960
Birth Place: Barrhill Road, Old Cumnock, Scotland
Parents
Bill Nelson
1865–1944
Crawfordjohn, Lanarkshire Scotland
Martha Gilchrist
1870–1928
Old Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland
Grandparents
Thomas Nelson
1845–
Crawfordjohn, Lanarkshire
Agnes French
1834–
Crawfordjohn, Lanarkshire
James Gilchrist
1840–1892
Ireland
Hannah Galloway
1836–1897
Ahoghill, Antrim, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
William French
1810–
Michael Gilchrist
1810–
Mary Dolan
1815–
Martha Graham
1801–1865
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Bernard Gilchrist
1770–
Ellen Farrell
1770–
Dolan
1790–
Hugh Graham
1780–
Ann Aitken
1780–

Thomas Nelson's Descendants

1.
TN
Thomas Nelson (13-09-1895–30 May 1960) m. Martha Fletcher (5 Jun 1903–19 Nov)
  1. 1. Dorothy (Joan) Nelson 1927–2007 m. Donald (Wilfred) Knudson 1925–1986

Thomas Nelson's Timeline

9 Records

1895
13-09-1895
Birth of Thomas Nelson in Barrhill Road, Old Cumnock, Scotland
Barrhill Road, Old Cumnock, Scotland
1901
1901
Age 6
Thomas Nelson resided here in Crawfordjohn, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Crawfordjohn, Lanarkshire, Scotland
1911
1911
Age 16
Thomas Nelson resided here in 17 Pettinain Village, Pettinain, Lanarkshire, Scotland
17 Pettinain Village, Pettinain, Lanarkshire, Scotland
1926
6 Oct 1926
Age 31
Thomas Nelson was married
None
1930
1930
Age 35
Thomas Nelson resided here in Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Chicago, Cook, Illinois
1934
5 Jun 1934
Age 39
Thomas Nelson resided here in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
1935
1935
Age 40
Thomas Nelson resided here in Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Chicago, Cook, Illinois
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 45
Thomas Nelson resided here in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
1960
30 May 1960
Age 65
Death of Thomas Nelson in Wisconsin, USA
Wisconsin, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13-09-1895
    Event Place: Barrhill Road, Old Cumnock, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1901 Scotland Census
    [2] U.S. Naturalization Record Indexes, 1791-1992 (Indexed in World Archives Project), National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Soundex Index to Naturalization Petitions for the United States District and Circuit Courts, Northern District of Illinois and Immigration and Naturalization Service District 9, 1840-19
    [3] U.S., Records of Aliens Pre-Examined in Canada, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Records of Aliens Pre-Examined at Winnipeg, Manitoba, 1922-1954, Prior to Admission at the U.S.-Canada Border; National Archives Microfilm Publication: A3451; NAI Number: 3939303; Record Group Ti
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T627_984; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 103-1966
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll: 458; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 1073; Image: 954.0; FHL microfilm: 2340193
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Illinois, Federal Naturalization Records, National Archives at Chicago; Chicago, Illinois; ARC Title: Petitions for Naturalization, 1906 - 1991; NAI Number: 6756404; Record Group Title: Records of District Courts of the United States, 1685-2009; Record Group Number: RG 21
    [8] Illinois, Federal Naturalization Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 6 Oct 1926
    Record Source: Illinois, Federal Naturalization Records

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Crawfordjohn, Lanarkshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1901 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: 17 Pettinain Village, Pettinain, Lanarkshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 6 Dec 1926
    Event Place: Ranier, Minnesota
    Record Source: Illinois, Federal Naturalization Records, National Archives at Chicago; Chicago, Illinois; ARC Title: Petitions for Naturalization, 1906 - 1991; NAI Number: 6756404; Record Group Title: Records of District Courts of the United States, 1685-2009; Record Group Number: RG 21

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1927
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll: 458; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 1073; Image: 954.0; FHL microfilm: 2340193

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 2 Mar 1927
    Record Source: Illinois, Federal Naturalization Records, National Archives at Chicago; Chicago, Illinois; ARC Title: Petitions for Naturalization, 1906 - 1991; NAI Number: 6756404; Record Group Title: Records of District Courts of the United States, 1685-2009; Record Group Number: RG 21

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll: 458; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 1073; Image: 954.0; FHL microfilm: 2340193

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 5 Jun 1934
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S. Naturalization Record Indexes, 1791-1992 (Indexed in World Archives Project), National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Soundex Index to Naturalization Petitions for the United States District and Circuit Courts, Northern District of Illinois and Immigration and Naturalization Service District 9, 1840-19

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T627_984; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 103-1966

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T627_984; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 103-1966

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration), For the State of Illinois; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M2097

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 May 1960
    Event Place: Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE