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	Thomas Nelson, Jr. - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Thomas was first elected to the House of Burgesses (Virginia's Assembly) in 1761.
		Nelson was a member of the rebel convention that met in response.
		Nelson's first term in the Congress continued until 1777, when a bout of illness forced his resignation.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Thomas_Nelson,_Jr. (390 words)

	Probert Encyclopaedia: People and Peoples (Thomas M-Thq) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		THOMAS M. Thomas M Campbell was an American politician.
		THOMAS M. Thomas M Holt was an American politician.
		Thomas Morley was an English composer of madrigals.
	www.probertencyclopaedia.com /CE1B.HTM (1599 words)

	Welcome to Founders of America! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Nelson was born in York County where he was tutored and raised to assume a place at the top of Virginia society.
		Nelson continued to serve Virginia when the House of Burgesses was dissolved by being active in various conventions that substituted for British representative government.
		Nelson was a delegate in the national assembly, but recurring illness limited his work and forced him to return to Virginia in 1777.
	www.foundersofamerica.org /nelson.html (557 words)

	Sacred Honor
		Nelson was appointed a Justice of the Peace for York County in 1764.
		Nelson was an early advocate of independence as evidenced by the fact that he introduced a resolution recommending national independence at a convention held in Williamsburg in May of 1776.
		Nelson carried the resolution, drafted by Edmund Pendleton, to Philadelphia where it was redrafted, condensed and introduced June 7th in the Continental Congress.
	www.stewardsoftherange.org /libertymatters/july97/lmj-july97-7.htm (1065 words)

	National Park Service - Signers of the Declaration (Thomas Nelson, Jr.)
		Thomas Nelson, Jr., a rich planter-merchant who at one time owned more than 400 slaves, was one of the most active of the Virginia patriots.
		The eldest of five sons, Nelson was born at Yorktown, Va., in 1738.
		Back in Virginia, Nelson was awarded the rank of brigadier general in the militia and was elected to the lower house of the legislature.
	www.cr.nps.gov /history/online_books/declaration/bio35.htm (717 words)

	American Biographies
		Thomas Nelson, Jr., was born in Yorktown to one of Virginia's First Families.
		On June 12, 1781, Nelson was elected to succeed Thomas Jefferson as governor of Virginia.
		As commander of the Virginia militia, Nelson was in charge of one third of the American troops during the battle.
	www.nps.gov /colo/Ythanout/Nelsonbio.htm (382 words)

	Colonial Hall: Biography of Thomas Nelson, Jr.
		At the age of fourteen, Thomas Nelson was sent to England, for the purpose of acquiring an education.
		Nelson was appointed a delegate to represent the colony in the continental congress, which was to assemble at Philadelphia.
		Nelson continued to represent the colony of Virginia in the national council, where he was frequently appointed on important committees, and was highly distinguished for his sound judgment and liberal sentiments.
	www.colonialhall.com /nelson/nelson.php (1478 words)

	Who We Are (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Thomas Nelson Community College is a two-year institution of higher education established as a part of a statewide system of community colleges.
		Thomas Nelson Community College is named in honor of Thomas Nelson, Jr., who was a signer of the Declaration of Independence and an early colonial governor of the Commonwealth.
		Thomas Nelson, Jr., was a merchant in early Yorktown and served in the Virginia militia during the Revolutionary War.
	www.tncc.cc.va.us /WhoWeAre.htm (1412 words)

	Homes Of Virginia - The Nelson House
		The Nelson House, at Yorktown, was built by the first Nelson who came to Virginia and who was known as "Scotch Tom" from his having come from Penrith in Cumberland, near the border of Scotland.
		This Thomas Nelson was the great merchant who established the prominent family of which his grandson, Thomas Nelson, Jr., and his descendant, Thomas Nelson Page, have been the most distinguished members.
		Blow in 1929 she bequeathed the property to her children with the request that they endow it to be used as a historic shrine, open to the public for a small remuneration, except for two months in the year when the family is in residence.
	www.oldandsold.com /articles11/virginia-homes-58.shtml (327 words)

	The Town of York (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The most noted citizen of Yorktown was Thomas Nelson, Jr., a signer of the Declaration of Independence, Governor of Virginia and commander of the Virginia Militia at the Siege of 1781.
		The home of William Nelson (another son of "Scotch Tom" and father of Thomas Nelson, Jr.) was a large H-shaped structure which stood across Main Street from Thomas Nelson, Jr.'s mansion, and was destroyed in the 1814 fire.
		Jr.; built by his grandfather, Scotch Tom Nelson in the early 18th century, it is the most prominent of the remaining 18th century structures.
	www.nps.gov /colo/Ythanout/ytgenhis.html (1322 words)

	Nelson House
		Nelson is buried in the graveyard of Grace Church in Yorktown.
		Nelson's wife, Lucy, continued to live in the Nelson House for more than 30 years after her husband's death, and the house remained in the Nelson family until 1908.
		The Nelson House is one of the finest examples of early Georgian architecture in Virginia.
	www.nps.gov /colo/Ythanout/Nelsonhouse.htm (676 words)

	Thomas Nelson Jr.
		Nelson began suffering health problems in 1777 and thought best to retire to his native state.
		In 1781, Thomas Jefferson declined reelection as Governor due to his inability to serve the needs of a state under siege.
		General Nelson succeeded Jefferson and served as both Civil Governor and Commander in chief of the Virginia Militia.
	www.ushistory.org /declaration/signers/nelson.htm (368 words)

	The Price They Paid
		Thomas McKeam was so hounded by the British that he was forced to move his family almost constantly.
		Thomas Heyward, Jr., Arthur Middleton, and Edward Rutledge (SC) were all captured at the Siege of Charleston in 1780.
		Nelson was unable to rebuild his fortunes after the war and did indeed die in poverty.
	www.ctssar.org /articles/price_paid.htm (2575 words)

	The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Nelson
		Nelson, Linda — of Norwalk, Warren County, Iowa.
		Lakewood Cemetery, Cooperstown, N.Y. Nelson, Sheffield — of Arkansas.
		Nelson, Thomas Amos Rogers (1812-1873) — of Tennessee.
	politicalgraveyard.com /bio/nelson.html (1934 words)

	What Price Freedom - what happened to the signers of the American Declaration of Independence
		Thomas Nelson was a colonel in the Second Virginia Regiment and William Whipple served with the New Hampshire militia.
		Captains Edward Rutledge, Thomas Heyward, and Arthur Middleton were all captured during the siege of Charleston in 1780 and exchanged a year later, too late to protect their property which had been looted as had the properties of Hall, Clymer, Walton, Hooper and Gwinnett.
		Legend has it when Thomas Nelson Jr was told the British General Cornwallis had taken over his home for British headquarters, he replied, "Blow the damn thing down." Nelson's house is still standing at Yorktown and there are cannonballs embedded in its east wall.
	www.quiltbus.com /freedom.htm (1130 words)

	Thomas Nelson, Jr. -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		He returned to (North and South America) America in 1761 and was elected to the (Click link for more info and facts about House of Burgesses) House of Burgesses in 1774.
		He was elected to the (The legislative assembly composed of delegates from the rebel colonies who met during and after the American Revolution; they issued the Declaration of Independence and framed Articles of Confederation) Continental Congress, where he signed the Declaration of Independence.
		He was commanding General of the Lower Virginia Militia, and succeeded (3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)) Thomas Jefferson as governor of Virginia.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/t/th/thomas_nelson,_jr.htm (217 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Philip Nelson was a son of Thomas Nelson Jr., signer of the Declaration of Independence and governor of Virginia during the Revolutionary War, Philip Nelson was a vestryman, justice of the peace and owned up to 33 slaves.
		His unit was assigned to the flamboyant J.E.B. Stuart, but when Nelson failed to win re- election to his command, he became an aide to General Richard B. Ewell.
		Nelson served in the 1862 Valley Campaign and the Seven Days battles near Richmond before he became sick and died in August 1862.
	www.bikepptc.org /pp100/longbranch.htm (526 words)

	Hei-Lites Page 6
		When Carter Braxton of Virginia, signed the Declaration of Independence, he was a wealthy planter and trader; but thereafter he saw his ships swept from the seas and to pay his debts, he lost his home and all of his property and he died in rags.
		Thomas Lynch, Jr., who signed that pledge, was a third generation rice grower and aristocrat--a large plantation owner--but after he signed his health failed.
		Thomas McKean of Delaware was so harassed by the enemy that he was forced to move his family five times in five months.
	www.heinrichenv.com /hei-lites3_3_page_6.htm (1084 words)

	Nelson, Thomas on Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Thomas Nelson Announces Third Quarter -FY 2002- Results.
		Thomas Nelson Posts 59% Gain in Net Income For the Third Quarter, Up 68% For The Nine Months Through December 31, 2003.
		Jacqueline "Edd" Nelson, 16, left, and Christina Tucker, 17, prepare for a performance of "Pippin" at Thomas A. Edison High School in Alexandria, Virginia, on April 8, 2005.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/N/Nelson-T1.asp (672 words)

	Living in Nelson County: Nelson at a Glance (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Nelson County is located in the central part of Virginia midway between the metropolitan areas of Charlottesville and Lynchburg.
		Recreational assets in Nelson include hiking along the Appalachian Trail or to the top of Crabtree Falls (the highest cascading waterfall east of the Mississippi River) and excellent canoeing or fishing on the James or Tye Rivers.
		One of the boundaries of Nelson County is milepost zero of the Blue Ridge Parkway and the 30 miles of the Parkway are its western border.
	www.nelsoncounty.com /community/ataglance (1075 words)

	phorum - General Discussion - thomas nelson jr (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		I believe that there is only one picture of Nelson and it was taken when he was in his teens.
		You can find a photo of Thomas Nelson, the signer in the Book written by Emory Evans (credit givven) Called, " Thomas Nelson of Yorktown" However, these photos's have excluvise rights on them and I believe that means cannot be copied.
		I have an artifact that the same tradition says comes from that house, and was in it at the time, but the recountings I find reek a bit to me of an unconfirmed but wildly romantic legend from the time.
	www.colonialhall.com /forum/read.php?f=1&i=6&t=6 (440 words)

	Thomas Nelson, Jr., the Forgotten American (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Thomas Nelson, Jr., was not really a “junior” but a “II.” He was the grandson of Thomas “Scotch Tom” Nelson and the son of William Nelson.
		During the battle for Yorktown, Nelson observed that his artillery men were directing fire all over the town but were being careful to avoid the area where his own beautiful home was located.
		Nelson was the first signer of the Declaration from Virginia to die.
	www.chicago-scots.org /clubs/History/Newsletters/1998/April98-1.htm (436 words)

	Lest We Forget - SSG Nelson - Some Gave All (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Staff Sergeant Thomas L. Nelson was born in San Francisco, California on June 22, 1968 to Thomas and Mary Ann Nelson.
		SSG Nelson assessed and was selected for the Army's elite 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) in 1993.
		SSG Nelson continued his tradition of excellence when he was reassigned to Brave Company, 4th Battalion, 160th SOAR(A).
	www.nightstalkers.com /memorial/ssg_nelson (207 words)

	Living in Nelson County: General Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Nelson County was formed in 1807 from Amherst County, and named in honor of Thomas Nelson, Jr., third governor of Virginia.
		By the end of the 1800's, Nelson's agricultural products included tobacco, apples and chestnut trees; the produce and lumber were carried to market by canal and railroad.
		In 1969, Hurricane Camille caused a flood, devestating Nelson County.
	www.nelsoncounty.com /community/overview (396 words)

	Declaration of Independence, Fate of the Signers
		Thomas McKean of Delaware was so hounded by the British that he was forced to move his family almost constantly.
		At the battle of Yorktown, Thomas Nelson Jr., of Virginia, noted that the British General Cornwallis had taken over the Nelson home for his headquarters.
		Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin were among prominent Americans well known in England.
	www.laughtergenealogy.com /bin/history/signfate.html (686 words)

	Thomas BURROUGHS, Rev. Robert Nelson, Jr., Sidney A Warner, ...
		Thomas BURROUGHS, Rev. Robert Nelson, Jr., Sidney A Warner,...
		Thomas BURROUGHS, Rev. Robert Nelson, Jr., Sidney A Warner, Jr., Elbert Smith, Wanda Hensley, Lillian Hodges, Earl Allen, Barry E. Brown, Individually and as Representatives of a Class of Persons Known as the Residents of West Memphis, Arkansas v.
		THOMAS BURROUGHS, REV. ROBERT NELSON, JR., SIDNEY A. Individually and as Representatives of a Class of Persons Known as THE RESIDENTS OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS,
	courts.state.ar.us /opinions/old/93-1061A.html (1996 words)

	HAMPTON ROADS, Virginia, Fun
		Virginia's governor, Thomas Nelson Jr., led the state militia into the siege.
		Nelson suspected that Lord Cornwallis was using Nelson's Main Street mansion as a British headquarters.
		Junior was buried in an unmarked grave at the feet of his father and grandfather in the cemetery of Grace Episcopal Church, within view of the Nelson house.
	www.hamptonroads.com /fun/en07044th.html (699 words)

	Grace Episcopal Church
		Thomas Nelson, Signer of the Declaration of Independence, lies at the foot of his father, who also lies at the foot of his father.
		He was the earliest American ancestor of General George Washington and Governor Thomas Nelson.
		Directly behind his tombstone are the graves of William Nelson, Thomas Nelson, then the Reade tablets.
	carolshouse.com /cemeteryrecords/grace (1009 words)

	The Anniston Star - Weaver High School
		Valedictorian is John Thomas Nelson Jr., the son of John and Lyra Nelson, and the grandson of Clara Nelson and Julian and Lyra Boyd.
		Nelson’s top awards and honors include receiving the Bryant-Jordan Scholar/Athlete Award, being selected for the North/South All-Star baseball team, being named the 2002 County Geometry Champion and 2004 Co-player of the Year in 1A-3A baseball, and receiving math, English, science and American History awards.
		He was president of the Leo Club and the National Honor Society, FTA State vice-president, FCCLA vice-president, and a member of the W-Club.
	www.dailyhome.com /classroom/2004/as-grads-0516-0-4e13w5219.htm (403 words)

	Nelson Thomas News
		Nelson Thomas News continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.
		Thomas Nelson Inc. posted an 8% rise in its second-quarter net income to $6.9 million from $6.4 million a year earlier.
		Thomas Nelson, Inc. will also host a conference call related to the earnings release at 1:30 p.m.
	www.topix.net /com/tnm (728 words)

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