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Melvin Enger Nelson 1902–1972 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Apr 1902

Birth Location: Grafton, Sibley, Minnesota, USA

Death Date: 24 Apr 1972

Death Location: Saint Louis, Minnesota

Father: Petter Nelson

Mother: Marie Tweton

Spouse(s): Alma Lundquist

Children(s): Marilyn Nelson, Margaret Nelson, Melvin Nelson

The story of Melvin Enger Nelson began in 1902 in Grafton, Sibley, Minnesota, USA. In 1905, Melvin Enger Nelson resided in Duluth Ward 5, St Louis, Minnesota, USA. Melvin Enger Nelson married Alma Amanda Lundquist, and had children including Margaret Ann Nelson, Marilyn Lee Nelson, Melvin Lowell Nelson. Melvin Enger Nelson passed away in 1972 in Saint Louis, Minnesota.

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Biography

  • The story of Melvin Enger Nelson began in 1902 in Grafton, Sibley, Minnesota, USA.
  • In 1905, Melvin Enger Nelson resided in Duluth Ward 5, St Louis, Minnesota, USA.
  • Melvin Enger Nelson married Alma Amanda Lundquist, and had children including Margaret Ann Nelson, Marilyn Lee Nelson, Melvin Lowell Nelson.
  • Melvin Enger Nelson passed away in 1972 in Saint Louis, Minnesota.

Immediate Family

Parents

Petter Nelson
1857–1932
Birth Location: Denmark
PN
Marie Tweton
1865–1950
Birth Location: Ormstol, Hoidalsmo, Laardal, Telemark, Norway
MT

Spouses(s)

Alma Lundquist
1902–1995
Birth Location: Roseau, Minnesota, USA
AL

Children(s)

Marilyn Nelson
1928–1998
Birth Location: Virginia St, Minnesota
MN
Margaret Nelson
1940–2010
Birth Location: Saint Louis, Minnesota, USA
MN
Melvin Nelson
1926–1991
Birth Location: Virginia St, Minnesota
MN

Melvin Nelson's Ancestors

Self
Melvin Nelson
1902–1972
Birth Place: Grafton, Sibley, Minnesota, USA
Parents
Petter Anton Nelson
1857–1932
Denmark
Marie Tweton
1865–1950
Ormstol, Hoidalsmo, Laardal, Telemark, Norway
Grandparents
Jacob Nielsen
1835–1881
Tryggelev, Fyn, Denmark
Inger Mortensen
1837–1875
Sondenbro, Magleby, Svendborg, Denmark
Thorbjørn Jensen
1823–1871
Ovenstrom, Kviteseid, Telemark, Norway
Mari Eriksen
1824–1884
Overland, Kviteseid, Telemark, Norway
Great-Grandparents
Niels Lollik
1797–1863
Bodil Madsdatter
1796–
Morten Larsen
1804–1849
Maren Andersdatter
1811–
Jens Torbjornsen
1795–1867
Aaste Christensdtr
1798–1851
Erik Stenersen
1786–1861
Ingeborg Olsdatter
1791–1858
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jens Larsen
1766–1827
Karen Jacobsdatter
1773–
Mads Nielsen
1748–
Dorthe Hansdatter
1762–
Torbjørn Gaaserud
1773–1810
Mari Tveitan
1776–1793
Christen Aakre
1768–1843
Dorthe Kjeldal
1764–1833
Stener Eriksen
1759–
Ingeborg Mikkelsdatter
1755–1842

Melvin Nelson's Descendants

1.
MN
Melvin (Enger) Nelson (8 Apr 1902–24 Apr 1972) m. Alma (Amanda) Lundquist (9 Dec 1902–8 Jul 1995)
  1. 1. Marilyn (Lee) Nelson 1928–1998 m. Albert (Mario) Lopresti 1924–1995
    1. 1. Sandra (Lee) LoPresti 1949–2005
  2. 2. Margaret (Ann) Nelson 1940–2010
  3. 3. Melvin (Lowell) Nelson 1926–1991 m. Althea Tomesen 1926–2015

Melvin Nelson's Timeline

11 Records

1902
8 Apr 1902
Birth of Melvin Enger Nelson in St. Andrews Twp., Walsh, North Dakota
St. Andrews Twp., Walsh, North Dakota
1902
11 May 1902
Melvin Enger Nelson was baptized
None
1905
14 Jun 1905
Age 3
Melvin Enger Nelson resided here in Duluth Ward 5, St Louis, Minnesota, USA
Duluth Ward 5, St Louis, Minnesota, USA
1910
1910
Age 8
Melvin Enger Nelson resided here in St Andrews, Walsh, North Dakota, USA
St Andrews, Walsh, North Dakota, USA
1925
1925
Age 23
Melvin Enger Nelson resided here in Grafton, Walsh, North Dakota, USA
Grafton, Walsh, North Dakota, USA
1930
1930
Age 28
Melvin Enger Nelson resided here in Virginia, St Louis, Minnesota, USA
Virginia, St Louis, Minnesota, USA
1932
1932
Age 30
Melvin Enger Nelson resided here in Duluth, Minnesota, USA
Duluth, Minnesota, USA
1935
1935
Age 33
Melvin Enger Nelson resided here in Virginia, St Louis, Minnesota
Virginia, St Louis, Minnesota
1940
1940
Age 38
Melvin Enger Nelson resided here in Virginia, St Louis, Minnesota, USA
Virginia, St Louis, Minnesota, USA
1942
1942
Age 40
Melvin Enger Nelson resided here in Virginia, St Louis, Minnesota, USA
Virginia, St Louis, Minnesota, USA
1972
24 Apr 1972
Age 70
Death of Melvin Enger Nelson in Saint Louis, Minnesota
Saint Louis, Minnesota

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Apr 1902
    Event Place: St. Andrews Twp., Walsh, North Dakota
    Record Source:
    [1] Minnesota, Territorial and State Censuses
    [2] North Dakota, Territorial and State Censuses, North Dakota State University Archives; Fargo, North Dakota
    [3] 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: 165
    [4] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [5] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Virginia, St Louis, Minnesota; Roll: m-t0627-01957; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 69-136A
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Virginia, St Louis, Minnesota; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0184; FHL microfilm: 2340864
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: St Andrews, Walsh, North Dakota; Roll: T624_1145; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0245; FHL microfilm: 1375158
    [8] U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, Records
    [9] Web: Minnesota, Obituary Index, 1891-2003

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Place: Grafton, Sibley, Minnesota, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 11 May 1902
    Record Source: U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, Records

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 14 Jun 1905
    Event Place: Duluth Ward 5, St Louis, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: Minnesota, Territorial and State Censuses

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: St Andrews, Walsh, North Dakota, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: St Andrews, Walsh, North Dakota; Roll: T624_1145; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0245; FHL microfilm: 1375158

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Grafton, Walsh, North Dakota, USA
    Record Source: North Dakota, Territorial and State Censuses, North Dakota State University Archives; Fargo, North Dakota

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Virginia, St Louis, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Virginia, St Louis, Minnesota; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0184; FHL microfilm: 2340864

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1932
    Event Place: Duluth, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Virginia, St Louis, Minnesota
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Virginia, St Louis, Minnesota; Roll: m-t0627-01957; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 69-136A

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Virginia, St Louis, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Virginia, St Louis, Minnesota; Roll: m-t0627-01957; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 69-136A

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Virginia, St Louis, Minnesota, 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: 165

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Apr 1972
    Event Place: Saint Louis, Minnesota
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 470-09-1386; Issue State: Minnesota; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] Minnesota, Death Index
    [4] Web: Minnesota, Obituary Index, 1891-2003
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