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David Cooper Nelson 1920–1960 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Mar 1920

Birth Location: Great Falls, Cascade, Montana

Death Date: 8 Jan 1960

Death Location: Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States of America

Father: Levi Nelson

Mother: Florence Clark

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The story of David Cooper Nelson began in 1920 in Great Falls, Cascade, Montana. David Cooper Nelson passed away in 1960 in Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of David Cooper Nelson began in 1920 in Great Falls, Cascade, Montana.
  • David Cooper Nelson passed away in 1960 in Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States of America.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

David Nelson's Ancestors

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David Nelson
1920–1960
Birth Place: Great Falls, Cascade, Montana
Parents
Levi Franklin Nelson
1870–1928
Near Champaign, Champaign, Illinois
Florence (Hester) Clark
1892–1969
Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana
Grandparents
Benjamin (Franklin) Nelson
1829–1899
Macon, Macon, Illinois
David (Franklin) Clark
1879–1931
Kentucky
America (Washington) Howerton
1853–1928
Paradise, Muhlenberg, Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
Charles Nelson
1801–1863
John Clark
1818–1884
Elizabeth McGrew
1824–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Charles Clark
1790–1860
Jane King
1796–1860
William McGrew
1782–1856
Mary McGrew
1782–1865

David Nelson's Timeline

2 Records

1920
29 Mar 1920
Birth of David Cooper Nelson in Great Falls, Cascade, Montana
Great Falls, Cascade, Montana
1960
8 Jan 1960
Age 40
Death of David Cooper Nelson in Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico, USA
Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Mar 1920
    Event Place: Great Falls, Cascade, Montana
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Montana, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 36
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Montana, Prison Records, 1861-1968, Montana State Historical Society; Helena, Montana, USA; Collection: Prisoner Descriptions (Surnames N)

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Jackson, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Montana, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 36

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Montana State Prison
    Record Source: Montana, Prison Records, 1861-1968, Montana State Historical Society; Helena, Montana, USA; Collection: Prisoner Descriptions (Surnames N)

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Jan 1960
    Event Place: Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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