Nancy Cressy

Brief Life History of Nancy

When Nancy Cressy was born on 20 January 1780, in New Brunswick, Middlesex, New Jersey, United States, her father, William Crissey, was 32 and her mother, Leah Ouke, was 33. She married Oliver Walker on 8 February 1803. They were the parents of at least 4 sons and 7 daughters. She lived in Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, United States in 1839. She died on 17 December 1871, in Minersville, Beaver, Utah, United States, at the age of 91, and was buried in Minersville, Beaver, Utah, United States.

Photos and Memories (10)

Do you know Nancy? Do you have a story about her that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

Oliver Walker
1782–1843
Nancy Cressy
1780–1871
Marriage: 8 February 1803
John R Walker
1804–
Hannah Walker
1805–1813
William Cressy Walker
1807–1872
Mary Ann Walker
1808–1901
Alfred Walker
1810–1813
Sarah Walker
1812–1813
Julian Walker
1814–1814
Julia Ann Walker
1814–1814
Dionitia Walker
1816–1894
Nancy Reeder Walker
1817–1847
Eveline Crissy Walker
1823–1912

Sources (12)

  • Nancy Walker in household of Dionesia Lyman, "United States Census, 1870"
  • Nesse Crise, "New Jersey Births and Christenings, 1660-1980"
  • Nancy Cressy Walker, "Find A Grave Index"

World Events (8)

1781 · The First Constitution

Serving the newly created United States of America as the first constitution, the Articles of Confederation were an agreement among the 13 original states preserving the independence and sovereignty of the states. But with a limited central government, the Constitutional Convention came together to replace the Articles of Confederation with a more established Constitution and central government on where the states can be represented and voice their concerns and comments to build up the nation.

1787 · New Jersey Plan

"Also referred to as the Small State Plan, the New Jersey Plan was an important piece of legislation that William Paterson presented during the Constitutional Convention. The plan was created because states with smaller populations were concerned about their representation in the United States government. The New Jersey plan proposed, among other things, that each state would have one equal vote. This was in contrast to the Virginia Plan, which suggested that appointment for Congress should be proportional to state population. The Connecticut Compromise merged the two plans, allowing for two ""houses"" of congress: one with proportional representation, and the other with equal power from each state (as the New Jersey Plan had suggested)."

1804

Lewis and Clark set out from St. Louis, MO to explore the West.

Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Creasey , a cognate of 2 below.

French: habitational name from any of several places in northern France, in Saône-et-Loire, Seine-Maritime, and Somme, all named with the Gallic personal name Crixsos (from Latin Crixsus) ‘curly-haired man’ + the Latin locative suffix -acum. This surname is very rare in France.

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

Possible Related Names

Story Highlight

From the History of Melissa K. Lee -- Faith Promoting Story

As the wagon drew alongside of it two Indians jumped out from behind the rock and while one grabbed the lead mules and turned them so the wagon wheels cramped dangerously, the other drew his bow and a …

Discover Even More

As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

Create a FREE Account

Search for Another Deceased Ancestor

Share this with your family and friends.