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Carl Melvin Nelson 1917–1974 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Apr 1917

Birth Location: Muscoda, Grant Wisconsin

Death Date: 12 May 1974

Death Location: Muscoda, Grant County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Father: Marion Nelson

Mother: Elnora Harms

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1917, Carl Melvin Nelson entered the world in Muscoda, Grant Wisconsin, born to Marion Nelson And Elnora Harms. In 1920, Carl Melvin Nelson resided in Pulaski, Iowa, Wisconsin, USA. In 1930, Carl Melvin Nelson resided in Pulaski, Iowa, Wisconsin, USA. Carl Melvin Nelson passed away in 1974 in Muscoda, Grant County, Wisconsin, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1917, Carl Melvin Nelson entered the world in Muscoda, Grant Wisconsin, born to Marion Nelson And Elnora Harms.
  • In 1920, Carl Melvin Nelson resided in Pulaski, Iowa, Wisconsin, USA.
  • In 1930, Carl Melvin Nelson resided in Pulaski, Iowa, Wisconsin, USA.
  • Carl Melvin Nelson passed away in 1974 in Muscoda, Grant County, Wisconsin, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Marion Nelson
1888–1947
Birth Location: Kansas
MN
Elnora Harms
1889–
Birth Location: Wisconsin
EH

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Carl Nelson's Ancestors

Self
Carl Nelson
1917–1974
Birth Place: Muscoda, Grant Wisconsin
Parents
Marion Nelson
1888–1947
Kansas
Elnora Harms
1889–
Wisconsin
Grandparents
Christopher (Carl) Nelson
1847–1922
Denmark
Cordelia Marsh
1851–1902
Ohio
Great-Grandparents
Nathan Marsh
1820–1911
Sarah Hunt
1827–1904
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Sylvestine\Vestine Hunt
1793–1870
Sally Martin
1794–1875

Carl Nelson's Timeline

6 Records

1917
18 Apr 1917
Birth of Carl Melvin Nelson in Muscoda, Grant Wisconsin
Muscoda, Grant Wisconsin
1920
1920
Age 3
Carl Melvin Nelson resided here in Pulaski, Iowa, Wisconsin, USA
Pulaski, Iowa, Wisconsin, USA
1930
1930
Age 13
Carl Melvin Nelson resided here in Pulaski, Iowa, Wisconsin, USA
Pulaski, Iowa, Wisconsin, USA
1935
1935
Age 18
Carl Melvin Nelson resided here in Pulaski, Iowa, Wisconsin
Pulaski, Iowa, Wisconsin
1940
1940
Age 23
Carl Melvin Nelson resided here in Pulaski, Iowa, Wisconsin, USA
Pulaski, Iowa, Wisconsin, USA
1974
12 May 1974
Age 57
Death of Carl Melvin Nelson
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Apr 1917
    Event Place: Muscoda, Grant Wisconsin
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Wisconsin, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 508
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pulaski, Iowa, Wisconsin; Roll: m-t0627-04483; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 25-25
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pulaski, Iowa, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_1989; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 167
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pulaski, Iowa, Wisconsin; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 2342307
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Capital Times; Publication Date: 13 May 1974; Publication Place: Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America; ,0.26627994,0.27275363,0.3610

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Pulaski, Iowa, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pulaski, Iowa, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_1989; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 167

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Pulaski, Iowa, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pulaski, Iowa, Wisconsin; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 2342307

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Pulaski, Iowa, Wisconsin
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pulaski, Iowa, Wisconsin; Roll: m-t0627-04483; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 25-25

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Pulaski, Iowa, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Wisconsin, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 508
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pulaski, Iowa, Wisconsin; Roll: m-t0627-04483; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 25-25

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Muscoda, Iowa, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Capital Times; Publication Date: 13 May 1974; Publication Place: Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America; ,0.26627994,0.27275363,0.3610

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 May 1974
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Capital Times; Publication Date: 13 May 1974; Publication Place: Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America; ,0.26627994,0.27275363,0.3610

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Muscoda, Grant County, Wisconsin, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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