John Neilson

(5 February 1776 - 5 September 1854)
John Neilson|b. 5 Feb 1776\nd. 5 Sep 1854|p263.htm|William Neilson|b. 1742\nd. 23 Jan 1831|p259.htm|Jean Stewart|b. 1737\nd. 15 Sep 1825|p260.htm|||||||||||||

4-greats-granduncle of Darrell Allen Martin.
John was born in Ryegate, Caledonia County, Vermont, on 5 February 1776. He was the son of William Neilson and Jean Stewart. John died on 5 September 1854 in Ryegate at age 78.
 
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