Bryant/Maddox/Nelson Genealogy: From Richard Nelson to Mary Elizabeth Leanna Nelson

*11th Generation: Judge John Nelson

• John was born in 1640 in Malham, Yorkshire, England.
• He married Jane B. Harker on October 19, 1674, in London. They had four children together: John (who we are descended from), Elizabeth, Joan, and MaryAnna.
• John immigrated with his wife and children on his son, John’s, ship. He arrived in North Carolina in 1702. He served as a judge in Bath County, North Carolina, until his death.
• John died in 1715 (75 years old), in Carteret County, North Carolina.

*11th Generation: Jane B. Harker

• Jane was born in 1637 in Barton, England.
• She married John on October 19, 1674, in London. They had four children together:
  • John (who we are descended from) (1675-1759) (84 years old) Immigrated to NC.
  • Elizabeth (1676-?) Immigrated and died in NC.
  • Joan (1677-?) Immigrated and died in NC.
  • Mary Anna (1678-?) Immigrated and died in NC.
• Jane died on September 7, 1709, (72 years old) in Bath County, North Carolina.