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August Frederick Nelson 1848 – 1916 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1848

Birth Location: Sweden

Death Date: 23 August 1916

Death Location: Pepin County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Father: Frank Nelson

Mother: Carolina Larsdotter

Spouse(s): Mathilda Nelson

Children(s): Albin Nilson, Viola Nelson, Vista Nelson, Maimy Nelson, Nate Nelson, Arthur Nelson, Edna Nelson, Walter Nelson, Edith Nelson, Lillian Nelson, Oscar Nelson

The story of August Frederick Nelson began in 1848 in Sweden. August Frederick Nelson married Mathilda Nelson, and had children including Albin Franklin Nilson, Viola Windecia Nelson, Vista Nelson, Maimy Nelson, Nate Leonard Nelson, Arthur Ferdinand Nelson, Edna D Nelson, Walter Earl Nelson, Edith E Nelson, Lillian Eveliina Nelson, Oscar F Nelson. August Frederick Nelson passed away in 1916 in Pepin County, Wisconsin, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of August Frederick Nelson began in 1848 in Sweden.
  • August Frederick Nelson married Mathilda Nelson, and had children including Albin Franklin Nilson, Viola Windecia Nelson, Vista Nelson, Maimy Nelson, Nate Leonard Nelson, Arthur Ferdinand Nelson, Edna D Nelson, Walter Earl Nelson, Edith E Nelson, Lillian Eveliina Nelson, Oscar F Nelson.
  • August Frederick Nelson passed away in 1916 in Pepin County, Wisconsin, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Frank Nelson
1822 – 1910
Birth Location: Karlskoga, Örebro län, Sweden
FN
Carolina Larsdotter
1829 – 1900
Birth Location: Bjurtjarn, Storfors kommun, Värmlands län, Sweden
CL

Spouses(s)

Mathilda Nelson
1855 – 1892
Birth Location: Elgaras, Skareb Län Sverige
MN

Children(s)

Albin Nilson
1875 –
Birth Location: Wisconsin
AN
Viola Nelson
1877 – 1965
Birth Location: Pepin, Wisconsin
VN
Vista Nelson
1878 –
Birth Location: Wisconsin
VN
Maimy Nelson
1879 –
Birth Location: Wisconsin
MN
Nate Nelson
1882 – 1958
Birth Location: Stockholm, Wisconsin, USA
NN
Arthur Nelson
1883 – 1969
Birth Location: Stockholm, Wisconsin, USA
AN
Edna Nelson
1885 –
Birth Location: Wisconsin
EN
Walter Nelson
1888 – 1969
Birth Location: Wisconsin
WN
Edith Nelson
1888 – 1904
Birth Location: Wisconsin
EN
Lillian Nelson
1891 – 1965
Birth Location: Wisconsin
LN
Oscar Nelson
1892 – 1949
Birth Location: Minnesota
ON

August Nelson's Ancestors

Self
August Nelson
1848 – 1916
Birth Place: Sweden
Parents
Frank Nelson
1822 – 1910
Karlskoga, Örebro län, Sweden
Carolina Larsdotter
1829 – 1900
Bjurtjarn, Storfors kommun, Värmlands län, Sweden
Grandparents
Nils Melkersson
1792 –
Bjorndalen, Karlskoga, Sweden
Anna Andersdotter
1796 –
Rosensjö, Karlskoga, Sweden
Lars Larsson
1807 – 1872
Wranrken, Eranviken, Sweden
Lisa Olsdotter
1804 – 1870
Bjurtjarn, Sweden
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

August Nelson's Descendants

1.
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August (Frederick) Nelson (abt 1848 – 23 August 1916) m. Mathilda Nelson (10 Nov 1855 – 18 Mar 1892)
  1. 1. Albin (Franklin) Nilson (26 Sep 1875 – )
  2. 2. Viola (Windecia) Nelson (11 Mar 1877 – 14 Aug 1965) m. Lars (A) Melcher (abt 1867 – 1947)
    1. 1. Rollo (F) Melcher (4 May 1898 – )
  3. 3. Vista Nelson (Abt 1878 – )
  4. 4. Maimy Nelson (Abt 1879 – )
  5. 5. Nate (Leonard) Nelson (27 Feb 1882 – 28 Feb 1958)
  6. 6. 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
  7. 7. Edna (D) Nelson (Sep 1885 – )
  8. 8. Walter (Earl) Nelson (abt 1888 – 1969-07-09)
  9. 9. Edith (E) Nelson (Dec 1888 – 7 Dec 1904)
  10. 10. Lillian (Eveliina) Nelson (abt 1891 – 12 Jan 1965)
  11. 11. Oscar (F) Nelson (abt 1892 – 1949) m. Lillie (Rachel) Suter (5 Jan 1900 – 12 Feb 1993)
    1. 1. Louise (May) Nelson (abt 1925 – ) m. Thomas (H) Hensen (abt 1925 – )
    2. 2. Ethel (Joy) Nelson (abt 1927 – )
    3. 3. Fred Nelson (abt 1930 – )
    4. 4. Ann Nelson (abt 1938 – )
    5. 5. Robert Nelson (abt 1940 – )

August Nelson's Timeline

13 Records

1848
21 Aug 1848
Birth of August Frederick Nelson in Bjurtjärn, Värmland, Sweden
Bjurtjärn, Värmland, Sweden
1848
abt 1848
Birth of August Frederick Nelson in Sweden
Sweden
1848
24 Aug 1848
August Frederick Nelson was baptized in Bjurtjarn, Varmland, Sweden
Bjurtjarn, Varmland, Sweden
1848
1848
August Frederick Nelson resided here in Bjurtjarn, Varmland, Sweden
Bjurtjarn, Varmland, Sweden
1860
1860
Age 12
August Frederick Nelson resided here in Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin, USA
Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin, USA
1870
1870
Age 22
August Frederick Nelson resided here in Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin, USA
Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin, USA
1880
1880
Age 32
August Frederick Nelson resided here in Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin, USA
Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin, USA
1900
1900
Age 52
August Frederick Nelson resided here in Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin, USA
Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin, USA
1905
1 Jun 1905
Age 57
August Frederick Nelson resided here in Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin
Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin
1910
1910
Age 62
August Frederick Nelson resided here in Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin, USA
Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin, USA
1916
23 August 1916
Age 68
Death of August Frederick Nelson in Pepin County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Pepin County, Wisconsin, United States of America
1916
26 Aug 1916
Age 68
Burial of August Frederick Nelson in Stockholm, Pepin County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Stockholm, Pepin County, Wisconsin, United States of America
1920
1920
Age 72
August Frederick Nelson resided here in St Paul Ward 1, Ramsey, Minnesota, USA
St Paul Ward 1, Ramsey, Minnesota, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Aug 1848
    Event Place: Bjurtjärn, Värmland, Sweden
    Record Source:
    [1] Wisconsin State Censuses, 1895 and 1905
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: St Paul Ward 1, Ramsey, Minnesota; Roll: T625_852; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 13
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin; Roll: 1441; Page: 25B; Enumeration District: 104
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin; Roll: M593_1731; Page: 245B; Family History Library Film: 553230
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin; Roll: 1810; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0117; FHL microfilm: 1241810
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin; Roll: M653_1426; Page: 60; Family History Library Film: 805426
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: St Paul Ward 1, Ramsey, Minnesota; Roll: T624_717; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0029; FHL microfilm: 1374730
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1731; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0153; FHL microfilm: 1375744
    [9] Massachusetts, Passenger and Crew Lists, 1820-1963, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Series Title: Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Boston, Massachusetts, 1820-1891; Record Group Title: Records of the U.S. Customs Service; Record Group Number: 36; Series Number: M277; NARA
    [10] Sweden, Select Baptisms, 1611-1920
    [11] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [12] Sweden, Emigrants Registered in Church Books, 1783-1991
    [13] Illinois, County Marriage Records, 1800-1940, Various Illinois County Courthouses; Various Illinois County Courthouses; Marriage Records; Collection Title: Marriage Records
    [14] U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Swedish American Church Records, 1800-1946, Archives of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America; Elk Grove Village, IL, USA; Swedish American Baptisms, Marriages, Deaths, and Burials; Parish: Sabylund Lutheran Church; ELCA Film Number: M57-58; SSIRC Film Number: E-57

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1848
    Event Place: Sweden
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin; Roll: M593_1731; Page: 245B; Family History Library Film: 553230
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin; Roll: M653_1426; Page: 60; Family History Library Film: 805426

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 24 Aug 1848
    Event Place: Bjurtjarn, Varmland, Sweden
    Record Source: Sweden, Select Baptisms, 1611-1920

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1848
    Event Place: Bjurtjarn, Varmland, Sweden
    Record Source: Sweden, Select Baptisms, 1611-1920

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 28 Apr 1853
    Event Place: Värmland
    Record Source: Sweden, Emigrants Registered in Church Books, 1783-1991

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 10 Aug 1853
    Event Place: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin; Roll: 1810; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0117; FHL microfilm: 1241810
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1731; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0153; FHL microfilm: 1375744
    [3] Massachusetts, Passenger and Crew Lists, 1820-1963, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Series Title: Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Boston, Massachusetts, 1820-1891; Record Group Title: Records of the U.S. Customs Service; Record Group Number: 36; Series Number: M277; NARA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin; Roll: M653_1426; Page: 60; Family History Library Film: 805426

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin; Roll: M593_1731; Page: 245B; Family History Library Film: 553230

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin; Roll: 1441; Page: 25B; Enumeration District: 104

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1886
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: St Paul Ward 1, Ramsey, Minnesota; Roll: T625_852; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 13
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: St Paul Ward 1, Ramsey, Minnesota; Roll: T624_717; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0029; FHL microfilm: 1374730

    Genealogy Event 11
    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; Roll: 1810; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0117; FHL microfilm: 1241810

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1905
    Event Place: Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin
    Record Source: Wisconsin State Censuses, 1895 and 1905

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: St Paul Ward 1, Ramsey, Minnesota; Roll: T624_717; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0029; FHL microfilm: 1374730
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1731; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0153; FHL microfilm: 1375744

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: St Paul Ward 1, Ramsey, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: St Paul Ward 1, Ramsey, Minnesota; Roll: T625_852; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 13

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Amerika
    Record Source: Sweden, Emigrants Registered in Church Books, 1783-1991

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Gothenburg, Sweden
    Record Source: Massachusetts, Passenger and Crew Lists, 1820-1963, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Series Title: Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Boston, Massachusetts, 1820-1891; Record Group Title: Records of the U.S. Customs Service; Record Group Number: 36; Series Number: M277; NARA

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 August 1916
    Event Place: Pepin County, Wisconsin, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Swedish American Church Records, 1800-1946, Archives of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America; Elk Grove Village, IL, USA; Swedish American Baptisms, Marriages, Deaths, and Burials; Parish: Sabylund Lutheran Church; ELCA Film Number: M57-58; SSIRC Film Number: E-57

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 26 Aug 1916
    Event Place: Stockholm, Pepin County, Wisconsin, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Swedish American Church Records, 1800-1946, Archives of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America; Elk Grove Village, IL, USA; Swedish American Baptisms, Marriages, Deaths, and Burials; Parish: Sabylund Lutheran Church; ELCA Film Number: M57-58; SSIRC Film Number: E-57
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