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Edward C. Nelson 1893–1967 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Apr 1893

Birth Location: St. Andrews, Walsh, North Dakota

Death Date: 1967

Death Location: Grafton Lutheran Cemetery, Grafton, Walsh, North Dakota, United States

Father: Petter Nelson

Mother: Marie Tweton

Spouse(s): Laura Fenell

Children(s):

In 1893, Edward C. Nelson entered the world in St. Andrews, Walsh, North Dakota, born to Petter Anton Nelson And Marie Tweton. In 1900, Edward C. Nelson resided in St Andrews, Walsh, North Dakota, USA. In 1910, Edward C. Nelson resided in St Andrews, Walsh, North Dakota, USA. Edward C. Nelson married Laura Mae Fenell. Edward C. Nelson passed away in 1967 in Grafton Lutheran Cemetery, Grafton, Walsh, North Dakota, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1893, Edward C. Nelson entered the world in St. Andrews, Walsh, North Dakota, born to Petter Anton Nelson And Marie Tweton.
  • In 1900, Edward C. Nelson resided in St Andrews, Walsh, North Dakota, USA.
  • In 1910, Edward C. Nelson resided in St Andrews, Walsh, North Dakota, USA.
  • Edward C. Nelson married Laura Mae Fenell.
  • Edward C. Nelson passed away in 1967 in Grafton Lutheran Cemetery, Grafton, Walsh, North Dakota, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Petter Nelson
1857–1932
Birth Location: Denmark
PN
Marie Tweton
1865–1950
Birth Location: Ormstol, Hoidalsmo, Laardal, Telemark, Norway
MT

Spouses(s)

Laura Fenell
1892–1997
Birth Location: Rural Drayton, North Dakota
LF

Children(s)

Edward Nelson's Ancestors

Self
Edward Nelson
1893–1967
Birth Place: St. Andrews, Walsh, North Dakota
Parents
Petter Anton Nelson
1857–1932
Denmark
Marie Tweton
1865–1950
Ormstol, Hoidalsmo, Laardal, Telemark, Norway
Grandparents
Jacob Nielsen
1835–1881
Tryggelev, Fyn, Denmark
Inger Mortensen
1837–1875
Sondenbro, Magleby, Svendborg, Denmark
Thorbjørn Jensen
1823–1871
Ovenstrom, Kviteseid, Telemark, Norway
Mari Eriksen
1824–1884
Overland, Kviteseid, Telemark, Norway
Great-Grandparents
Niels Lollik
1797–1863
Bodil Madsdatter
1796–
Morten Larsen
1804–1849
Maren Andersdatter
1811–
Jens Torbjornsen
1795–1867
Aaste Christensdtr
1798–1851
Erik Stenersen
1786–1861
Ingeborg Olsdatter
1791–1858
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jens Larsen
1766–1827
Karen Jacobsdatter
1773–
Mads Nielsen
1748–
Dorthe Hansdatter
1762–
Torbjørn Gaaserud
1773–1810
Mari Tveitan
1776–1793
Christen Aakre
1768–1843
Dorthe Kjeldal
1764–1833
Stener Eriksen
1759–
Ingeborg Mikkelsdatter
1755–1842

Edward Nelson's Timeline

12 Records

1893
21 Apr 1893
Birth of Edward C. Nelson in St. Andrews, Walsh, North Dakota
St. Andrews, Walsh, North Dakota
1900
1900
Age 7
Edward C. Nelson resided here in St Andrews, Walsh, North Dakota, USA
St Andrews, Walsh, North Dakota, USA
1910
1910
Age 17
Edward C. Nelson resided here in St Andrews, Walsh, North Dakota, USA
St Andrews, Walsh, North Dakota, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 24
Edward C. Nelson resided here in Walsh, North Dakota
Walsh, North Dakota
1920
1920
Age 27
Edward C. Nelson resided here in Grafton, Walsh, North Dakota, USA
Grafton, Walsh, North Dakota, USA
1925
1925
Age 32
Edward C. Nelson resided here in Grafton, Walsh, North Dakota, USA
Grafton, Walsh, North Dakota, USA
1930
1930
Age 37
Edward C. Nelson resided here in Grafton, Walsh, North Dakota, USA
Grafton, Walsh, North Dakota, USA
1935
1935
Age 42
Edward C. Nelson resided here in Grafton, Walsh, North Dakota
Grafton, Walsh, North Dakota
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 47
Edward C. Nelson resided here in Grafton, Walsh, North Dakota, USA
Grafton, Walsh, North Dakota, USA
1942
1942
Age 49
Edward C. Nelson resided here in Grafton, North Dakota, USA
Grafton, North Dakota, USA
1967
31 Jul 1967
Age 74
Death of Edward C. Nelson in Grafton, Walsh, North Dakota
Grafton, Walsh, North Dakota
1967
1967
Age 74
Burial of Edward C. Nelson in Grafton Lutheran Cemetery, Grafton, Walsh, North Dakota, United States
Grafton Lutheran Cemetery, Grafton, Walsh, North Dakota, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Apr 1893
    Event Place: St. Andrews, Walsh, North Dakota
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for North Dakota, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 599221; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] North Dakota, Territorial and State Censuses, North Dakota State University Archives; Fargo, North Dakota
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Grafton, Walsh, North Dakota; Roll: T627_3016; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 50-20A
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Grafton, Walsh, North Dakota; Roll: T625_1342; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 199; Image: 210
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Grafton, Walsh, North Dakota; Roll: 1744; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0020; Image: 152.0; FHL microfilm: 2341478
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: North Dakota; Registration County: Walsh; Roll: 1819500
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: St Andrews, Walsh, North Dakota; Roll: 1233; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0195; FHL microfilm: 1241233
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: St Andrews, Walsh, North Dakota; Roll: T624_1145; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0245; FHL microfilm: 1375158
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] Web: North Dakota, Find A Grave Index, 1850-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: St Andrews, Walsh, North Dakota, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: St Andrews, Walsh, North Dakota; Roll: 1233; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0195; FHL microfilm: 1241233

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: St Andrews, Walsh, North Dakota, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: St Andrews, Walsh, North Dakota; Roll: T624_1145; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0245; FHL microfilm: 1375158

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Walsh, North Dakota
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: North Dakota; Registration County: Walsh; Roll: 1819500

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Grafton, Walsh, North Dakota, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Grafton, Walsh, North Dakota; Roll: T625_1342; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 199; Image: 210

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Grafton, Walsh, North Dakota, USA
    Record Source: North Dakota, Territorial and State Censuses, North Dakota State University Archives; Fargo, North Dakota

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Grafton, Walsh, North Dakota, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Grafton, Walsh, North Dakota; Roll: 1744; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0020; Image: 152.0; FHL microfilm: 2341478

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Grafton, Walsh, North Dakota
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Grafton, Walsh, North Dakota; Roll: T627_3016; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 50-20A

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Grafton, Walsh, North Dakota, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Grafton, Walsh, North Dakota; Roll: T627_3016; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 50-20A

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Grafton, North Dakota, USA
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for North Dakota, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 599221; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 Jul 1967
    Event Place: Grafton, Walsh, North Dakota
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 502-09-6518; Issue State: North Dakota; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: North Dakota, Find A Grave Index, 1850-2012

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1967
    Event Place: Grafton Lutheran Cemetery, Grafton, Walsh, North Dakota, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] North Dakota, U.S., Cemetery Records
    [3] Web: North Dakota, Find A Grave Index, 1850-2012
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