Elizabeth Neil was born in 1785 in New Jersey.¹ On 21 June 1806, Elizabeth Neil married William Whitlock, son of Reuben Whitlock and Christina (Unknown Name), in Mendham, Morris, New Jersey.¹ She died on 10 December 1861 in Mendham, Morris, New Jersey.¹

      Lewis Neil married Lydia Hollingsworth, daughter of Abraham Hollingsworth and Ann Robinson.

     Helen "Nellie" Neilans was born on 17 April 1872 in Crichton, Edinburgh, Scotland .^1,2 She was the daughter of John Simpson Neilans and Lillas Dickson / Dixon.^1,2 Helen were listed as the daughter of John Simpson Neilans on the 1881 Census in Wainfleet, Welland, Ontario, Canada; list John as Alexander Neilons. I am assuming that this is John due to the following reasons.
1. Age and birth place is the same as further Census indicates
2. Wife's name, age and birth place is the correct
3. Childrens names, ages and birth places are correct.³ Helen "Nellie" Neilans married (Unknown Name) Killinger.¹ She died in 1917 in New York.¹ She was mentioned in the obituary of Thomas Grahan Neilans on 13 October 1956 in the printed in the Buffalo Evening News, circulated in Buffalo, Erie County, New York.⁴

     Thomas Grahan "Tom" Neilans Jr. was born in 1922 in New York.² He was the son of Thomas Grahan Neilans and Bessie Bernice Walsh.¹ Thomas was listed as a son in the household of Thomas Grahan Neilans on the 10 April 1930 Census in 606 Swan Street, Dunkirk, Chautauqua, New York. Also included was Betty.² Thomas Grahan "Tom" Neilans Jr. died before 12 October 1956.¹
He was mentioned in the obituary of Thomas Grahan Neilans on 13 October 1956 in the printed in the Buffalo Evening News, circulated in Buffalo, Erie County, New York.³

     Betty Bernice Neilans was born on 15 May 1920 in Buffalo, Erie, New York.^3,1,2,4 She was the daughter of Thomas Grahan Neilans and Bessie Bernice Walsh.^1,2 On the 10 April 1930 Census, Betty were listed as a daughter in the household of Thomas Grahan Neilans and Bessie in 606 Swan Street, Dunkirk, Chautauqua, New York. Also listed in the household was her brother Thomas.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 531-16-2605 issued in Spokane, Spokane, Washington.² On 16 April 1943, Betty Bernice Neilans married William Prentice Morey, son of Frederick Eugene "Fred" Morey and Jessie Juanita Prentice, in Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai, Idaho.^1,6 She was mentioned in the obituary of Thomas Grahan Neilans on 13 October 1956 in the printed in the Buffalo Evening News, circulated in Buffalo, Erie County, New York.⁷ Betty Bernice Morey died on 10 December 1977 in Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, at the age of 57.^3,1 She was cremated on 13 December 1977 in Cincinnati Cremation Company, Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio.¹

     Charles W. Neilans was born on 2 October 1893 in Grand Island, Erie, New York.^1,2 He was the son of John Simpson Neilans and Lillas Dickson / Dixon.¹ Charles was listed as a son in the household of John Simpson Neilans on the 21 January 1900 Census in Grand Island, Erie, New York. Also included was Mary and Lillian.³ Charles was listed as a son in the household of John Simpson Neilans on the 25 April 1910 Census in 104 Ferry Road, Grand Island, Erie, New York. Also included was Margaret and Lillian.⁴ On 3 April 1912, Charles W. Neilans married Grace G. Townsend in Fort Erie, Wellland, Ontario, Canada.^5,6,7

On 5 June 1917 in Grand Island, Erie, New York, Charles W. Neilans was listed on the 1917 - 1918 draft list.⁸ According to the census, Charles's occupation was Carpenter.⁵ On the 1920 census , Charles W. Neilans was listed as the head of the family living at 1113 Tonawanda Street in Buffalo, Erie, New York. Also included in the household: Esther J. Neilans.⁵ Charles W. Neilans was mentioned in the obituary of Thomas Grahan Neilans on 13 October 1956 in the printed in the Buffalo Evening News, circulated in Buffalo, Erie County, New York.⁹ Charles W. Neilans died in July 1965 at the age of 71.¹

     George Dickson Neilans was born on 9 April 1884 in Canada.^1,2 He was the son of John Simpson Neilans and Lillas Dickson / Dixon.¹ George was listed as a son in the household of John Simpson Neilans on the 21 January 1900 Census in Grand Island, Erie, New York.³ George was listed as a son in the household of John Simpson Neilans on the 25 April 1910 Census in 104 Ferry Road, Grand Island, Erie, New York. Also included was Margaret and Lillian.⁴

On 12 September 1918 in Grand Island, Erie, New York, George Dickson Neilans was listed on the 1917 - 1918 draft list.⁵ George was listed as a son in the household of Lillas Dickson / Dixon on the 20 January 1920 Census in Grand Island, Erie, New York.⁶ George Dickson Neilans appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 in Grand Island, Erie, New York, living on Cox Road.⁷ He was mentioned in the obituary of Thomas Grahan Neilans on 13 October 1956 in the printed in the Buffalo Evening News, circulated in Buffalo, Erie County, New York.⁸ George Dickson Neilans died on 15 December 1967 in Grand Island, Erie, New York, at the age of 83.^1,2

     George Steele Neilans was born on 20 December 1860 in Foulden, Berwick, Scotland.¹ He was the son of John Neilans and Helen Simpson.¹ George Steele Neilans, and Margaret Neilans, Thomas Neilans, John Simpson Neilans, Peter Neilans and Isabella Neilans appeared on the 3 April 1871 census in Lauder, Berwick, Scotland , in the household of John Neilans and Helen Neilans.¹

     Isabella Neilans was born in May 1853 in Foulden, Berwick, Scotland.¹ She was the daughter of John Neilans and Helen Simpson.¹ Isabella Neilans, and Margaret Neilans, Thomas Neilans, John Simpson Neilans, Peter Neilans and George Steele Neilans appeared on the 3 April 1871 census in Lauder, Berwick, Scotland , in the household of John Neilans and Helen Neilans.¹

     John Neilans was born on 15 August 1878 in Crichton, Edinburgh, Scotland .^1,3,2 He was the son of John Simpson Neilans and Lillas Dickson / Dixon.^1,2 John Neilans immigrated to United States.⁴ He was naturalized between 1881 and 1910 in New York.⁴ John was listed as the son of John Simpson Neilans on the 1881 Census in Wainfleet, Welland, Ontario, Canada; list John as Alexander Neilons. I am assuming that this is John due to the following reasons.
1. Age and birth place is the same as further Census indicates
2. Wife's name, age and birth place is the correct
3. Childrens names, ages and birth places are correct.⁵ John was listed as a son in the household of John Simpson Neilans on the 21 January 1900 Census in Grand Island, Erie, New York. Also included was Mary and Lillian.⁶ On 8 February 1908, John Neilans married Lillie Katherine Landel, daughter of (Unknown Name) Landel and Mary E. (Unknown Name), in Fort Erie, Welland, Ontario, Canada.^7,4,8 John was Farmer on 11 May 1910 in River Road, Tonawanda, Erie, New York.⁴ John was listed as a son-in-law in the household of Mary E. Landel on the 11 May 1910 Census in River Road, Tonawanda, Erie, New York.⁴

On 12 September 1918 in Tonawanda, Erie, New York, John Neilans was listed on the 1917 - 1918 draft list.⁹ He was mentioned in the obituary of Thomas Grahan Neilans on 13 October 1956 in the printed in the Buffalo Evening News, circulated in Buffalo, Erie County, New York.¹⁰ John Neilans died on 15 August 1959 in Abion, Orleans, New York, at the age of 81.^7,11

     John Neilans was born in Whittinghame, Haddingtonshire, Midlothian, Scotland .^1,2 On 24 June 1842, John Neilans married Helen Simpson, daughter of John Simpson and Margaret Wait, in Chirnside, Berwick, Scotland .³ John Neilans and Helen Neilans appeared on the census of 3 April 1871 in Lauder, Berwick, Scotland , also included in the household: Margaret Neilans, Thomas Neilans, John Simpson Neilans, Peter Neilans, Isabella Neilans and George Steele Neilans.²

     John Simpson Neilans was born on 4 February 1848 in Scotland .^3,4,2 He was the son of John Neilans and Helen Simpson.² John Simpson Neilans, and Margaret Neilans, Thomas Neilans, Peter Neilans, Isabella Neilans and George Steele Neilans appeared on the 3 April 1871 census in Lauder, Berwick, Scotland , in the household of John Neilans and Helen Neilans.⁵ John was potato merchant on 15 August 1871 in Crichton, Edinburgh, Scotland .⁶ On 7 November 1871, John Simpson Neilans married Lillas Dickson / Dixon, daughter of George Dickson / Dixon and Helen Nimmo, in Ormiston, East Lothian, Scotland .^3,7,6 Residing in Wainfleet, Welland, Ontario, Canada, on the 1881 Census, John Simpson Neilans was listed as the head of the family and Lillas, his wife. Also living in the household were , his son, John, his daughters, Helen and Margaret. List John as Alexander Neilons. I am assuming that this is John due to the following reasons.
1. Age and birth place is the same as further Census indicates
2. Wife's name, age and birth place is the correct
3. Childrens names, ages and birth places are correct.⁸ John Simpson Neilans and Lillas Dickson / Dixon immigrated to United States arriving 1890.³ John Simpson Neilans was naturalized between 1890 and 1910 in New York.³ On the 1900 census , John Simpson Neilans was listed as the head of the family living in Grand Island, Erie, New York. Also included in the household: Thomas Grahan Neilans, Isabelle Killinger, John Neilans, Mary Neilans, George Dickson Neilans, Lillian Neilans, Charles W. Neilans and Peter Neilans.⁹ On the 1910 census , John Simpson Neilans was listed as the head of the family living at 104 Ferry Road in Grand Island, Erie, New York. Also included in the household: Isabelle Killinger, George Dickson Neilans, Margaret Neilans, Thomas Grahan Neilans, Lillian Neilans, Charles W. Neilans and Peter Neilans.³ John Simpson Neilans died on 21 April 1918 in Tonawanda, Erie, New York, at the age of 70.^1,2

      Lillian Neilans married (Unknown Name) Peer.² She was born in November 1889 in Canada.¹ She was the daughter of John Simpson Neilans and Lillas Dickson / Dixon.¹ Lillian was listed as a daughter in the household of John Simpson Neilans on the 21 January 1900 Census in Grand Island, Erie, New York.³ On the 25 April 1910 Census, Lillian were listed as a daughter in the household of John Simpson Neilans and Lillas in 104 Ferry Road, Grand Island, Erie, New York. Also listed in the household was her brother George, Thomas, Charles and Peter.⁴ Lillian Peer was mentioned in the obituary of Thomas Grahan Neilans on 13 October 1956 in the printed in the Buffalo Evening News, circulated in Buffalo, Erie County, New York.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 119-28-1012.² Lionel Charles Neilans was born on 24 April 1938 in Spokane, Spokane, Washington.¹ He was the son of Thomas Grahan Neilans and Bessie Bernice Walsh.¹ Lionel Charles Neilans was mentioned in the obituary of Thomas Grahan Neilans on 13 October 1956 in the printed in the Buffalo Evening News, circulated in Buffalo, Erie County, New York.³ Lionel Charles Neilans died on 28 November 1997 in Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, at the age of 59.^1,2 Lionel was buried on Friday, 28 November 1997 in the Arlington National Cemetery, located in Fort Myer, Arlington County, Virginia . NEILANS, LIONEL CHARLES CAPT US NAVY VIETNAM DATE OF BIRTH: 01/24/1938 DATE OF DEATH: 11/28/1997 BURIED AT: SECTION 64 SITE 6870 ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY C/O DIRECTOR FORT MYER, VA 22211 (703) 695-3250. Lionel's obituary on 3 December 1997 was printed in the Florida Times Union, circulated in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida. NEILANS - Lionel C., 59, died Nov. 28, 1997. A DIGNIFIED ALTERNATIVE HATCHER CREMATIONS, Jacksonville.⁴

     Margaret Neilans was born on 12 December 1874 in Crichton, Edinburgh, Scotland .^1,2 She was the daughter of John Simpson Neilans and Lillas Dickson / Dixon.^1,2 Margaret were listed as the daughter of John Simpson Neilans on the 1881 Census in Wainfleet, Welland, Ontario, Canada; list John as Alexander Neilons. I am assuming that this is John due to the following reasons.
1. Age and birth place is the same as further Census indicates
2. Wife's name, age and birth place is the correct
3. Childrens names, ages and birth places are correct.³ Margaret Neilans married (Unknown Name) Burns.^4,5 On the 25 April 1910 Census, Margaret were listed as a daughter in the household of John Simpson Neilans and Lillas in 104 Ferry Road, Grand Island, Erie, New York. Also listed in the household was her brother George, Thomas, Charles and Peter.⁶ Margaret Burns was mentioned in the obituary of Thomas Grahan Neilans on 13 October 1956 in the printed in the Buffalo Evening News, circulated in Buffalo, Erie County, New York.⁷

     Margaret Neilans was born in 1844 in Foulden, Berwick, Scotland.¹ She was the daughter of John Neilans and Helen Simpson.¹ Margaret Neilans, and Thomas Neilans, John Simpson Neilans, Peter Neilans, Isabella Neilans and George Steele Neilans appeared on the 3 April 1871 census in Lauder, Berwick, Scotland , in the household of John Neilans and Helen Neilans.¹

     Mary Neilans was born on 10 September 1881 in Wainfleet, Welland, Ontario, Canada.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Simpson Neilans and Lillas Dickson / Dixon.¹ Mary was listed as a daughter in the household of John Simpson Neilans on the 21 January 1900 Census in Grand Island, Erie, New York.³ On 15 June 1904, Mary Neilans married Charles Leonard Deglopper in Grand Island, Erie, New York.^4,5 Mary was listed as the wife of Charles Leonard Deglopper on 25 April 1910 Census in Fix Road, Grand Island, Erie, New York, included in the household is John L. Deglopper, Robert C. Deglopper and Lillias E. Deglopper.⁶ Mary was listed as the wife of Charles Leonard Deglopper on 21 January 1920 Census in Fix Road, Grand Island, Erie, New York, included in the household is John L. Deglopper, Robert C. Deglopper and Lillias E. Deglopper.⁷ Mary was listed as the wife of Charles Leonard Deglopper on 3 April 1930 Census in Grand Island, Erie, New York, included in the household is Charles N. Deglopper, John L. Deglopper and Robert C. Deglopper; living on Fix Road.⁸ Mary Deglopper was mentioned in the obituary of Thomas Grahan Neilans on 13 October 1956 in the printed in the Buffalo Evening News, circulated in Buffalo, Erie County, New York.⁹

     Peter Neilans was born on 24 November 1895 in Grand Island, Erie, New York.^1,2 He was the son of John Simpson Neilans and Lillas Dickson / Dixon.¹ Peter was listed as a son in the household of John Simpson Neilans on the 21 January 1900 Census in Grand Island, Erie, New York.³ Peter was listed as a son in the household of John Simpson Neilans on the 25 April 1910 Census in 104 Ferry Road, Grand Island, Erie, New York. Also included was Margaret and Lillian.⁴

On 5 June 1917 in Grand Island, Erie, New York, Peter Neilans was listed on the 1917 - 1918 draft list.⁵ Peter was listed as a son in the household of Lillas Dickson / Dixon on the 20 January 1920 Census in Grand Island, Erie, New York.⁶ Peter Neilans was mentioned in the obituary of Thomas Grahan Neilans on 13 October 1956 in the printed in the Buffalo Evening News, circulated in Buffalo, Erie County, New York.⁷ Peter Neilans died in June 1963 at the age of 67.¹

     Peter Neilans was born in 1849 in Foulden, Berwick, Scotland.¹ He was the son of John Neilans and Helen Simpson.¹ Peter Neilans, and Margaret Neilans, Thomas Neilans, John Simpson Neilans, Isabella Neilans and George Steele Neilans appeared on the 3 April 1871 census in Lauder, Berwick, Scotland , in the household of John Neilans and Helen Neilans.¹

     Thomas Neilans was born in 1846 in Foulden, Berwick, Scotland.¹ He was the son of John Neilans and Helen Simpson.¹ Thomas Neilans, and Margaret Neilans, John Simpson Neilans, Peter Neilans, Isabella Neilans and George Steele Neilans appeared on the 3 April 1871 census in Lauder, Berwick, Scotland , in the household of John Neilans and Helen Neilans.¹

     Thomas Grahan Neilans was born on 10 January 1888 in Wainfleet, Welland, Ontario, Canada.^2,4,5,6 He was the son of John Simpson Neilans and Lillas Dickson / Dixon.³ Thomas Grahan Neilans immigrated to New York arriving 1895.⁷ Thomas was listed as a son in the household of John Simpson Neilans on the 21 January 1900 Census in Grand Island, Erie, New York. Also included was Mary and Lillian.⁸ Thomas was listed as a son in the household of John Simpson Neilans on the 25 April 1910 Census in 104 Ferry Road, Grand Island, Erie, New York. Also included was Margaret and Lillian.⁹ Thomas Grahan Neilans was naturalized in 1917 in Buffalo, Erie, New York.⁷

On 5 June 1917 in Buffalo, Erie, New York, Thomas Grahan Neilans was listed on the 1917 - 1918 draft list.⁶ Circa 1920, Thomas Grahan Neilans married Bessie Bernice Walsh, daughter of George William Walsh and Margaret Stewart.^1,2,10,5 According to the census, Thomas's occupation was Elevator Contractor.⁷ On the 1920 census , Thomas Grahan Neilans was listed as the head of the family living at 290 Esser Avenue in Buffalo, Erie, New York.⁷ Thomas was a General Contractor on 15 May 1920 in Buffalo, Erie, New York.^2,5
On 15 May 1920,Thomas and Bessie lived in 290 Esser Avenue, Buffalo, Erie, New York.² According to the census, Thomas's occupation was an out of work Excavation Contractor.¹¹ On the 1930 census , Thomas Grahan Neilans was listed as the head of the family living at 606 Swan Street in Dunkirk, Chautauqua, New York. Also included in the household: Betty Bernice Neilans and Thomas Grahan "Tom" Neilans Jr..¹¹ Thomas Grahan Neilans began military service circa 1945 Co. K. 51st Inf. WWII.^4,11
On 12 October 1956,Thomas lived in 3586 Main Street, Buffalo, Erie, New York.¹⁰ He died on 12 October 1956 in Grand Island, Erie, New York, at the age of 68.^4,5
Thomas's obituary states:

Thomas's obituary on 13 October 1956 was printed in the Buffalo Evening News, circulated in Buffalo, Erie County, New York. Thomas Grahan "Tom" Neilans Jr., Bessie Bernice Walsh, George Dickson Neilans, Betty Bernice Neilans, Lionel Charles Neilans, John Neilans, Charles W. Neilans, Peter Neilans, Helen Killinger, Margaret Burns, Lillian Peer, Mary Deglopper and Isabelle Killinger were listed as survivors.¹⁰ Thomas was buried on Tuesday, 16 October 1956 in the Stony Point Road at Whitehaven Road, located in Grand Island, Erie County, New York .⁴

     Amanda Newell was born in 1840 in Cayuga County, New York.² She was the daughter of Sidney Newell and Emily (Unknown Name).² Circa 1855, Amanda Newell married Theodore Whitlock, son of Benajah Whitlock and Catherine Ann "Katie A." Apgar.¹
On the 1 June 1865 Census, an unknown person were listed as the widowed daughter in the household of an unknown person in Humphrey, Cattaraugus, New York. Also in the household is Amanda's brother Newton. and her children Emily Whitlock, Caty Ann Whitlock and Almond Eugene Whitlock.²
On 16 December 1866 in New York, Amanda Whitlock applied for the pension of Theodore Whitlock, her deceased husband. Application # 139419, certificate # 98986.³ Amanda Newell died on 30 August 1868 in Humphrey, Cattaraugus, New York.⁴

     Sidney Newell was born in 1806 in Otsego County, New York.¹ Sidney Newell married Emily (Unknown Name).¹ Sidney Newell, and Amanda Whitlock, Emily Whitlock, Caty Ann Whitlock and Almond Eugene Whitlock appeared on the 1 June 1865 census in Humphrey, Cattaraugus, New York, in the household of Sidney Newell and Emily Newell; also in the household is Amanda's brother Newton.¹
On 31 December 1868 in New York, Sidney Newell, applied for the pension of his son-in-law, Theodore Whitlock application #169761, certificate #158836.² On the 1875 census , Sidney Newell was listed as the head of the family living in Humphrey, Cattaraugus, New York. Also included in the household: Emily Whitlock and Almond Eugene Whitlock.³

      In 1839, Elizabeth Newman married Robert Emmett Wilbor, son of Robert Wilbor and Mary Smith Finch.¹

     Ann Newsom was born circa 1822 in Tennessee.¹ Circa 1839, Ann Newsom married Andrew J. Hartley, son of Dennis Hartley and Rachel Pinkerton, in Williamson County, Tennessee.¹
     Ann Hartley, William Hartley, Jane Hartley, Laben Hartley, Rachel Hartley, Elizabeth Hartley, Ruben Hartley, Anderson Hartley, Marion Hartley and Martha Ann Hartley were listed as a household member living with Andrew J. Hartley on the 1850 Census in 102 District, Wright, Missouri.² Ann Newsom died on 7 January 1852 in Missouri.¹

      On 11 July 1917, Albert William Newton married Juliana Lydia Aebig, daughter of Jacob Daniel Aebig and Mary Elizabeth Lanz, in Laird, Saskatchewan, Canada.¹

      Lydia Nichols married Benjamin Davis.^1,2 She.¹

     Jane Nicholson was the daughter of Robert Nicholson and Susan Wilbor. Jane Nicholson.¹

     Joseph Nicholson was the son of Robert Nicholson and Susan Wilbor. Joseph Nicholson.¹

      Circa 1565, Robert Nicholson married Susan Wilbor, daughter of Nicholas Wilbor and Ann (Unknown Name), in Halford, Essex, England .¹