Francis
James
(Jim)
Neilson
Born in Charlotteville, Norfolk, Ontario, Canada
Ancestors 
Son of John Fisher Neilson
and Elizabeth (Wylie) Neilson
Brother of
Abraham Neilson, John Wylie Neilson, George Neilson, Margaret (Neilson) Trinder, Mary Fisher Neilson, Thomas Barber Neilson, Ellen Neilson, Elizabeth (Neilson) Cullimore, Ann Neilson, Catharine Jane (Neilson) Shearer, David Neilson and Sarah Jane Neilson
[spouse(s) unknown]
[children unknown]
Died [date unknown]
[location unknown]
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Biography
Early Life
Frances James "Jim" Nelson was a twin with Catharine Neilson and they were born 26 August 1867 in Charlotteville, Ontario, Canada.[1] Their parents were John Fisher Neilson and Elizabeth (Wylie) Neilson.
In 1881, Frances (aged 13) lived in Charlotteville, Norfolk South, Ontario, Canada with his parents: John (aged 56) and Elizabeth (aged 51), and his siblings: George (aged 25), Mary (aged 23), Thomas (aged 21), Ellen (aged 19), Elizabeth (aged 15), Ann (aged 15), Cathrine (aged 13), David (aged 11), and Sarah Jane (aged 6). Their religion was Presbyterian.[2]
Research Notes
No other sources identified.
Sources
- ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/218339162/catherine-jane-shearer: accessed 11 January 2023), memorial page for Catherine Jane “Jennie” Nielson Shearer (12 Aug 1867–22 May 1942), Find a Grave Memorial ID 218339162, citing Mount Hope Cemetery, Brantford, Brant County Municipality, Ontario, Canada; Maintained by Teri MacDougall (contributor 49485986).
- ↑ 1881 Census: "1881 Census of Canada", Year: 1881; Census Place: Charlotteville, Norfolk South, Ontario; Roll: C_13262; Page: 54; Family No: 260, Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 1577 #104894 (accessed 12 January 2023), Frances J Nelson (13) in Ontario. Born in Ontario.
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