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Robert Nelson 1859 – 1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt 1859

Birth Location: Wisconsin

Death Date: 1942

Death Location: Minnesota, United States of America

Father: Frank Nelson

Mother: Caroline Nelson

Spouse(s): Helen Nelson

Children(s): Herbert Nelson, Lillian Nelson

The story of Robert Nelson began in 1859 in Wisconsin. In 1870, Robert Nelson resided in Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin, USA. In 1880, Robert Nelson resided in Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin, USA. Robert Nelson married Helen Nelson, and had children including Herbert Nelson, Lillian Nelson. Robert Nelson passed away in 1942 in Minnesota, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Robert Nelson began in 1859 in Wisconsin.
  • In 1870, Robert Nelson resided in Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin, USA.
  • In 1880, Robert Nelson resided in Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin, USA.
  • Robert Nelson married Helen Nelson, and had children including Herbert Nelson, Lillian Nelson.
  • Robert Nelson passed away in 1942 in Minnesota, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Robert Nelson's Ancestors

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Robert Nelson
1859 – 1942
Birth Place: Wisconsin
Parents
Frank Nelson
1822 – 1910
Karlskoga, Örebro län, Sweden
Caroline Nelson
1829 – 1886
Bjurtjarn, Storfors kommun, Värmlands län, Sweden
Grandparents
Nils Melkersson
1792 –
Bjorndalen, Karlskoga, Sweden
Anna Andersdotter
1796 –
Rosensjö, Karlskoga, Sweden
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Robert Nelson's Descendants

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Robert Nelson (Abt 1859 – 1942) m. Helen Nelson (1864 – 22 February 1951)
  1. 1. Herbert Nelson (1884 – 1974)
  2. 2. Lillian Nelson (1891 – )

Robert Nelson's Timeline

5 Records

1859
Abt 1859
Birth of Robert Nelson in Wisconsin
Wisconsin
1870
1870
Age 11
Robert Nelson resided here in Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin, USA
Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin, USA
1880
1880
Age 21
Robert Nelson resided here in Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin, USA
Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin, USA
1910
1910
Age 51
Robert Nelson resided here in Lake Ward 2, Wabasha, Minnesota, USA
Lake Ward 2, Wabasha, Minnesota, USA
1942
1942
Age 83
Death of Robert Nelson in Minnesota, United States of America
Minnesota, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt 1859
    Event Place: Wisconsin
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin; Roll: M593_1731; Page: 245B
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lake Ward 2, Wabasha, Minnesota; Roll: T624_728; Page: 8a; Enumeration District: 0148; FHL microfilm: 1374741
    [4] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin; Roll: M593_1731; Page: 245B

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Lake Ward 2, Wabasha, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lake Ward 2, Wabasha, Minnesota; Roll: T624_728; Page: 8a; Enumeration District: 0148; FHL microfilm: 1374741

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Minnesota, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lake City, Wabasha County, Minnesota, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

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