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Miles Dewey Nelson 1898–1977 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 August 1898

Birth Location: Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America

Death Date: 30 July 1977

Death Location: Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: Charles Wilson

Mother: Ida Wilson

Spouse(s): Daisy Berry

Children(s): Melvin Donaldson, William Nelson, Margaret Cottrell, Miles Clinger, Donald Goodman

The story of Miles Dewey Nelson began in 1898 in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America. In 1900, Miles Dewey Nelson resided in Wayne, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA. In 1917, Miles Dewey Nelson resided in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, USA. Miles Dewey Nelson married Daisy Belle Berry, and had children including Donald Edward Nelson Goodman, Margaret May Nelson Cottrell, Melvin Richard Nelson Donaldson, Miles Allen Nelson Clinger, William Eugene Nelson. Miles Dewey Nelson passed away in 1977 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Miles Dewey Nelson began in 1898 in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America.
  • In 1900, Miles Dewey Nelson resided in Wayne, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1917, Miles Dewey Nelson resided in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, USA.
  • Miles Dewey Nelson married Daisy Belle Berry, and had children including Donald Edward Nelson Goodman, Margaret May Nelson Cottrell, Melvin Richard Nelson Donaldson, Miles Allen Nelson Clinger, William Eugene Nelson.
  • Miles Dewey Nelson passed away in 1977 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Miles Nelson's Ancestors

Self
Miles Nelson
1898–1977
Birth Place: Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America
Parents
Charles Carl Nelson Wilson
1866–1918
Champaign County, Illinois, United States of America
Ida (May) Wilson
1876–1915
Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America
Grandparents
William (Zeblan Nelson Mills) Thurman
1846–1923
Green, Parke, Indiana, United States
Matilda (J) Mills
1845–
Ohio
Great-Grandparents
James Nelson
1814–
Rebecca Richarts
1820–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Richards
1790–
Prudence Murrah
1796–

Miles Nelson's Descendants

1.
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Miles (Dewey) Nelson (23 August 1898–30 July 1977) m. Daisy (Belle) Berry (16 April 1898–8 February 1981)
  1. 1. Melvin (Richard Nelson) Donaldson 1933–2001
  2. 2. William (Eugene) Nelson 1924–1942
  3. 3. Margaret (May Nelson) Cottrell 1918–1982 m. Robert (Boyd Cottrell) Jr 1917–1990
    1. 1. Kathryn (Jean ' Kitty ' Cottrell) Mason 1943–2009 m. George Mason 1943–2007
  4. 4. Miles (Allen Nelson) Clinger 1920–1985 m. Flora (Gertrude) Clinger 1921–1985
    1. 1. Patricia (Joan) Nelson 1942–1961
  5. 5. Donald (Edward Nelson) Goodman 1931–2004 m. Mildred (Louise) Goodman 1934–2009

Miles Nelson's Timeline

15 Records

1898
23 August 1898
Birth of Miles Dewey Nelson in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America
Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 2
Miles Dewey Nelson resided here in Wayne, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA
Wayne, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 19
Miles Dewey Nelson resided here in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, USA
Tippecanoe County, Indiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 22
Miles Dewey Nelson resided here in Lafayette Ward 7, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA
Lafayette Ward 7, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 32
Miles Dewey Nelson resided here in Lafayette, Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA
Lafayette, Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 37
Miles Dewey Nelson resided here in Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana
Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana
1940
1940
Age 42
Miles Dewey Nelson resided here in Fairfield, Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA
Fairfield, Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA
1941
Abt 1941
Age 43
Miles Dewey Nelson resided here in 16 North Twentieth Street
16 North Twentieth Street
1942
1942
Age 44
Miles Dewey Nelson resided here in Lafayette, Indiana, USA
Lafayette, Indiana, USA
1943
Abt 1943
Age 45
Miles Dewey Nelson resided here in Lafay Ette , Ind V
Lafay Ette , Ind V
1950
1950
Age 52
Miles Dewey Nelson resided here in Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA
Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 53
Miles Dewey Nelson resided here in Indiana
Indiana
1953
Abt 1953
Age 55
Miles Dewey Nelson resided here in 120 South Sixth Street
120 South Sixth Street
1977
31 Jul 1977
Age 79
Miles Dewey Nelson resided here in Lafayette, Indiana, USA
Lafayette, Indiana, USA
1977
30 July 1977
Age 79
Death of Miles Dewey Nelson in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America
Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 August 1898
    Event Place: Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Indiana, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 568
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01098; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 79-12
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [4] Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1941, Works Progress Administration; Index to Marriage Records: Indiana Works Progress Administration, 1938-1940; Series Title: Tippecanoe County, Indiana;index to Marriage Record 1850 - 1920 Inclusive Vol W. P. A. Original Record Located: County Clerk's O; Book
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lafayette Ward 7, Tippecanoe, Indiana; Roll: T625_469; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 181
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 2340365
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Indiana; Registration County: Tippecanoe County
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana; Roll: 3552; Page: 18; Enumeration District: 79-16
    [11] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Wayne, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Tippecanoe County, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Indiana; Registration County: Tippecanoe County

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lafayette Ward 7, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lafayette Ward 7, Tippecanoe, Indiana; Roll: T625_469; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 181

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Lafayette, Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 2340365

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01098; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 79-12

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Fairfield, Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01098; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 79-12

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1941
    Event Place: 16 North Twentieth Street
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Journal and Courier; Publication Date: 10 Feb 1941; Publication Place: Lafayette, Indiana, USA; ,0.40237242,0.74405557,0.44682065&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Lafayette, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Indiana, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 568

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1943
    Event Place: Lafay Ette , Ind V
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana, 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: Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana; Roll: 3552; Page: 18; Enumeration District: 79-16

    Genealogy Event 12
    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 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1953
    Event Place: 120 South Sixth Street
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 31 Jul 1977
    Event Place: Lafayette, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: Indiana, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Journal and Courier; Publication Date: 31 Jul 1977; Publication Place: Lafayette, Indiana, USA; ,_Miles_Dewey

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana
    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: Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana; Roll: 3552; Page: 18; Enumeration District: 79-16

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 July 1977
    Event Place: Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America
    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] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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