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William Nelson Harrell 1784–1859 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1784

Birth Location: Orange County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 16 Jun 1859

Death Location: Grainger County, Tennessee, United States

Father: Jacob Harrell

Mother: Elizabeth Drury

Spouse(s): Dicey Hern

Children(s): James Harrell, Jarvis Harrell, Calvin Harrell, William Harrell, Sarah Harrell, Ezekial Harrell, Larkin Harrell, William Harrell

William Nelson Harrell was born in 1784 in Orange County, North Carolina, USA, the child of Jacob Harrell And Elizabeth Drury. In 1830, William Nelson Harrell resided in Grainger, Tennessee, USA. In 1850, William Nelson Harrell resided in District 11, Grainger, Tennessee, USA. William Nelson Harrell married Dicey Hern, and had children including Calvin Harrell, Ezekial Perry E P Harrell, James Roadman Harrell, Jarvis Jackson Harrell, Larkin Lee Harrell, Sarah Elender Sally Harrell, William Nelson Harrell, William Perry Harrell. William Nelson Harrell passed away in 1859 in Grainger County, Tennessee, United States.

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Biography

  • William Nelson Harrell was born in 1784 in Orange County, North Carolina, USA, the child of Jacob Harrell And Elizabeth Drury.
  • In 1830, William Nelson Harrell resided in Grainger, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1850, William Nelson Harrell resided in District 11, Grainger, Tennessee, USA.
  • William Nelson Harrell married Dicey Hern, and had children including Calvin Harrell, Ezekial Perry E P Harrell, James Roadman Harrell, Jarvis Jackson Harrell, Larkin Lee Harrell, Sarah Elender Sally Harrell, William Nelson Harrell, William Perry Harrell.
  • William Nelson Harrell passed away in 1859 in Grainger County, Tennessee, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jacob Harrell
1760–1802
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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Elizabeth Drury
–1835
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Dicey Hern
1785–1860
Birth Location: Orange County, North Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

James Harrell
1816–1898
Birth Location: Clinch Mountain, Grainger Co., TN
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Jarvis Harrell
1823–1919
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
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Calvin Harrell
1825–1858
Birth Location: Grainger County, Tennessee, USA
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William Harrell
1822–1865
Birth Location: Grainger, Tennessee, USA
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Sarah Harrell
1813–1836
Birth Location: Grainger County, Tennessee, USA
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Ezekial Harrell
1818–1885
Birth Location: Grainger County, Tennessee, USA
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Larkin Harrell
1804–1871
Birth Location: Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA
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William Harrell
1801–1850
Birth Location: Scotland Neck, Halifax County, North Carolina, USA
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William Harrell's Ancestors

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William Harrell
1784–1859
Birth Place: Orange County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Jacob Harrell
1760–1802
Virginia, USA
Elizabeth Drury
–1835
Grandparents
John Harrell
1719–1755
Bertie Co
Mary Williams
1737–1755
Bertie Co
Great-Grandparents
John Elder
–1758
Grace Hardy
1692–1792
George Williams
1685–1769
Joanna Mills
1685–1728
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Harrell
1665–1741
Ann Smith
1656–1716
Richard Williams
1640–1700
Eleanor Adams
1640–1700

William Harrell's Descendants

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William (Nelson) Harrell (1784–16 Jun 1859) m. Dicey Hern (ABT 1785–1860)
  1. 1. James (Roadman) Harrell 1816–1898 m. Martha Cardwell 1821–1880
    1. 1. William (O Bill) Harrell 1846–1923 m. Sarah (Jane) Condry 1846–1926
      1. 1. Isaac (Andrew "Teen") Harrell 1876–1958 m. Dessie (Leaber) Jones 1881–1952
        1. 1. Nellie (Ada) Harrell 1904–1989 m. Roy (Leonard) Whisenant 1898–1973 m. Frank (Herrin) Hall 1903–1977 m. Joni 1900–
        2. 2. Otto (Bedford) Harrell 1904–1968 m. Minnie Kinsey 1908–2007
        3. 3. Lucy (Mae) Harrell 1905–1993 m. William (Everett) Donaldson 1903–1975
        4. 4. Beulah (Frances "Toochie") Harrell 1906–1994 m. James Donaldson 1899–1957
        5. 5. David (Cleo) Harrell 1909–1965
        6. 6. Edna (Lenore) Harrell 1910–1986 m. Marvin (George) McKinley 1908–1992
        7. 7. Grace (Stone) Harrell 1912–1962 m. Earl (Lewis) Ivie 1904–1968
        8. 8. Ann (Lee) Harrell 1915–2008 m. Paul (Eli) Evans 1916–
        9. 9. Agnes (Omega) Harrell 1917–1991 m. Robert (Sneed) McNeese 1904–1994 m. Thayer 1915–
        10. 10. Cecil (Richard) Harrell 1918–2008 m. Manilla (Ruth) Abel 1919–2003
        11. 11. Esther (Marie) Harrell 1921–2004 m. Melvin Faulkin 1914–
        12. 12. Norma (Jean) Harrell 1922–2006 m. Joe (Junior) Morgan 1922–1964
        13. 13. Marie Harrell 1924–
      2. 2. Joseph Harrell 1866–
      3. 3. Jennetta (“Nettie”) Harrell 1869–1885
      4. 4. James (Richard) Harrell 1872–1924 m. Mary Fielder 1873–
        1. 1. Mattie (Pearl) Harrell 1894–1992 m. Solomon (W) Crocker 1895–1969
        2. 2. Nettie (Mayes) Harrell 1896–1964 m. Nathaniel (Armstrong Thompson) Sr 1890–1956
        3. 3. Charles (Grayson) Harrell 1900– m. Effie (L) Burchfield 1906–1993
        4. 4. Ivey (M) Harrell 1904–
        5. 5. Ruby (G) Harrell 1908–
        6. 6. Gracie Harrell 1900–
      5. 5. Lulu (Mae) Harrell 1878–1959 m. Bird Rippetoe 1871–1956
        1. 1. Emma (Lee) Rippetoe 1900–1995
        2. 2. Robert (Ernest) Rippetoe 1902–
        3. 3. Wallace (Bone) Rippetoe 1903–1971
      6. 6. Robert (Aaron) Harrell 1880–1947 m. Hattie (Mae) Herring 1883–1958
        1. 1. James (Floyd) Harrell 1908–1991
        2. 2. Emily (Vivian "Sis") Harrell 1919–2009 m. Raleigh (Harvel) Leathers 1915–1992
      7. 7. Minnie (Lee "Blue Eyes") Harrell 1884–1956 m. Silas (Alva) Quigley 1878–1942
        1. 1. Pearl (Beatrice) Quigley 1904–1983 m. Henry (Floyd) Scott 1904–
        2. 2. James (Melvin "Jim") Quigley 1909–1992 m. Esther (L) Davis 1912–2003
        3. 3. Theodore (Harel) Quigley 1918–1995 m. Oleta Ricks 1919–2001
        4. 4. Edith (Bernice) Quigley 1906–1956 m. Charley (V) Rathfon 1899–1967
      8. 8. Burton (Kyle Harrell) Sr 1885–1962 m. Lorenzo Dick 1898–1974
        1. 1. Kyle (Harrell) Jr 1921–1996
        2. 2. Lorene Harrell 1916–
        3. 3. Willie (Reberta) Harrell 1919–
      9. 9. Walter (Marks) Harrell 1888–1952 m. Myrtle Dick 1892–
        1. 1. Violet (B) Harrell 1920–2003 m. Fred (Lewis) Smith 1916–1978 m. John Guise 1918–
        2. 2. Mildred (O) Harrell 1909–2000 m. Clarence (A -29) White 1911–1993
        3. 3. Mammie (Irene) Harrell 1911–2006
    2. 2. Malinda (J) Harrell 1838–1907
      1. 1. Sarah ("Sallie") Kingsolver 1859–1927 m. Anderson Branson 1847– m. Woodson Cope 1845–1922
        1. 1. Ettie (Mae) Branson 1878–1956 m. Gaius (Orville) Ruth 1875–1943
        2. 2. Ada Branson 1880–1955 m. John (J) Idol 1877–1948
        3. 3. Laura Branson 1884–1957 m. Rolen (Mifer) Brooks 1876–1955
        4. 4. Jess (P) Branson 1885–1976 m. Pauline 1911–1994
        5. 5. Ethel (Cleo) Branson 1890–1941 m. Beryl (H) Harrell 1891–1937
        6. 6. Pryor (Clark) Branson 1893–1923 m. Sallie Petree 1878–1950 m. Virgie Seymore 1897–1922
      2. 2. James (O) Kingsolver 1861–1931 m. Mahulda (J) Branson 1861–1937
        1. 1. Ola Kingsolver 1883–1970
        2. 2. Ora Kingsolver 1883–1970
        3. 3. Ernest (Clyde) Kingsolver 1890–1950 m. Nina (Pearl) Stubblefield 1892–1983
      3. 3. Lilard (Irvin) Kingsolver 1876–1955 m. Darthula Parris 1889–1973
        1. 1. Tenna Kingsolver 1898–1940
        2. 2. Clarence (Garnett) Kingsolver 1918–2001 m. Alta (Ruth) Hayes 1921–2017
        3. 3. Clyde (Parris) Kingsolver 1922–1953
        4. 4. Walter (S) Kingsolver 1914–1974 m. Bernita (Grace) Hutchison 1913–2007
      4. 4. Laura Kingselner 1864–
      5. 5. Walter Kingselner 1877–
    3. 3. Sarah (E) Harrell 1841–1884
    4. 4. Mary (E) Harrell 1843– m. George (W) Jennings 1839–
      1. 1. John (Pryor) Jennings 1879–1960
      2. 2. Oscar (Lemuel) Jennings 1885–1947
      3. 3. Harriet Jennings 1862–
      4. 4. Riley (Royal) Jennings 1869– m. Martha (Isabella) Bunch 1873–1937
        1. 1. Mary (Retha) Jennings 1898–1979 m. John (Ervin) Satterfield 1888–1970
      5. 5. Martha Jennings 1873–
      6. 6. William Jennings 1875–
    5. 5. Sophire (Isabelle) Harrell 1862–1938
      1. 1. Ruben (Henry) Vittetoe 1898–1977 m. Mammie (Estell) Monroe 1906–1987
        1. 1. Tommy Vittetoe 1941–2012 m. Edna Bullis 1947–2005
    6. 6. Nancy (Mariah) Harrell 1864–1929 m. S (P) Epperson 1854–1924
      1. 1. William (Porter) Epperson 1895–1977 m. Edna (Viola) Epperson 1901–1936
        1. 1. Marilee Epperson 1932–2014 m. Elzie (Glen) Graham 1915–1996
      2. 2. Marion (Hauk) Epperson 1884–1969 m. Anna (Elizabeth) Williams 1887–1971
        1. 1. Robert (Beal) Epperson 1918–1994 m. Marianne Young 1922–2003
        2. 2. Preston (Dunreth) Epperson 1913–1969 m. Leta (Frances "Cricket") Reeder 1926–2011
    7. 7. R (M) Harrell 1864–1927
    8. 8. Martha (Lutissie) Harrell 1853–1940 m. James (William) Jones 1854–1940
      1. 1. Virgil (Leslie) Jones 1881–1956 m. Effie (Jane) Hagood 1876–1963
      2. 2. Elvadia (Irene) Jones 1889–1974 m. Clarence (Edward) Hudson 1885–1973
        1. 1. Beulah (Ethel) Hudson 1908–1958 m. Irven (Henry) Horton 1902–1973
      3. 3. Katherine (Wyoming) Jones 1878–1946 m. James Polston 1868–1947
        1. 1. Rosie Polston 1905–1944 m. James (Leslie) Horton 1898–1958
      4. 4. James (Williard) Jones 1887–1961 m. Bessie (Irene) Hudson 1891–1965
        1. 1. Hazel (Marie) Jones 1910–1991 m. Samuel (Edward) Prior 1906–1975
    9. 9. Catherine (M "Katie") Harrell 1857–1936 m. John (Samuel) Rucker 1856–1934
      1. 1. James (R) Rucker 1888–1968 m. Sallie (E) Acuff 1894–1988
        1. 1. Zelma (Lee) Rucker 1915–1978 m. James (Edgar) Davis 1914–1998
  2. 2. Jarvis (Jackson) Harrell 1823–1919
    1. 1. Emily (Etta) Harrell 1868–1941 m. Wiley (Beuregard) Hurst 1861–1934
      1. 1. Rufas (H) Hurst 1898–1968 m. Bessie Hayes 1900–
        1. 1. Pryor (Ellison) Hurst 1920–2004
    2. 2. Sarah (M) Harrell 1845–1913 m. James McGinnis 1845–1913
      1. 1. Sophronia (E) McGinnis 1881–1965 m. Robert (Grant) Stapleton 1879–1928
        1. 1. Sarah (Elizabeth) Stapleton 1907–2000 m. Fred (Kermit) Jackson 1907–1986
    3. 3. John (Kelly) Harrell 1850–1920 m. Mary (M) Wolfenbarger 1870–1944
      1. 1. Lora (Eva) Harrell 1891–1983 m. Victor (Colbert) Hayes 1882–1950
  3. 3. Calvin Harrell 1825–1858 m. Rachel Bundren 1822–
    1. 1. Mahala Harrell 1842–1928 m. James (S) Acuff 1840–
      1. 1. Sallie (E) Acuff 1894–1988 m. James (R) Rucker 1888–1968 m. David (Clyde) Acuff 1892–1915
        1. 1. Gale (Gordon) Acuff 1913–1997
        2. 2. Zane (Grey) Rucker 1927–2012
  4. 4. William (Nelson) Harrell 1822–1865 m. Jala (Ann) Bullen 1828–1910
    1. 1. Joseph (Henry) Harrell 1855–1927 m. Clarissa (S Clara) Donica 1856–1939
      1. 1. Dessie (Annis) Harrell 1888–1975 m. Leonard (Anthony) Beck 1889–1969
        1. 1. Len (Beck) Jr 1919–1987 m. Harry (Irvin Thompson) Jr 1920–1990
        2. 2. Vivian (Alma) Beck 1915–
        3. 3. Barbara (Ola) Beck 1922–2005
      2. 2. Robert (L) Harrell 1890–
      3. 3. Goldie (C) Harrell 1892–
      4. 4. Olla Harrell 1895–
      5. 5. Etta (E) Harrell 1886–
      6. 6. Sallie (C) Harrell 1897–
      7. 7. Henry (H) Harrell 1878–
      8. 8. Frank (J) Harrell 1884–
      9. 9. Oriole Harrell 1894–
      10. 10. Benjamin (W) Harrell 1879–
      11. 11. Lillie (O) Harrell 1881–
  5. 5. Sarah (Elender (Sally)) Harrell 1813–1836
  6. 6. Ezekial (Perry "E P") Harrell 1818–1885
  7. 7. Larkin (Lee) Harrell 1804–1871
  8. 8. William (Perry) Harrell 1801–1850

William Harrell's Timeline

4 Records

1784
1784
Birth of William Nelson Harrell in Orange County, North Carolina, USA
Orange County, North Carolina, USA
1830
1830
Age 46
William Nelson Harrell resided here in Grainger, Tennessee, USA
Grainger, Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 66
William Nelson Harrell resided here in District 11, Grainger, Tennessee, USA
District 11, Grainger, Tennessee, USA
1859
16 Jun 1859
Age 75
Death of William Nelson Harrell in Grainger County, Tennessee, USA
Grainger County, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1784
    Event Place: Orange County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 11, Grainger, Tennessee; Roll: M432_880; Page: 93B; Image: 195
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Grainger, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Grainger, Tennessee; Series: M19; Roll: 180; Page: 368; Family History Library Film: 0024538

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 11, Grainger, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 11, Grainger, Tennessee; Roll: M432_880; Page: 93B; Image: 195

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Jun 1859
    Event Place: Grainger County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Grainger County, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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