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Walter Nelson 1905–1977 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 September 1905

Birth Location: Randolph, Riley, Kansas, USA

Death Date: 19 May 1977

Death Location: Shipshee Cemetery, Mayetta, Jackson, Kansas, USA

Father: Douglas Nelson

Mother: Anna Daugherty

Spouse(s): Ellen L.

Children(s):

In 1905, Walter Nelson entered the world in Randolph, Riley, Kansas, USA, born to Douglas Sylvester Nelson And Anna Charlotte Daugherty. In 1910, Walter Nelson resided in Center, Riley, Kansas. In 1915, Walter Nelson resided in Jackson, Riley, Kansas. Walter Nelson married Ellen L, and had children including Lloyd Nelson, Walter Eugene Nelson. Walter Nelson passed away in 1977 in Shipshee Cemetery, Mayetta, Jackson, Kansas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1905, Walter Nelson entered the world in Randolph, Riley, Kansas, USA, born to Douglas Sylvester Nelson And Anna Charlotte Daugherty.
  • In 1910, Walter Nelson resided in Center, Riley, Kansas.
  • In 1915, Walter Nelson resided in Jackson, Riley, Kansas.
  • Walter Nelson married Ellen L, and had children including Lloyd Nelson, Walter Eugene Nelson.
  • Walter Nelson passed away in 1977 in Shipshee Cemetery, Mayetta, Jackson, Kansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Walter Nelson's Ancestors

Self
Walter Nelson
1905–1977
Birth Place: Randolph, Riley, Kansas, USA
Parents
Douglas Sylvester Nelson
1861–1945
Stanbury, Missouri, USA
Anna (Charlotte) Daugherty
1867–1916
Moultrie County, Illinois, USA
Grandparents
Dawson (Gideon) Daugherty
1825–1896
Virginia, USA
Margaret Millward
1841–1911
Coles County, Illinois, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Daugherty
1793–1866
Anna Owens
1798–1882
John Millward
1791–1850
Charlotte Skinner
1808–1887
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Ephraim Owens
1764–1802
Lucina Owens
1766–

Walter Nelson's Timeline

6 Records

1905
30 September 1905
Birth of Walter Nelson in Randolph, Riley, Kansas, USA
Randolph, Riley, Kansas, USA
1910
1910
Age 5
Walter Nelson resided here in Center, Riley, Kansas
Center, Riley, Kansas
1915
1915
Age 10
Walter Nelson resided here in Jackson, Riley, Kansas
Jackson, Riley, Kansas
1920
1920
Age 15
Walter Nelson resided here in Wild Cat, Riley, Kansas
Wild Cat, Riley, Kansas
1977
16 May 1977
Age 72
Death of Walter Nelson in Wamego, Pottawatomie, Kansas, USA
Wamego, Pottawatomie, Kansas, USA
1977
19 May 1977
Age 72
Burial of Walter Nelson in Shipshee Cemetery, Mayetta, Jackson, Kansas, USA
Shipshee Cemetery, Mayetta, Jackson, Kansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 September 1905
    Event Place: Randolph, Riley, Kansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 513-01-7837; Issue State: Kansas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Wild Cat, Riley, Kansas; Roll: T625_545; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 131; Image: 1049
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Center, Riley, Kansas; Roll: T624_454; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0112; FHL microfilm: 1374467
    [5] Web: Kansas, Find A Grave Index, 1854-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Center, Riley, Kansas
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Center, Riley, Kansas; Roll: T624_454; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0112; FHL microfilm: 1374467

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1915
    Event Place: Jackson, Riley, Kansas
    Record Source: Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Wild Cat, Riley, Kansas
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Wild Cat, Riley, Kansas; Roll: T625_545; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 131; Image: 1049

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 May 1977
    Event Place: Wamego, Pottawatomie, Kansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 513-01-7837; Issue State: Kansas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Web: Kansas, Find A Grave Index, 1854-2012

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 19 May 1977
    Event Place: Shipshee Cemetery, Mayetta, Jackson, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: Web: Kansas, Find A Grave Index, 1854-2012

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