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Edward John Nelson 1877–1941 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Oct 1877

Birth Location: Butternut Valley Township, Minnesota, USA

Death Date: 18 December 1941

Death Location: Butternut Valley, Blue Earth County, MN

Father: Ole Nelson

Mother: Caroline Peterson

Spouse(s): Mabel Kabrud

Children(s): Burton Nelson, Alden Nelson, Mildred Nelson

Edward John Nelson was born in 1877 in Butternut Valley Township, Minnesota, USA, the child of Ole Nelson And Caroline Karen Peterson. In 1880, Edward John Nelson resided in Butternut Valley, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United St. In 1885, Edward John Nelson resided in Butternut Valley, Blue Earth, Minnesota, USA. Edward John Nelson married Mabel Alvina Kabrud, and had children including Alden Orlando Nelson, Burton Leroy Nelson, Mildred Evelyn Nelson. Edward John Nelson passed away in 1941 in Butternut Valley, Blue Earth County, MN.

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Biography

  • Edward John Nelson was born in 1877 in Butternut Valley Township, Minnesota, USA, the child of Ole Nelson And Caroline Karen Peterson.
  • In 1880, Edward John Nelson resided in Butternut Valley, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United St.
  • In 1885, Edward John Nelson resided in Butternut Valley, Blue Earth, Minnesota, USA.
  • Edward John Nelson married Mabel Alvina Kabrud, and had children including Alden Orlando Nelson, Burton Leroy Nelson, Mildred Evelyn Nelson.
  • Edward John Nelson passed away in 1941 in Butternut Valley, Blue Earth County, MN.

Immediate Family

Parents

Ole Nelson
1849–1921
Birth Location: Kaasa, Sauherad, Telemark, Norway
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Caroline Peterson
1853–1930
Birth Location: Norway
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Spouses(s)

Mabel Kabrud
1886–1972
Birth Location: Minnesota
MK

Children(s)

Burton Nelson
1920–1995
Birth Location: Butternut Valley Township, Blue Earth County, Minnesota, USA
BN
Alden Nelson
1908–1965
Birth Location: Butternut Valley Township, Blue Earth County, Minnesota, USA
AN
Mildred Nelson
1912–2006
Birth Location: Butternut Valley Township, Blue Earth County, Minnesota, USA
MN

Edward Nelson's Ancestors

Self
Edward Nelson
1877–1941
Birth Place: Butternut Valley Township, Minnesota, USA
Parents
Ole Nelson
1849–1921
Kaasa, Sauherad, Telemark, Norway
Caroline ("Karen") Peterson
1853–1930
Norway
Grandparents
Nels (Nelsonnielson) Kaasa
1824–1891
Sauherad, Telemark, Norway
Ingeborg (Eriksdatter) Hegna
1818–1921
Hegna, Nalie, Telemark, Norway
Soren Pedersen
1816–1871
Modum, Buskerud, Norway/Overenie Huggot
Christine Bjørnsdatter
1819–1898
Modum, Buskerud, Norway/Modums Prestegjeld
Great-Grandparents
Niels Sauer
1798–1873
Ingeborg Olsdatter
1804–
Eric (Kjersti)
1785–1869
Kjersti Lystang
1788–1872
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Daniel Henriksson
1768–1837
Eli Østgaarden
1760–1825
Tarald Gunheim
1749–1822
Ingeborg Voltveit
1748–1831

Edward Nelson's Descendants

1.
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Edward (John) Nelson (29 Oct 1877–18 December 1941) m. Mabel (Alvina) Kabrud (31 May 1886–03 March 1972)
  1. 1. Burton (Leroy) Nelson 1920–1995 m. Francis (Irene) Barnett 1919–2016
  2. 2. Alden (Orlando) Nelson 1908–1965 m. Justine (C.) Gilbertson 1908–1973
    1. 1. Vernon (Leroy) Nelson 1945–1994
  3. 3. Mildred (Evelyn) Nelson 1912–2006

Edward Nelson's Timeline

10 Records

1877
29 Oct 1877
Birth of Edward John Nelson in Butternut Valley Township, Minnesota, USA
Butternut Valley Township, Minnesota, USA
1880
1880
Age 3
Edward John Nelson resided here in Butternut Valley, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United States
Butternut Valley, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United States
1885
1 May 1885
Age 8
Edward John Nelson resided here in Butternut Valley, Blue Earth, Minnesota, USA
Butternut Valley, Blue Earth, Minnesota, USA
1895
1895
Age 18
Edward John Nelson resided here in Butternut Valley, Blue Earth, Minnesota, USA
Butternut Valley, Blue Earth, Minnesota, USA
1900
1900
Age 23
Edward John Nelson resided here in Buttemut Valley, Blue Earth, Minnesota, USA
Buttemut Valley, Blue Earth, Minnesota, USA
1900
1900
Age 23
Edward John Nelson resided here in Butternut Valley Cambria Townships, Blue Earth, Minnesota
Butternut Valley Cambria Townships, Blue Earth, Minnesota
1910
1910
Age 33
Edward John Nelson resided here in Butternut Valley, Blue Earth, Minnesota
Butternut Valley, Blue Earth, Minnesota
1920
1920
Age 43
Edward John Nelson resided here in Butternut Valley, Blue Earth, Minnesota
Butternut Valley, Blue Earth, Minnesota
1930
1930
Age 53
Edward John Nelson resided here in Lincoln, Blue Earth, Minnesota
Lincoln, Blue Earth, Minnesota
1941
18 December 1941
Age 64
Death of Edward John Nelson in Butternut Valley, Blue Earth County, MN
Butternut Valley, Blue Earth County, MN

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Oct 1877
    Event Place: Butternut Valley Township, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Minnesota Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905
    [2] Minnesota, Marriages Index
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Butternut Valley, Blue Earth, Minnesota; Roll: T625_825; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 3; Image: .
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lincoln, Blue Earth, Minnesota; Roll: 1080; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 16; Image: 435.0.
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Cook County, Illinois; Roll: 1503988; Draft Board: 78.
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Butternut Valley, Blue Earth, Minnesota; Roll: T9_615; Family History Film: 1254615; Page: 415.2000; Enumeration District: 16; Image: 0839.
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Buttemut Valley, Blue Earth, Minnesota; Roll: T623_757; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 3.
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Buttemut Valley, Blue Earth, Minnesota; Roll: T623_757; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 3.
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Butternut Valley, Blue Earth, Minnesota; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Butternut Valley, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Butternut Valley, Blue Earth, Minnesota; Roll: T9_615; Family History Film: 1254615; Page: 415.2000; Enumeration District: 16; Image: 0839.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 May 1885
    Event Place: Butternut Valley, Blue Earth, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: Minnesota Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1895
    Event Place: Butternut Valley, Blue Earth, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: Minnesota Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Buttemut Valley, Blue Earth, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Buttemut Valley, Blue Earth, Minnesota; Roll: T623_757; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 3.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Butternut Valley Cambria Townships, Blue Earth, Minnesota
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Buttemut Valley, Blue Earth, Minnesota; Roll: T623_757; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 3.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 6 Jun 1904
    Event Place: Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Minneapolis Journal - 6 Jun 1904 - Page 9, Marriage of Kabrud / Nelson 6 Jun 1904

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Butternut Valley, Blue Earth, Minnesota
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Butternut Valley, Blue Earth, Minnesota; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Butternut Valley, Blue Earth, Minnesota
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Butternut Valley, Blue Earth, Minnesota; Roll: T625_825; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 3; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Lincoln, Blue Earth, Minnesota
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lincoln, Blue Earth, Minnesota; Roll: 1080; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 16; Image: 435.0.

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Cook County, Illinois; Roll: 1503988; Draft Board: 78.

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 December 1941
    Event Place: Butternut Valley, Blue Earth County, MN
    Record Source: Minnesota Death Index
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