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Roy Nelson 1898–1968 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1898

Birth Location: Texas

Death Date: 30 Oct 1968

Death Location: Gilmer, Upshur, Texas, USA

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Spouse(s): Myrtle Nelson

Children(s): Dorothy Nelson, Harney Nelson

The story of Roy Nelson began in 1898 in Texas. In 1935, Roy Nelson resided in Rural, Camp, Texas. In 1940, Roy Nelson resided in J.p.no 4, Winnsboro, Wood, Texas, USA. Roy Nelson married Myrtle Nelson, and had children including Dorothy Nelson, Garvin Nelson, Harney Lee Nelson. Roy Nelson passed away in 1968 in Gilmer, Upshur, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Roy Nelson began in 1898 in Texas.
  • In 1935, Roy Nelson resided in Rural, Camp, Texas.
  • In 1940, Roy Nelson resided in J.p.no 4, Winnsboro, Wood, Texas, USA.
  • Roy Nelson married Myrtle Nelson, and had children including Dorothy Nelson, Garvin Nelson, Harney Lee Nelson.
  • Roy Nelson passed away in 1968 in Gilmer, Upshur, Texas, USA.

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Roy Nelson's Ancestors

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Roy Nelson
1898–1968
Birth Place: Texas
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Roy Nelson's Descendants

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Roy Nelson (abt 1898–30 Oct 1968) m. Myrtle Nelson (abt 1908–)
  1. 1. Dorothy Nelson 1929– m. 🙈George Malloy 1923–2001
  2. 2. Harney (Lee) Nelson 1926–

Roy Nelson's Timeline

5 Records

1898
abt 1898
Birth of Roy Nelson in Texas
Texas
1935
1935
Age 37
Roy Nelson resided here in Rural, Camp, Texas
Rural, Camp, Texas
1940
1940
Age 42
Roy Nelson resided here in J.p.no 4, Winnsboro, Wood, Texas, USA
J.p.no 4, Winnsboro, Wood, Texas, USA
1968
Abt 1968
Age 70
Roy Nelson resided here in Winnsboro, Wood, Texas, USA
Winnsboro, Wood, Texas, USA
1968
30 Oct 1968
Age 70
Death of Roy Nelson in Gilmer, Upshur, Texas, USA
Gilmer, Upshur, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1898
    Event Place: Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Winnsboro, Wood, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04169; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 250-12

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Camp, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Winnsboro, Wood, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04169; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 250-12

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: J.p.no 4, Winnsboro, Wood, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Winnsboro, Wood, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04169; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 250-12

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1968
    Event Place: Winnsboro, Wood, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Oct 1968
    Event Place: Gilmer, Upshur, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982

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