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Fred W Nelson 1881–1968 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Oct 1881

Birth Location: Illinois, USA

Death Date: 1968

Death Location: Birmingham, Van Buren County, Iowa, United States of America

Father: C. Nelson

Mother: Carrie Wick

Spouse(s): Myrtle Hill

Children(s): Dale Nelson, Ellen Nelson

Fred W Nelson was born in 1881 in Illinois, USA, the child of C A Nelson And Carrie Wick. In 1900, Fred W Nelson resided in Washington, Washington, Iowa, USA. In 1925, Fred W Nelson resided in Union, Van Buren, Iowa, USA. Fred W Nelson married Myrtle E Hill, and had children including Dale W Nelson, Ellen F Nelson. Fred W Nelson passed away in 1968 in Birmingham, Van Buren County, Iowa, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Fred W Nelson was born in 1881 in Illinois, USA, the child of C A Nelson And Carrie Wick.
  • In 1900, Fred W Nelson resided in Washington, Washington, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1925, Fred W Nelson resided in Union, Van Buren, Iowa, USA.
  • Fred W Nelson married Myrtle E Hill, and had children including Dale W Nelson, Ellen F Nelson.
  • Fred W Nelson passed away in 1968 in Birmingham, Van Buren County, Iowa, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Fred Nelson's Ancestors

Self
Fred Nelson
1881–1968
Birth Place: Illinois, USA
Parents
C. A Nelson
1852–1922
Sweden
Carrie Wick
1866–1948
Grandparents
Nils (Peter) Ericsson
1812–1812
Berget, Vena, Kalmar, Hultsfred, Kalmar, Suède
Anna (Maria) Heby
1814–1880
Kalmar, Sweden
Jons (Jonsson) Wik
1828–
Gäddvik
Brita Persdotter
1831–
Hl
Great-Grandparents
Eric Nilsson
1788–1849
Stina Nilsdotter
1789–1830
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Nils Jacobsson
1748–1818
Stina Andersdotter
1748–1828
Nils Olofsson
1748–1819
Catharina
1753–1829

Fred Nelson's Descendants

1.
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Fred (W) Nelson (Oct 1881–1968) m. Myrtle (E) Hill (abt 1891–)
  1. 1. Dale (W) Nelson 1916–
  2. 2. Ellen (F) Nelson 1912–

Fred Nelson's Timeline

5 Records

1881
Oct 1881
Birth of Fred W Nelson in Illinois, USA
Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 19
Fred W Nelson resided here in Washington, Washington, Iowa, USA
Washington, Washington, Iowa, USA
1925
1 Jan 1925
Age 44
Fred W Nelson resided here in Union, Van Buren, Iowa, USA
Union, Van Buren, Iowa, USA
1930
1930
Age 49
Fred W Nelson resided here in Union, Union, Van Buren, Iowa, USA
Union, Union, Van Buren, Iowa, USA
1968
1968
Age 87
Death of Fred W Nelson
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Oct 1881
    Event Place: Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925, State Historical Society of Iowa (via Heritage Quest); Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 as well various special censuses from 1836-1897
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Union, Van Buren, Iowa; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0019; FHL microfilm: 2340420
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Washington, Iowa; Roll: 464; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0122
    [4] Iowa, Marriage Records, Iowa Department of Public Health; Des Moines, Iowa; Iowa Marriage Records, 1880–1922; Record Type: Marriage
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Washington, Washington, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Washington, Iowa; Roll: 464; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0122

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1925
    Event Place: Union, Van Buren, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925, State Historical Society of Iowa (via Heritage Quest); Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 as well various special censuses from 1836-1897

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Union, Union, Van Buren, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Union, Van Buren, Iowa; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0019; FHL microfilm: 2340420

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1968
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Birmingham, Van Buren County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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