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Donald Edward Nelson Goodman 1931–2004 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 September 1931

Birth Location: Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America

Death Date: 3 February 2004

Death Location: West Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: Miles Nelson

Mother: Daisy Berry

Spouse(s): Mildred Goodman

Children(s):

In 1931, Donald Edward Nelson Goodman entered the world in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America, born to Miles Dewey Nelson And Daisy Belle Berry. In 1935, Donald Edward Nelson Goodman resided in Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana. In 1940, Donald Edward Nelson Goodman resided in Fairfield, Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA. Donald Edward Nelson Goodman married Mildred Louise Goodman, and had children including Carolyn Jean Nelson Johnson, Debra Jo Nelson Stull Pruitt, Diana Lee Nelson Morgan, Donna Louise Nelson Gibbs, Steven Donn Nelson West Garrett, William Eugene Nelson. Donald Edward Nelson Goodman passed away in 2004 in West Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America.

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  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

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Biography

  • In 1931, Donald Edward Nelson Goodman entered the world in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America, born to Miles Dewey Nelson And Daisy Belle Berry.
  • In 1935, Donald Edward Nelson Goodman resided in Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana.
  • In 1940, Donald Edward Nelson Goodman resided in Fairfield, Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA.
  • Donald Edward Nelson Goodman married Mildred Louise Goodman, and had children including Carolyn Jean Nelson Johnson, Debra Jo Nelson Stull Pruitt, Diana Lee Nelson Morgan, Donna Louise Nelson Gibbs, Steven Donn Nelson West Garrett, William Eugene Nelson.
  • Donald Edward Nelson Goodman passed away in 2004 in West Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Donald Goodman's Ancestors

Self
Donald Goodman
1931–2004
Birth Place: Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America
Parents
Miles Dewey Nelson
1898–1977
Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America
Daisy (Belle) Berry
1898–1981
Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America
Grandparents
Charles (Carl Nelson) Wilson
1866–1918
Champaign County, Illinois, United States of America
Ida (May) Wilson
1876–1915
Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
William Thurman
1846–1923
Matilda Mills
1845–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Nelson
1814–
Rebecca Richarts
1820–

Donald Goodman's Timeline

11 Records

1931
9 September 1931
Birth of Donald Edward Nelson Goodman in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America
Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America
1935
1935
Age 4
Donald Edward Nelson Goodman resided here in Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana
Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana
1940
1940
Age 9
Donald Edward Nelson Goodman resided here in Fairfield, Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA
Fairfield, Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA
1950
1950
Age 19
Donald Edward Nelson Goodman resided here in Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA
Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 20
Donald Edward Nelson Goodman resided here in Indiana
Indiana
1953
5 Jun 1953
Age 22
Donald Edward Nelson Goodman was married In Topeka, Kan.
Topeka, Kan.
1953
Abt 1953
Age 22
Donald Edward Nelson Goodman resided here in Topeka
Topeka
1959
1959
Age 28
Donald Edward Nelson Goodman resided here in Lafayette, Indiana, USA
Lafayette, Indiana, USA
1976
Abt 1976
Age 45
Donald Edward Nelson Goodman resided here in 510 Asher Sl
510 Asher Sl
1977
Abt 1977
Age 46
Donald Edward Nelson Goodman resided here in 510 Asher St.
510 Asher St.
2004
3 February 2004
Age 73
Death of Donald Edward Nelson Goodman in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America
Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 September 1931
    Event Place: Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 2004; Roll: 03
    [5] Indiana, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1907-1944, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, Indiana; Births; Year: 1931; Roll: 017
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [7] Indiana, U.S., Marriage Certificates
    [8] Indiana, U.S., Marriage Certificates, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Records of Marriage 1961-2005; Roll Number: 22
    [9] Indiana, U.S., Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Records of Marriage 1961-2005; Roll Number: 01
    [10] 1950 United States Federal Census
    [11] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 5 Jun 1953
    Event Place: Topeka, Kan.
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Fairfield, Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Indiana
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1953
    Event Place: Topeka
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Journal and Courier; Publication Date: 10 Jun 1953; Publication Place: Lafayette, Indiana, USA; ,0.34766293,0.27697307,0.4345691&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1959
    Event Place: Lafayette, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1976
    Event Place: 510 Asher Sl
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1977
    Event Place: 510 Asher St.
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Journal and Courier; Publication Date: 15 Jan 1977; Publication Place: Lafayette, Indiana, USA; ,0.8359054,0.73443556,0.90568787&xid=3398
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 February 2004
    Event Place: Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 2004; Roll: 03
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
    [6] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: West Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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