of Ohio · from Ireland · documented from the public record
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Daniel Nixon 1805 – 1877
parentsJohn Nixon
Daniel Nixon⚭ Nancy Rush
childrenJesse P. Nixon · Oliver E. Nixon · Lovina J. Nixon · John B. Nixon · Clarissa A. Nixon · Mary E. Nixon · Sarah E. Nixon
Source: Biographical Record, Ohio
Their story
What the record says
Son of John Nixon.
Born in Ireland Aug 10, 1805.
Emigrated to America as a young man and settled in Knox county, Ohio, becoming a farmer and Methodist Episcopal church member.
Married Oct 4, 1829 (by Rev. James Hair) to Nancy Rush.
Died Jan 14, 1877.
Children: Jesse P. (b. Mar 2, 1832), Oliver E. (b. Mar 5, 1835), Lovina J. (b. Oct 31, 1837), John B. (b. Oct 1840, d. infancy), Clarissa A. (b. Jan 28, 1843), Mary E. (b. May 19, 1847), Sarah E. (b. Dec 3, 1850, d. infancy).
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