Stevie Nicks

Stevie Nicks Promotes "Live in Chicago" and "The Soundstage Sessions" at Barnes & Noble Union Square on March 31, 2009

Nicks in 2009, photo by Prphotos

Birth Name: Stephanie Lynn Nicks

Place of Birth: Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 26, 1948

Ethnicity: English, German, as well as Irish and Scottish

Stevie Nicks is an American singer and songwriter. She is known for her work with British-American rock band Fleetwood Mac, and an extensive solo career. Other members of the band include/have included Lindsey Buckingham, Neil Finn, Mick Fleetwood, Christine McVie, and John McVie.

Stevie is the daughter of Barbara and Aaron Jess Seth Nicks, Jr., a country singer.

Stevie’s paternal grandfather was Aaron Jess/Jesse Nicks (the son of Johnathon/Jonathan Travis Nicks and Fannie Lida/Liddia Newton), a mechanic. Aaron was born in Texas. Johnathon was the son of Anderson Travis Nicks and Mary Ann Wilkins.

Stevie’s paternal grandmother was Effie Myrtle Cox (the daughter of Nathan Andrew Cox and Catherine Victoria “Vic” Bransford Heaton). Effie was born in Texas. Nathan was the son of Joshua Hugh Cox and Nancy Jane Cantrell. Catherine was the daughter of Nathan Upson Bransford and Eliza Jane Ellis.

Stevie’s maternal grandfather was Edward Ornal Neppel/Nepple (the son of Edward A. Neppel and Gertie/Gertrude May Rupp). Stevie’s great-grandfather Edward was born in Colorado, to German parents, Edward Neppel and Caroline. Gertie was the daughter of Orland Kirk Rupp and Emma Elizabeth Goode.

Stevie’s maternal grandmother was Alice June Harwood (the daughter of William Henry Harwood and Winifred Claire Kelley). Alice was adopted by her stepfather, Auddie Meeks. William was the son of John A. Harwood and Nina C. Turner. Winifred was the daughter of John Ervin Kelley and Artemisia Amanda Camp.

Sources: http://nicksfix.com

Genealogies of Stevie Nicks – http://www.geni.com
http://www.wikitree.com

Genealogies of Stevie’s parents – http://www.findagrave.com

Death record of Stevie’s paternal grandfather, Aaron Jess/Jesse Nicks – https://familysearch.org

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