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Arthur Emil Nelson 1881–1955 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 May 1881

Birth Location: Litchfield, Minnesota, USA

Death Date: Abt 1955

Death Location: Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA

Father: Christian Nelson

Mother: Ellen Nelson

Spouse(s): Rose Preston

Children(s): Murray Nelson, Daniel Sr, Dorothy Nelson

In 1881, Arthur Emil Nelson entered the world in Litchfield, Minnesota, USA, born to Christian Nelson And Ellen Nelson. In 1900, Arthur Emil Nelson resided in Minneapolis Ward 11, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA. In 1905, Arthur Emil Nelson resided in Minneapolis Ward 11, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA. Arthur Emil Nelson married Rose Katrina Preston, and had children including Daniel Arthur Nelson Sr, Dorothy Nelson, Murray E Nelson. Arthur Emil Nelson passed away in 1955 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1881, Arthur Emil Nelson entered the world in Litchfield, Minnesota, USA, born to Christian Nelson And Ellen Nelson.
  • In 1900, Arthur Emil Nelson resided in Minneapolis Ward 11, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA.
  • In 1905, Arthur Emil Nelson resided in Minneapolis Ward 11, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA.
  • Arthur Emil Nelson married Rose Katrina Preston, and had children including Daniel Arthur Nelson Sr, Dorothy Nelson, Murray E Nelson.
  • Arthur Emil Nelson passed away in 1955 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Christian Nelson
1847–1936
Birth Location: Norway
CN
Ellen Nelson
1852–1928
Birth Location: Norway
EN

Spouses(s)

Rose Preston
1902–1975
Birth Location: Cherokee Sound, Abaco, British West Indies
RP

Children(s)

Murray Nelson
1938–2006
Birth Location: Miami Dade, Florida
MN
Daniel Sr
1940–2022
Birth Location: Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA
DS
Dorothy Nelson
1938–2021
Birth Location: Minnesota
DN

Arthur Nelson's Ancestors

Self
Arthur Nelson
1881–1955
Birth Place: Litchfield, Minnesota, USA
Parents
Christian Nelson
1847–1936
Norway
Ellen Nelson
1852–1928
Norway
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Arthur Nelson's Descendants

1.
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Arthur (Emil) Nelson (6 May 1881–Abt 1955) m. Rose (Katrina) Preston (22 Feb 1902–27 Oct 1975)
  1. 1. Murray (E) Nelson 1938–2006 m. Kathleen (D) Backus 1941–1972
  2. 2. Daniel (Arthur Nelson) Sr 1940–2022
  3. 3. Dorothy Nelson 1938–2021 m. Arthur (John) Foley 1935–2006 m. Francis (Rudolph) Sinko 1936–1993 m. John (C Wright) Sr 1937–1985

Arthur Nelson's Timeline

10 Records

1881
6 May 1881
Birth of Arthur Emil Nelson in Litchfield, Minnesota, USA
Litchfield, Minnesota, USA
1900
1900
Age 19
Arthur Emil Nelson resided here in Minneapolis Ward 11, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
Minneapolis Ward 11, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
1905
9 Jun 1905
Age 24
Arthur Emil Nelson resided here in Minneapolis Ward 11, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
Minneapolis Ward 11, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
1910
1910
Age 29
Arthur Emil Nelson resided here in Minneapolis Ward 11, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
Minneapolis Ward 11, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
1920
1920
Age 39
Arthur Emil Nelson resided here in Minneapolis Ward 11, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
Minneapolis Ward 11, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
1930
1930
Age 49
Arthur Emil Nelson resided here in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
1935
1935
Age 54
Arthur Emil Nelson resided here in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota
Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota
1937
1937
Age 56
Arthur Emil Nelson resided here in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
1940
1940
Age 59
Arthur Emil Nelson resided here in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
1955
Abt 1955
Age 74
Death of Arthur Emil Nelson in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 May 1881
    Event Place: Litchfield, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Minnesota, U.S., Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota; Roll: m-t0627-01982; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 89-190
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Minneapolis Ward 11, Hennepin, Minnesota; Roll: T625_837; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 205
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0084; FHL microfilm: 2340826
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Minneapolis Ward 11, Hennepin, Minnesota; Roll: 769; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0111; FHL microfilm: 1240769
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Minneapolis Ward 11, Hennepin, Minnesota; Roll: T624_705; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0181; FHL microfilm: 1374718
    [7] Iowa, Marriage Records, Iowa Department of Public Health; Des Moines, Iowa; Series Title: Iowa Marriage Records, 1923–1937; Record Type: Marriage
    [8] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Miami News; Publication Date: 3 Dec 1955; Publication Place: Miami, Florida, USA; ,0.06530104,0.1583965,0.13917133&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Minneapolis Ward 11, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Minneapolis Ward 11, Hennepin, Minnesota; Roll: 769; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0111; FHL microfilm: 1240769

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 9 Jun 1905
    Event Place: Minneapolis Ward 11, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: Minnesota, U.S., Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Minneapolis Ward 11, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Minneapolis Ward 11, Hennepin, Minnesota; Roll: T624_705; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0181; FHL microfilm: 1374718

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Minneapolis Ward 11, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Minneapolis Ward 11, Hennepin, Minnesota; Roll: T625_837; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 205

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0084; FHL microfilm: 2340826

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota; Roll: m-t0627-01982; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 89-190

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1937
    Event Place: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota; Roll: m-t0627-01982; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 89-190

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 2015 5 W 9 TN St.
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Miami News; Publication Date: 3 Dec 1955; Publication Place: Miami, Florida, USA; ,0.06530104,0.1583965,0.13917133&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Minneapolis, Minneapolis
    Record Source: Iowa, Marriage Records, Iowa Department of Public Health; Des Moines, Iowa; Series Title: Iowa Marriage Records, 1923–1937; Record Type: Marriage

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Abt 1955
    Event Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Miami News; Publication Date: 3 Dec 1955; Publication Place: Miami, Florida, USA; ,0.06530104,0.1583965,0.13917133&xid=3355
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