Descendants of JOHN WESLEY NELSON of Kentucky

FIRST GENERATION 

1.  John "Wesley" NELSON Sr. was born on Oct 12 1874 in Lawrence Co., KY.  He was a C&O Railroad Lineman between 1892 and 1925 in Paintsville, Johnson Co., KY.  He appeared on the census in 1910 in Miracode Index - Johnson Co., KY.  He appeared on the census on Jan 9 1920 in Bridgeport District, Paintsville, Johnson Co., KY.  He was a "Car Repairer" for the Railroad in 1930 in Jackson, Scioto Co., OH.  He appeared on the census in 1930 in Jackson, Scioto Co., OH.  He died on Dec 6 1970 in West Van Lear, Johnson Co., KY.  He was buried on Dec 9 1970 in Nelson Family Cemetery, Paintsville, Johnson Co., KY. 

He was married to Malisia "Caldonia" PRICE (MARTIN) (daughter of Clay MARTIN and Nancy PRICE) on Aug 31 1893 in Thealka, Johnson Co., KY.   Malisia "Caldonia" PRICE (MARTIN) was born on Feb 22 1878 in Knott Co., KY.  She appeared on the census on Jan 9 1920 in Bridgeport District, Paintsville, Johnson Co., KY.  She appeared on the census in 1930 in Jackson, Scioto Co., OH.  She resided in West Van Lear between 1938 and 1953 in Johnson Co., KY.  She died on Aug 2 1953 in Paintsville, Johnson Co., KY.  She was buried on Aug 5 1953 in VanHoose Cemetery, Paintsville, Johnson Co., KY.  John "Wesley" NELSON Sr. and Malisia "Caldonia" PRICE (MARTIN) had the following children: 

    +2          i.  Della NELSON (born on Aug 30 1894).

    +3         ii.  Myrtle NELSON (born about 1895).

    +4         iii.  Ralph NELSON  (born in Nov 1899).

    +5         iv.  Ernest NELSON (born on Jun 8 1902).

    +6          v.  Charles W. "Charlie" NELSON (born about 1905).

    +7         vi.  Earl NELSON (born on Jun 22 1907).

    +8        vii.  George B. NELSON (born on Feb 1 1912).

      9       viii.  Brian NELSON was born about 1913 in Johnson Co., KY.  He died before Jan 9 1920 in Johnson Co., KY.  He was not listed in the home on Jan 9 1920 - Johnson Co. Census.

     10         ix.  John Wesley NELSON Jr. was born on Aug 27 1915 in Paintsville, Johnson Co., KY.  He appeared on the census on Jan 9 1920 in Bridgeport District, Paintsville, Johnson Co., KY.  He appeared on the census in 1930 in Jackson, Scioto Co., OH.  He resided West Van Lear, Johnson Co., KY in Dec 1970.  He died in Mar 1976 in Brookville, Montgomery Co., OH.

   +11          x.  Joe Stanley NELSON (born on Mar 13 1918). 

 He was married to Bessie UNKNOWN after 1953 in KY.  Bessie UNKNOWN was born in 1887 in KY.  She appeared on the census in 1930 in Federal Census - Kentucky.  She Unknown Harmon was her last married name before she married Wesley Nelson. Don't know her maiden name. after 1953 in Johnson Co., KY.  She died on Feb 6 1973 in Johnson Co., KY.

SECOND GENERATION 

2.  Della NELSON (John "Wesley"-1)  was born on Aug 30 1894 in Paintsville, Johnson Co., KY.  She died on Jan 3 1947 in Ashland, Boyd Co., KY.  She was buried on Jan 6 1947 in Rose Hill Burial Park, Ashland, Boyd Co., KY. 

She was married to Arzetus "Zeet" O'NEAL about 1912.  Arzetus "Zeet" O'NEAL died after 1947 in KY.  Della NELSON and Arzetus "Zeet" O'NEAL had the following children: 

     12          i.  Ralph J. O'NEAL was born in KY.

     13         ii.  Clem Wesley O'NEAL. 

   +14         iii.  Leslie A. O'NEAL .

     15         iv.  Dorothy O'NEAL.   

3.  Myrtle NELSON (John "Wesley"-1) was born about 1895 in Paintsville, Johnson Co., KY.  She resided Akron, OH in 1947.  She died on Mar 22 1963 in Johnson Co., KY. 

She was married to Fred REMLEY about 1915 in KY.   Myrtle NELSON and Fred REMLEY had the following children: 

   +16          i.  Robert "Bob" REMLEY .

   +17         ii.  William "Bill" REMLEY.

   +18        iii.  Mary Louise REMLEY. 

She was married to Samuel "Sammy" STAPLETON.  Samuel "Sammy" STAPLETON was born on Mar 25 1895 in KY.  He died in Jul 1968 in Ashland, Boyd Co., KY. 

4.   Ralph NELSON (John "Wesley"-1) was born in Nov 1899 in Paintsville, Johnson Co., KY.  He was a Laborer in a coal mine on Jan 8 1920 in Paintsville, Johnson Co., KY.  He appeared on the census on Jan 9 1920 in Bridgeport District, Paintsville, Johnson Co., KY.  He died on Mar 30 1932 in Johnson Co., KY. 

He was married to Tera "Teri" (NELSON) about 1923 in KY.  Tera "Teri" (NELSON) was born about 1904 in KY.  She died on Mar 11 2000 in Johnson Co., KY.  Ralph NELSON and Tera "Teri" (NELSON) had the following children: 

     19          i.  William H. NELSON was born about 1923 in KY.

     20         ii.  Bettie J. NELSON was born about 1925 in KY. 

5.   Ernest NELSON (John "Wesley"-1) was born on Jun 8 1902 in Paintsville, Johnson Co., KY.  He was a Check Clerk at the [train] Depot on Jan 8 1920 in Paintsville, Johnson Co., KY.  He appeared on the census on Jan 9 1920 in Bridgeport District, Paintsville, Johnson Co., KY.  He was a Car Inspector for C+O Steam Railroad in 1930 in Paintsville, Johnson Co., KY.  He appeared on the census in 1930 in Paintsville, Johnson Co., KY.  He resided in Louisa, Lawrence Co., KY in Dec 1970.  He died on Sep 23 1972 in Louisa, Lawrence Co., KY. 

He was married to Georgia F. "Georgie" O'NEAL about 1919 in KY.  Georgia F. "Georgie" O'NEAL was born on Mar 26 1902 in Louisa, Lawrence Co., KY.  She appeared on the census on Jan 23 1920 in Paris Twp., Union Co., OH.  She appeared on the census in 1930 in Paintsville, Johnson Co., KY.  She died on Nov 5 1986 in Lawrence Co., KY.  Ernest NELSON and Georgia F. "Georgie" O'NEAL had the following children: 

     21          i.  Ernestine NELSON was born about 1925 in KY.  She appeared on the census in 1930 in Federal Census - Kentucky. 

6.  Charles W. "Charlie" NELSON (John "Wesley"-1)  was born about 1905 in Johnson Co., KY.  He appeared on the census on Jan 9 1920 in Bridgeport District, Paintsville, Johnson Co., KY.  He was an unemployed Laborer in an Auto Garage in 1930 in Paintsville, Johnson Co., KY.  He appeared on the census in 1930 in Federal Census - Kentucky.  He resided Hager Hill, KY in 1949.  He Unknown Charlie & Beatie had a child- Carolyn?, possibly Beatie's sister's child, living with them in 1950 in Hager Hill, Floyd Co, KY.  He resided in Beckley, WV in Dec 1970. 

He was married to Helen Beatrice "Beatie" (NELSON) about 1924 in KY.  Helen Beatrice "Beatie" (NELSON) was born about 1909 in KY.  She appeared on the census in 1930 in Paintsville, Johnson Co., KY.  She died after 1972.  Charles W. "Charlie" NELSON and Helen Beatrice "Beatie" (NELSON) had the following children: 

     22          i.  Charles William "Bill" NELSON was born about 1928 in KY.  He appeared on the census in 1930 in Federal Census - Kentucky.  He was a Brain (Neuro?) Surgeon about 1958 in WV or VA. 

7.  Earl NELSON (John "Wesley"-1) was born on Jun 22 1907 in Paintsville, Johnson Co., KY.  He appeared on the census on Jan 9 1920 in Bridgeport District, Paintsville, Johnson Co., KY.  He was a Crane Fireman in a Rolling Mill in 1930 in Jackson, Scioto Co., OH.  He appeared on the census on Apr 16 1930 in Jackson, Scioto Co., OH.  He died on Aug 15 1969 in Grant Hospital, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.  He was buried on Aug 18 1969 in Nelson Family Cemetery, Paintsville, Johnson Co., KY. 

He was married to Violet Alafair BRADLEY (daughter of Lewis Mancer BRADLEY and Almeda Ann "Medie" SHEPARD) about Sep 1925 in Paintsville, Johnson Co., KY.  Violet Alafair BRADLEY was born on Nov 24 1907 in Acme, Kanawha Co., WV.  She appeared on the census on Jan 3 1920 in Paintsville, Johnson Co., KY.  She appeared on the census on Apr 16 1930 in Jackson, Scioto Co., OH.  She died on Oct 4 1972 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.  She was buried on Oct 6 1972 in Paintsville, Johnson Co., KY.  Earl NELSON and Violet Alafair BRADLEY had the following children: 

   +23          i.  James Edward NELSON (born on Dec 8 1925).

   +24         ii.  Earlene NELSON (born on Jul 1 1929).

   +25         iii.  Jo Ann NELSON (born on Jul 17 1930).

   +26         iv.  Fred Charles NELSON (born on May 16 1947). 

8.  George B. NELSON (John "Wesley"-1) was born on Feb 1 1912 in Paintsville, Johnson Co., KY.  He appeared on the census on Jan 9 1920 in Bridgeport District, Paintsville, Johnson Co., KY.  He appeared on the census in 1930 in Jackson, Scioto Co., OH.  He died on Dec 26 1961 in Paintsville, Johnson Co., KY. 

He was married to Lula B. MEADE about 1930.  Lula B. MEADE was born on Jun 1 1914 in KY.  She died on Jul 25 1999 in Paintsville, Johnson Co., KY.  George B. NELSON and Lula B. MEADE had the following children: 

     27          i.  James "Jimmy" NELSON. 

     28         ii.  Phillip "Phil" NELSON  was born in Johnson Co., KY. 

11.  Joe Stanley NELSON (John "Wesley"-1) was born on Mar 13 1918 in Paintsville, Johnson Co., KY.  He appeared on the census on Jan 9 1920 in Bridgeport District, Paintsville, Johnson Co., KY.  He appeared on the census in 1930 in Jackson, Scioto Co., OH.  He resided West Van Lear, Johnson Co., KY in Dec 1970.  He died on Apr 25 1988 in Floyd Co., KY. 

He was married to Dorothy "Dopey" EALEY about 1938.  Dorothy "Dopey" EALEY died about Sep 5 1970 in KY.  Joe Stanley NELSON and Dorothy "Dopey" EALEY had the following children: 

   +29          i.  Brenda NELSON (born in 1945/46). 

THIRD GENERATION 

14.  Leslie A. O'NEAL (Della NELSON-2, John "Wesley"-1) .   

She was married to Unknown BARKER. 

 16.  Robert "Bob" REMLEY (Myrtle NELSON-2, John "Wesley"-1) .   

He was married to Unknown HAYES. 

 17.  William "Bill" REMLEY (Myrtle NELSON-2, John "Wesley"-1) .   

He was married to Lurlene (REMLEY). 

 18.  Mary Louise REMLEY (Myrtle NELSON-2, John "Wesley"-1).   

She was married to Jonah KOUNS. 

 23.  James Edward NELSON (Earl-2, John "Wesley"-1)  was born on Dec 8 1925 in Paintsville, Johnson Co., KY.  He appeared on the census on Apr 16 1930 in Jackson, Scioto Co., OH.  He was a Dock Worker, loading and unloading ship cargo about 1942 in New York City, New York Co., NY.  He resided between 1989 and 1992 in Goodland, FL.  He died on May 27 1992 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.  He was buried in Jun 1992 in [ashes scattered] the water canal in front of his home, Goodland, FL. 

He was married to Elizabeth Janet BALDRIDGE (daughter of Ernest BALDRIDGE Sr. and Hazel "Jay" RISNER) on Jun 6 1946 in Salyersville, Magoffin Co., KY.  He was divorced from Elizabeth Janet BALDRIDGE about 1973 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.  Elizabeth Janet BALDRIDGE was born on Oct 29 1929 in Floyd Co., KY.  She appeared on the census on Apr 4 1930 in Prestonsburg, Floyd Co., KY.  She was educated Paintsville High School about 1946 in Paintsville, Johnson Co., KY.  She resided about 1983 in Bonita Springs, Lee Co., FL.  She resided in Aug 2005 in Westerville, Blendon Twp., Franklin Co., OH.  James Edward NELSON and Elizabeth Janet BALDRIDGE had the following children: 

   +30          i.  Karen Lynn NELSON (twin) (born on Apr 3 1949).

   +31         ii.  Sharon Lou NELSON (twin) (born on Apr 3 1949).

   +32         iii.  Marta Gail NELSON (born on Aug 2 1952).

   +33         iv.  Elizabeth Janet NELSON (born on Dec 22 1957).

   +34          v.  Jimmie Carol NELSON (born on Feb 25 1961). 

24.  Earlene NELSON (Earl-2, John "Wesley"-1) was born on Jul 1 1929 in Paintsville, Johnson Co., KY.  She appeared on the census on Apr 16 1930 in Jackson, Scioto Co., OH. 

 She was married to George Joseph "Joe Jack" DANIELS (son of Frank "Jack" DANIELS and Fannie LEAKE) in 1947 in Paintsville, Johnson Co., KY.  George Joseph "Joe Jack" DANIELS was born on Sep 23 1924 in Floyd Co., KY.  He was a Coal Miner between 1950 and 1970 in KY.  He resided on Kentucky Route 1428 in 1994 in East Point, Floyd Co., KY.  He died on Mar 26 1995 in Ashland, Boyd Co., KY.  He was buried on Mar 29 1995 in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, Johnson Co., KY.  He served in the military in U.S. Marine Corps.  Earlene NELSON and George Joseph "Joe Jack" DANIELS had the following children: 

   +35          i.  Danny Joe DANIELS (born on Sep 15 1947).

   +36         ii.  Steven Michael DANIELS (born on Nov 6 1949). 

25.  Jo Ann NELSON (Earl-2, John "Wesley"-1) was born on Jul 17 1930 in Paintsville, Johnson Co., KY.  She resided Little Paint Road in Aug 2005 in Floyd Co., KY. 

She was married to Reuben Clay HOWARD (son of Arthur Clay HOWARD and Alta "Alty" Mae MUSIC) on Nov 16 1950 in Nippa, Johnson Co., KY.  Reuben Clay HOWARD was born on Sep 10 1930 in East Point, Floyd Co., KY.  He resided on Little Paint Road in Aug 2005 in Little Paint, Prestonsburg, Floyd Co., KY.  Jo Ann NELSON and Reuben Clay HOWARD had the following children: 

   +37          i.  Debra Clay "Debbie" HOWARD (born on Oct 26 1951).

   +38         ii.  Timothy Jo "Tim" HOWARD (born on Aug 26 1956). 

26.  Fred Charles NELSON (Earl-2, John "Wesley"-1) was born on May 16 1947 in Johnson Co., KY.  He resided Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI in 2006. 

He was married to Susan "Sue" THORN about Jun 1969 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.  He filed for divorce about 1970 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.  Susan "Sue" THORN was born about 1954.  Fred Charles NELSON and Susan "Sue" THORN had the following children: 

     39          i.  Robert Earl "Jody" NELSON was born on Nov 19 1969 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.  He died on May 19 1992 in Elyria, Lorain Co., OH.  He was buried on May 21 1992 in Blendon Twp. Cemetery, Gahanna, Blendon Twp., Franklin Co., OH. 

He was married to Brenda (NELSON) about 1978 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.  He filed for divorce about 1982 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.  Brenda (NELSON) was born about 1948.  Fred Charles NELSON and Brenda (NELSON) had the following children: 

   +40          i.  JoAnn Annette NELSON (born on Nov 20 1978). 

He was married to Sandy (NELSON) about 1986 in KY.  He filed for divorce about 1990 in MI (or OH).  Fred Charles NELSON and Sandy (NELSON) had the following children: 

     41          i.  Cora JoAnn NELSON was born on Jun 22 1986. 

29.   Brenda NELSON (Joe Stanley-2, John "Wesley"-1) was born in 1945/46 in Paintsville, Johnson Co., KY. 

She was married to Unknown MCFADDEN.