 David NelsonBorn 1752 Ireland, died 20 Aug 1788 Truro, Colchester Co., Nova Scotia, 35 or 36 years {{Unsourced Ireland}} == Biography == David was born in Ireland in 1752. Parents unknown. He immigrated to Nova Scotia before 1770. He married Margaret Archibald in Nov. 28, 1775 at Truro. David was appointed constable of Truro Township in 1778. The couple had 6 children (see Margaret's profile) He died in 1788 and is buried at Truro, Colchester Co., Nova Scotia and buried at Robie Street Cemetery. Occupation: Farmer. (see information on children on Margaret's profile) David died Instate (without a will) Information from Our Nelson Ancestors by James Retson about David:On March 24, 1768 a list of persons are to have land laid out for them on the North side of Minas Bason between Londonderry. On 21 June 1770 he purchased 500 acres and 100 acres in Derry Village in Truro, Nova Scotia. A map entitled 'David Nelsons Farm containing 500 acres surveyed for him Oct. 1, 1771 by Samuel Archibald' shows Nelson's land in Truro Township with various topographical features such as Salmon River, The Black Rock, The Black Rock Hole, very high bans and McNutts House. On Sept 13, 1770 David Nelson was one of 50 Subscribers Elders Freeholders and other inhabitants of the Township of Truro and Members of the Presbyterian Congregation who signed a Call to Rev. Daniel Cock to come to Truro. At one time the Author owned to communion tokens of this Reverent. Siblings of David: *Samuel *Robert *Rebecca == Sources == *Births of Northern Ireland - 1752 *Vital statistics of Nova Scotia - marriage 1775 and death 1788.*Next Generation of Genealogy Sitebuilders. Person ID 1062 & family ID F333 *dghall.ca genealogy *MacNutt-Murray History - Person Page 926. 1620 *Our Nelson Ancestors by James Retson =Acknowledgements= Matthew McKenna and Beth Babcock Married 28 Nov 1775 Truro, Colchester Co., Nova Scotia (12 years married) to:  Margaret Archibald, daughter of Samuel Archibald Sr. and Eleanor Taylor.Married name: Murphy, also known as: Nelson, born 1759 Londonderry, Rockingham Co., New Hampshire, died 1794 Truro, Colchester Co., Nova Scotia, 34 or 35 years, 1st marriage to: David Nelson, 2nd married/ related to: David Nelson, 3rd marriage to: Jeremiah Murphy ---- == Biography == Margaret was born in 1759 to Samuel Archibald and Eleanor Taylor. She first married David Nelson and 1775-1788 then married Jeremiah Murphy in 1789. She died in 1794 at Truro. (see children below). Margaret was the Mother of 8 children. == Sources == *Vital statistics of New Hampshire and Nova Scotia *dghall.ca genealogy Person ID 1802 Family ID F333 and F334 *Household polls for Truro *Marriage recorded 1775 (David Nelson) *Marriage recorded 1789 (Jeremiah Murphy) *Death registered 1794 Truro *Sprague project Person ID 206498 *MacNutt-Murray page 925 & 926 (children) Children of David Nelson and Margaret Archibald: *Robert 1776 *Samuel 1778-1875 *Martha 1779 *John 1782 *David 1785 *Elizabeth 1787 Children of Jeremiah Murphy and Margaret Archibald: *Jeremiah 1789-1863 *James 1792-1868 Children: 1. Martha Sarah NelsonMarried name: Fox, born ± 8 Dec 1779 Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada, died 28 Oct 1848 Middle Musquodoboit, Nova Scotia, Canada, approximately 68 years [[Category: Truro, Nova Scotia Colony]][[Category: Holy Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Middle Musquodoboit, Nova Scotia]] [[Category: Middle Musquodoboit, Nova Scotia]] ---- == Biography ==Martha Sarah Nelson, daughter of David and Margaret (Archibald) Nelson, was born about 1779 in Truro, Colchester County, Nova Scotia.{{FindAGrave 132297019}} She married John Fox. The date of Martha's death is not known, she died in Middle Musquodoboit, Halifax County, Nova Scotia and was buried at Holy Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Middle Musquodoboit, Halifax County, Nova Scotia. Her memorial has biographical material and links to those of family members. '''Name:''' Martha Sarah Nelson. Given Name: Martha Sarah. Surname: Nelson. ''A Given name was found in addition to a first name in the NAME tag.'' '''Name:''' Sarah Martha Nelson. Given Name: Sarah Martha. Surname: Nelson. ''A Given name was found in addition to a first name in the NAME tag.'' == Sources == * Source: S141 Ancestry Family Trees (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.) m. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members. TID 0 Name: Footnote Ancestry Family Trees (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.) Name: ShortFootnote Ancestry Family Trees Name: Bibliography Ancestry Family Trees. Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.Ancestry Family Tree 11 Name: Page Ancestry Family Tree {{Ancestry Tree 168113710}}* Source: S141 Ancestry Family Trees (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.) m. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members. TID 0 Name: Footnote Ancestry Family Trees (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.) Name: ShortFootnote Ancestry Family Trees Name: Bibliography Ancestry Family Trees. Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.Ancestry Family Tree 11 Name: Page Ancestry Family Tree {{Ancestry Tree 168113710}} 2. Samuel NelsonBorn 15 Mar 1778 Truro, Colchester County, Nova Scotia, Canada., died 7 May 1875 Onslow, Colchester County, Nova Scotia, Canada., 97 years == Biography == Samuel Nelson, son of David Nelson and Margaret Archibald, was born on 15 March 1878 at Truro, Colchester County, Nova Scotia, Canada.[http://www.hhennigar.ca/getperson.php?personID=I24245&tree=1 Nelson, Samuel] at Four Nova Scotia Families: Hennigar, Elliott, Harvey, Chipman He married Mary probably about 1808. Samuel died on 7 May 1875 at Onslow, Colchester County, Nova Scotia, Canada. == Sources == * | |||