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Walter M. Nelson 1906–1963 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 May 1906

Birth Location: Christian County, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 14 July 1963

Death Location: Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee, USA

Father: Hiram Nelson

Mother: Sallie Williams

Spouse(s): alma lewis

Children(s): Aubrey Nelson

The story of Walter M. Nelson began in 1906 in Christian County, Kentucky, USA. In 1910, Walter M. Nelson resided in Gordonfield, Christian, Kentucky, USA. In 1920, Walter M. Nelson resided in Gordenfield, Christian, Kentucky, USA. Walter M. Nelson married Alma Myrle Lewis, and had children including Aubrey Ray Nelson. Walter M. Nelson passed away in 1963 in Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Walter M. Nelson began in 1906 in Christian County, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1910, Walter M. Nelson resided in Gordonfield, Christian, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1920, Walter M. Nelson resided in Gordenfield, Christian, Kentucky, USA.
  • Walter M. Nelson married Alma Myrle Lewis, and had children including Aubrey Ray Nelson.
  • Walter M. Nelson passed away in 1963 in Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Walter Nelson's Ancestors

Self
Walter Nelson
1906–1963
Birth Place: Christian County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Hiram Taylor Nelson
1867–1937
Tennessee, USA
Sallie Williams
1868–1910
Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Solomon (Taylor) Nelson
1832–1900
South Carolina, USA
Mary (B. 'Poppy') Hamilton
1833–1880
Samuel Williams
1828–1892
Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States
Lyndia Grandy
1828–1870
North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Nelson
1788–1858
Polly Thompson
1794–1850
Edward Williams
1807–1887
Martha Jones
1807–1890
Ezra Grandey
1805–1865
Jane Rose
1814–1876
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Nathaniel Thompson
1769–1848
Jane Ewing
1766–1810
Samuel Williams
1781–1849

Walter Nelson's Descendants

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Walter (M.) Nelson (6 May 1906–14 July 1963) m. alma (myrle) lewis (14 Mar 1909–24 Jul 1998)
  1. 1. Aubrey (Ray) Nelson 1932–2006

Walter Nelson's Timeline

5 Records

1906
6 May 1906
Birth of Walter M. Nelson in Christian County, Kentucky, USA
Christian County, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 4
Walter M. Nelson resided here in Gordonfield, Christian, Kentucky, USA
Gordonfield, Christian, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 14
Walter M. Nelson resided here in Gordenfield, Christian, Kentucky, USA
Gordenfield, Christian, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 24
Walter M. Nelson resided here in District 4, Christian, Kentucky, USA
District 4, Christian, Kentucky, USA
1963
14 July 1963
Age 57
Death of Walter M. Nelson in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 May 1906
    Event Place: Christian County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Gordenfield, Christian, Kentucky; Roll: T625_565; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 9; Image: 536
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 4, Christian, Kentucky; Roll: 740; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0015; Image: 199.0; FHL microfilm: 2340475
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Gordonfield, Christian, Kentucky; Roll: T624_470; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 1374483
    [4] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1796-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Gordonfield, Christian, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Gordonfield, Christian, Kentucky; Roll: T624_470; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 1374483

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Gordenfield, Christian, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Gordenfield, Christian, Kentucky; Roll: T625_565; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 9; Image: 536

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 4, Christian, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 4, Christian, Kentucky; Roll: 740; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0015; Image: 199.0; FHL microfilm: 2340475

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 July 1963
    Event Place: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1796-2011

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1796-2011

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