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Walter S Nelson 1915–1943 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 August 1915

Birth Location: Virginia

Death Date: 11 July 1943

Death Location: Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia, USA

Father: Walter Nelson

Mother: Lois Horner

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The story of Walter S Nelson began in 1915 in Virginia. In 1920, Walter S Nelson resided in Lynchburg Ward 3, Lynchburg (Independent City), Vi. In 1930, Walter S Nelson resided in Savannah Beach, Chatham, Georgia, USA. Walter S Nelson passed away in 1943 in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Walter S Nelson began in 1915 in Virginia.
  • In 1920, Walter S Nelson resided in Lynchburg Ward 3, Lynchburg (Independent City), Vi.
  • In 1930, Walter S Nelson resided in Savannah Beach, Chatham, Georgia, USA.
  • Walter S Nelson passed away in 1943 in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia, USA.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Walter Nelson's Ancestors

Self
Walter Nelson
1915–1943
Birth Place: Virginia
Parents
Walter Scott Nelson
1891–1979
Rustburg, VA.
Lois (Michaux) Horner
1894–1988
Lynchburg, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Robert (William Alfred) Horner
1852–1936
Virginia
Mary (Susan) Lee
1858–1929
Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Robert Horner
1815–1885
Sarah Raine
1828–1853
Robert Lee
1823–1868
Elizabeth Akers
1819–1870
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Ezekiel Horner
1790–1853
Elizabeth Fuqua
1790–
John Raine
1795–1851
Eliza Woodson
1796–1856
William Lee
1782–1856
Martha Gaines
1793–1857
Martha Moon
1808–1864

Walter Nelson's Timeline

4 Records

1915
3 August 1915
Birth of Walter S Nelson in Virginia
Virginia
1920
1920
Age 5
Walter S Nelson resided here in Lynchburg Ward 3, Lynchburg (Independent City), Virginia, USA
Lynchburg Ward 3, Lynchburg (Independent City), Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 15
Walter S Nelson resided here in Savannah Beach, Chatham, Georgia, USA
Savannah Beach, Chatham, Georgia, USA
1943
11 July 1943
Age 28
Death of Walter S Nelson
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 August 1915
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lynchburg Ward 3, Lynchburg (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T625_1896; Page: 25A; Enumeration District: 14; Image: 1126
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Savannah Beach, Chatham, Georgia; Roll: 345; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0066; Image: 46.0; FHL microfilm: 2340080
    [4] Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lynchburg Ward 3, Lynchburg (Independent City), Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lynchburg Ward 3, Lynchburg (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T625_1896; Page: 25A; Enumeration District: 14; Image: 1126

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Savannah Beach, Chatham, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Savannah Beach, Chatham, Georgia; Roll: 345; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0066; Image: 46.0; FHL microfilm: 2340080

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 July 1943
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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