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Leonard Roger Nelson 1930–2020 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Jun 1930

Birth Location: North Dakota

Death Date: 13 May 2020

Death Location: Driscoll, Burleigh County, North Dakota, United States of America

Father: Clifford Nelson

Mother: Hazel Smith

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1930, Leonard Roger Nelson entered the world in North Dakota, born to Clifford Harvey Nelson And Hazel Doris Smith. In 1935, Leonard Roger Nelson established residence. In 1940, Leonard Roger Nelson resided in Driscoll, Burleigh, North Dakota, United States. Leonard Roger Nelson married Barbara, Joanne Potts, Wilda, and had children including Joyce Marie Nelson. Leonard Roger Nelson passed away in 2020 in Driscoll, Burleigh County, North Dakota, United States of America.

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Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

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Biography

  • In 1930, Leonard Roger Nelson entered the world in North Dakota, born to Clifford Harvey Nelson And Hazel Doris Smith.
  • In 1935, Leonard Roger Nelson established residence.
  • In 1940, Leonard Roger Nelson resided in Driscoll, Burleigh, North Dakota, United States.
  • Leonard Roger Nelson married Barbara, Joanne Potts, Wilda, and had children including Joyce Marie Nelson.
  • Leonard Roger Nelson passed away in 2020 in Driscoll, Burleigh County, North Dakota, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Clifford Nelson
1900–1971
Birth Location: Butternut Valley Township, Blue Earth County, Minnesota, USA
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Hazel Smith
1904–1995
Birth Location: Alpha, Fayette County, IA
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Leonard Nelson's Ancestors

Self
Leonard Nelson
1930–2020
Birth Place: North Dakota
Parents
Clifford Harvey Nelson
1900–1971
Butternut Valley Township, Blue Earth County, Minnesota, USA
Hazel (Doris) Smith
1904–1995
Alpha, Fayette County, IA
Grandparents
Henry (B.) Nelson
1866–1921
Bonnet Prairie, Columbia County, WI
Karen (or Carrie Borgena\Borine) Hansen
1867–1952
Baanna, Vestre Aker, Christiana, Norway
Herman (Albert) Smith
1864–1937
Eua Galle, Dunn, Wisconsin, USA
Emma (Blanche) Stokes
1868–1948
Durand, Pepin, Wisconsin, USA
Great-Grandparents
Nels Kaasa
1824–1891
Ingeborg Hegna
1818–1921
Hans Iversen
1833–1915
Mari Larsdatter
1838–1913
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Niels Sauer
1798–1873
Ingeborg Olsdatter
1804–
Eric (Kjersti)
1785–1869
Kjersti Lystang
1788–1872
Ivertronsen
1800–
Anne Andersdatter
1804–
Lars Nielsen
1792–1869
Anne Christensdatter
1815–1891

Leonard Nelson's Timeline

8 Records

1930
21 Jun 1930
Birth of Leonard Roger Nelson in North Dakota
North Dakota
1935
1935
Age 5
Leonard Roger Nelson resided here
None
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 10
Leonard Roger Nelson resided here in Driscoll, Burleigh, North Dakota, United States
Driscoll, Burleigh, North Dakota, United States
1950
1950
Age 20
Leonard Roger Nelson resided here in Crown Hill, Kidder, North Dakota, USA
Crown Hill, Kidder, North Dakota, USA
1955
1955
Age 25
Leonard Roger Nelson resided here in Bismarck, North Dakota, USA
Bismarck, North Dakota, USA
1983
19 Aug 1983
Age 53
Leonard Roger Nelson was married in Clark, Nevada, USA
Clark, Nevada, USA
1989
21 Dec 1989
Age 59
Leonard Roger Nelson - Divorce in Cass, Minnesota
Cass, Minnesota
2020
13 May 2020
Age 90
Death of Leonard Roger Nelson
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Jun 1930
    Event Place: North Dakota
    Record Source:
    [1] Minnesota Divorce Index, 1970-1995
    [2] Minnesota Divorce Index, 1970-1995
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Driscoll, Burleigh, North Dakota; Roll: T627_2995; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 8-18
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Montana, U.S., Marriage Records, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services; Helena, Montana; Montana State Marriage Records, 1943-1986
    [6] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Crown Hill, Kidder, North Dakota; Roll: 363; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 22-8

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 19 Aug 1983
    Event Place: Clark, Nevada, USA
    Record Source: Nevada Marriage Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Driscoll, Burleigh, North Dakota; Roll: T627_2995; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 8-18

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Driscoll, Burleigh, North Dakota, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Driscoll, Burleigh, North Dakota; Roll: T627_2995; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 8-18

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Crown Hill, Kidder, North Dakota, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Crown Hill, Kidder, North Dakota; Roll: 363; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 22-8

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1955
    Event Place: Bismarck, North Dakota, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Divorce
    Event Date: 21 Dec 1989
    Event Place: Cass, Minnesota
    Record Source:
    [1] Minnesota Divorce Index, 1970-1995
    [2] Minnesota Divorce Index, 1970-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Minnesota
    Record Source: Nevada Marriage Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 May 2020
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Driscoll, Burleigh County, North Dakota, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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