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Elmer James (James) Nelson 1911–1986 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Jul 1911

Birth Location: White, Brookings, South Dakota, USA

Death Date: 25 Jan 1986

Death Location: Seattle, King, -Washington, USA

Father: James Nelson

Mother: Christine Bakke

Spouse(s): Gunhild Schultz, Barbara Barnett

Children(s):

In 1911, Elmer James (James) Nelson entered the world in White, Brookings, South Dakota, USA, born to James Jim C Nelson And Christine Maline Ole Bakke. In 1920, Elmer James (James) Nelson resided in White, Brookings, South Dakota, USA. In 1930, Elmer James (James) Nelson resided in Lynn, Moody, South Dakota, USA. Elmer James (James) Nelson married Barbara Blanche Loren Barnett, Gunhild Elizabeth Peter Schultz, and had children including Carla Nelson, Carol E Elmer Nelson, Karen Elmer Nelson. Elmer James (James) Nelson passed away in 1986 in Seattle, King, -Washington, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1911, Elmer James (James) Nelson entered the world in White, Brookings, South Dakota, USA, born to James Jim C Nelson And Christine Maline Ole Bakke.
  • In 1920, Elmer James (James) Nelson resided in White, Brookings, South Dakota, USA.
  • In 1930, Elmer James (James) Nelson resided in Lynn, Moody, South Dakota, USA.
  • Elmer James (James) Nelson married Barbara Blanche Loren Barnett, Gunhild Elizabeth Peter Schultz, and had children including Carla Nelson, Carol E Elmer Nelson, Karen Elmer Nelson.
  • Elmer James (James) Nelson passed away in 1986 in Seattle, King, -Washington, USA.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Elmer Nelson's Ancestors

Self
Elmer Nelson
1911–1986
Birth Place: White, Brookings, South Dakota, USA
Parents
James "Jim" C. Nelson
1876–1966
Denmark
Christine (Maline (Ole)) Bakke
1887–1971
Brookings, Brookings, South Dakota, USA
Grandparents
Ole (E) Bakke
1854–1935
Rock Prairie, Rock, Wisconsin, USA
Carrolina Maredal
1863–1940
Maren, Høyanger kommune, Sogn og Fjordane fylke, Norway
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elmer Nelson's Timeline

7 Records

1911
22 Jul 1911
Birth of Elmer James (James) Nelson in White, Brookings, South Dakota, USA
White, Brookings, South Dakota, USA
1920
1920
Age 9
Elmer James (James) Nelson resided here in White, Brookings, South Dakota, USA
White, Brookings, South Dakota, USA
1930
1930
Age 19
Elmer James (James) Nelson resided here in Lynn, Moody, South Dakota, USA
Lynn, Moody, South Dakota, USA
1935
1935
Age 24
Elmer James (James) Nelson resided here in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, Alaska
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 29
Elmer James (James) Nelson resided here in Seattle, King, Washington, USA
Seattle, King, Washington, USA
1950
1950
Age 39
Elmer James (James) Nelson resided here in Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
1986
25 Jan 1986
Age 75
Death of Elmer James (James) Nelson in Seattle, King, -Washington, USA
Seattle, King, -Washington, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Jul 1911
    Event Place: White, Brookings, South Dakota, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Seattle, King, Washington; Roll: T627_4376; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 40-69
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 537-07-7089; Issue State: Washington; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: White, Brookings, South Dakota; Roll: T625_1715; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 35; Image: 319
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lynn, Moody, South Dakota; Roll: 2229; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0015; Image: 174.0; FHL microfilm: 2341963
    [5] Washington Death Index
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: White, Brookings, South Dakota, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: White, Brookings, South Dakota; Roll: T625_1715; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 35; Image: 319

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Lynn, Moody, South Dakota, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lynn, Moody, South Dakota; Roll: 2229; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0015; Image: 174.0; FHL microfilm: 2341963

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Anchorage, Alaska
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Seattle, King, Washington; Roll: T627_4376; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 40-69

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Seattle, King, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Seattle, King, Washington; Roll: T627_4376; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 40-69

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Washington
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 537-07-7089; Issue State: Washington; Issue Date: Before 1951

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Seattle
    Record Source: Washington Death Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Jan 1986
    Event Place: Seattle, King, -Washington, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 537-07-7089; Issue State: Washington; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Washington Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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