John married Levina McCuistion on 19 Jun 1764 in Rowan County, North Carolina. Levina (daughter of James McCuistion and Sarah Jenut Behol) was born on 22 May 1742 in North Carolina; died in 1807. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Sarah Nelson was born on 15 Sep 1777; died on 30 Aug 1860; was buried in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.
2. Jane Nelson was born on 10 Apr 1778 in Rowan County, North Carolina; died before 1850.
3. Elizabeth Nelson was born in 1779; and died.
4. Moses Andrew Nelson was born in 1800; and died.
5. John Nelson
6. Nancy Nelson was born in 1802; and died.
7. Lavinia Nelson was born about 1805; and died.