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Alma Thurine Nelson 1896–1965 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Feb 1896

Birth Location: Minnesota

Death Date: 25 Jan 1965

Death Location: Lorinda Cemetery, Henry, Codington County, South Dakota

Father: Martin Nelson

Mother: Maria Saide

Spouse(s): Vann Best

Children(s):

In 1896, Alma Thurine Nelson entered the world in Minnesota, born to Martin T Or C Nelson And Maria L Saide. In 1900, Alma Thurine Nelson resided in Akron, Big Stone, Minnesota, USA. In 1920, Alma Thurine Nelson resided in Sioux Falls Ward 9, Minnehaha, South Dakota. Alma Thurine Nelson married Vann Ralph Best. Alma Thurine Nelson passed away in 1965 in Lorinda Cemetery, Henry, Codington County, South Dakota.

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Biography

  • In 1896, Alma Thurine Nelson entered the world in Minnesota, born to Martin T Or C Nelson And Maria L Saide.
  • In 1900, Alma Thurine Nelson resided in Akron, Big Stone, Minnesota, USA.
  • In 1920, Alma Thurine Nelson resided in Sioux Falls Ward 9, Minnehaha, South Dakota.
  • Alma Thurine Nelson married Vann Ralph Best.
  • Alma Thurine Nelson passed away in 1965 in Lorinda Cemetery, Henry, Codington County, South Dakota.

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Alma Nelson's Ancestors

Self
Alma Nelson
1896–1965
Birth Place: Minnesota
Parents
Martin T or C Nelson
1857–1905
Brodhead, WI USA
Maria (L) Saide
1868–
Denmark
Grandparents
Jacob Nelson
1828–1903
Norway
Tarenatorinetorrence Paulson
1830–
Norway
Great-Grandparents
Nels Sorbel
1793–1838
Bergit Svendsdotter
1791–1885
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Alma Nelson's Timeline

4 Records

1896
22 Feb 1896
Birth of Alma Thurine Nelson in Minnesota
Minnesota
1900
1900
Age 4
Alma Thurine Nelson resided here in Akron, Big Stone, Minnesota, USA
Akron, Big Stone, Minnesota, USA
1920
1920
Age 24
Alma Thurine Nelson resided here in Sioux Falls Ward 9, Minnehaha, South Dakota
Sioux Falls Ward 9, Minnehaha, South Dakota
1965
25 Jan 1965
Age 69
Death of Alma Thurine Nelson in Codington, Dakota Territory, United States
Codington, Dakota Territory, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Feb 1896
    Event Place: Minnesota
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sioux Falls Ward 9, Minnehaha, South Dakota; Roll: T625_1724; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 198; Image: 1025
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Akron, Big Stone, Minnesota; Roll: 757; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0019; FHL microfilm: 1240757

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Akron, Big Stone, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Akron, Big Stone, Minnesota; Roll: 757; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0019; FHL microfilm: 1240757

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Sioux Falls Ward 9, Minnehaha, South Dakota
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sioux Falls Ward 9, Minnehaha, South Dakota; Roll: T625_1724; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 198; Image: 1025

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Jan 1965
    Event Place: Codington, Dakota Territory, United States

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lorinda Cemetery, Henry, Codington County, South Dakota

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