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Henry Oliver Nelson 1896–1968 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Aug 1896

Birth Location: Swenoda, Swift, Minnesota

Death Date: 20 Feb 1968

Death Location: Benson, Swift County, Minnesota, United States of America

Father: Olaf Nelson

Mother: Lovisa Eklund

Spouse(s): Esther Carlson, Cora Nelson

Children(s): Roger Nelson, Elaine Nelson, Audrey Nelson, Dorothy Nelson, Conro Nelson

In 1896, Henry Oliver Nelson entered the world in Swenoda, Swift, Minnesota, born to Olaf N Ole Nelson And Lovisa Mathilda Eklund. In 1900, Henry Oliver Nelson resided in Swenoda, Swift, Minnesota, USA. In 1910, Henry Oliver Nelson resided in Swenoda, Swift, Minnesota, USA. Henry Oliver Nelson married Cora Johanna Alena Nelson, Esther Ingma Carlson, and had children including Audrey Jean Nelson, Conro Elverne Nelson, Dorothy Ellen Nelson, Elaine Hope Nelson, Roger Milton Nelson. Henry Oliver Nelson passed away in 1968 in Benson, Swift County, Minnesota, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1896, Henry Oliver Nelson entered the world in Swenoda, Swift, Minnesota, born to Olaf N Ole Nelson And Lovisa Mathilda Eklund.
  • In 1900, Henry Oliver Nelson resided in Swenoda, Swift, Minnesota, USA.
  • In 1910, Henry Oliver Nelson resided in Swenoda, Swift, Minnesota, USA.
  • Henry Oliver Nelson married Cora Johanna Alena Nelson, Esther Ingma Carlson, and had children including Audrey Jean Nelson, Conro Elverne Nelson, Dorothy Ellen Nelson, Elaine Hope Nelson, Roger Milton Nelson.
  • Henry Oliver Nelson passed away in 1968 in Benson, Swift County, Minnesota, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Olaf Nelson
1866–1924
Birth Location: Lyngby, Skåne, Sweden
ON
Lovisa Eklund
1869–1944
Birth Location: Vestermland Sweden
LE

Spouses(s)

Esther Carlson
1901–1975
Birth Location: Pope, Minnesota
EC
Cora Nelson
1896–1921
Birth Location: Sibley, Minnesota
CN

Children(s)

Roger Nelson
1934–2008
Birth Location: Duluth, Minnesota
RN
Elaine Nelson
1927–2019
Birth Location: Rolling Forks Township, Pope County, Minnesota, United States of America
EN
Audrey Nelson
1930–1996
Birth Location: Pope, Minnesota, USA
AN
Dorothy Nelson
1919–2010
Birth Location: Benson, Swift, Minnesota
DN
Conro Nelson
1921–1925
Birth Location: Sibley, Minnesota
CN

Henry Nelson's Ancestors

Self
Henry Nelson
1896–1968
Birth Place: Swenoda, Swift, Minnesota
Parents
Olaf N, (Ole) Nelson
1866–1924
Lyngby, Skåne, Sweden
Lovisa (Mathilda) Eklund
1869–1944
Vestermland Sweden
Grandparents
Alexander (Eklund) \gruvarbetare
1844–1911
Ljusnarsberg, Örebro, Sverige
Lovisa (Mathilda) Jansdotter
1844–1872
Tappen,Ljusnarberg, Orebro, Sweden
Great-Grandparents
Pehr Eklund
1812–1866
Anna Ersdotter
1816–1852
Jan Andersson
1820–1868
Maria Ersdotter
1820–1888
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Anders Larsson
1786–1822
Stina Jansdotter
1785–1838
Erik Hindersson
1777–1841
Lisa Pehrsdotter
1783–1864

Henry Nelson's Descendants

1.
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Henry (Oliver) Nelson (29 Aug 1896–20 Feb 1968) m. Esther (Ingma) Carlson (31 Jan 1901–5 Jan 1975) m. Cora (Johanna Alena) Nelson (25 Mar 1896–12 Dec 1921)
  1. 1. Roger (Milton) Nelson 1934–2008
  2. 2. Elaine (Hope) Nelson 1927–2019 m. Reuben (David) Becker 1920–2018
  3. 3. Audrey (Jean) Nelson 1930–1996 m. Charles (Eugene) Melbye 1926–
  4. 4. Dorothy (Ellen) Nelson 1919–2010 m. SGT (Clifford A) Rasmussen 1906–1996
    1. 1. Lorin (Clifford) Rasmussen 1941–1993
  5. 5. Conro (Elverne) Nelson 1921–1925

Henry Nelson's Timeline

9 Records

1896
29 Aug 1896
Birth of Henry Oliver Nelson in Swenoda, Swift, Minnesota
Swenoda, Swift, Minnesota
1900
1900
Age 4
Henry Oliver Nelson resided here in Swenoda, Swift, Minnesota, USA
Swenoda, Swift, Minnesota, USA
1910
1910
Age 14
Henry Oliver Nelson resided here in Swenoda, Swift, Minnesota, USA
Swenoda, Swift, Minnesota, USA
1914
12 Apr 1914
Age 18
Henry Oliver Nelson - Confirmation
None
1920
1920
Age 24
Henry Oliver Nelson resided here in Swenoda, Swift, Minnesota, USA
Swenoda, Swift, Minnesota, USA
1930
1930
Age 34
Henry Oliver Nelson resided here in Rolling Forks, Pope, Minnesota, USA
Rolling Forks, Pope, Minnesota, USA
1935
1935
Age 39
Henry Oliver Nelson resided here in Rural, Pope, Minnesota
Rural, Pope, Minnesota
1940
1940
Age 44
Henry Oliver Nelson resided here in Rolling Forks, Pope, Minnesota, USA
Rolling Forks, Pope, Minnesota, USA
1968
20 Feb 1968
Age 72
Death of Henry Oliver Nelson in Starbuck, Pope, Minnesota, United States of America
Starbuck, Pope, Minnesota, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Aug 1896
    Event Place: Swenoda, Swift, Minnesota
    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 (Fourth Registration) for the State of Minnesota; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 642
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Rolling Forks, Pope, Minnesota; Roll: m-t0627-01950; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 61-21
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Swenoda, Swift, Minnesota; Roll: T625_864; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 186
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Rolling Forks, Pope, Minnesota; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0021; FHL microfilm: 2340848
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Minnesota; Registration County: Swift; Roll: 1682645
    [6] Minnesota, Death Index, Minnesota Department of Health; St Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota, Death Index, 1908-2017
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Swenoda, Swift, Minnesota; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0282; FHL microfilm: 1240794
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Swenoda, Swift, Minnesota; Roll: T624_716; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0168; FHL microfilm: 1374729
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Swenoda, Swift, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Swenoda, Swift, Minnesota; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0282; FHL microfilm: 1240794

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Swenoda, Swift, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Swenoda, Swift, Minnesota; Roll: T624_716; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0168; FHL microfilm: 1374729

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Confirmation
    Event Date: 12 Apr 1914
    Record Source: U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, Records, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Archives; Elk Grove Village, Illinois; Congregational Records

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Swenoda, Swift, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Swenoda, Swift, Minnesota; Roll: T625_864; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 186

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Rolling Forks, Pope, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Rolling Forks, Pope, Minnesota; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0021; FHL microfilm: 2340848

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Pope, Minnesota
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Rolling Forks, Pope, Minnesota; Roll: m-t0627-01950; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 61-21

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Rolling Forks, Pope, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Rolling Forks, Pope, Minnesota; Roll: m-t0627-01950; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 61-21

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Rolling Forks, Minnesota, 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 (Fourth Registration) for the State of Minnesota; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 642

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Swift, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Minnesota; Registration County: Swift; Roll: 1682645

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Feb 1968
    Event Place: Starbuck, Pope, Minnesota, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Minnesota, Death Index, Minnesota Department of Health; St Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota, Death Index, 1908-2017
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Benson, Swift County, Minnesota, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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