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Howard Russel Nelson 1908–1973 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 Aug 1908

Birth Location: Pickford Chippewa, Michigan, USA

Death Date: 28 Aug 1973

Death Location: Petoskey, Emmet County, Michigan

Father: Irving Nelson

Mother: Annie William

Spouse(s): Martha Kaunisto

Children(s): Pauline Nelson, Marshall Nelson

In 1908, Howard Russel Nelson entered the world in Pickford Chippewa, Michigan, USA, born to Irving Nelson And Annie William. In 1920, Howard Russel Nelson resided in Pickford, Chippewa, Michigan, USA. In 1930, Howard Russel Nelson resided in Sault Sainte Marie, Chippewa, Michigan, USA. Howard Russel Nelson married Martha K Kaunisto, and had children including Marshall Nelson, Pauline Rae Nelson. Howard Russel Nelson passed away in 1973 in Petoskey, Emmet County, Michigan.

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Biography

  • In 1908, Howard Russel Nelson entered the world in Pickford Chippewa, Michigan, USA, born to Irving Nelson And Annie William.
  • In 1920, Howard Russel Nelson resided in Pickford, Chippewa, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1930, Howard Russel Nelson resided in Sault Sainte Marie, Chippewa, Michigan, USA.
  • Howard Russel Nelson married Martha K Kaunisto, and had children including Marshall Nelson, Pauline Rae Nelson.
  • Howard Russel Nelson passed away in 1973 in Petoskey, Emmet County, Michigan.

Immediate Family

Parents

Irving Nelson
1876–
Birth Location: Canada
IN
Annie William
1875–
Birth Location: Canada
AW

Spouses(s)

Martha Kaunisto
1910–1999
Birth Location: Rudyard, Michigan
MK

Children(s)

Pauline Nelson
1937–2006
Birth Location: Sault Ste Marie, Michigan
PN
Marshall Nelson
1940–1997
Birth Location: Michigan
MN

Howard Nelson's Ancestors

Self
Howard Nelson
1908–1973
Birth Place: Pickford Chippewa, Michigan, USA
Parents
Irving Nelson
1876–
Canada
Annie William
1875–
Canada
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Howard Nelson's Descendants

1.
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Howard (Russel) Nelson (31 Aug 1908–28 Aug 1973) m. Martha (K) Kaunisto (22 Jul 1910–26 Jun 1999)
  1. 1. Pauline (Rae) Nelson 1937–2006
  2. 2. Marshall Nelson 1940–1997

Howard Nelson's Timeline

6 Records

1908
31 Aug 1908
Birth of Howard Russel Nelson in Pickford Chippewa, Michigan, USA
Pickford Chippewa, Michigan, USA
1920
1920
Age 12
Howard Russel Nelson resided here in Pickford, Chippewa, Michigan, USA
Pickford, Chippewa, Michigan, USA
1930
1930
Age 22
Howard Russel Nelson resided here in Sault Sainte Marie, Chippewa, Michigan, USA
Sault Sainte Marie, Chippewa, Michigan, USA
1935
1935
Age 27
Howard Russel Nelson resided here in Sault Ste Marie, Chippewa, Michigan
Sault Ste Marie, Chippewa, Michigan
1940
1940
Age 32
Howard Russel Nelson resided here in Sault Ste Marie, Chippewa, Michigan, USA
Sault Ste Marie, Chippewa, Michigan, USA
1973
28 Aug 1973
Age 65
Death of Howard Russel Nelson in Petoskey, Emmet County, Michigan
Petoskey, Emmet County, Michigan

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 Aug 1908
    Event Place: Pickford Chippewa, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Michigan, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 861
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sault Ste Marie, Chippewa, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01741; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 17-17
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pickford, Chippewa, Michigan; Roll: T625_761; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 27
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Sault Sainte Marie, Chippewa, Michigan; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 2340715
    [5] Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 135; Film Title: 49 Mackinae 290-2684; 50 Macomb 1-879; Film Description: Mackinac (1929)-Macomb (1927)
    [6] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Evening News; Publication Date: 29 Aug 1973; Publication Place: Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, United States of America; ,0.16599938,0.24910073,0

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Pickford, Chippewa, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pickford, Chippewa, Michigan; Roll: T625_761; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 27

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Sault Sainte Marie, Chippewa, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Sault Sainte Marie, Chippewa, Michigan; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 2340715

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sault Ste Marie, Chippewa, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sault Ste Marie, Chippewa, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01741; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 17-17

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Sault Ste Marie, Chippewa, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sault Ste Marie, Chippewa, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01741; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 17-17

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 29 Aug 1973
    Event Place: Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Evening News - 29 Aug 1973 - Page 7, Obituary for Howard R. Nelsoji 29 Aug 1973

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pickford, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 135; Film Title: 49 Mackinae 290-2684; 50 Macomb 1-879; Film Description: Mackinac (1929)-Macomb (1927)

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Rudyard
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Evening News; Publication Date: 29 Aug 1973; Publication Place: Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, United States of America; ,0.16599938,0.24910073,0

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Sault Ste Marie, Chippewa, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Michigan, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 861

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Aug 1973
    Event Place: Petoskey, Emmet County, Michigan
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Evening News; Publication Date: 29 Aug 1973; Publication Place: Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, United States of America; ,0.16599938,0.24910073,0
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