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William Joshua Nixon 1848–1928 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Jul 1848

Birth Location: Coles County, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 2 February 1928

Death Location: Billings, Noble County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Father: Jasper Nixon

Mother: Sarah McGee

Spouse(s): Alwinda Scott

Children(s): Charles Nixon, Jasper Nixon, William Nixon, Walter Nixon, Malicie Nixon, Elsie (Kidd), Alwilda (Chestnut), Gertrude Sparkes

William Joshua Nixon was born in 1848 in Coles County, Illinois, USA, the child of Jasper Nixon And Sarah Mcgee. In 1850, William Joshua Nixon resided in Charleston, Coles, Illinois, USA. In 1856, William Joshua Nixon resided in Grove, Davis, Iowa, USA. William Joshua Nixon married Alwinda Scott, and had children including Alwilda Nixon Chestnut, Charles Henry Nixon, Elsie Nixon Kidd, Gertrude Florence Sparkes, Jasper R Nixon, Malicie R Nixon, Walter Raleigh Nixon, William W Nixon. William Joshua Nixon passed away in 1928 in Billings, Noble County, Oklahoma, United States of America.

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Biography

  • William Joshua Nixon was born in 1848 in Coles County, Illinois, USA, the child of Jasper Nixon And Sarah Mcgee.
  • In 1850, William Joshua Nixon resided in Charleston, Coles, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1856, William Joshua Nixon resided in Grove, Davis, Iowa, USA.
  • William Joshua Nixon married Alwinda Scott, and had children including Alwilda Nixon Chestnut, Charles Henry Nixon, Elsie Nixon Kidd, Gertrude Florence Sparkes, Jasper R Nixon, Malicie R Nixon, Walter Raleigh Nixon, William W Nixon.
  • William Joshua Nixon passed away in 1928 in Billings, Noble County, Oklahoma, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jasper Nixon
1803–1853
Birth Location: Harrison, Charles, Virginia, United States
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Sarah McGee
1809–1889
Birth Location: Hocking, Ohio, USA
SM

Spouses(s)

Alwinda Scott
1853–1891
Birth Location: Miami County, Indiana, USA
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Children(s)

Charles Nixon
1874–1945
Birth Location: Colorado, Lincoln, Kansas, United States
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Jasper Nixon
1883–
Birth Location: Lincoln Coun, Kansas
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William Nixon
1887–
Birth Location: Kansas, USA
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Walter Nixon
1888–1942
Birth Location: Maryville, Missouri
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Malicie Nixon
1878–1971
Birth Location: Kansas, USA
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Elsie (Kidd)
1872–1944
Birth Location: Davis County, Iowa, United States of America
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Alwilda (Chestnut)
1891–1979
Birth Location: Missouri, United States of America
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Gertrude Sparkes
1881–1951
Birth Location: Merry Ville, Kansas
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William Nixon's Ancestors

Self
William Nixon
1848–1928
Birth Place: Coles County, Illinois, USA
Parents
Jasper Nixon
1803–1853
Harrison, Charles, Virginia, United States
Sarah McGee
1809–1889
Hocking, Ohio, USA
Grandparents
Benjamin (B.) Nixon
1780–1855
Montgomery, Montgomery, Maryland, USA
Joanna Clark
1784–
Harrison County, West Virginia, USA
Charles McGEE
1785–1858
Deerfield, Cumberland, New Jersey, USA
Nancy (Ann) Clark
1787–1833
Deerfield, Cumberland, New Jersey, USA
Great-Grandparents
Hugh Nixon
1747–1814
Elizabeth Belt
1742–1840
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jonathan Nixon
1708–1794
Mary Sherrat
1730–1764
Benjamin SR
1718–1775
Ruth Harris
1712–1775

William Nixon's Descendants

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William (Joshua) Nixon (19 Jul 1848–2 February 1928) m. Alwinda Scott (22 June 1853–18 February 1891)
  1. 1. Charles (Henry) Nixon 1874–1945 m. Georgia (Lou) Clements 1876–1958
    1. 1. Joshua (Clements) Nixon 1904–1964 m. Ida (Floy) Shreve 1915–2006
      1. 1. Claudine Nixon 1936–2024 m. Franklin (Wright) Layman 1911–2008
      2. 2. Charlene (Nokoma) Nixon 1940–2008
      3. 3. Ruth (Marie) Lee 1927–2014
        1. 1. Jacquelyn (Darlene) Koeneke 1949–1990
    2. 2. Elisebeth Nixon 1907–1927
    3. 3. Maud Nixon 1903–1985
    4. 4. Oliver (W) Nixon 1913–1972
    5. 5. Ruby (Alwilda Nixon) (Teter) 1909–1998
  2. 2. Jasper (R) Nixon 1883–
  3. 3. William (W) Nixon 1887–
  4. 4. Walter (Raleigh) Nixon 1888–1942 m. Ima (Belle) Wheeler 1874–1945
  5. 5. Malicie (R) Nixon 1878–1971
  6. 6. Elsie (Nixon) (Kidd) 1872–1944
  7. 7. Alwilda (Nixon) (Chestnut) 1891–1979
  8. 8. Gertrude (Florence) Sparkes 1881–1951

William Nixon's Timeline

12 Records

1848
19 Jul 1848
Birth of William Joshua Nixon in Coles County, Illinois, USA
Coles County, Illinois, USA
1850
1850
Age 2
William Joshua Nixon resided here in Charleston, Coles, Illinois, USA
Charleston, Coles, Illinois, USA
1856
1856
Age 8
William Joshua Nixon resided here in Grove, Davis, Iowa, USA
Grove, Davis, Iowa, USA
1860
1860
Age 12
William Joshua Nixon resided here in Grove, Stilesville, Davis, Iowa, USA
Grove, Stilesville, Davis, Iowa, USA
1870
1870
Age 22
William Joshua Nixon resided here in Grove, Stiles, Davis, Iowa, USA
Grove, Stiles, Davis, Iowa, USA
1880
1880
Age 32
William Joshua Nixon resided here in Colorado, Lincoln, Kansas, USA
Colorado, Lincoln, Kansas, USA
1885
1 Mar 1885
Age 37
William Joshua Nixon resided here in Colorado, Lincoln, Kansas, USA
Colorado, Lincoln, Kansas, USA
1900
1900
Age 52
William Joshua Nixon resided here in Blaine, Garfield, Oklahoma, USA
Blaine, Garfield, Oklahoma, USA
1910
1910
Age 62
William Joshua Nixon resided here in Billings, Noble, Oklahoma, USA
Billings, Noble, Oklahoma, USA
1920
1920
Age 72
William Joshua Nixon resided here in Billings, Noble, Oklahoma, USA
Billings, Noble, Oklahoma, USA
1928
2 February 1928
Age 80
Death of William Joshua Nixon in Norman, Cleveland, Oklahoma, USA
Norman, Cleveland, Oklahoma, USA
1929
28 Jun 1929
Age 81
William Joshua Nixon resided here in Billings, Oklahoma, USA
Billings, Oklahoma, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Jul 1848
    Event Place: Coles County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925, State Historical Society of Iowa (Via Heritage Quest); Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 As Well Various Special Censuses From 1836-1897
    [3] Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1885 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: KS1885_75; Line: 13
    [4] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Billings, Noble, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1472; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 169
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [7] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Grove, Davis, Iowa; Roll: M593_386; Page: 80B
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [9] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [10] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Billings, Noble, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1264; Page: 4a; Enumeration District: 0148; FHL microfilm: 1375277
    [11] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Charleston, Coles, Illinois; Roll: 101; Page: 22a
    [12] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [13] Iowa, U.S., Death Records, 1880-1968, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, IA, USA; Iowa Death Records, 1921-1940

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Charleston, Coles, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Charleston, Coles, Illinois; Roll: 101; Page: 22a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1856
    Event Place: Grove, Davis, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925, State Historical Society of Iowa (Via Heritage Quest); Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 As Well Various Special Censuses From 1836-1897

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Grove, Stilesville, Davis, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Grove, Stiles, Davis, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Grove, Davis, Iowa; Roll: M593_386; Page: 80B

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Colorado, Lincoln, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Mar 1885
    Event Place: Colorado, Lincoln, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1885 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: KS1885_75; Line: 13

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Blaine, Garfield, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Billings, Noble, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Billings, Noble, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1264; Page: 4a; Enumeration District: 0148; FHL microfilm: 1375277

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Billings, Noble, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Billings, Noble, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1472; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 169

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 28 Jun 1929
    Event Place: Billings, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: Oklahoma, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Billings News; Publication Date: 28 Jun 1929; Publication Place: Billings, Oklahoma, USA

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 February 1928
    Event Place: Norman, Cleveland, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Billings, Noble County, Oklahoma, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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