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Lee Nelson 1903–1955 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 February 1903

Birth Location: Norcatur, Decatur, Kansas, USA

Death Date: 27 April 1955

Death Location: Calvary Cemetery, Douglas, Cochise, Arizona, USA

Father: Henry Nelson

Mother: Ethel Hall

Spouse(s): Dorothy White

Children(s): Lillian Nelson

In 1903, Lee Nelson entered the world in Norcatur, Decatur, Kansas, USA, born to Henry Olaf Nelson And Ethel Gertrude Hall. In 1910, Lee Nelson resided in Pasadena Ward 6, Los Angeles, California, USA. In 1920, Lee Nelson resided in Garces, Cochise, Arizona, USA. Lee Nelson married Dorothy Irene White, and had children including Lillian Maxine Nelson. Lee Nelson passed away in 1955 in Calvary Cemetery, Douglas, Cochise, Arizona, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1903, Lee Nelson entered the world in Norcatur, Decatur, Kansas, USA, born to Henry Olaf Nelson And Ethel Gertrude Hall.
  • In 1910, Lee Nelson resided in Pasadena Ward 6, Los Angeles, California, USA.
  • In 1920, Lee Nelson resided in Garces, Cochise, Arizona, USA.
  • Lee Nelson married Dorothy Irene White, and had children including Lillian Maxine Nelson.
  • Lee Nelson passed away in 1955 in Calvary Cemetery, Douglas, Cochise, Arizona, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Nelson
1878–1948
Birth Location: Sterling, Johnson, Nebraska, USA
HN
Ethel Hall
1880–1954
Birth Location: Iowa, USA
EH

Spouses(s)

Dorothy White
1908–
Birth Location: Texas, USA
DW

Children(s)

Lillian Nelson
1926–
Birth Location: Yuma, Yuma, Arizona, USA
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Lee Nelson's Ancestors

Self
Lee Nelson
1903–1955
Birth Place: Norcatur, Decatur, Kansas, USA
Parents
Henry Olaf Nelson
1878–1948
Sterling, Johnson, Nebraska, USA
Ethel (Gertrude) Hall
1880–1954
Iowa, USA
Grandparents
Nelson (H.) Nelson
1842–1920
Sweden
Rebecca Wathen
1847–1915
Gallatin County, Illinois, USA
Great-Grandparents
George Wathen
1816–1853
Rebecca Pantier
1818–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Wathen
1780–1862
Fanny Floyd
1789–1864
David Pantier
1782–1856
Nancy Martin
1795–1878

Lee Nelson's Descendants

1.
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Lee Nelson (24 February 1903–27 April 1955) m. Dorothy (Irene) White (abt 1908–)
  1. 1. Lillian (Maxine) Nelson 1926–

Lee Nelson's Timeline

7 Records

1903
24 February 1903
Birth of Lee Nelson in Norcatur, Decatur, Kansas, USA
Norcatur, Decatur, Kansas, USA
1910
1910
Age 7
Lee Nelson resided here in Pasadena Ward 6, Los Angeles, California, USA
Pasadena Ward 6, Los Angeles, California, USA
1920
1920
Age 17
Lee Nelson resided here in Garces, Cochise, Arizona, USA
Garces, Cochise, Arizona, USA
1930
1930
Age 27
Lee Nelson resided here in San Diego, San Diego, California, USA
San Diego, San Diego, California, USA
1935
1935
Age 32
Lee Nelson resided here in San Diego, San Diego, California
San Diego, San Diego, California
1940
1940
Age 37
Lee Nelson resided here in San Diego, San Diego, California, USA
San Diego, San Diego, California, USA
1955
27 April 1955
Age 52
Death of Lee Nelson in Los Angeles County, California, USA
Los Angeles County, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 February 1903
    Event Place: Norcatur, Decatur, Kansas, 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; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1303
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: San Diego, San Diego, California; Roll: m-t0627-00450; Page: 87A; Enumeration District: 62-132
    [3] California Death Index, Date: 1955-04-27
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Garces, Cochise, Arizona; Roll: T625_46; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 13; Image: 879
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: San Diego, San Diego, California; Roll: 192; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0124; Image: 791.0; FHL microfilm: 2339927
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pasadena Ward 6, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T624_86; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0311; FHL microfilm: 1374099
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Pasadena Ward 6, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pasadena Ward 6, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T624_86; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0311; FHL microfilm: 1374099

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Garces, Cochise, Arizona, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Garces, Cochise, Arizona; Roll: T625_46; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 13; Image: 879

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: San Diego, San Diego, California, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: San Diego, San Diego, California; Roll: 192; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0124; Image: 791.0; FHL microfilm: 2339927

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: San Diego, San Diego, California
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: San Diego, San Diego, California; Roll: m-t0627-00450; Page: 87A; Enumeration District: 62-132

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: San Diego, San Diego, California, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: San Diego, San Diego, California; Roll: m-t0627-00450; Page: 87A; Enumeration District: 62-132

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: San Diego, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1303

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 April 1955
    Event Place: Los Angeles County, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] California Death Index, Date: 1955-04-27
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Calvary Cemetery, Douglas, Cochise, Arizona, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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