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Walter Nelson 1872–1957 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Aug 1872

Birth Location: Scottsboro, Alabama

Death Date: 21 Oct 1957

Death Location: Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas, United States of America

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Spouse(s): Penelope Robinson

Children(s): Walter Jr., Eugenia Nelson

Walter Nelson was born in 1872 in Scottsboro, Alabama, the child of Pleasant Miles Nelson And Annetta Logan. In 1910, Walter Nelson resided in Stanford, Jones, Texas, USA. In 1920, Walter Nelson resided in Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas, USA. Walter Nelson married Penelope Neppie Daniel Robinson, and had children including Eugenia P Nelson, Walter Nelson Jr. Walter Nelson passed away in 1957 in Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Walter Nelson was born in 1872 in Scottsboro, Alabama, the child of Pleasant Miles Nelson And Annetta Logan.
  • In 1910, Walter Nelson resided in Stanford, Jones, Texas, USA.
  • In 1920, Walter Nelson resided in Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas, USA.
  • Walter Nelson married Penelope Neppie Daniel Robinson, and had children including Eugenia P Nelson, Walter Nelson Jr.
  • Walter Nelson passed away in 1957 in Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Penelope Robinson
1874–1952
Birth Location: San Gabriel, Texas
PR

Children(s)

Walter Jr.
1903–1992
Birth Location: Cameron, Milam County, Texas, United States of America
WJ
Eugenia Nelson
1907–1994
Birth Location: Texas
EN

Walter Nelson's Ancestors

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Walter Nelson
1872–1957
Birth Place: Scottsboro, Alabama
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Grandparents
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Walter Nelson's Descendants

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Walter Nelson (27 Aug 1872–21 Oct 1957) m. Penelope (Neppie Daniel) Robinson (7 Nov 1874–11 Nov 1952)
  1. 1. Walter (Nelson) Jr. 1903–1992
  2. 2. Eugenia (P) Nelson 1907–1994

Walter Nelson's Timeline

8 Records

1872
27 Aug 1872
Birth of Walter Nelson in Scottsboro, Alabama
Scottsboro, Alabama
1910
1910
Age 38
Walter Nelson resided here in Stanford, Jones, Texas, USA
Stanford, Jones, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 48
Walter Nelson resided here in Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas, USA
Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 58
Walter Nelson resided here in Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas, USA
Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 63
Walter Nelson resided here in Wichita Falls, Texas, USA
Wichita Falls, Texas, USA
1940
1940
Age 68
Walter Nelson resided here in Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas, USA
Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas, USA
1957
1 Oct 1957
Age 85
Walter Nelson resided here in Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas, USA
Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas, USA
1957
21 Oct 1957
Age 85
Death of Walter Nelson in Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas, USA
Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Aug 1872
    Event Place: Scottsboro, Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04163; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 243-27
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas; Roll: T625_1858; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 122
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0029; FHL microfilm: 2342143
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Stanford, Jones, Texas; Roll: T624_1569; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0137; FHL microfilm: 1375582
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Stanford, Jones, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Stanford, Jones, Texas; Roll: T624_1569; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0137; FHL microfilm: 1375582

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas; Roll: T625_1858; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 122

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0029; FHL microfilm: 2342143

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Wichita Falls, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04163; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 243-27

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Oct 1957
    Event Place: Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 21 Oct 1957
    Event Place: Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Judge Walter Nelson, Sr. 21 Oct 1957

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04163; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 243-27

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Oct 1957
    Event Place: Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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