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Arthur Ferdinand Nelson 1883 – 1969 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 November 1883

Birth Location: Stockholm, Wisconsin, USA

Death Date: 2 May 1969

Death Location: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States of America

Father: August Nelson

Mother: Mathilda Nelson

Spouse(s): Lillian Erickson

Children(s): Ferdinand Nelson, Bartlett Nelson, Edsell Nelson, Harriet Nelson

In 1883, Arthur Ferdinand Nelson entered the world in Stockholm, Wisconsin, USA, born to August Frederick Nelson and Mathilda Nelson. In 1900, Arthur Ferdinand Nelson resided in Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin, USA. In 1905, Arthur Ferdinand Nelson resided in Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin. Arthur Ferdinand Nelson married Lillian Esther Erickson, and had children including Ferdinand Nelson, Bartlett Nelson, Edsell R Nelson, Harriet Ventain Nelson. Arthur Ferdinand Nelson passed away in 1969 in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1883, Arthur Ferdinand Nelson entered the world in Stockholm, Wisconsin, USA, born to August Frederick Nelson and Mathilda Nelson.
  • In 1900, Arthur Ferdinand Nelson resided in Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin, USA.
  • In 1905, Arthur Ferdinand Nelson resided in Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin.
  • Arthur Ferdinand Nelson married Lillian Esther Erickson, and had children including Ferdinand Nelson, Bartlett Nelson, Edsell R Nelson, Harriet Ventain Nelson.
  • Arthur Ferdinand Nelson passed away in 1969 in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

August Nelson
1848 – 1916
Birth Location: Sweden
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Mathilda Nelson
1855 – 1892
Birth Location: Elgaras, Skareb Län Sverige
MN

Spouses(s)

Lillian Erickson
1889 – 1961
Birth Location: Hoffman, Grant County, Minnesota, United States of America
LE

Children(s)

Ferdinand Nelson
1911 – 1979
Birth Location: Oregon
FN
Bartlett Nelson
1915 –
Birth Location: Wisconsin
BN
Edsell Nelson
1916 – 1977
Birth Location: Wisconsin
EN
Harriet Nelson
1917 – 1971
Birth Location: Wisconsin
HN

Arthur Nelson's Ancestors

Self
Arthur Nelson
1883 – 1969
Birth Place: Stockholm, Wisconsin, USA
Parents
August Frederick Nelson
1848 – 1916
Sweden
Mathilda Nelson
1855 – 1892
Elgaras, Skareb Län Sverige
Grandparents
Frank Nelson
1822 – 1910
Karlskoga, Örebro län, Sweden
Carolina Larsdotter
1829 – 1900
Bjurtjarn, Storfors kommun, Värmlands län, Sweden
Westling
Great-Grandparents
Nils Melkersson
1792 –
Anna Andersdotter
1796 –
Lars Larsson
1807 – 1872
Lisa Olsdotter
1804 – 1870
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Arthur Nelson's Descendants

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Arthur (Ferdinand) Nelson (1 November 1883 – 2 May 1969) m. Lillian (Esther) Erickson (15 October 1889 – 31 May 1961)
  1. 1. Ferdinand Nelson (5 Nov 1911 – 17 Jan 1979)
  2. 2. Bartlett Nelson (abt 1915 – )
  3. 3. Edsell (R) Nelson (09/24/1916 – 28 Jun 1977) m. Rose Nelson (abt 1911 – ) m. Dorothy Nelson (19 Apr 1925 – )
    1. 1. Marilyn (Diane) Nelson (10 Mar 1944 – ) m. Erickson
    2. 2. Judith (D) Nelson
    3. 3. Rosalie (Mae) Nelson (23 Dec 1945 – ) m. Edward (L.) Gardner (abt 1947 – 19 May 2003)
      1. 1. Jason (Douglas) Gardner
      2. 2. Jennifer (Kaye) Gardner
  4. 4. Harriet (Ventain) Nelson (30 Oct 1917 – 14 July 1971) m. Frederich (E) Stack (abt 1916 – ) m. Rex (Edward) Scofield (abt 1907 – Abt 1981)
    1. 1. Ricky Scofield (8 Jun 1948 – ) m. Lollie Scofield
    2. 2. Rexine (V) Moore (15 Jun 1949 – ) m. David Moore (16 Sep 1955 – 16 Jun 2012)
      1. 1. Jonathan
      2. 2. Jason
    3. 3. Darlene Scofield m. Mahlon Friesen (abt 1948 – )
    4. 4. Reginald (R) Scofield

Arthur Nelson's Timeline

10 Records

1883
1 November 1883
Birth of Arthur Ferdinand Nelson in Stockholm, Wisconsin, USA
Stockholm, Wisconsin, USA
1900
1900
Age 17
Arthur Ferdinand Nelson resided here in Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin, USA
Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin, USA
1905
1 Jun 1905
Age 22
Arthur Ferdinand Nelson resided here in Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin
Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin
1920
1920
Age 37
Arthur Ferdinand Nelson resided here in Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin, USA
Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin, USA
1930
1930
Age 47
Arthur Ferdinand Nelson resided here in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
1935
1935
Age 52
Arthur Ferdinand Nelson resided here in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
1940
1940
Age 57
Arthur Ferdinand Nelson resided here in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
1942
1942
Age 59
Arthur Ferdinand Nelson resided here in Portland, Oregon, USA
Portland, Oregon, USA
1953
1953
Age 70
Arthur Ferdinand Nelson resided here in Portland, Oregon, USA
Portland, Oregon, USA
1969
2 May 1969
Age 86
Death of Arthur Ferdinand Nelson in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States of America
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 November 1883
    Event Place: Stockholm, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 91
    [2] Wisconsin State Censuses, 1895 and 1905
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: m-t0627-03394; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 37-509
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2009; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 150
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0480; FHL microfilm: 2341688
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Wisconsin; Registration County: Pepin; Roll: 1674883
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0117
    [8] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Oregon, State Marriages, 1906-1966, Oregon State Archives; Salem, Oregon; Oregon, Marriage Records, 1906-1910, 1946-1966

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0117

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1905
    Event Place: Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin
    Record Source: Wisconsin State Censuses, 1895 and 1905

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2009; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 150

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0480; FHL microfilm: 2341688

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: m-t0627-03394; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 37-509

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: m-t0627-03394; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 37-509

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Portland, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 91

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1953
    Event Place: Portland, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989 (Beta)

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pepin, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Wisconsin; Registration County: Pepin; Roll: 1674883

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 May 1969
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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