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Peter C Nelson 1864 – 1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jan 1864

Birth Location: Denmark

Death Date: 24 Aug 1942

Death Location: Codington, South Dakota, USA

Father: Niels Pedersen

Mother: Mette Hansen

Spouse(s): Helene Olsdr

Children(s): “Baby Nelson, Mabel Nelson, Helmer Nelson, Regina Nelsen, Magenia Nelson, Lillian Nelson, Leander Nelson, Agnes Nelson, Hazel Nelson, Walter Nelson, Rennarth Nelson, Mildred Nelson, Helen Nelson

Peter C Nelson was born in 1864 in Denmark, the child of Niels Pedersen and Mette Marie Hansen. In 1870, Peter C Nelson resided in Søndersted, København (Staden), Merløse, Holbæk, D. Peter C Nelson married Helene Maria Olsdr, and had children including “Baby Sister” Nelson, Mabel Geneva Nelson, Helmer Nelven Nelson, Regina Marie Nelsen, Magenia Nelson, Lillian A. Nelson, Leander Nelson, Agnes Emelia Nelson, Hazel Cecilia Nelson, Walter Edward Nelson, Rennarth "Jiggs" Alexander Nelson, Mildred Luseb Nelson, Helen Christal Nelson. Peter C Nelson passed away in 1942 in Codington, South Dakota, USA.

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Biography

  • Peter C Nelson was born in 1864 in Denmark, the child of Niels Pedersen and Mette Marie Hansen.
  • In 1870, Peter C Nelson resided in Søndersted, København (Staden), Merløse, Holbæk, D.
  • Peter C Nelson married Helene Maria Olsdr, and had children including “Baby Sister” Nelson, Mabel Geneva Nelson, Helmer Nelven Nelson, Regina Marie Nelsen, Magenia Nelson, Lillian A. Nelson, Leander Nelson, Agnes Emelia Nelson, Hazel Cecilia Nelson, Walter Edward Nelson, Rennarth "Jiggs" Alexander Nelson, Mildred Luseb Nelson, Helen Christal Nelson.
  • Peter C Nelson passed away in 1942 in Codington, South Dakota, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Niels Pedersen
1840 – 1937
Birth Location: Søndersted, S, Holbæk, A, Denmark
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Mette Hansen
1841 – 1919
Birth Location: Denmark
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Spouses(s)

Helene Olsdr
1871 – 1942
Birth Location: RækstadEiet, Gran, Oppland, Norway
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Children(s)

“Baby Nelson
Birth Location: –
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Mabel Nelson
1892 – 1976
Birth Location: Erwin, Kingsbury, South Dakota, USA
MN
Helmer Nelson
1894 – 1958
Birth Location: South Dakota, USA
HN
Regina Nelsen
1896 – 1978
Birth Location: Lake Preston, Kingsbury, South Dakota, USA
RN
Magenia Nelson
1896 –
Birth Location: South Dakota
MN
Lillian Nelson
1898 – 1966
Birth Location: South Dakota, USA
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Leander Nelson
1901 – 1982
Birth Location: South Dakota
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Agnes Nelson
1903 – 1980
Birth Location: Kingsbury County, South Dakota, USA
AN
Hazel Nelson
1906 –
Birth Location: South Dakota, USA
HN
Walter Nelson
1909 – 1971
Birth Location: Kingsbury, South Dakota, USA
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Rennarth Nelson
1911 – 1984
Birth Location: Ludlow, Harding, South Dakota, USA
RN
Mildred Nelson
1914 – 1983
Birth Location: South Dakota, USA
MN
Helen Nelson
1916 – 1990
Birth Location: Erwin, Kingsbury, South Dakota, USA
HN

Peter Nelson's Ancestors

Self
Peter Nelson
1864 – 1942
Birth Place: Denmark
Parents
Niels Pedersen
1840 – 1937
Søndersted, S, Holbæk, A, Denmark
Mette (Marie) Hansen
1841 – 1919
Denmark
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Peter Nelson's Descendants

1.
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Peter (C) Nelson (Jan 1864 – 24 Aug 1942) m. Helene (Maria) Olsdr (31 Dec 1871 – 10 Feb 1942)
  1. 1. “Baby (Sister”) Nelson (2 Nov – )
  2. 2. Mabel (Geneva) Nelson (12 Mar 1892 – 11 May 1976)
  3. 3. Helmer (Nelven) Nelson (06 Dec 1894 – 30 Mar 1958)
  4. 4. Regina (Marie) Nelsen (15 Dec 1896 – 03 Jan 1978) m. William (Henry 'Henry') Moore (2 Aug 1888 – 15 Jul 1980)
    1. 1. Ione (F) Moore (2 Jun 1915 – 24 Dec 1996) m. Cecil (Bernard) Sutton (19 Jun 1915 – 1 Dec 1996)
      1. 1. Merle (Eugene) Sutton (19 Oct 1937 – 13 Apr 2007) m. Peggy (Louise) Sutton (12 Feb 1938 – )
    2. 2. Pearl Moore (abt 1917 – 27 Oct 1923)
    3. 3. Harold (Leroy) Moore (20 Jul 1918 – 25 Jun 2000)
    4. 4. Marjorie (E) Moore (abt 1922 – )
    5. 5. Marjorie (Elaine) Moore (14 Feb 1922 – May 1979) m. Alfred (S) Moffat (abt 1922 – ) m. John (Leslie) Buckingham (8 Mar 1921 – 4 Jun 1979)
    6. 6. Lyle (Eugene) Moore (21 Mar 1924 – 14 Nov 2002) m. Johnetta ((Jeanette) Elizabeth) Friend (7 Jan 1924 – 26 Jun 2003)
      1. 1. Terry Moore (30 Aug – )
        1. 1. karen rosevear (16 Jun – )
      2. 2. Tacie Moore (Oct 1949 – ) m. John (R) Howat
      3. 3. Michael Moore (31/05/1951 – )
      4. 4. Kelvin Moore (18 Nov 1956 – 28 Jul 2015) m. Barbara (Kay Bentley , Martin) (Palmer) (28 Aug 1957 – 26 Nov 2016)
        1. 1. Trisha (M) Moore (14 Mar 1984 – ) m. Jacob (Robert) Baker (12 Dec 1984 – ) m. Jonathan Neenan (19 May 1986 – )
      5. 5. Brenda Moore (24/01/1961 – )
        1. 1. Melissa king (10 Feb 1983 – )
        2. 2. Rachelle roberts (2 Mar 1988 – )
        3. 3. Tyler roberts (14 Jun 1995 – )
    7. 7. Eilene (June) Moore (11 Jun 1927 – 18 Feb 2009) m. William Gelofsack (5 Jun 1926 – 5 Feb 2000) m. Loyd (S) Williams
    8. 8. Arla (Jean Moore) Hansen (30 Dec 1929 – 14 Jan 2001) m. Charles (J "Chuck") Hansen (6 Sep 1925 – 11 Dec 2009) m. Paul (Arthur) Sells (6 Oct 1930 – 16 Apr 2003) m. Henry (Gust) Loukus (3 Dec 1920 – 24 Jan 1990)
      1. 1. Richard (Dean) Hansen (16 Jun 1946 – 20 Jan 2016)
    9. 9. Darrell (Lee) Moore (21 Mar 1940 – 20 Aug 2002)
      1. 1. Aaron Moore (Abt 1963 – abt 2008) m. Jeniene (Ann) Jones (19 Apr 1939 – 12 Jul 2005)
    10. 10. Arlagene Maddox
  5. 5. Magenia Nelson (15 Dec 1896 – )
  6. 6. Lillian (A.) Nelson (25 Dec 1898 – 11 Nov 1966)
  7. 7. Leander Nelson (25 Oct 1901 – Mar 1982)
  8. 8. Agnes (Emelia) Nelson (20 Nov 1903 – 01 Oct 1980)
  9. 9. Hazel (Cecilia) Nelson (16 Apr 1906 – )
  10. 10. Walter (Edward) Nelson (8 Oct 1909 – 14 Jun 1971)
  11. 11. Rennarth ("Jiggs" Alexander) Nelson (2 Dec 1911 – 22 Jun 1984)
  12. 12. Mildred (Luseb) Nelson (04 Mar 1914 – 15 Apr 1983)
  13. 13. Helen (Christal) Nelson (29 Apr 1916 – 18 Aug 1990)

Peter Nelson's Timeline

8 Records

1864
Jan 1864
Birth of Peter C Nelson in Denmark
Denmark
1864
29 May 1864
Peter C Nelson was christened in , Sondersted, Holbaek, Denmark
, Sondersted, Holbaek, Denmark
1870
1870
Age 6
Peter C Nelson resided here in Søndersted, København (Staden), Merløse, Holbæk, Danmark
Søndersted, København (Staden), Merløse, Holbæk, Danmark
1900
1900
Age 36
Peter C Nelson resided here in Hartland, Kingsbury, South Dakota, USA
Hartland, Kingsbury, South Dakota, USA
1910
1910
Age 46
Peter C Nelson resided here in Hartland, Kingsbury, South Dakota, USA
Hartland, Kingsbury, South Dakota, USA
1920
1920
Age 56
Peter C Nelson resided here in Hartland, Kingsbury, South Dakota, USA
Hartland, Kingsbury, South Dakota, USA
1930
1930
Age 66
Peter C Nelson resided here in Hartland, Hartland, Kingsbury, South Dakota, USA
Hartland, Hartland, Kingsbury, South Dakota, USA
1942
24 Aug 1942
Age 78
Death of Peter C Nelson in Codington, South Dakota, USA
Codington, South Dakota, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jan 1864
    Event Place: Denmark
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hartland, Kingsbury, South Dakota; Roll: T625_1722; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 205
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hartland, Kingsbury, South Dakota; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 2341959
    [3] New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York, New York, 1820-1897; Microfilm Serial or NAID: M237; RG Title: Records of the U.S. Customs Service; RG: 36
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hartland, Kingsbury, South Dakota; Roll: 1550; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0207
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hartland, Kingsbury, South Dakota; Roll: T624_1483; Page: 7a; Enumeration District: 0258; FHL microfilm: 1375496
    [6] Pennsylvania, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists, 1798-1962, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Series Title: Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; NAI Number: 4492386; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2004; Record
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] 1870 Denmark Census, The Danish National Archives - Rigsarkivet; København, Danmark; 1870 Folketælling; Reference: 0062

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Christening
    Event Date: 29 May 1864
    Event Place: , Sondersted, Holbaek, Denmark
    Record Source: Denmark, Select Baptisms, 1618-1923

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Søndersted, København (Staden), Merløse, Holbæk, Danmark
    Record Source: 1870 Denmark Census, The Danish National Archives - Rigsarkivet; København, Danmark; 1870 Folketælling; Reference: 0062

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1881
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hartland, Kingsbury, South Dakota; Roll: T625_1722; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 205

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 21 Apr 1884
    Event Place: New York, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York, New York, 1820-1897; Microfilm Serial or NAID: M237; RG Title: Records of the U.S. Customs Service; RG: 36
    [2] Pennsylvania, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists, 1798-1962, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Series Title: Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; NAI Number: 4492386; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2004; Record

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1885
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hartland, Kingsbury, South Dakota; Roll: 1550; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0207

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1887
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hartland, Kingsbury, South Dakota; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 2341959

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1888
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hartland, Kingsbury, South Dakota; Roll: T624_1483; Page: 7a; Enumeration District: 0258; FHL microfilm: 1375496

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Hartland, Kingsbury, South Dakota, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hartland, Kingsbury, South Dakota; Roll: 1550; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0207

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Hartland, Kingsbury, South Dakota, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hartland, Kingsbury, South Dakota; Roll: T624_1483; Page: 7a; Enumeration District: 0258; FHL microfilm: 1375496

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Hartland, Kingsbury, South Dakota, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hartland, Kingsbury, South Dakota; Roll: T625_1722; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 205

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Hartland, Hartland, Kingsbury, South Dakota, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hartland, Kingsbury, South Dakota; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 2341959

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Liverpool, England
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists, 1798-1962, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Series Title: Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; NAI Number: 4492386; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2004; Record

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Liverpool, England and Queenstown, Ireland
    Record Source: New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York, New York, 1820-1897; Microfilm Serial or NAID: M237; RG Title: Records of the U.S. Customs Service; RG: 36

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Aug 1942
    Event Place: Codington, South Dakota, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] South Dakota, U.S., Death Index, 1879-1955
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lake Preston, Kingsbury County, South Dakota, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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