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Napoleon Nelson 1906–1998 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Aug 1906

Birth Location: Lowndes Alabama, USA

Death Date: 4 March 1998

Death Location: Lowndes County, Alabama, United States of America

Father: Wilson Senior

Mother: Alice Hartley

Spouse(s): Viola Timmons

Children(s): Napoleon Junior

In 1906, Napoleon Nelson entered the world in Lowndes Alabama, USA, born to Wilson Nelson Senior And Alice Hartley. In 1910, Napoleon Nelson resided in Mount Willing, Lowndes, Alabama, USA. Napoleon Nelson married Viola Timmons, and had children including Annie L Nelson Jones, Bobby Jean Nelson Hardy, Eddie Mae Nelson Jones, Eula Lee Nelson Maddox, Ganola Nelson, George Nelson, Louise Nelson Owens, Napoleon Nelson Junior, Tola Nelson Moorer. Napoleon Nelson passed away in 1998 in Lowndes County, Alabama, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1906, Napoleon Nelson entered the world in Lowndes Alabama, USA, born to Wilson Nelson Senior And Alice Hartley.
  • In 1910, Napoleon Nelson resided in Mount Willing, Lowndes, Alabama, USA.
  • Napoleon Nelson married Viola Timmons, and had children including Annie L Nelson Jones, Bobby Jean Nelson Hardy, Eddie Mae Nelson Jones, Eula Lee Nelson Maddox, Ganola Nelson, George Nelson, Louise Nelson Owens, Napoleon Nelson Junior, Tola Nelson Moorer.
  • Napoleon Nelson passed away in 1998 in Lowndes County, Alabama, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Wilson Senior
1871–1952
Birth Location: Mount Willing, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
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Alice Hartley
1877–
Birth Location: Mount Willing, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
AH

Spouses(s)

Viola Timmons
1906–1984
Birth Location: Alabama
VT

Children(s)

Napoleon Junior
1928–2000
Birth Location: Gordonville Lowndes , Alabama, USA
NJ

Napoleon Nelson's Ancestors

Self
Napoleon Nelson
1906–1998
Birth Place: Lowndes Alabama, USA
Parents
Wilson Nelson Senior
1871–1952
Mount Willing, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
Alice Hartley
1877–
Mount Willing, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
Grandparents
George (Washington) Nelson
1835–1906
Alabama
Stella Gordon
1840–
Alabama
Stephen (Steve) Hartley
1839–
Alabama
Caroline (Callie) Hinson
1846–1939
Lowndes, Alabama
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Napoleon Nelson's Descendants

1.
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Napoleon Nelson (8 Aug 1906–4 March 1998) m. Viola Timmons (6 April 1906–1984)
  1. 1. Napoleon (Nelson) Junior 1928–2000 m. Naultin (L) Rudolph 1930–2013

Napoleon Nelson's Timeline

9 Records

1906
6 August 1906
Birth of Napoleon Nelson in Lowndes Alabama, USA
Lowndes Alabama, USA
1906
8 Aug 1906
Birth of Napoleon Nelson in Lowndes Alabama, USA
Lowndes Alabama, USA
1910
1910
Age 4
Napoleon Nelson resided here in Mount Willing, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
Mount Willing, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
1920
1920
Age 14
Napoleon Nelson resided here in Gordonsville, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
Gordonsville, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
1930
1930
Age 24
Napoleon Nelson resided here in Gordonsville, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
Gordonsville, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
1935
1935
Age 29
Napoleon Nelson resided here in Gordonsville, Lowndes, Alabama
Gordonsville, Lowndes, Alabama
1940
1940
Age 34
Napoleon Nelson resided here in Gordonsville, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
Gordonsville, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
1945
Oct 1945
Age 39
Napoleon Nelson resided here
None
1998
4 March 1998
Age 92
Death of Napoleon Nelson in Montgomery Alabama, USA
Montgomery Alabama, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 August 1906
    Event Place: Lowndes Alabama, 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 Alabama, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 201
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Gordonsville, Lowndes, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00054; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 43-4
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Gordonsville, Lowndes, Alabama; Roll: T625_29; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 96
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Gordonsville, Lowndes, Alabama; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2339771
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Mount Willing, Lowndes, Alabama; Roll: T624_22; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0100; FHL microfilm: 1374035
    [6] U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Aug 1906
    Event Place: Lowndes Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 424-12-6770; Issue State: Alabama; Issue Date: Before 1951

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Mount Willing, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Mount Willing, Lowndes, Alabama; Roll: T624_22; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0100; FHL microfilm: 1374035

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Gordonsville, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Gordonsville, Lowndes, Alabama; Roll: T625_29; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 96

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Gordonsville, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Gordonsville, Lowndes, Alabama; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2339771

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Gordonsville, Lowndes, Alabama
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Gordonsville, Lowndes, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00054; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 43-4

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Gordonsville, Lowndes, Alabama, 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 Alabama, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 201
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Gordonsville, Lowndes, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00054; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 43-4

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Oct 1945
    Record Source: U.S. Marine Corps Muster Rolls

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Los Angeles, California
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: U.S. Marine Corps Muster Rolls

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 March 1998
    Event Place: Montgomery Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 424-12-6770; Issue State: Alabama; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lowndes County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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