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Allen W. Nelson 1829–1911 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Apr 1829

Birth Location: Decatur County, Indiana, USA

Death Date: 12 Feb 1911

Death Location: Clay City, St Joseph, Indiana, USA

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Spouse(s): Emma Baldwin

Children(s): Mary Nelson, Eliza Nelson, Elzura Nelson, William Nelson, Laura Nelson

In 1829, Allen W. Nelson entered the world in Decatur County, Indiana, USA, born to James Nelson And Miss Bush. In 1870, Allen W. Nelson resided in Sand Creek, Decatur, Indiana, USA. In 1880, Allen W. Nelson resided in Frankfort, Clinton, Indiana, USA. Allen W. Nelson married Emma Susan Baldwin, and had children including Eliza Jane Jennie Nelson, Elzura Elnora Ellen Nelson, Laura A Nelson, Mary Ann Nelson, Miss Nelson, William Nelson. Allen W. Nelson passed away in 1911 in Clay City, St Joseph, Indiana, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1829, Allen W. Nelson entered the world in Decatur County, Indiana, USA, born to James Nelson And Miss Bush.
  • In 1870, Allen W. Nelson resided in Sand Creek, Decatur, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1880, Allen W. Nelson resided in Frankfort, Clinton, Indiana, USA.
  • Allen W. Nelson married Emma Susan Baldwin, and had children including Eliza Jane Jennie Nelson, Elzura Elnora Ellen Nelson, Laura A Nelson, Mary Ann Nelson, Miss Nelson, William Nelson.
  • Allen W. Nelson passed away in 1911 in Clay City, St Joseph, Indiana, USA.

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Allen Nelson
1829–1911
Birth Place: Decatur County, Indiana, USA
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Allen Nelson's Descendants

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Allen (W.) Nelson (17 Apr 1829–12 Feb 1911) m. Emma (Susan) Baldwin (9 May 1830–26 Sep 1906)
  1. 1. Mary (Ann) Nelson 1869– m. G. (W.) Sellers 1852– m. Fonce Olivet 1877–
  2. 2. Eliza (Jane "Jennie") Nelson 1858–1909
  3. 3. Elzura (Elnora Ellen) Nelson 1854–1931 m. Samuel Traver 1845–1931
    1. 1. Flora Traver 1869– m. Edward Sullivan 1860–
    2. 2. Harriet (F.) Traver 1869–
    3. 3. Ephaerem Traver 1875–
    4. 4. Newton (E.) Traver 1878–
  4. 4. William Nelson 1867–
  5. 5. Laura (A) Nelson 1876–1904 m. Noah (N.) Ward 1876–

Allen Nelson's Timeline

7 Records

1829
17 Apr 1829
Birth of Allen W. Nelson in Decatur County, Indiana, USA
Decatur County, Indiana, USA
1870
1870
Age 41
Allen W. Nelson resided here in Sand Creek, Decatur, Indiana, USA
Sand Creek, Decatur, Indiana, USA
1880
1880
Age 51
Allen W. Nelson resided here in Frankfort, Clinton, Indiana, USA
Frankfort, Clinton, Indiana, USA
1900
1900
Age 71
Allen W. Nelson resided here in Olive, St Joseph, Indiana, USA
Olive, St Joseph, Indiana, USA
1906
1906
Age 77
Allen W. Nelson resided here in New Carlisle, St Joseph, Indiana, USA
New Carlisle, St Joseph, Indiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 81
Allen W. Nelson resided here in South Bend, St Joseph, Indiana, USA
South Bend, St Joseph, Indiana, USA
1911
12 Feb 1911
Age 82
Death of Allen W. Nelson in Clay City, St Joseph, Indiana, USA
Clay City, St Joseph, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Apr 1829
    Event Place: Decatur County, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Frankfort, Clinton, Indiana; Roll: 270; Page: 242C; Enumeration District: 018
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Sandcreek, Decatur, Indiana; Roll: M593_308; Page: 152B; Family History Library Film: 545807
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Olive, St Joseph, Indiana; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0110; FHL microfilm: 1240401
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: South Bend Ward 2, Saint Joseph, Indiana; Roll: T624_378; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0165; FHL microfilm: 1374391
    [5] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1911; Roll: 12

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Sand Creek, Decatur, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Sandcreek, Decatur, Indiana; Roll: M593_308; Page: 152B; Family History Library Film: 545807

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Frankfort, Clinton, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Frankfort, Clinton, Indiana; Roll: 270; Page: 242C; Enumeration District: 018

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Olive, St Joseph, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Olive, St Joseph, Indiana; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0110; FHL microfilm: 1240401

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1906
    Event Place: New Carlisle, St Joseph, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: South Bend, St Joseph, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: South Bend Ward 2, Saint Joseph, Indiana; Roll: T624_378; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0165; FHL microfilm: 1374391

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Feb 1911
    Event Place: Clay City, St Joseph, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1911; Roll: 12

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