Person:Alexander Nelson (6)

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Alexander Nelson
b.1786
m. 11 Dec 1805
  1. Mary B. Nelson1812 - 1858
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Name Alexander Nelson
Gender Male
Alt Birth[3] 1779
Birth[1] 1786
Marriage 11 Dec 1805 Rockbridge County, Virginiato Elizabeth 'Betsy' French
Death[1] 14 Apr 1841 Rockbridge County, Virginia
Burial? 1841 Raphine, Rockbridge, Virginia, United States
Probate? 5 Jul 1841 Rockbridge County, Virginia

Alexander Nelson was one of the Early Settlers of Augusta County, Virginia

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Will Abstract

Alexander Nelson's Will
Daughter Sarah $100.00 in cash in addition to what she already received.
Daughter Nancy $300.00 in cash
Daughter Mary $200.00 including whatever amount may be now in her hands of her brother Alexander Nelson deceased.
Son William $500.00 as soon as age 21; John Nelson and Samuel Nelson to have oversight of William during his apprenticeship.
Sons John and Samuel all Landed estate (they to be exors).
Signed Alexander Nelson. Teste: A. Patterson, Wm. M. Gold. Proven 5 Jul 1841.
[Source: Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 9, p. 48].
References
  1. 1.0 1.1 Find A Grave.

    Alexander Nelson
    Birth: 1786
    Death: Apr. 14, 1841

    Aged 52 yr. Source of burial data: Book: Rockbridge County, Virginia Cemeteries, South River and Walker Creek Districts, by the Rockbridge Area Genealogical Society, 1999, page 137.


    Burial:
    New Providence Presbyterian Church Cemetery
    Raphine
    Rockbridge County
    Virginia, USA
    Plot: row 16

    http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?

  2.   United States. 1840 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M704).

    1840 United States Federal Census
    Name: Alexander Nelson
    Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Lexington, Rockbridge, Virginia
    Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 1
    Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 3
    Free White Persons - Males - 50 thru 59: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 2
    Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 1
    Persons Employed in Agriculture: 4
    Free White Persons - Under 20: 4
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 3
    Total Free White Persons: 8
    Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 8

  3. Ancestry.com. Public Member Trees: (Note: not considered a reliable primary source).