Edmund Nelson (bef. 1625 - bef. 1711)

Born before 29 Nov 1625 in Wendling, Norfolk, England [uncertain]

Husband of Alice (Smith) Nelson — married before 1651 (to before 1660) in Norfolk, England

Husband of Marie (Smyth) Nelson — married before 1661 in Wendling, Norfolk, England

Descendants

Died before 18 Nov 1711 at about age 85 in Scarning, Norfolk, England

Biography

Edmund Nelson was born in Wendling, Norfolk, England.

Edmund Nelson was baptised on 29 Nov 1625 in Wendling, Norfolk, England.
He was the son of Edmund Nelson (1603- ), the first of several generations named "Edmund", and his wife, Joanna Griffin (1605- ). ^[1]

Thomas Nelson. Descent from William Nelson. ^[2]

He had two wives, Alice Smith and Marie Smyth as can be seen from the baptismal records of his children.

First Marriage

Edmund Nelson married Alice Smith {date unknown as yet} in Norfolk, England.

CHILDREN:

1. Bridget Nelson baptised 24 Jun 1652 Wendling, Norfolk, England.
2. William Nelson Wendling, Norfolk, England.
3. John Nelson baptised 2 Feb 1656 Wendling, Norfolk, England.

Second Marriage

Edmund Nelson (1625-1711) married Marie (Mary) Smyth at Wendling, Norfolk, England.

CHILDREN:

1. Edmund Nelson (1661-1663) Died Young
2. Edmund Nelson (1664-1724)
3. Mary Nelson (1672- )
4. Amy (1) Nelson (1674-1675) Died Young
5. James Nelson (1675-1767)
6. Amy Nelson (1683- )

Death

Edmund (transcribed Edmond) Nelson died in Nov 1711 and was buried on 17 Nov 1711 at Scarning, Norfolk, England. ^{[3] [4]}

Will dated April 24th, 1703; proved August 29th, 1712 (Articled. Norwich, Fol. 314). "Digest of Will:— Real estate in Scarning unto Edmund Nelson my son which I late purchased of Mr. Robert Seeker, Francis Seeker, Thomas Bird and Richard Riches'. Charged with an annuity of 10 pounds' unto Mary my loving wife ' to be paid at or in the South Porch of Scarning Church. '
Unto James Nelson my Son ' real estate in Scarning late purchased of William Cheverill, and of Anne his wife, charged with an annuity of £5 to ' Mary my wife' to be paid in the South Porch of Scarning Church.
Goods and chattels bills mortgages ready money and personal estate to • Mary my wife.'
' Mary my wife sole and only Executrix of this my last will '
Witnesses: Lane and Daniel Taylor, Mary Taylor" ^[1]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} A Genealogical History of the Nelson Family: by Thomas Nelson 1871- (https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/viewer/55639/?offset=&return=1#page=1&viewer=picture&o=&n=0&q=)
2. ↑ Carthew's history of Launditch Page 351 Descent from William Nelson
3. ↑ Death/Burial Entry: Edmund (transcribed Edmond) Nelson died in Nov 1711 and was buried on 17 Nov 1711 at Scarning, Norfolk, England. Citing this Record: "England Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J87L-SJM : 16 March 2020), Edmond Nelson, 1711.
4. ↑ Carthew's history of Launditch Page 352

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