1863

William Rook Nelson was born on 27 Sep 1863 in Wateree, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA a child of John Jones Nelson and Sallie Mickle Nelson.

1870

William R Nelson was counted in the census on 18 Aug 1870 in Wateree, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA, as a 6 year-old, male, white. Also in the home were; John J Nelson, James R Nelson, Joseph D Nelson, English Nelson, Mary E Nelson, John J Nelson, Mathew Nelson, and Margaret Nelson.

1880

Willie Nelson was counted in the census on 11 Jun 1880 in Wateree, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA, as a 16-year-old, male, white, son. Also in the home were; John J. Nelson; and his siblings, James Nelson, English Nelson, John Nelson, Mattie Nelson, and Maggie Nelson.

1889

When he was 25, he married Nannie Mickle in 1889 in Camden, Kershaw, South Carolina, United States.

1896

On August 14, 1896, William Rook Nelson was mentioned as the father in the delayed birth record of Harriet Nelson.

1900

William R Nelson was counted in the census on 04 Jun 1900 in Flat Rock, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA, as a a 37-year-old, male, married, white, head of household. Also in the home were; his wife, Fannie M Nelson; and their children; Joseph M Nelson, Cornelia M Nelson, William R J Nelson, Harriet Nelson, and John E. Nelson.

1903

He died on 15 Aug 1903 in Camden, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA. He was buried on 16 Aug 1903 in Camden, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA at Quaker Cemetery.

DEATH IN CAMDEN

Mr. W. R. Nelson Passes Away After an Illness of Several Weeks.

Special to The State.

Camden, Aug. 18. – Mr. W. R. Nelson of this town passed away Saturday after several weeks of sickness, in the 39th year of his age.

Mr. Nelson was born in West Wateree and farmed until two years ago, when he moved to town on account of the better school facilities to be had here for his children. Only a year ago his wife died, leaving him with four small children. He was universally liked and esteemed by his fellow citizens, while his family loss is irreparable.

The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon from the home of the deceased on Broad street, the Rev. Alston Earle of the Methodist church officiating.

Dr. J. H. Alexander, Messrs. L. T. Mills, William Latta, Jas. DeLoache, W. D. Whitaker, and T. B. McClain acted as pallbearers.

1912

On December 28, 1912, W R Nelson was mentioned as the father of the groom on the marriage record of J M Nelson and Jessie Smith.

1931

December 26, 1931, William Rook Nelson was mentioned as father of the groom in the marriage record of John E Nelson and Mary Isabel Jarmin.

1954

On May 14, 1954, W. R. Nelson was mentioned as the father in the death record of Joseph M. Nelson. 

1962

July 1, 1962, William R Nelson was mentioned as the father in the death record of William R Nelson.