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Julia Theodora Nelson 1888–1972 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Sep 1888

Birth Location: St. Andrews Twp., Walsh, North Dakota

Death Date: 4 Aug 1972

Death Location: Grafton Lutheran Cemetery, Grafton, Walsh, North Dakota, United States

Father: Petter Nelson

Mother: Marie Tweton

Spouse(s): Gustave Knudson

Children(s): Chester Knudson, Joy Knudson, Gustav Jr, Echo Knudson, Glenn Knudson, Gordon Knudson, Vernon Knudson, Gerald Knudson, George Knudson

In 1888, Julia Theodora Nelson entered the world in St. Andrews Twp., Walsh, North Dakota, born to Petter Anton Nelson And Marie Tweton. In 1900, Julia Theodora Nelson resided in St Andrews, Walsh, North Dakota, USA. In 1910, Julia Theodora Nelson resided in Grafton Ward 1, Walsh, North Dakota, USA. Julia Theodora Nelson married Gustave Eberhart Knudson, and had children including Chester Everett Evie Knudson, Echo Faith Knudson, George Douglas Knudson, Gerald Maynard Knudson, Glenn Harland Buster Knudson, Gordon Duane Knudson, Gustav Adolph Bud Knudson Jr, Joy Elda Mararette Knudson, Vernon Edgar Knudson. Julia Theodora Nelson passed away in 1972 in Grafton Lutheran Cemetery, Grafton, Walsh, North Dakota, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1888, Julia Theodora Nelson entered the world in St. Andrews Twp., Walsh, North Dakota, born to Petter Anton Nelson And Marie Tweton.
  • In 1900, Julia Theodora Nelson resided in St Andrews, Walsh, North Dakota, USA.
  • In 1910, Julia Theodora Nelson resided in Grafton Ward 1, Walsh, North Dakota, USA.
  • Julia Theodora Nelson married Gustave Eberhart Knudson, and had children including Chester Everett Evie Knudson, Echo Faith Knudson, George Douglas Knudson, Gerald Maynard Knudson, Glenn Harland Buster Knudson, Gordon Duane Knudson, Gustav Adolph Bud Knudson Jr, Joy Elda Mararette Knudson, Vernon Edgar Knudson.
  • Julia Theodora Nelson passed away in 1972 in Grafton Lutheran Cemetery, Grafton, Walsh, North Dakota, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Petter Nelson
1857–1932
Birth Location: Denmark
PN
Marie Tweton
1865–1950
Birth Location: Ormstol, Hoidalsmo, Laardal, Telemark, Norway
MT

Spouses(s)

Gustave Knudson
1884–1971
Birth Location: Grafton, Walsh, North Dakota
GK

Children(s)

Chester Knudson
1909–2004
Birth Location: Grafton, Walsh, North Dakota
CK
Joy Knudson
1911–1991
Birth Location: Grafton, Walsh County, North Dakota, USA. Deaconess Hospital.
JK
Gustav Jr
1912–1984
Birth Location: Grafton, Walsh, North Dakota, USA
GJ
Echo Knudson
1915–1990
Birth Location: North Dakota, USA
EK
Glenn Knudson
1917–1984
Birth Location: Grafton, North Dakota, USA. Deaconess Hospital
GK
Gordon Knudson
1919–1983
Birth Location: Grafton, Walsh, North Dakota
GK
Vernon Knudson
1923–1987
Birth Location: Grafton, Walsh, North Dakota, United States
VK
Gerald Knudson
1930–1976
Birth Location: Drayton, Pembina, North Dakota
GK
George Knudson
1921–1980
Birth Location: Grafton, North Dakota, USA
GK

Julia Nelson's Ancestors

Self
Julia Nelson
1888–1972
Birth Place: St. Andrews Twp., Walsh, North Dakota
Parents
Petter Anton Nelson
1857–1932
Denmark
Marie Tweton
1865–1950
Ormstol, Hoidalsmo, Laardal, Telemark, Norway
Grandparents
Jacob Nielsen
1835–1881
Tryggelev, Fyn, Denmark
Inger Mortensen
1837–1875
Sondenbro, Magleby, Svendborg, Denmark
Thorbjørn Jensen
1823–1871
Ovenstrom, Kviteseid, Telemark, Norway
Mari Eriksen
1824–1884
Overland, Kviteseid, Telemark, Norway
Great-Grandparents
Niels Lollik
1797–1863
Bodil Madsdatter
1796–
Morten Larsen
1804–1849
Maren Andersdatter
1811–
Jens Torbjornsen
1795–1867
Aaste Christensdtr
1798–1851
Erik Stenersen
1786–1861
Ingeborg Olsdatter
1791–1858
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jens Larsen
1766–1827
Karen Jacobsdatter
1773–
Mads Nielsen
1748–
Dorthe Hansdatter
1762–
Torbjørn Gaaserud
1773–1810
Mari Tveitan
1776–1793
Christen Aakre
1768–1843
Dorthe Kjeldal
1764–1833
Stener Eriksen
1759–
Ingeborg Mikkelsdatter
1755–1842

Julia Nelson's Descendants

1.
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Julia (Theodora) Nelson (13 Sep 1888–4 Aug 1972) m. Gustave (Eberhart) Knudson (13 Dec 1884–3 Mar 1971)
  1. 1. Chester (Everett "Evie") Knudson 1909–2004 m. Deloris Morin 1918–1970
    1. 1. Sandra (Lee) Knudson 1945–2007
  2. 2. Joy (Elda Mararette) Knudson 1911–1991 m. Russell (Laren) Quam 1902–1990
    1. 1. Joyce (Jorgine) Quam 1938–2016 m. John (Edward) Lee 1935–2020
    2. 2. Janice (Juliana) Quam 1938–1990 m. Charles (Arthur) Ill 1935–2018
  3. 3. Gustav (Adolph "Bud" Knudson) Jr 1912–1984 m. Harriett (H) Hanvey 1921–2011 m. Bessie (Catherine) Knudson 1920–1991
    1. 1. Darrel (George) Knudson 1947–2017 m. Lois (Anita) Krueger 1949–2017
  4. 4. Echo (Faith) Knudson 1915–1990 m. George (Robert) Lundquist 1909–2005 m. George (Robert) Lundquist 1909–2005
    1. 1. Timothy (Keith) Lundquist 1951–1996
  5. 5. Glenn (Harland "Buster") Knudson 1917–1984 m. Iola (Maud) Allen 1919–2011
  6. 6. Gordon (Duane) Knudson 1919–1983 m. Linda 1922–1992
    1. 1. Barbara (Jean) Knudson 1944–2011
    2. 2. Gary (Duane) Knudson 1946–2008
  7. 7. Vernon (Edgar) Knudson 1923–1987 m. Gayle (Georgian) Simmons 1925–1996
  8. 8. Gerald (Maynard) Knudson 1930–1976 m. Geraldine (Pearl) Thompson 1936–2005
  9. 9. George (Douglas) Knudson 1921–1980 m. Elizabet (O) Boomgaarden 1923– m. Imogene Osborne 1925–2001
    1. 1. Jean (Dale) Knudson 1947–2020

Julia Nelson's Timeline

12 Records

1888
13 Sep 1888
Birth of Julia Theodora Nelson in St. Andrews Twp., Walsh, North Dakota
St. Andrews Twp., Walsh, North Dakota
1900
1900
Age 12
Julia Theodora Nelson resided here in St Andrews, Walsh, North Dakota, USA
St Andrews, Walsh, North Dakota, USA
1910
1910
Age 22
Julia Theodora Nelson resided here in Grafton Ward 1, Walsh, North Dakota, USA
Grafton Ward 1, Walsh, North Dakota, USA
1915
1915
Age 27
Julia Theodora Nelson resided here in Grafton, Walsh, North Dakota, USA
Grafton, Walsh, North Dakota, USA
1920
1920
Age 32
Julia Theodora Nelson resided here in Grafton, Walsh, North Dakota
Grafton, Walsh, North Dakota
1925
1925
Age 37
Julia Theodora Nelson resided here in Grafton, Walsh, North Dakota, USA
Grafton, Walsh, North Dakota, USA
1930
1930
Age 42
Julia Theodora Nelson resided here in Grafton, Walsh, North Dakota
Grafton, Walsh, North Dakota
1935
1935
Age 47
Julia Theodora Nelson resided here in Drayton, Pembina, North Dakota
Drayton, Pembina, North Dakota
1940
1940
Age 52
Julia Theodora Nelson resided here in Drayton, Pembina, North Dakota, USA
Drayton, Pembina, North Dakota, USA
1950
1950
Age 62
Julia Theodora Nelson resided here in Drayton, Pembina, North Dakota, USA
Drayton, Pembina, North Dakota, USA
1972
04 Aug 1972
Age 84
Death of Julia Theodora Nelson in Grafton, North Dakota
Grafton, North Dakota
1972
4 Aug 1972
Age 84
Burial of Julia Theodora Nelson in Grafton Lutheran Cemetery, Grafton, Walsh, North Dakota, United States
Grafton Lutheran Cemetery, Grafton, Walsh, North Dakota, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Sep 1888
    Event Place: St. Andrews Twp., Walsh, North Dakota
    Record Source:
    [1] North Dakota, Territorial and State Censuses, North Dakota State University Archives; Fargo, North Dakota
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Drayton, Pembina, North Dakota; Roll: m-t0627-03009; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 34-13
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Grafton, Walsh, North Dakota; Roll: T625_1342; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 199; Image: 206.
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Grafton, Walsh, North Dakota; Roll: 1744; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 20; Image: 144.0.
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: St Andrews, Walsh, North Dakota; Roll: 1233; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0195; FHL microfilm: 1241233
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Grafton Ward 1, Walsh, North Dakota; Roll: T624_1145; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0256; FHL microfilm: 1375158
    [7] South Dakota, State Census, 1915
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] 1950 United States Federal Census
    [10] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: St Andrews, Walsh, North Dakota, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: St Andrews, Walsh, North Dakota; Roll: 1233; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0195; FHL microfilm: 1241233

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Grafton Ward 1, Walsh, North Dakota, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Grafton Ward 1, Walsh, North Dakota; Roll: T624_1145; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0256; FHL microfilm: 1375158

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1915
    Event Place: Grafton, Walsh, North Dakota, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Dakota, Territorial and State Censuses, North Dakota State University Archives; Fargo, North Dakota
    [2] South Dakota, State Census, 1915

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Grafton, Walsh, North Dakota
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Grafton, Walsh, North Dakota; Roll: T625_1342; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 199; Image: 206.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Grafton, Walsh, North Dakota, USA
    Record Source: North Dakota, Territorial and State Censuses, North Dakota State University Archives; Fargo, North Dakota

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Grafton, Walsh, North Dakota
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Grafton, Walsh, North Dakota; Roll: 1744; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 20; Image: 144.0.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Drayton, Pembina, North Dakota
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Drayton, Pembina, North Dakota; Roll: m-t0627-03009; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 34-13

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Drayton, Pembina, North Dakota, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Drayton, Pembina, North Dakota; Roll: m-t0627-03009; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 34-13

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Drayton, Pembina, North Dakota, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 04 Aug 1972
    Event Place: Grafton, North Dakota
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 4 Aug 1972
    Event Place: Grafton Lutheran Cemetery, Grafton, Walsh, North Dakota, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] North Dakota, U.S., Cemetery Records
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