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Walter J Nelson 1881–1956 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Apr 1881

Birth Location: Colorado

Death Date: 14 May 1956

Death Location: Lindsborg, McPherson County, Kansas, United States of America

Father: John Nelson

Mother: Josephine Nelson

Spouse(s): Sophia Nelson

Children(s): Zoe Nelson, Herold Nelson, Eda Nelson, Rolph Nelson, William Nelson, Vernon Nelson, Paul Nelson, Vivian Nelson, Ada Nelson

The story of Walter J Nelson began in 1881 in Colorado. In 1917, Walter J Nelson resided in McPherson County, Kansas, USA. In 1920, Walter J Nelson resided in Lindsborg, McPherson, Kansas, USA. Walter J Nelson married Sophia Nelson, and had children including Ada R Nelson, Eda Nelson, Herold Nelson, Paul Nelson, Rolph Nelson, Vernon Nelson, Vivian Nelson, William Nelson, Zoe Lydia Marie Nelson. Walter J Nelson passed away in 1956 in Lindsborg, McPherson County, Kansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Walter J Nelson began in 1881 in Colorado.
  • In 1917, Walter J Nelson resided in McPherson County, Kansas, USA.
  • In 1920, Walter J Nelson resided in Lindsborg, McPherson, Kansas, USA.
  • Walter J Nelson married Sophia Nelson, and had children including Ada R Nelson, Eda Nelson, Herold Nelson, Paul Nelson, Rolph Nelson, Vernon Nelson, Vivian Nelson, William Nelson, Zoe Lydia Marie Nelson.
  • Walter J Nelson passed away in 1956 in Lindsborg, McPherson County, Kansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Walter Nelson's Ancestors

Self
Walter Nelson
1881–1956
Birth Place: Colorado
Parents
John W Nelson
1853–1921
Sweden
Josephine (Rosalie) Nelson
1860–1899
Mönsterås, Kalmar, Sweden
Grandparents
Peter Swenson
1811–1889
Christina (Maria) Swenson
1822–1911
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Walter Nelson's Descendants

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Walter (J) Nelson (23 Apr 1881–14 May 1956) m. Sophia Nelson (19 September 1882–25 May 1951)
  1. 1. Zoe (Lydia Marie) Nelson 1914–1997 m. John (L) Evans 1900–1970
    1. 1. Barbara (L) Robbins 1941–2012 m. Fred Stambaugh 1936–
    2. 2. Virginia (Lee) Harris 1940–2004
  2. 2. Herold Nelson 1906–
  3. 3. Eda Nelson 1908–
  4. 4. Rolph Nelson 1910–
  5. 5. William Nelson 1912–
  6. 6. Vernon Nelson 1917–
  7. 7. Paul Nelson 1919–
  8. 8. Vivian Nelson 1921–
  9. 9. Ada (R) Nelson 1908–

Walter Nelson's Timeline

5 Records

1881
23 Apr 1881
Birth of Walter J Nelson in Colorado
Colorado
1917
1917-1918
Age 36
Walter J Nelson resided here in McPherson County, Kansas, USA
McPherson County, Kansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 39
Walter J Nelson resided here in Lindsborg, McPherson, Kansas, USA
Lindsborg, McPherson, Kansas, USA
1925
1925
Age 44
Walter J Nelson resided here in Lindsborg, McPherson, Kansas, USA
Lindsborg, McPherson, Kansas, USA
1956
14 May 1956
Age 75
Death of Walter J Nelson in Kansas, United States of America
Kansas, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Apr 1881
    Event Place: Colorado
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
    [2] Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Kansas, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1811-1911

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: McPherson County, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lindsborg, McPherson, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Lindsborg, McPherson, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lindsborg, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 May 1956
    Event Place: Kansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lindsborg, McPherson County, Kansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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