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Walter D. Nelson 1914–1998 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Jun 1914

Birth Location: Clinton, Laurens County, South Carolina USA

Death Date: 1 Feb 1998

Death Location: Clinton, Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America

Father: Wade Nelson

Mother:

Spouse(s): Virginia Nelson

Children(s): Donald Nelson, Curtis Sr.

The story of Walter D. Nelson began in 1914 in Clinton, Laurens County, South Carolina USA. In 1935, Walter D. Nelson resided in Lydia, Laurens, South Carolina. In 1940, Walter D. Nelson resided in Lydia, Laurens, South Carolina, USA. Walter D. Nelson married Virginia B Nelson, and had children including Curtis Wade Nelson Sr, Donald W Nelson. Walter D. Nelson passed away in 1998 in Clinton, Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Walter D. Nelson began in 1914 in Clinton, Laurens County, South Carolina USA.
  • In 1935, Walter D. Nelson resided in Lydia, Laurens, South Carolina.
  • In 1940, Walter D. Nelson resided in Lydia, Laurens, South Carolina, USA.
  • Walter D. Nelson married Virginia B Nelson, and had children including Curtis Wade Nelson Sr, Donald W Nelson.
  • Walter D. Nelson passed away in 1998 in Clinton, Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Walter Nelson's Ancestors

Self
Walter Nelson
1914–1998
Birth Place: Clinton, Laurens County, South Carolina USA
Parents
Wade Fowler Nelson
1895–1965
Grandparents
Joel (Wade) Nelson
1858–1939
South Carolina, USA
Nancy (Ella) Madden
1857–1933
South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Nelson
1831–
Ellen Pitts
1825–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Walter Nelson's Descendants

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Walter (D.) Nelson (14 Jun 1914–1 Feb 1998) m. Virginia (B) Nelson (19 August 1917–Nov 1983)
  1. 1. Donald (W) Nelson 1938– m. Leona Nevitt 1944–2019
  2. 2. Curtis (Wade Nelson) Sr. 1935–2016

Walter Nelson's Timeline

4 Records

1914
14 Jun 1914
Birth of Walter D. Nelson in Clinton, Laurens County, South Carolina USA
Clinton, Laurens County, South Carolina USA
1935
1935
Age 21
Walter D. Nelson resided here in Lydia, Laurens, South Carolina
Lydia, Laurens, South Carolina
1940
1940
Age 26
Walter D. Nelson resided here in Lydia, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
Lydia, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
1998
1 Feb 1998
Age 84
Death of Walter D. Nelson in Clinton, Laurens County, South Carolina USA
Clinton, Laurens County, South Carolina USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Jun 1914
    Event Place: Clinton, Laurens County, South Carolina USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards For South Carolina, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 142
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lydia, Laurens, South Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-03821; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 30-19
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 247-05-6024; Issue State: South Carolina; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [6] South Carolina, County Marriage Records, South Carolina Department of Archives and History; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Country Marriage Records; Roll: LR10

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Lydia, Laurens, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lydia, Laurens, South Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-03821; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 30-19

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Lydia, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards For South Carolina, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 142
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lydia, Laurens, South Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-03821; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 30-19

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Navy Casualties Books

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Feb 1998
    Event Place: Clinton, Laurens County, South Carolina USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 247-05-6024; Issue State: South Carolina; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Clinton, Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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