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Melvin A Nelson 1896–1973 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Jun 1896

Birth Location: Illinois, USA

Death Date: 30 Apr 1973

Death Location: South Bend, St Joseph, Indiana, USA

Father: Lorentz Jonsson

Mother: Selma Nelson

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Children(s):

The story of Melvin A Nelson began in 1896 in Illinois, USA. In 1900, Melvin A Nelson resided in Hobart, Lake, Indiana, USA. In 1910, Melvin A Nelson resided in South Bend Ward 1, Saint Joseph, Indiana, USA. Melvin A Nelson passed away in 1973 in South Bend, St Joseph, Indiana, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Melvin A Nelson began in 1896 in Illinois, USA.
  • In 1900, Melvin A Nelson resided in Hobart, Lake, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1910, Melvin A Nelson resided in South Bend Ward 1, Saint Joseph, Indiana, USA.
  • Melvin A Nelson passed away in 1973 in South Bend, St Joseph, Indiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Lorentz Jonsson
1851–1890
Birth Location: Häggemåla, Ålem, Kalmar, Sweden
LJ
Selma Nelson
1858–1925
Birth Location: Gotenburg, Sweden
SN

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Melvin Nelson's Ancestors

Self
Melvin Nelson
1896–1973
Birth Place: Illinois, USA
Parents
Lorentz (Lawrence) Jonsson
1851–1890
Häggemåla, Ålem, Kalmar, Sweden
Selma (Olive) Nelson
1858–1925
Gotenburg, Sweden
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Melvin Nelson's Timeline

5 Records

1896
29 Jun 1896
Birth of Melvin A Nelson in Illinois, USA
Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 4
Melvin A Nelson resided here in Hobart, Lake, Indiana, USA
Hobart, Lake, Indiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 14
Melvin A Nelson resided here in South Bend Ward 1, Saint Joseph, Indiana, USA
South Bend Ward 1, Saint Joseph, Indiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 24
Melvin A Nelson resided here in South Bend Ward 1, St Joseph, Indiana, USA
South Bend Ward 1, St Joseph, Indiana, USA
1973
30 Apr 1973
Age 77
Death of Melvin A Nelson in South Bend, St Joseph, Indiana, USA
South Bend, St Joseph, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Jun 1896
    Event Place: Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: South Bend Ward 1, St Joseph, Indiana; Roll: T625_463; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 228
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hobart, Lake, Indiana; Roll: 383; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0029; FHL microfilm: 1240383
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: South Bend Ward 1, Saint Joseph, Indiana; Roll: T624_378; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0161; FHL microfilm: 1374391
    [4] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1973; Roll: 08

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Hobart, Lake, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hobart, Lake, Indiana; Roll: 383; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0029; FHL microfilm: 1240383

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: South Bend Ward 1, Saint Joseph, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: South Bend Ward 1, Saint Joseph, Indiana; Roll: T624_378; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0161; FHL microfilm: 1374391

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: South Bend Ward 1, St Joseph, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: South Bend Ward 1, St Joseph, Indiana; Roll: T625_463; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 228

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: South Bend Ward 1, St Joseph, Indiana; Roll: T625_463; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 228
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hobart, Lake, Indiana; Roll: 383; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0029; FHL microfilm: 1240383
    [3] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1973; Roll: 08

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Apr 1973
    Event Place: South Bend, St Joseph, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1973; Roll: 08
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