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Martha Emelia Nelson 1884–1960 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Sep 1884

Birth Location: Winnebago

Death Date: 23 November 1960

Death Location: Rolfe, Pocahontas County, Iowa, United States of America

Father: Mikkel (Mikkelson)

Mother: Martha Moen

Spouse(s): Ole Ryen

Children(s): Olive Ryen, Louisa Ryen, Obert Ryen, Marie Ryen, Elmer Ryen, Elwood Ryen, Verna Ryen

In 1884, Martha Emelia Nelson entered the world in Winnebago, born to Mikkel Nelson Kjelsvig Mikkelson And Martha Moen. Martha Emelia Nelson married Ole G Ryen, and had children including Elmer Ryen, Elwood Ryen, Louisa G Ryen, Marie Ryen, Obert Ryen, Olive Elvera Ryen, Verna N Ryen. Martha Emelia Nelson passed away in 1960 in Rolfe, Pocahontas County, Iowa, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1884, Martha Emelia Nelson entered the world in Winnebago, born to Mikkel Nelson Kjelsvig Mikkelson And Martha Moen.
  • Martha Emelia Nelson married Ole G Ryen, and had children including Elmer Ryen, Elwood Ryen, Louisa G Ryen, Marie Ryen, Obert Ryen, Olive Elvera Ryen, Verna N Ryen.
  • Martha Emelia Nelson passed away in 1960 in Rolfe, Pocahontas County, Iowa, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Martha Nelson's Ancestors

Self
Martha Nelson
1884–1960
Birth Place: Winnebago
Parents
Mikkel Nelson Kjelsvig (Mikkelson)
1852–1930
Kjellsvig, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway
Martha Moen
1848–1928
Vik kommune, Sogn og Fjordane fylke, Norway
Grandparents
Nils (Mikkelson) Kjellsvik
1824–1910
Kjellesvik Farm, Fjelberg Parish, Hordaland, Norway
Elisabeth (Jonsdatter) Lunde
1819–1901
Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway
Erick (Erickson) Moen
1815–1898
Vik, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway
Ragnhild (Knutsdtr) Gronsberg
1813–1890
Vik, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway
Great-Grandparents
Dordi Skien
1786–1845
Mikkjel Leknes
1759–1856
Jon Eliasson
1785–1848
Mette Olsdatter
1790–1872
Eirik Valsvik
1780–1856
Ingeleiv Nesse
1775–1853
Knut Vikoren
1790–1817
Marta Gronsberg
1794–1854
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Michel Kjielsvig
1756–
Gunhild Nerheim
1751–1820
Lars Vannes
1723–1813
Lisbet Mikkelsdatter\Michelsdtr
1735–1793
Elias Vik
1741–1799
Ingeborg Aske
1752–1801
Ole Jensson
1744–1826
Sisilia Sjo
1752–1801
Johannes Lassesen
1756–1825
Ingebor Ericksdatter
1736–1812
Lasse Ericsen
1738–1805
Kari Nesse
1730–1805
Markus Gronsberg
1756–1831
Marta Pedersdtr
1747–1822
Helge Grønsberg
1764–1838
Sesilia Nummedal
1751–1834

Martha Nelson's Descendants

1.
MN
Martha (Emelia) Nelson (Sep 1884–23 November 1960) m. Ole (G) Ryen (abt 1864–11 Jan 1962)
  1. 1. Olive (Elvera) Ryen 1915–1989
  2. 2. Louisa (G) Ryen 1890–
  3. 3. Obert Ryen 1901–
  4. 4. Marie Ryen 1905–
  5. 5. Elmer Ryen 1907–
  6. 6. Elwood Ryen 1913–
  7. 7. Verna (N) Ryen 1918–

Martha Nelson's Timeline

7 Records

1882
21 September 1882
Birth of Martha Emelia Nelson in Lake Mills, Winnebago County, Iowa, United States of America
Lake Mills, Winnebago County, Iowa, United States of America
1884
Sep 1884
Birth of Martha Emelia Nelson in Winnebago
Winnebago
1884
Sep 1884
Birth of Martha Emelia Nelson in Winnebago
Winnebago
1900
1900
Age 16
Martha Emelia Nelson resided here in Center, Winnebago, Iowa, USA
Center, Winnebago, Iowa, USA
1920
1920
Age 36
Martha Emelia Nelson resided here in Des Moines, Pocahontas, Iowa, USA
Des Moines, Pocahontas, Iowa, USA
1960
23 November 1960
Age 76
Death of Martha Emelia Nelson in Rolfe, Pocahontas County, Iowa, United States of America
Rolfe, Pocahontas County, Iowa, United States of America
1960
23 November 1960
Age 76
Death of Martha Emelia Nelson
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 September 1882
    Event Place: Lake Mills, Winnebago County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Sep 1884
    Event Place: Winnebago
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Sep 1884
    Event Place: Winnebago

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Center, Winnebago, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Des Moines, Pocahontas, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 November 1960
    Event Place: Rolfe, Pocahontas County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 November 1960

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Rolfe, Pocahontas County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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