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Elias Nelson 1836–1917 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 December 1836

Birth Location: Biri, Oppland, Norvège

Death Date: 1 Mar 1917

Death Location: Westby, Vernon County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Father: Hans Neperud

Mother: Sigrid Narum

Spouse(s): Bertha Ruh

Children(s): Andrine Nelson, Hans Næperud, Ludvig Neperud, Laura Neprud, Ingebor Neprud, Nils Neprud, Nordahl Neprud, Nils Neprud

Elias Nelson was born in 1836 in Biri, Oppland, Norvège, the child of Hans Nilsen Neperud And Sigrid Siri Andrine Gulbrandsdatter Narum. Elias Nelson married Bertha Christofersdatter Bratlie Ruh, and had children including Andrine Nelson, Hans Nilsen Nperud, Ingebor Margarethe Neprud, Laura Hanson Neprud, Ludvig Of Neperud, Nils Neprud, Nordahl Hanson Neprud. Elias Nelson passed away in 1917 in Westby, Vernon County, Wisconsin, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Elias Nelson was born in 1836 in Biri, Oppland, Norvège, the child of Hans Nilsen Neperud And Sigrid Siri Andrine Gulbrandsdatter Narum.
  • Elias Nelson married Bertha Christofersdatter Bratlie Ruh, and had children including Andrine Nelson, Hans Nilsen Nperud, Ingebor Margarethe Neprud, Laura Hanson Neprud, Ludvig Of Neperud, Nils Neprud, Nordahl Hanson Neprud.
  • Elias Nelson passed away in 1917 in Westby, Vernon County, Wisconsin, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Hans Neperud
1800–1875
Birth Location: Biri, Oppland, Norway
HN
Sigrid Narum
1796–1874
Birth Location: Narum, Oppland, Norway
SN

Spouses(s)

Bertha Ruh
1834–1900
Birth Location: Norway
BR

Children(s)

Andrine Nelson
1867–1934
Birth Location: Wisconsin
AN
Hans Næperud
1860–1875
Birth Location: Wisconsin
HN
Ludvig Neperud
1873–1945
Birth Location: Wisconsin, Wisconsin, USA
LN
Laura Neprud
1871–1927
Birth Location: Viroqua Township, Vernon County, Wisconsin, USA
LN
Ingebor Neprud
1862–1866
Birth Location: –
IN
Nils Neprud
1859–1916
Birth Location: –
NN
Nordahl Neprud
1875–1887
Birth Location: Vernon County, Wisconsin, USA
NN
Nils Neprud
1867–1867
Birth Location: Wisconsin, USA
NN

Elias Nelson's Ancestors

Self
Elias Nelson
1836–1917
Birth Place: Biri, Oppland, Norvège
Parents
Hans Nilsen Neperud
1800–1875
Biri, Oppland, Norway
Sigrid ("Siri" Andrine Gulbrandsdatter) Narum
1796–1874
Narum, Oppland, Norway
Grandparents
Niels (Hansen) Neperud
1771–
Biri, Oppland, Norway
Mari Ericksdatter
1772–
Biri, Oppland, Norway
Gulbrand Christophersen
1761–1828
Berg,Land,Oppland,Norway
Gulbrand (Christopherson) Narum
1761–
Land, Oppland, Norway
Great-Grandparents
Erik JENSEN
1736–
Aase Olsdatter
1736–1796
Christopher Berg
1736–1821
Christopher Berg
1736–1821
Margrete Nårum
1734–1799
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jens Modre
1700–
Martha Pedersdr
1710–
Gulbrand Berg
1700–1745
Mari Povelsdr
1688–1767
Gulbrand Nordre
1707–1748
Kari Larsdatter
1709–1782

Elias Nelson's Descendants

1.
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Elias Nelson (17 December 1836–1 Mar 1917) m. Bertha (Christofersdatter Bratlie) Ruh (31 May 1834–19 April 1900)
  1. 1. Andrine Nelson 1867–1934 m. Thomas (D.) Stevens 1859–1932
    1. 1. Theodore ("Ted") Stevens 1899–1969 m. Marie Stevens 1902–1964 m. Agnes (Ovidialouis) Stevens 1899–1995
      1. 1. Thomas (Sundby) Stevens 1935–2011
    2. 2. Theodora (B. "Dora") Stevens 1891–1987 m. Clair Bowman 1889–1935
      1. 1. Bea Bowman 1910–1980 m. Lloyd (A. “Mike”) Mikkelson 1909–2000
    3. 3. Elvin (S) Stevens 1893–1965 m. Agnes (A) Thompson 1896–1959
      1. 1. Patricia (Hope) Stevens 1927–2014 m. Donald (O) Lomen 1927–2011
  2. 2. Hans (Nilsen) Næperud 1860–1875
  3. 3. Ludvig (of) Neperud 1873–1945 m. Ella Blihoven 1882–1962
    1. 1. Gerhard (L) Neprud 1908–1982
    2. 2. Paul (R) Neprud 1907–1928
    3. 3. Thelma (C) Neprud 1915–
    4. 4. Sybele Neprud 1905–1991
    5. 5. Lydia (M) Neprud 1911–1965
    6. 6. Norma (H) Neprud 1910–1996
    7. 7. John (L) Neprud 1913–1940
    8. 8. Elaine Neprud 1920–
    9. 9. Odean Neprud 1911–1940
  4. 4. Laura (Hanson) Neprud 1871–1927 m. Oluf Peterson 1867–1907
    1. 1. Lester (O) Peterson 1904–1994
    2. 2. Beatrice Peterson 1907–
  5. 5. Ingebor (Margarethe) Neprud 1862–1866
  6. 6. Nils Neprud 1859–1916
  7. 7. Nordahl (Hanson) Neprud 1875–1887
  8. 8. Nils Neprud 1867–1867

Elias Nelson's Timeline

12 Records

1836
17 Dec 1836
Birth of Elias Nelson in Biri, Oppland, Norway
Biri, Oppland, Norway
1836
Abt 1836
Birth of Elias Nelson in Norway
Norway
1836
17 December 1836
Birth of Elias Nelson in Biri, Oppland, Norvège
Biri, Oppland, Norvège
1850
1850
Age 14
Elias Nelson resided here in Bad Ax, Crawford, Wisconsin, USA
Bad Ax, Crawford, Wisconsin, USA
1860
1860
Age 24
Elias Nelson resided here in Viroqua, Bad Ax, Wisconsin, USA
Viroqua, Bad Ax, Wisconsin, USA
1870
1870
Age 34
Elias Nelson resided here in Viroqua, Vernon, Wisconsin, USA
Viroqua, Vernon, Wisconsin, USA
1880
1880
Age 44
Elias Nelson resided here in Viroqua, Vernon, Wisconsin, USA
Viroqua, Vernon, Wisconsin, USA
1885
1885
Age 49
Elias Nelson resided here in Viroqua, Vernon, Wisconsin, USA
Viroqua, Vernon, Wisconsin, USA
1900
1900
Age 64
Elias Nelson resided here in Viroqua, Vernon, Wisconsin, USA
Viroqua, Vernon, Wisconsin, USA
1905
1 Jun 1905
Age 69
Elias Nelson resided here in Viroqua, Vernon, Wisconsin, USA
Viroqua, Vernon, Wisconsin, USA
1910
1910
Age 74
Elias Nelson resided here in Viroqua, Vernon, Wisconsin, USA
Viroqua, Vernon, Wisconsin, USA
1917
1 Mar 1917
Age 81
Death of Elias Nelson in Coon Prarie, Vernon, Wisconsin
Coon Prarie, Vernon, Wisconsin

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Dec 1836
    Event Place: Biri, Oppland, Norway
    Record Source:
    [1] Wisconsin, State Censuses, 1895 and 1905, Wisconsin Historical Society; Madison, Wisconsin; Census Year: 1905
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Viroqua, Vernon, Wisconsin; Roll: 1449; Page: 398C; Enumeration District: 018
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Viroqua, Vernon, Wisconsin; Roll: M593_1738; Page: 494B; Family History Library Film: 553237
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Viroqua, Vernon, Wisconsin; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0172; FHL microfilm: 1241820
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Viroqua, Bad Ax, Wisconsin; Roll: M653_1399; Page: 413; Family History Library Film: 805399
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Viroqua, Vernon, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1740; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0152; FHL microfilm: 1375753
    [7] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Bad Ax, Crawford, Wisconsin; Roll: M432_995; Page: 254A; Image: 42
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Vernon County Censor; Publication Date: 7 Mar 1917; Publication Place: Viroqua, Wisconsin, USA; ,0.54679215,0.56537634,0.63730365&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt 1836
    Event Place: Norway

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 December 1836
    Event Place: Biri, Oppland, Norvège
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1847
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Viroqua, Vernon, Wisconsin; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0172; FHL microfilm: 1241820
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Viroqua, Vernon, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1740; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0152; FHL microfilm: 1375753

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Bad Ax, Crawford, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Bad Ax, Crawford, Wisconsin; Roll: M432_995; Page: 254A; Image: 42

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Viroqua, Bad Ax, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Viroqua, Bad Ax, Wisconsin; Roll: M653_1399; Page: 413; Family History Library Film: 805399

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Viroqua, Vernon, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Viroqua, Vernon, Wisconsin; Roll: M593_1738; Page: 494B; Family History Library Film: 553237

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Viroqua, Vernon, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Viroqua, Vernon, Wisconsin; Roll: 1449; Page: 398C; Enumeration District: 018

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1885
    Event Place: Viroqua, Vernon, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: Wisconsin, State Censuses, 1895 and 1905, Wisconsin Historical Society; Madison, Wisconsin; Census Year: 1885; Roll: 8

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Viroqua, Vernon, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Viroqua, Vernon, Wisconsin; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0172; FHL microfilm: 1241820

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1905
    Event Place: Viroqua, Vernon, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: Wisconsin, State Censuses, 1895 and 1905, Wisconsin Historical Society; Madison, Wisconsin; Census Year: 1905

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Viroqua, Vernon, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Viroqua, Vernon, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1740; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0152; FHL microfilm: 1375753

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Mar 1917
    Event Place: Coon Prarie, Vernon, Wisconsin
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1872-2004, Wisconsin Department of Health Services; Madison, WI, USA; Wisconsin Death Records, 1907-1932
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Vernon County Censor; Publication Date: 7 Mar 1917; Publication Place: Viroqua, Wisconsin, USA; ,0.54679215,0.56537634,0.63730365&xid=3355
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Westby, Vernon County, Wisconsin, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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