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Gilbert Calvin Nelson 1918–1977 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Dec 1918

Birth Location: Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA

Death Date: 13 Nov 1977

Death Location: Merrillville, Lake County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: Frederick Nelson

Mother: Elizabeth Jones

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of Gilbert Calvin Nelson began in 1918 in Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA. In 1920, Gilbert Calvin Nelson resided in Gary Ward 2, Lake, Indiana, USA. In 1930, Gilbert Calvin Nelson resided in Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA. Gilbert Calvin Nelson married Sara Hurtado, and had children including Jeremy R Nelson. Gilbert Calvin Nelson passed away in 1977 in Merrillville, Lake County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Gilbert Calvin Nelson began in 1918 in Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1920, Gilbert Calvin Nelson resided in Gary Ward 2, Lake, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1930, Gilbert Calvin Nelson resided in Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA.
  • Gilbert Calvin Nelson married Sara Hurtado, and had children including Jeremy R Nelson.
  • Gilbert Calvin Nelson passed away in 1977 in Merrillville, Lake County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Frederick Nelson
1879–1964
Birth Location: Duluth, Minnesota, USA
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Elizabeth Jones
1896–1956
Birth Location: Wales
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Gilbert Nelson's Ancestors

Self
Gilbert Nelson
1918–1977
Birth Place: Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA
Parents
Frederick A Nelson
1879–1964
Duluth, Minnesota, USA
Elizabeth (Louise) Jones
1896–1956
Wales
Grandparents
Robt Jones
1854–
England
Elizabeth Jones
1859–
England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Gilbert Nelson's Timeline

7 Records

1918
2 Dec 1918
Birth of Gilbert Calvin Nelson in Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA
Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 2
Gilbert Calvin Nelson resided here in Gary Ward 2, Lake, Indiana, USA
Gary Ward 2, Lake, Indiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 12
Gilbert Calvin Nelson resided here in Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA
Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 17
Gilbert Calvin Nelson resided here in Gary, Lake, Indiana
Gary, Lake, Indiana
1940
1940
Age 22
Gilbert Calvin Nelson resided here in Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA
Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA
1957
1957
Age 39
Gilbert Calvin Nelson resided here in Gary, Indiana, USA
Gary, Indiana, USA
1977
13 Nov 1977
Age 59
Death of Gilbert Calvin Nelson in Valparaiso, Porter, Indiana, USA
Valparaiso, Porter, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Dec 1918
    Event Place: Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Gary, Lake, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01120; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 95-32A
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 311-01-8920; Issue State: Indiana; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Gary Ward 2, Lake, Indiana; Roll: T625_446; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 97
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Gary, Lake, Indiana; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 2340334
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1977; Roll: 17
    [7] Indiana, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1907-1944
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [9] Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1917-2005, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Series Number: 89-204; Year: 1989 Aug; Certificate Range: 031500 - 033305
    [10] Porter County, Indiana, Vidette-Messenger and Vidette-Times Obituary Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Gary Ward 2, Lake, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Gary Ward 2, Lake, Indiana; Roll: T625_446; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 97

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Gary, Lake, Indiana; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 2340334

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Gary, Lake, Indiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Gary, Lake, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01120; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 95-32A

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Gary, Lake, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01120; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 95-32A

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1957
    Event Place: Gary, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Nov 1977
    Event Place: Valparaiso, Porter, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 311-01-8920; Issue State: Indiana; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1977; Roll: 17
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [5] Porter County, Indiana, Vidette-Messenger and Vidette-Times Obituary Index

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