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Helen D Nelson 1889 – 1972 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1889

Birth Location: Wisconsin

Death Date: 3 Aug 1972

Death Location: Hennepin

Father: Carl Nelson

Mother: Anna Nordstrom

Spouse(s): Albin Pearson

Children(s): Dorothy Pearson, Irvin Pearson, Evelyn Pearson, Reuben Pearson, Arlene Pearson, James Pearson, Glenn Pearson

Helen D Nelson was born in 1889 in Wisconsin, the child of Carl August Nelson and Anna Charlotta Nordstrom. Helen D Nelson married Albin Pearson, and had children including Dorothy Pearson, Irvin Chester Pearson, Evelyn Pearson, Reuben Pearson, Arlene Pearson, James Pearson, Glenn J Albin Pearson. Helen D Nelson passed away in 1972 in Hennepin.

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Biography

  • Helen D Nelson was born in 1889 in Wisconsin, the child of Carl August Nelson and Anna Charlotta Nordstrom.
  • Helen D Nelson married Albin Pearson, and had children including Dorothy Pearson, Irvin Chester Pearson, Evelyn Pearson, Reuben Pearson, Arlene Pearson, James Pearson, Glenn J Albin Pearson.
  • Helen D Nelson passed away in 1972 in Hennepin.

Immediate Family

Parents

Carl Nelson
1855 – 1919
Birth Location: Sweden
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Anna Nordstrom
1856 – 1930
Birth Location: Sweden
AN

Spouses(s)

Albin Pearson
1885 – 1958
Birth Location: Sweden
AP

Children(s)

Dorothy Pearson
1916 – 1998
Birth Location: Maiden Rock, Wiss
DP
Irvin Pearson
1918 – 2000
Birth Location: Plum City Pi, Wisconsin
IP
Evelyn Pearson
1921 –
Birth Location: Wisconsin
EP
Reuben Pearson
1923 – 2001
Birth Location: Wisconsin
RP
Arlene Pearson
1924 –
Birth Location: Wisconsin
AP
James Pearson
1927 –
Birth Location: Wisconsin
JP
Glenn Pearson
1932 – 2022
Birth Location: Wisconsin
GP

Helen Nelson's Ancestors

Self
Helen Nelson
1889 – 1972
Birth Place: Wisconsin
Parents
Carl August Nelson
1855 – 1919
Sweden
Anna (Charlotta) Nordstrom
1856 – 1930
Sweden
Grandparents
Carl Nilsson
1823 –
Westergotland
Carolina Larsdotter
1826 – 1903
Älgarås, Västra Götaland, Sverige
Gustof (Andersson) Nordstrom
1830 – 1886
Hova Astorp, Sweden
Cajsa (Petersdotter) Petersdotter
1832 –
Fågelås , Skaraborg, Sweden
Great-Grandparents
Nils Eriksson
1785 –
Catarina Johansdotter
1782 – 1843
Lars Mattsson
1793 – 1854
Stina Olofsdotter
1805 – 1871
Kerstin* Kjellarsdotter
1803 –
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Erik Nilsson
1766 – 1852
Johannes Larsson
1757 – 1806
Greta Olofsdotter
1763 – 1821
Matthias Mattson
1756 – 1828
Catharina* Persdotter
1759 – 1813
Olof Olofsson
1771 – 1851
Maria Larsdotter
1769 – 1840

Helen Nelson's Descendants

1.
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Helen (D) Nelson (1889 – 3 Aug 1972) m. Albin Pearson (8 October 1885 – November 1958)
  1. 1. Dorothy Pearson (14 Mar 1916 – 15 Dec 1998) m. Dennis (Garfield) Johnson (21 July 1915 – 9 August 1999)
    1. 1. Nancy Litecky (17 Apr 1943 – )
    2. 2. Randall (Keith) Johnson (19 Aug 1946 – ) m. Marcia (A) Hewitt (abt 1946 – )
  2. 2. Irvin (Chester) Pearson (1 Feb 1918 – 20 Jul 2000) m. Jeanette Pearson (24 August 1923 – 14 August 2004)
    1. 1. Allen (R.) Pearson (25 May 1945 – 6 August 1961)
    2. 2. Sharon (K) Pearson (16 October 1948 – 3 December 2018) m. Newman
      1. 1. Eric Newman
      2. 2. Jerry Newman
      3. 3. Ben Newman
  3. 3. Evelyn Pearson (abt 1921 – )
  4. 4. Reuben Pearson (abt 1923 – 25 August 2001) m. Doris (Kathryn) Pearson (abt 1927 – May 1978)
    1. 1. Anita Pearson (abt 1947 – )
    2. 2. Jerome Pearson (abt 1948 – )
    3. 3. Kenneth Pearson (abt 1950 – )
  5. 5. Arlene Pearson (abt 1924 – )
  6. 6. James Pearson (abt 1927 – )
  7. 7. Glenn (J Albin) Pearson (abt 1932 – 16 February 2022)
    1. 1. Emily Rodden
    2. 2. Melissa Bundy
    3. 3. Laura Fabian
    4. 4. Christine Detrich

Helen Nelson's Timeline

15 Records

1887
10 Jul 1887
Helen D Nelson was baptized in Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin, USA
Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin, USA
1888
abt 1888
Birth of Helen D Nelson in Wisconsin
Wisconsin
1889
1889
Birth of Helen D Nelson in Wisconsin
Wisconsin
1900
1900
Age 11
Helen D Nelson resided here in Maiden Rock, Pierce, Wisconsin, USA
Maiden Rock, Pierce, Wisconsin, USA
1905
1 Jun 1905
Age 16
Helen D Nelson resided here in Maiden Rock, Pierce, Wisconsin, USA
Maiden Rock, Pierce, Wisconsin, USA
1905
1 Jun 1905
Age 16
Helen D Nelson resided here in Maiden Rock, Pierce, Wisconsin, USA
Maiden Rock, Pierce, Wisconsin, USA
1910
1910
Age 21
Helen D Nelson resided here in Maiden Rock, Pierce, Wisconsin, USA
Maiden Rock, Pierce, Wisconsin, USA
1920
1920
Age 31
Helen D Nelson resided here in Maiden Rock, Pierce, Wisconsin, USA
Maiden Rock, Pierce, Wisconsin, USA
1930
1930
Age 41
Helen D Nelson resided here in Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin, USA
Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin, USA
1935
1935
Age 46
Helen D Nelson resided here in Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin
Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin
1940
1940
Age 51
Helen D Nelson resided here in Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin, USA
Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin, USA
1950
1950
Age 61
Helen D Nelson resided here in Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin, USA
Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin, USA
1961
Abt 1961
Age 72
Helen D Nelson resided here in 4029 Oak 1 A N D Av. , Minneapolis
4029 Oak 1 A N D Av. , Minneapolis
1972
3 Aug 1972
Age 83
Death of Helen D Nelson in Hennepin
Hennepin
1973
1973
Age 84
Helen D Nelson resided here in Minnesota
Minnesota

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1888
    Event Place: Wisconsin
    Record Source:
    [1] Wisconsin, State Censuses, 1855-1905, Wisconsin Historical Society; Madison, Wisconsin; Census Year: 1905
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Maiden Rock, Pierce, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2009; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 162
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 2342339
    [6] Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2002, Minnesota Department of Health; St Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota, Death Index, 1908-2017
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Maiden Rock, Pierce, Wisconsin; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0108; FHL microfilm: 1241811
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Maiden Rock, Pierce, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1732; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0141; FHL microfilm: 1375745
    [9] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] Global, Find A Grave Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [11] U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Swedish American Church Records, 1800-1947, Archives of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America; Elk Grove Village, IL, USA; Swedish American Baptisms, Marriages, Deaths, and Burials; Parish: Sabylund Lutheran Church; ELCA Film Number: M57-58; SSIRC Film Number: E-57
    [12] U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Swedish American Church Records, 1800-1947, Archives of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America; Elk Grove Village, IL, USA; Swedish American Baptisms, Marriages, Deaths, and Burials; Parish: Sabylund Lutheran Church; ELCA Film Number: M57-58; SSIRC Film Number: E-57
    [13] U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Swedish American Church Records, 1800-1947
    [14] Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Star Tribune; Publication Date: 5 Aug 1972; Publication Place: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; ,0.80682504,0.32634664,0.88763386&xid=3355
    [15] 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Stockholm, Pepin, Wi

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1889
    Event Place: Wisconsin
    Record Source:
    [1] Wisconsin, State Censuses, 1855-1905, Wisconsin Historical Society; Madison, Wisconsin; Census Year: 1905
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Maiden Rock, Pierce, Wisconsin; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0108; FHL microfilm: 1241811
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Maiden Rock, Pierce, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1732; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0141; FHL microfilm: 1375745

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 10 Jul 1887
    Event Place: Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Swedish American Church Records, 1800-1947, Archives of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America; Elk Grove Village, IL, USA; Swedish American Baptisms, Marriages, Deaths, and Burials; Parish: Sabylund Lutheran Church; ELCA Film Number: M57-58; SSIRC Film Number: E-57
    [2] U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Swedish American Church Records, 1800-1947

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Maiden Rock, Pierce, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Maiden Rock, Pierce, Wisconsin; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0108; FHL microfilm: 1241811

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1905
    Event Place: Maiden Rock, Pierce, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: Wisconsin, State Censuses, 1855-1905, Wisconsin Historical Society; Madison, Wisconsin; Census Year: 1905

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1905
    Event Place: Maiden Rock, Pierce, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: Wisconsin, State Censuses, 1855-1905, Wisconsin Historical Society; Madison, Wisconsin; Census Year: 1905

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Maiden Rock, Pierce, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Maiden Rock, Pierce, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1732; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0141; FHL microfilm: 1375745

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Maiden Rock, Pierce, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Maiden Rock, Pierce, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2009; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 162

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 2342339

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Stockholm, Pepin, Wi

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1961
    Event Place: 4029 Oak 1 A N D Av. , Minneapolis
    Record Source: Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-1999, Star Tribune; Publication Date: 22/ Aug/ 1961; Publication Place: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; ,0.7543726,0.28551376,0.97548836&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1973
    Event Place: Minnesota
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 5554 Stevens Av .
    Record Source: Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Star Tribune; Publication Date: 5 Aug 1972; Publication Place: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; ,0.80682504,0.32634664,0.88763386&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Aug 1972
    Event Place: Hennepin
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2002, Minnesota Department of Health; St Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota, Death Index, 1908-2017
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Global, Find A Grave Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [5] Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Star Tribune; Publication Date: 5 Aug 1972; Publication Place: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; ,0.80682504,0.32634664,0.88763386&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pepin, Pepin County, Wisconsin, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Global, Find A Grave Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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