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Max Edward Nelson 1924–1979 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Apr 1924

Birth Location: Franklin, Washington, Indiana, USA

Death Date: 27 Sep 1979

Death Location: Salem, Washington County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: Samuel Nelson

Mother: Anna Mull

Spouse(s): Opal Curtis

Children(s):

The story of Max Edward Nelson began in 1924 in Franklin, Washington, Indiana, USA. In 1930, Max Edward Nelson resided in Franklin, Franklin, Washington, Indiana, USA. In 1942, Max Edward Nelson resided in Pekin, Washington, Indiana, USA. Max Edward Nelson married Opal Fay Curtis, and had children including Sharon Faye Nelson. Max Edward Nelson passed away in 1979 in Salem, Washington County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Max Edward Nelson began in 1924 in Franklin, Washington, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1930, Max Edward Nelson resided in Franklin, Franklin, Washington, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1942, Max Edward Nelson resided in Pekin, Washington, Indiana, USA.
  • Max Edward Nelson married Opal Fay Curtis, and had children including Sharon Faye Nelson.
  • Max Edward Nelson passed away in 1979 in Salem, Washington County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Max Nelson's Ancestors

Self
Max Nelson
1924–1979
Birth Place: Franklin, Washington, Indiana, USA
Parents
Samuel Edward Nelson
1889–
Indiana
Anna (Mae) Mull
1897–1964
Salem, Washington, Indiana, USA
Grandparents
Ambrose (Fulton) Mull
1869–1906
Washington County, Indiana, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Max Nelson's Timeline

5 Records

1924
16 Apr 1924
Birth of Max Edward Nelson in Franklin, Washington, Indiana, USA
Franklin, Washington, Indiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 6
Max Edward Nelson resided here in Franklin, Franklin, Washington, Indiana, USA
Franklin, Franklin, Washington, Indiana, USA
1942
1942
Age 18
Max Edward Nelson resided here in Pekin, Washington, Indiana, USA
Pekin, Washington, Indiana, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 27
Max Edward Nelson resided here in Indiana
Indiana
1979
27 Sep 1979
Age 55
Death of Max Edward Nelson in Salem, Washington, Indiana, USA
Salem, Washington, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Apr 1924
    Event Place: Franklin, Washington, Indiana, 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; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Indiana, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 568
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] Indiana, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1907-1944

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Franklin, Franklin, Washington, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Franklin, Washington, Indiana; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2340366

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Pekin, Washington, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Indiana, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 568

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Indiana
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Salem
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Courier-Journal; Publication Date: 29 Sep 1979; Publication Place: Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America; ,0.29612482,0.32805127,0.38

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Sep 1979
    Event Place: Salem, Washington, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1979; Roll: 13

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Salem, Washington County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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