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William L Nelson 1857–1931 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 September 1857

Birth Location: N of the Yalobusha River, Yalobusha, Mississippi, United States

Death Date: 26 March 1931

Death Location: Beeville, Texas, USA

Father: William Nelson

Mother: Elizabeth Holland

Spouse(s): Malinda Adair

Children(s): Leo Nelson, Harvey Nelson, Lydia Nelson, Nancy Nelson, William Nelson, Florence Nelson, Carrie Nelson

In 1857, William L Nelson entered the world in N of the Yalobusha River, Yalobusha, Mississippi, United States, born to William Littleton Nelson And Elizabeth Holland. In 1870, William L Nelson resided in Lavaca, Texas. In 1880, William L Nelson resided in Precinct 4, Lavaca, Texas, United States. William L Nelson married Malinda Ellen Adair, and had children including Carrie Belle Nelson, Florence Adeline Nelson, Harvey L Nelson, Leo Nelson, Lydia M Nelson, Nancy D Nelson, William A Nelson. William L Nelson passed away in 1931 in Beeville, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1857, William L Nelson entered the world in N of the Yalobusha River, Yalobusha, Mississippi, United States, born to William Littleton Nelson And Elizabeth Holland.
  • In 1870, William L Nelson resided in Lavaca, Texas.
  • In 1880, William L Nelson resided in Precinct 4, Lavaca, Texas, United States.
  • William L Nelson married Malinda Ellen Adair, and had children including Carrie Belle Nelson, Florence Adeline Nelson, Harvey L Nelson, Leo Nelson, Lydia M Nelson, Nancy D Nelson, William A Nelson.
  • William L Nelson passed away in 1931 in Beeville, Texas, USA.

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William Nelson's Ancestors

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William Nelson
1857–1931
Birth Place: N of the Yalobusha River, Yalobusha, Mississippi, United States
Parents
William Littleton Nelson
1826–
Georgia, United States
Elizabeth Holland
1830–1890
Georgia, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Nelson's Descendants

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William (L) Nelson (17 September 1857–26 March 1931) m. Malinda (Ellen) Adair (10 November 1866–6 March 1935)
  1. 1. Leo Nelson 1907–
  2. 2. Harvey (L) Nelson 1895–
  3. 3. Lydia (M) Nelson 1892–
  4. 4. Nancy (D) Nelson 1889–
  5. 5. William (A) Nelson 1886–
  6. 6. Florence (Adeline) Nelson 1884–1962 m. James (Julius) Thurmond 1880–1950
    1. 1. George Thurmond 1907–
    2. 2. James (Haskins Jack) Thurmond 1919–1998 m. Betty (Jean) Steele 1921–
      1. 1. Ellen (Roseann) Thurmond 1947–1947
    3. 3. Margaret (Louise honey) Thurmond 1916–1989
    4. 4. Allen (Murray) Thurmond 1915–
    5. 5. William (Julius Willie) Thurmond 1912–1930
    6. 6. Lola (Belle) Thurmond 1910–1935
    7. 7. Leona (Mildred) Thurmond 1906–1971
  7. 7. Carrie (Belle) Nelson 1897–1924

William Nelson's Timeline

6 Records

1857
17 September 1857
Birth of William L Nelson in N of the Yalobusha River, Yalobusha, Mississippi, United States
N of the Yalobusha River, Yalobusha, Mississippi, United States
1870
1870
Age 13
William L Nelson resided here in Lavaca, Texas
Lavaca, Texas
1880
1880
Age 23
William L Nelson resided here in Precinct 4, Lavaca, Texas, United States
Precinct 4, Lavaca, Texas, United States
1900
1900
Age 43
William L Nelson resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Live Oak, Texas
Justice Precinct 1, Live Oak, Texas
1920
1920
Age 63
William L Nelson resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Live Oak, Texas
Justice Precinct 1, Live Oak, Texas
1931
26 March 1931
Age 74
Death of William L Nelson in Beeville, Texas, USA
Beeville, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 September 1857
    Event Place: N of the Yalobusha River, Yalobusha, Mississippi, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Live Oak, Texas; Roll: T625_1826; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 130; Image: 1047.
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 4, Lavaca, Texas; Roll: T9_1316; Family History Film: 1255316; Page: 444.3000; Enumeration District: 80; Image: .
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: , Lavaca, Texas; Roll: M593_1595; Page: 488; Image: 205.
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Live Oak, Texas; Roll: T623_1655; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 65.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Lavaca, Texas
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: , Lavaca, Texas; Roll: M593_1595; Page: 488; Image: 205.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 4, Lavaca, Texas, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 4, Lavaca, Texas; Roll: T9_1316; Family History Film: 1255316; Page: 444.3000; Enumeration District: 80; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 1, Live Oak, Texas
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Live Oak, Texas; Roll: T623_1655; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 65.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 1, Live Oak, Texas
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Live Oak, Texas; Roll: T625_1826; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 130; Image: 1047.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 March 1931
    Event Place: Beeville, Texas, USA

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