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C. A Nelson 1852–1922 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 OCT 1852

Birth Location: Sweden

Death Date: 24 APR 1922

Death Location: Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa, United States of America

Father: Nils Ericsson

Mother: Anna Heby

Spouse(s): Carrie Wick

Children(s): Fred Nelson, Minnie Nelson, Charley Nelson, Selma Nelson, John Nelson, Milda Nelson, Edde Nelson, Clarence Nelson

The story of C. A Nelson began in 1852 in Sweden. In 1900, C. A Nelson resided in Washington, Washington, Iowa, USA. C. A Nelson married Anna Sophia Johnson, Carrie Wick, and had children including Charley E Nelson, Clarence A Nelson, Edde A Nelson, Fred W Nelson, John R Nelson, Milda L Nelson, Minnie L Nelson, Selma M Nelson. C. A Nelson passed away in 1922 in Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of C. A Nelson began in 1852 in Sweden.
  • In 1900, C. A Nelson resided in Washington, Washington, Iowa, USA.
  • C. A Nelson married Anna Sophia Johnson, Carrie Wick, and had children including Charley E Nelson, Clarence A Nelson, Edde A Nelson, Fred W Nelson, John R Nelson, Milda L Nelson, Minnie L Nelson, Selma M Nelson.
  • C. A Nelson passed away in 1922 in Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

C. Nelson's Ancestors

Self
C. Nelson
1852–1922
Birth Place: Sweden
Parents
Nils Peter Ericsson
1812–1812
Berget, Vena, Kalmar, Hultsfred, Kalmar, Suède
Anna (Maria) Heby
1814–1880
Kalmar, Sweden
Grandparents
Eric Nilsson
1788–1849
Berget Vena Kalmar
Stina (Lisa) Nilsdotter
1789–1830
Träda Vena Kalmar
Great-Grandparents
Nils Jacobsson
1748–1818
Stina Andersdotter
1748–1828
Nils Olofsson
1748–1819
Catharina
1753–1829
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jacob Olofsson
1691–
Sicilia Olofsdotter
1717–1756
Karin Olofsdotter
1708–1787
Carl Olofsson
1720–1774
Elisabeth Nilsdotter
1731–1801
Carl Olofsson
1720–1774
Maria Parsdr
1724–

C. Nelson's Descendants

1.
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C. (A) Nelson (8 OCT 1852–24 APR 1922) m. Carrie Wick (abt 1866–28 January 1948)
  1. 1. Fred (W) Nelson 1881–1968 m. Myrtle (E) Hill 1891–
    1. 1. Dale (W) Nelson 1916–
    2. 2. Ellen (F) Nelson 1912–
  2. 2. Minnie (L) Nelson 1884–1972 m. Charles (Victor) Applequist 1872–1957
    1. 1. Marshall (William) Applequist 1913–1998
    2. 2. Raymond (Reynold) Applequist 1917–2013
    3. 3. Arvine (Victor) Applequist 1910–1991
    4. 4. Helen (Louise) Apfel 1919–2017
  3. 3. Charley (E) Nelson 1886–
  4. 4. Selma (M) Nelson 1889–
  5. 5. John (R) Nelson 1891–
  6. 6. Milda (L) Nelson 1893–1959
  7. 7. Edde (A) Nelson 1895–1973
  8. 8. Clarence (A) Nelson 1897–1974

C. Nelson's Timeline

3 Records

1852
8 OCT 1852
Birth of C. A Nelson in Sweden
Sweden
1900
1900
Age 48
C. A Nelson resided here in Washington, Washington, Iowa, USA
Washington, Washington, Iowa, USA
1922
24 APR 1922
Age 70
Death of C. A Nelson in Fairfield, Jefferson, Iowa, USA
Fairfield, Jefferson, Iowa, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 OCT 1852
    Event Place: Sweden
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Washington, Iowa; Roll: 464; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0122
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, Various Illinois County Courthouses; Various Illinois County Courthouses; Marriage Records; Collection Title: Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1870
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Washington, Iowa; Roll: 464; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0122

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Washington, Washington, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Washington, Iowa; Roll: 464; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0122

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 APR 1922
    Event Place: Fairfield, Jefferson, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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