Philip Nelson (1766-1851)

of "Long Branch" & "Rosney" Clarke Co., Virginia

He inherited "Long Branch" from his younger first cousin, Robert Carter Burwell, who he had raised as a child. In 1842, he sold the planation to his nephew, Hugh Mortimer Nelson.

Parents (2)

Thomas Nelson

U.S. Founding Father, General & 4th Governor of Virginia

1738-1789

Lucy (Grymes) Nelson

Mrs Lucy (Grymes) Nelson

1743-1830

Spouse (1)

Sarah (Burwell) Nelson

Mrs Sarah Nelson (Burwell) Nelson

1769-1856

Children (1)

Mary (Nelson) Meade

Mrs. Mary (Nelson) Meade

1792-1817

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