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Ronald Ernest Nelson 1915–1950 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 April 1915

Birth Location: Wyeville, Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Death Date: 6 March 1950

Death Location: Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Father: Alex Nelson

Mother: Ella Grimshaw

Spouse(s): Saima Silampa

Children(s): Laverta Nelson

The story of Ronald Ernest Nelson began in 1915 in Wyeville, Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States of America. In 1920, Ronald Ernest Nelson resided in Byron, Monroe, Wisconsin, USA. In 1930, Ronald Ernest Nelson resided in Adams, Adams, Adams, Wisconsin, USA. Ronald Ernest Nelson married Saima Ruth Silampa, and had children including Judith Ellen Nelson, Laverta Maxine Nelson, Sharon Ruth Nelson. Ronald Ernest Nelson passed away in 1950 in Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Ronald Ernest Nelson began in 1915 in Wyeville, Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States of America.
  • In 1920, Ronald Ernest Nelson resided in Byron, Monroe, Wisconsin, USA.
  • In 1930, Ronald Ernest Nelson resided in Adams, Adams, Adams, Wisconsin, USA.
  • Ronald Ernest Nelson married Saima Ruth Silampa, and had children including Judith Ellen Nelson, Laverta Maxine Nelson, Sharon Ruth Nelson.
  • Ronald Ernest Nelson passed away in 1950 in Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Ronald Nelson's Ancestors

Self
Ronald Nelson
1915–1950
Birth Place: Wyeville, Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Parents
Alex Ernest Nelson
1888–1940
Mather, Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Ella (Marie) Grimshaw
1891–1968
Dexterville, Wood County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Grandparents
William (Henry) Grimshaw
1862–1936
New York, United States
Elna Grimshaw
1869–1938
Denmark
Great-Grandparents
Alexander Grimshaw
1829–1870
Sarah Thompson
1828–1891
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Grimshaw
1794–1885
Charlotte Menard
1796–

Ronald Nelson's Descendants

1.
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Ronald (Ernest) Nelson (14 April 1915–6 March 1950) m. Saima (Ruth) Silampa (14 Feb 1917–6 Dec 1999)
  1. 1. Laverta (Maxine) Nelson 1939–1997 m. Charles (Jerome Parks) Jr 1933–2014

Ronald Nelson's Timeline

8 Records

1915
14 April 1915
Birth of Ronald Ernest Nelson in Wyeville, Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Wyeville, Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States of America
1920
1920
Age 5
Ronald Ernest Nelson resided here in Byron, Monroe, Wisconsin, USA
Byron, Monroe, Wisconsin, USA
1930
1930
Age 15
Ronald Ernest Nelson resided here in Adams, Adams, Adams, Wisconsin, USA
Adams, Adams, Adams, Wisconsin, USA
1935
1935
Age 20
Ronald Ernest Nelson resided here in Adams, Adams, Wisconsin
Adams, Adams, Wisconsin
1938
Abt 1938
Age 23
Ronald Ernest Nelson resided here in 2345 Sherman Ave.
2345 Sherman Ave.
1939
1939
Age 24
Ronald Ernest Nelson resided here in Madison, Wisconsin, USA
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
1940
1940
Age 25
Ronald Ernest Nelson resided here in , Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, USA
, Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, USA
1950
6 March 1950
Age 35
Death of Ronald Ernest Nelson in Beaver Dam, Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Beaver Dam, Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 April 1915
    Event Place: Wyeville, Monroe County, Wisconsin, 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; Draft Registration Cards For Wisconsin, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 510
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Madison, Dane, Wisconsin; Roll: m-t0627-04470; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 13-58
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Wisconsin State Journal; Publication Date: 7 Mar 1950; Publication Place: Madison, Wisconsin, USA; ,0.09793962,0.50254935,0.32919458&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Byron, Monroe, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Adams, Adams, Adams, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Adams, Adams, Wisconsin
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Madison, Dane, Wisconsin; Roll: m-t0627-04470; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 13-58

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1938
    Event Place: 2345 Sherman Ave.
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, The Capital Times; Publication Date: 20 Oct 1938; Publication Place: Madison, Wisconsin, USA; ,0.25629935,0.25289547,0.50591797&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Madison, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: , Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards For Wisconsin, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 510
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Madison, Dane, Wisconsin; Roll: m-t0627-04470; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 13-58

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Wisconsin State Journal; Publication Date: 7 Mar 1950; Publication Place: Madison, Wisconsin, USA; ,0.09793962,0.50254935,0.32919458&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 March 1950
    Event Place: Beaver Dam, Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Wisconsin State Journal; Publication Date: 7 Mar 1950; Publication Place: Madison, Wisconsin, USA; ,0.09793962,0.50254935,0.32919458&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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