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Elmer Clyde Nelson 1888–1947 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Oct 1888

Birth Location: Ovid, Clinton County, Michigan, United States of America

Death Date: 12 May 1947

Death Location: Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: Hiram Nelson

Mother: Anna Acre

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Marcotte

Children(s): Laverna Nelson, Bernard Nelson

In 1888, Elmer Clyde Nelson entered the world in Ovid, Clinton County, Michigan, United States of America, born to Hiram Nelson And Anna Maud Acre. In 1900, Elmer Clyde Nelson resided in Muskegon Ward 7, Muskegon, Michigan, USA. In 1917, Elmer Clyde Nelson resided in Muskegon County, Michigan, USA. Elmer Clyde Nelson married Elizabeth Marcotte, and had children including Bernard R Nelson, Laverna Beradine Nelson. Elmer Clyde Nelson passed away in 1947 in Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1888, Elmer Clyde Nelson entered the world in Ovid, Clinton County, Michigan, United States of America, born to Hiram Nelson And Anna Maud Acre.
  • In 1900, Elmer Clyde Nelson resided in Muskegon Ward 7, Muskegon, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1917, Elmer Clyde Nelson resided in Muskegon County, Michigan, USA.
  • Elmer Clyde Nelson married Elizabeth Marcotte, and had children including Bernard R Nelson, Laverna Beradine Nelson.
  • Elmer Clyde Nelson passed away in 1947 in Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Hiram Nelson
1862–1918
Birth Location: Ovid, Clinton County, Michigan, United States of America
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Anna Acre
1865–1953
Birth Location: Ontario, Canada
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Marcotte
1890–1971
Birth Location: Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America
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Children(s)

Laverna Nelson
1920–2003
Birth Location: Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America
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Bernard Nelson
1912–
Birth Location: Michigan
BN

Elmer Nelson's Ancestors

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Elmer Nelson
1888–1947
Birth Place: Ovid, Clinton County, Michigan, United States of America
Parents
Hiram Nelson
1862–1918
Ovid, Clinton County, Michigan, United States of America
Anna (Maud) Acre
1865–1953
Ontario, Canada
Grandparents
James (A) Nelson
1801–1877
New Jersey, United States of America
Samanth (Mc) Serby
1828–1860
Michigan, USA
Jacob (Hamelton) Acre
1838–1919
Canada
Amanda (Jane) Lundy
1835–1918
Cooksville, Peel Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada
Great-Grandparents
James Nelson
1773–1863
Hannah Nelson
1773–1855
Jacob Acre
1799–1851
Margaret Depeal
1809–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Nelson
1751–1808
Ellen Smith
1749–1819
Joel Post
1743–1813
Sarah Bushnell
1742–1783

Elmer Nelson's Descendants

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Elmer (Clyde) Nelson (24 Oct 1888–12 May 1947) m. Elizabeth Marcotte (29 September 1890–11 March 1971)
  1. 1. Laverna (Beradine) Nelson 1920–2003 m. Ludwig (Joe Fixel) Jr 1918–1990
  2. 2. Bernard (R) Nelson 1912–

Elmer Nelson's Timeline

5 Records

1888
24 Oct 1888
Birth of Elmer Clyde Nelson in Ovid, Clinton County, Michigan, United States of America
Ovid, Clinton County, Michigan, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 12
Elmer Clyde Nelson resided here in Muskegon Ward 7, Muskegon, Michigan, USA
Muskegon Ward 7, Muskegon, Michigan, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 29
Elmer Clyde Nelson resided here in Muskegon County, Michigan, USA
Muskegon County, Michigan, USA
1930
1930
Age 42
Elmer Clyde Nelson resided here in Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan, USA
Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan, USA
1947
12 May 1947
Age 59
Death of Elmer Clyde Nelson in Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan, USA
Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Oct 1888
    Event Place: Ovid, Clinton County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (4th Registration) For the State of Michigan; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0032; FHL microfilm: 2340749
    [3] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Michigan; Registration County: Muskegon County
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Muskegon Ward 7, Muskegon, Michigan; Roll: 734; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0076; FHL microfilm: 1240734
    [5] Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
    [8] Michigan, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1822-1940

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Muskegon Ward 7, Muskegon, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Muskegon Ward 7, Muskegon, Michigan; Roll: 734; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0076; FHL microfilm: 1240734

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Muskegon County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Michigan; Registration County: Muskegon County

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0032; FHL microfilm: 2340749

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Muskegon, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Muskegon, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (4th Registration) For the State of Michigan; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 May 1947
    Event Place: Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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