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Jan August Nelson 1873–1952 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 dec 1873

Birth Location: Adolf Fredrik, Stockholm, Sverige

Death Date: 19 Dec 1952

Death Location: Cook County, Illinois, USA

Father: Johan Nilsson

Mother: Charlotta Nilsson

Spouse(s): Matilda Nilsson

Children(s): Gerda Maria, Ruth Lundgren, Margaret Kreps, Jerda Nelsson, Evan Nelson, Gustaf Nilsson, boy Nilsson, Nina Nelsson

Jan August Nelson was born in 1873 in Adolf Fredrik, Stockholm, Sverige, the child of Johan Nilsson And Charlotta Nilsson. In 1873, Jan August Nelson resided in Adolf Fredrik, Stockholm, Sweden. Jan August Nelson married Matilda Nilsson, and had children including Boy Nilsson, Evan Thomas Nelson, Gerda Maria, Gustaf Nilsson, Jerda Nelsson, Margaret N Kreps, Nina Nelsson, Ruth Elizabeth Lundgren. Jan August Nelson passed away in 1952 in Cook County, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • Jan August Nelson was born in 1873 in Adolf Fredrik, Stockholm, Sverige, the child of Johan Nilsson And Charlotta Nilsson.
  • In 1873, Jan August Nelson resided in Adolf Fredrik, Stockholm, Sweden.
  • Jan August Nelson married Matilda Nilsson, and had children including Boy Nilsson, Evan Thomas Nelson, Gerda Maria, Gustaf Nilsson, Jerda Nelsson, Margaret N Kreps, Nina Nelsson, Ruth Elizabeth Lundgren.
  • Jan August Nelson passed away in 1952 in Cook County, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Johan Nilsson
1840–1904
Birth Location: Hyringa, Västra Götaland, Sweden
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Charlotta Nilsson
1840–1909
Birth Location: Kedum, Västra Götaland, Sweden
CN

Spouses(s)

Matilda Nilsson
1867–1922
Birth Location: Gunnarskog, Sweden
MN

Children(s)

Gerda Maria
1907–1989
Birth Location: Malmberget, Norrbotten, Sweden
GM
Ruth Lundgren
1904–1986
Birth Location: Gallivare, Sweden
RL
Margaret Kreps
1900–1994
Birth Location: Luleå, Norrbotten, Sverige
MK
Jerda Nelsson
1908–
Birth Location: Sweden
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Evan Nelson
1901–1966
Birth Location: Luleå, Norrbotten, Sweden
EN
Gustaf Nilsson
1892–1892
Birth Location: Överluleå, Norrbotten, Sverige
GN
boy Nilsson
1910–1910
Birth Location: Sweden
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Nina Nelsson
1905–1906
Birth Location: Gällivare, Norrbotten, Sweden
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Jan Nelson's Ancestors

Self
Jan Nelson
1873–1952
Birth Place: Adolf Fredrik, Stockholm, Sverige
Parents
Johan Nilsson
1840–1904
Hyringa, Västra Götaland, Sweden
Charlotta Nilsson
1840–1909
Kedum, Västra Götaland, Sweden
Grandparents
Nils Ericsson
1801–1871
Främmestad, Västra Götalands län, Sverige
Lena Johansdotter
1802–1863
Särestad, Västra Götalands län, Sverige
Anders (Styv) Månsson
1800–1879
Tådene, Skaraborg, Sverige
Anna Svensdotter
1808–1861
Tådene, Skaraborg, Sverige
Great-Grandparents
Måns Olsson
1748–
Stina Pehrsdotter
1769–
Sven Andersson
1781–1861
Annika Eriksdotter
1786–1852
2nd-Great-Grandparents
anders svensson
1742–1802
Annika Jonasdotter
1742–1801
Erik Larsson
1755–1834
Ingegerd Andersdotter
1752–1791

Jan Nelson's Descendants

1.
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Jan (August) Nelson (23 dec 1873–19 Dec 1952) m. Matilda Nilsson (22 November 1867–10 April 1922)
  1. 1. Gerda Maria 1907–1989 m. Ralph (F) Johnson 1905–1969 m. John Johnson 1899–
  2. 2. Ruth (Elizabeth) Lundgren 1904–1986 m. Raymond (Magnus) Lundgren 1899–1973
    1. 1. Richard (Magnus) Lundgren 1927–2009 m. Mary (Jo) Lundgren 1922–2016
    2. 2. Elaine (Marie) Duke 1930–2012 m. Leon (Gordon "Pete") Duke 1924–2002
    3. 3. Doris (Mae) Lundgren 1932–2006 m. Leon (Frederick) BERGMAN 1929–1969 m. Richard (Milton) CARLSON 1920–2003
  3. 3. Margaret (N.) Kreps 1900–1994 m. Gerald (H) Kreps 1897–1946
  4. 4. Jerda Nelsson 1908–
  5. 5. Evan (Thomas) Nelson 1901–1966 m. Elizabeth Nilson 1907–1991
    1. 1. Marilyn (Louise) Nelson 1929–2013 m. Arthur (George) Dietz 1923–2006
    2. 2. Barbara (M.) Beck 1936–2000 m. Beck (James) Beck 1926–2002
    3. 3. Bette Pec-senye 1936–2010 m. Stephen (Ronald) Pecsenye 1935–2007
    4. 4. Lawrence (Evan) Nelson 1932–2006
  6. 6. Gustaf Nilsson 1892–1892
  7. 7. boy Nilsson 1910–1910
  8. 8. Nina Nelsson 1905–1906

Jan Nelson's Timeline

7 Records

1873
23 dec 1873
Birth of Jan August Nelson in Adolf Fredrik, Stockholm, Sverige
Adolf Fredrik, Stockholm, Sverige
1873
1873
Jan August Nelson resided here in Adolf Fredrik, Stockholm, Sweden
Adolf Fredrik, Stockholm, Sweden
1910
1910
Age 37
Jan August Nelson resided here in Chicago Ward 31, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago Ward 31, Cook, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 57
Jan August Nelson resided here in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
1935
1935
Age 62
Jan August Nelson resided here in Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Chicago, Cook, Illinois
1940
1940
Age 67
Jan August Nelson resided here in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
1952
19 Dec 1952
Age 79
Death of Jan August Nelson in Cook County, Illinois, USA
Cook County, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 dec 1873
    Event Place: Adolf Fredrik, Stockholm, Sverige
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Chicago Ward 31, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T624_277; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 1349; FHL microfilm: 1374290
    [2] Illinois, Federal Naturalization Records, National Archives at Chicago; Chicago, Illinois; ARC Title: Petitions for Naturalization, 1906 - 1991; NAI Number: 6756404; Record Group Title: Records of District Courts of the United States, 1685-2009; Record Group Number: RG 21
    [3] Sweden, Emigrants Registered in Church Books
    [4] New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1910; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Microfilm Roll: Roll 1443; Line: 8; Page Number: 28
    [5] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00953; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 103-1083
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Page: 27A; Enumeration District: 0676; FHL microfilm: 2340180

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Dec 1952
    Event Place: Cook County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Cook County, Illinois Death Index, 1908-1988

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Page: 27A; Enumeration District: 0676; FHL microfilm: 2340180

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00953; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 103-1083

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00953; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 103-1083

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Sweden
    Record Source: New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1910; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Microfilm Roll: Roll 1443; Line: 8; Page Number: 28

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Christiania
    Record Source: New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1910; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Microfilm Roll: Roll 1443; Line: 8; Page Number: 28

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1910
    Event Place: New York, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Chicago Ward 31, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T624_277; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 1349; FHL microfilm: 1374290
    [2] Illinois, Federal Naturalization Records, National Archives at Chicago; Chicago, Illinois; ARC Title: Petitions for Naturalization, 1906 - 1991; NAI Number: 6756404; Record Group Title: Records of District Courts of the United States, 1685-2009; Record Group Number: RG 21
    [3] New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1910; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Microfilm Roll: Roll 1443; Line: 8; Page Number: 28

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Nordamerika
    Record Source: Sweden, Emigrants Registered in Church Books

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 24 Feb 1910
    Event Place: Malmberget, Norrbotten
    Record Source: Sweden, Emigrants Registered in Church Books

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1873
    Event Place: Adolf Fredrik, Stockholm, Sweden
    Record Source: Sweden, Church Records, County: Stockholm; Parish: Adolf Fredrik; Volume: 442; Record Type: Födde (Births); Year Range: 1873; Roll/Fiche: SC-439

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 5 Jan 1937
    Event Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Illinois, Federal Naturalization Records, National Archives at Chicago; Chicago, Illinois; ARC Title: Petitions for Naturalization, 1906 - 1991; NAI Number: 6756404; Record Group Title: Records of District Courts of the United States, 1685-2009; Record Group Number: RG 21

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Chicago Ward 31, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Chicago Ward 31, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T624_277; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 1349; FHL microfilm: 1374290

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Occupation

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Occupation
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