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Thelma B Nelson 1906–1987 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Dec 1906

Birth Location: New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Death Date: 15 Jul 1987

Death Location: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Frank Nelson

Mother: Sophia Bailey

Spouse(s): James Wofford

Children(s): Gloria Wofford, Theodora Wofford

The story of Thelma B Nelson began in 1906 in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, United States. In 1920, Thelma B Nelson resided in Gordonsville, Lowndes, Alabama, USA. In 1927, Thelma B Nelson resided in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. Thelma B Nelson married James Eugene Wofford, and had children including Gloria Jacquelyn Wofford, Gregory Wofford, Sylvia Ellise Wofford, Theodora Elizabeth Wofford. Thelma B Nelson passed away in 1987 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Thelma B Nelson began in 1906 in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, United States.
  • In 1920, Thelma B Nelson resided in Gordonsville, Lowndes, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1927, Thelma B Nelson resided in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Thelma B Nelson married James Eugene Wofford, and had children including Gloria Jacquelyn Wofford, Gregory Wofford, Sylvia Ellise Wofford, Theodora Elizabeth Wofford.
  • Thelma B Nelson passed away in 1987 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Frank Nelson
1877–
Birth Location: Hayneville, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
FN
Sophia Bailey
1884–1968
Birth Location: Montgomery, Alabama, USA
SB

Spouses(s)

James Wofford
1908–2001
Birth Location: Cartersville, Georgia, USA
JW

Children(s)

Gloria Wofford
1932–2011
Birth Location: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
GW
Theodora Wofford
1934–2007
Birth Location: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
TW

Thelma Nelson's Ancestors

Self
Thelma Nelson
1906–1987
Birth Place: New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Parents
Frank Arnold Nelson
1877–
Hayneville, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
Sophia Bailey
1884–1968
Montgomery, Alabama, USA
Grandparents
Frank Nelson
1832–1917
Gordonville, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
Rosa Soil\Grant
1835–1902
Alabama
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Thelma Nelson's Descendants

1.
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Thelma (B) Nelson (12 Dec 1906–15 Jul 1987) m. James (Eugene) Wofford (8 Jan 1908–24 Apr 2001)
  1. 1. Gloria (Jacquelyn) Wofford 1932–2011
  2. 2. Theodora (Elizabeth) Wofford 1934–2007 m. Joseph (G) Howell 1931–1995

Thelma Nelson's Timeline

12 Records

1906
12 Dec 1906
Birth of Thelma B Nelson in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, United States
New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, United States
1920
1920
Age 14
Thelma B Nelson resided here in Gordonsville, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
Gordonsville, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
1927
1927
Age 21
Thelma B Nelson resided here in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
1928
1928
Age 22
Thelma B Nelson resided here in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 24
Thelma B Nelson resided here in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 29
Thelma B Nelson resided here in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
1937
1937
Age 31
Thelma B Nelson resided here in Fresno, California, USA
Fresno, California, USA
1938
1938
Age 32
Thelma B Nelson resided here in Fresno, California, USA
Fresno, California, USA
1940
1940
Age 34
Thelma B Nelson resided here in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1987
15 Jul 1987
Age 81
Death of Thelma B Nelson in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1990
1990
Age 84
Thelma B Nelson resided here in Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh, PA
1998
1998
Age 92
Thelma B Nelson resided here in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania, USA
Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Dec 1906
    Event Place: New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; Yearbook Title: The Owl; Year: 1928
    [2] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; Year: 1927
    [3] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03661; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 69-320
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 181-26-1497; Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Gordonsville, Lowndes, Alabama; Roll: T625_29; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 96
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0216
    [8] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Pittsburgh Press; Publication Date: 17 Jul 1987; Publication Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America; ,0.07971735,0.176199

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Gordonsville, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Gordonsville, Lowndes, Alabama; Roll: T625_29; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 96

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1927
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; Year: 1927

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1928
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; Yearbook Title: The Owl; Year: 1928

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0216

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03661; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 69-320

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1937
    Event Place: Fresno, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1938
    Event Place: Fresno, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03661; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 69-320

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1990
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, PA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1998
    Event Place: Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Phone and Address Directories, 1993-2002, City: Natrona Heights; State: Pennsylvania; Year(s): 1998

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, PA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Rolfe Street, Brushton
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Pittsburgh Press; Publication Date: 17 Jul 1987; Publication Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America; ,0.07971735,0.176199

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Jul 1987
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 181-26-1497; Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Pittsburgh Press; Publication Date: 17 Jul 1987; Publication Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America; ,0.07971735,0.176199
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