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Boyd A Nelson 1914–2003 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 August 1914

Birth Location: Lily, Day County, South Dakota, United States of America

Death Date: 5 December 2003

Death Location: Lodi, San Joaquin County, California, United States of America

Father: Emer Nelson

Mother: Esther Anderson

Spouse(s): Ellen Nelson

Children(s): Harlan Nelson

In 1914, Boyd A Nelson entered the world in Lily, Day County, South Dakota, United States of America, born to Emer T Nelson And Esther S Anderson. In 1935, Boyd A Nelson resided in Modesto, Stanislaus, California. In 1940, Boyd A Nelson resided in Judicial District #1, Mariposa, California, USA. Boyd A Nelson married Ellen E Nelson, and had children including Harlan Edward Nelson, Rebecca Rich. Boyd A Nelson passed away in 2003 in Lodi, San Joaquin County, California, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1914, Boyd A Nelson entered the world in Lily, Day County, South Dakota, United States of America, born to Emer T Nelson And Esther S Anderson.
  • In 1935, Boyd A Nelson resided in Modesto, Stanislaus, California.
  • In 1940, Boyd A Nelson resided in Judicial District #1, Mariposa, California, USA.
  • Boyd A Nelson married Ellen E Nelson, and had children including Harlan Edward Nelson, Rebecca Rich.
  • Boyd A Nelson passed away in 2003 in Lodi, San Joaquin County, California, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Boyd Nelson's Ancestors

Self
Boyd Nelson
1914–2003
Birth Place: Lily, Day County, South Dakota, United States of America
Parents
Emer T Nelson
1884–1954
Belmont, Jackson, Minnesota
Esther (S) Anderson
1894–1931
South Dakota
Grandparents
Tollef Nelson
1837–
Norway
Birtha Thronsdatter
1845–1938
Hafslo,,Sogn og Fjordane,Norge
Charles (Otto) Anderson
1859–1924
Rinna, Ostergotland, Sweden
Anna (Sophia) Petterson
1863–1952
Ostergotlands (Linkoping) Sweden
Great-Grandparents
Nils Aamot
1812–1886
Anne Haugen
1816–1879
Anders Johansson
1829–1881
Matilda Svensdotter
1830–1905
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Tollev Ordalen
1775–1860
Helbior Gravejord
1782–1827
Jon Olavson
1782–1873
Asloug Svenungdatter
1788–1854
Johannes Persson
1800–1834
Lena Danielsdotter
1791–

Boyd Nelson's Descendants

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Boyd (A) Nelson (12 August 1914–5 December 2003) m. Ellen (E) Nelson (abt 1923–1988)
  1. 1. Harlan (Edward) Nelson 1939–2006

Boyd Nelson's Timeline

4 Records

1914
12 August 1914
Birth of Boyd A Nelson in Lily, Day County, South Dakota, United States of America
Lily, Day County, South Dakota, United States of America
1935
1935
Age 21
Boyd A Nelson resided here in Modesto, Stanislaus, California
Modesto, Stanislaus, California
1940
1940
Age 26
Boyd A Nelson resided here in Judicial District #1, Mariposa, California, USA
Judicial District #1, Mariposa, California, USA
2003
5 December 2003
Age 89
Death of Boyd A Nelson in Lodi, San Joaquin County, California, United States of America
Lodi, San Joaquin County, California, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 August 1914
    Event Place: Lily, Day County, South Dakota, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Mariposa, California; Roll: m-t0627-00262; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 22-2
    [2] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Galt Herald, The; Publication Date: 14 Feb 2004; Publication Place: Galt, California, USA
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Modesto, Stanislaus, California
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Mariposa, California; Roll: m-t0627-00262; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 22-2

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Judicial District #1, Mariposa, California, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Mariposa, California; Roll: m-t0627-00262; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 22-2

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lodi
    Record Source: U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Galt Herald, The; Publication Date: 14 Feb 2004; Publication Place: Galt, California, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 December 2003
    Event Place: Lodi, San Joaquin County, California, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Galt Herald, The; Publication Date: 14 Feb 2004; Publication Place: Galt, California, USA
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lodi, San Joaquin County, California, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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