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Roy William Nelson 1906–1989 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Oct. 1906

Birth Location: Stromsburg, Polk, Nebraska, USA

Death Date: 29 Nov. 1989

Death Location: Zillah, Yakima County, Washington, United States of America

Father: Albin Naslund

Mother: Freida Norraine

Spouse(s): Henrietta Diekman

Children(s): Earl Nelson, Betty Nelson

Roy William Nelson was born in 1906 in Stromsburg, Polk, Nebraska, USA, the child of Albin Naslund And Freida Olivia Norraine. In 1910, Roy William Nelson resided in Pleasant Home, Polk, Nebraska, USA. In 1940, Roy William Nelson resided in Sterling, Colorado, USA. Roy William Nelson married Henrietta Geraldine Diekman, and had children including Betty Elaine Nelson, Earl Leroy Nelson. Roy William Nelson passed away in 1989 in Zillah, Yakima County, Washington, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Roy William Nelson was born in 1906 in Stromsburg, Polk, Nebraska, USA, the child of Albin Naslund And Freida Olivia Norraine.
  • In 1910, Roy William Nelson resided in Pleasant Home, Polk, Nebraska, USA.
  • In 1940, Roy William Nelson resided in Sterling, Colorado, USA.
  • Roy William Nelson married Henrietta Geraldine Diekman, and had children including Betty Elaine Nelson, Earl Leroy Nelson.
  • Roy William Nelson passed away in 1989 in Zillah, Yakima County, Washington, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Roy Nelson's Ancestors

Self
Roy Nelson
1906–1989
Birth Place: Stromsburg, Polk, Nebraska, USA
Parents
Albin Naslund
1884–1931
Nebraska
Freida (Olivia) Norraine
1882–1918
Nebraska
Grandparents
Pehr Nelson
1865–1952
Lilla Harrie Malmöhus, Sverge
Anna (Gustava) Johansdotter
1864–1942
Sweden
Olof (Jansson) Norin
1842–1927
Ovansjö, Gävleborg, Sverige
Margeret Erickson
1852–
Sweden
Great-Grandparents
Johan Lind
1833–1924
Brita Jonsdotter
1833–1893
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Roy Nelson's Descendants

1.
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Roy (William) Nelson (22 Oct. 1906–29 Nov. 1989) m. Henrietta (Geraldine) Diekman (10-18-1904–8-25-1979)
  1. 1. Earl (Leroy) Nelson 1926–1964
  2. 2. Betty (Elaine) Nelson 1926–1988

Roy Nelson's Timeline

4 Records

1906
22 Oct. 1906
Birth of Roy William Nelson in Stromsburg, Polk, Nebraska, USA
Stromsburg, Polk, Nebraska, USA
1910
1910
Age 4
Roy William Nelson resided here in Pleasant Home, Polk, Nebraska, USA
Pleasant Home, Polk, Nebraska, USA
1940
1940
Age 34
Roy William Nelson resided here in Sterling, Colorado, USA
Sterling, Colorado, USA
1989
29 Nov. 1989
Age 83
Death of Roy William Nelson in Toppenish, Washington, USA
Toppenish, Washington, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Oct. 1906
    Event Place: Stromsburg, Polk, Nebraska, 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; Draft Registration Cards for Colorado, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 175
    [2] Washington Death Index
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pleasant Home, Polk, Nebraska; Roll: T624_853; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0112; FHL microfilm: 1374866
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Pleasant Home, Polk, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pleasant Home, Polk, Nebraska; Roll: T624_853; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0112; FHL microfilm: 1374866

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Sterling, Colorado, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Colorado, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 175

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Yakima, Washington, USA
    Record Source: Washington Death Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Nov. 1989
    Event Place: Toppenish, Washington, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Washington Death Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Zillah, Yakima County, Washington, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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