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Wesley (Westley) Nelson 1873–1959 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Feb 1873

Birth Location: South Carolina

Death Date: 7 Apr 1959

Death Location: Mc Cain, Hoke, North Carolina, USA

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Spouse(s): Emma Shaw

Children(s): Bessie Nelson, Robert Nelson, Walter Nelson, Johnny Nelson, Mamie Nelson, Joe Nelson, Nancy Nelson, Matthew Nelson, Solomon Nelson, Wesley Nelson, Frank Nelson, Levine Nelson

Wesley (Westley) Nelson was born in 1873 in South Carolina, the child of Joe Nelson And Sarah Montgomery. In 1902, Wesley (Westley) Nelson resided in Statesville, North Carolina, USA. In 1910, Wesley (Westley) Nelson resided in Hope, Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA. Wesley (Westley) Nelson married Emma Shaw, and had children including Bessie Nelson, Frank Nelson, Joe Nelson, Johnny Nelson, Levine Nelson, Mamie Nelson, Matthew Nelson, Nancy Nelson, Robert Bobby Nelson, Solomon Nelson, Walter Cracker Nelson, Wesley Nelson. Wesley (Westley) Nelson passed away in 1959 in Mc Cain, Hoke, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • Wesley (Westley) Nelson was born in 1873 in South Carolina, the child of Joe Nelson And Sarah Montgomery.
  • In 1902, Wesley (Westley) Nelson resided in Statesville, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1910, Wesley (Westley) Nelson resided in Hope, Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA.
  • Wesley (Westley) Nelson married Emma Shaw, and had children including Bessie Nelson, Frank Nelson, Joe Nelson, Johnny Nelson, Levine Nelson, Mamie Nelson, Matthew Nelson, Nancy Nelson, Robert Bobby Nelson, Solomon Nelson, Walter Cracker Nelson, Wesley Nelson.
  • Wesley (Westley) Nelson passed away in 1959 in Mc Cain, Hoke, North Carolina, USA.

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Wesley Nelson's Ancestors

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Wesley Nelson
1873–1959
Birth Place: South Carolina
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Wesley Nelson's Descendants

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Wesley ((Westley)) Nelson (12 Feb 1873–7 Apr 1959) m. Emma Shaw (abt 1883–18 September 1955)
  1. 1. Bessie Nelson 1912–2000
  2. 2. Robert ("Bobby") Nelson 1903–1957 m. Ethel Eddy 1905–
    1. 1. Nathnal Nelson 1930–1931
    2. 2. Ruby (M) Nelson 1947–1948
    3. 3. Emma (Lee) Nelson 1929–1968
  3. 3. Walter ('Cracker') Nelson 1906–1993
  4. 4. Johnny Nelson 1913–1994
  5. 5. Mamie Nelson 1916–1993
  6. 6. Joe Nelson 1919–1976
  7. 7. Nancy Nelson 1919–2009
  8. 8. Matthew Nelson 1915–
  9. 9. Solomon Nelson 1916–1929
  10. 10. Wesley Nelson 1932–2008
  11. 11. Frank Nelson 1917–
  12. 12. Levine Nelson 1911–1944

Wesley Nelson's Timeline

5 Records

1873
12 Feb 1873
Birth of Wesley (Westley) Nelson in South Carolina
South Carolina
1902
4 Feb 1902
Age 29
Wesley (Westley) Nelson resided here in Statesville, North Carolina, USA
Statesville, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 37
Wesley (Westley) Nelson resided here in Hope, Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA
Hope, Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA
1917
abt 1917
Age 44
Wesley (Westley) Nelson resided here
None
1959
7 Apr 1959
Age 86
Death of Wesley (Westley) Nelson in Mc Cain, Hoke, North Carolina, USA
Mc Cain, Hoke, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Feb 1873
    Event Place: South Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: South Carolina; Registration County: Williamsburg County
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hope, Williamsburg, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1473; Page: 2a; Enumeration District: 0091; FHL microfilm: 1375486
    [4] South Carolina, U.S., Births, 1915-1920, South Carolina Department of Archives and History; Columbia, SC; Birth Certificates; Record Group Number: S169123; Series Number: 169; Year Range: 1917

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 4 Feb 1902
    Event Place: Statesville, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Statesville Record And Landmark; Publication Date: 4 Feb 1902; Publication Place: Statesville, North Carolina, USA; &terms=Wesley_Nelson

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Hope, Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hope, Williamsburg, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1473; Page: 2a; Enumeration District: 0091; FHL microfilm: 1375486

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1917
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: South Carolina; Registration County: Williamsburg County
    [2] South Carolina, U.S., Births, 1915-1920, South Carolina Department of Archives and History; Columbia, SC; Birth Certificates; Record Group Number: S169123; Series Number: 169; Year Range: 1917

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Southern Pines, Moore, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Apr 1959
    Event Place: Mc Cain, Hoke, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] North Carolina, U.S., Death Indexes, 1908-2004

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