Preston and Rebecca Nelson, Shelby Co. AL 1840-60
I would appreciate hearing from anyone researching the Preston and Rebbeca [Holder?] Nelson family.
In 1812 he is listed on the Franklin Co. TN Tax List, with an Andrew and a John Nelson, near John, Bledsoe, Moses, Martin and Tassy Holder.
In 1836 Preston and Rebecca Nelson "heirs of Tassy Holder deceased" sold 4 acres to Mark Holder in Jackson Co. AL.Rebecca released her dower rights from Blount Co.
In 1830 there is a Preston Nelson in Morgan Co. AL (near Isaac Nelson) with 3 males and 3 females besides himself and wife, both of whom were in the 30-40 age range.
In 1840 there is a P. Nelson in Shelby Co. AL, with 3 males and 1 female besides himself and wife, with ages matching the family of 1830, so I think is the same, with two oldest daughters having died or married since 1830.
In 1850 Shelby Co. AL census, Preston Nelson is age 54 b VA; Rebecca 60 b NC; John 23 AL and his new bride Keziah [Jones] 18 AL.
In 1860 Shelby Co. AL census, Preston is 75 b TN; Rebecca 80 b AL; Elizabeth Long 35 AL; Robert Long 12 and Luca or Suca Long 2 both b AL. I am thinking Elizabeth is probably a widowed daughter returned to live with her parents.
Is there anyone with any information about Preston and Rebecca or any of their children?
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