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Willard Jerome Nelson 1912–1944 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 January 1912

Birth Location: Logan County, Kansas, USA

Death Date: 5 July 1944

Death Location: Logan, Phillips County, Kansas, United States of America

Father: Carl Nelson

Mother: Bessie Clapp

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1912, Willard Jerome Nelson entered the world in Logan County, Kansas, USA, born to Carl C Nelson And Bessie Flora Clapp. In 1920, Willard Jerome Nelson resided in Lincoln, Norton, Kansas, USA. In 1925, Willard Jerome Nelson resided in Lincoln, Norton, Kansas, USA. Willard Jerome Nelson passed away in 1944 in Logan, Phillips County, Kansas, United States of America.

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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • In 1912, Willard Jerome Nelson entered the world in Logan County, Kansas, USA, born to Carl C Nelson And Bessie Flora Clapp.
  • In 1920, Willard Jerome Nelson resided in Lincoln, Norton, Kansas, USA.
  • In 1925, Willard Jerome Nelson resided in Lincoln, Norton, Kansas, USA.
  • Willard Jerome Nelson passed away in 1944 in Logan, Phillips County, Kansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Carl Nelson
1886–1959
Birth Location: Norton, Kansas, USA
CN
Bessie Clapp
1888–1942
Birth Location: Kansas
BC

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Willard Nelson's Ancestors

Self
Willard Nelson
1912–1944
Birth Place: Logan County, Kansas, USA
Parents
Carl C Nelson
1886–1959
Norton, Kansas, USA
Bessie (Flora) Clapp
1888–1942
Kansas
Grandparents
Christopher (Carl) Nelson
1847–1922
Denmark
Cordelia Marsh
1851–1902
Ohio
Great-Grandparents
Nathan Marsh
1820–1911
Sarah Hunt
1827–1904
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Sylvestine\Vestine Hunt
1793–1870
Sally Martin
1794–1875

Willard Nelson's Timeline

6 Records

1912
20 January 1912
Birth of Willard Jerome Nelson in Logan County, Kansas, USA
Logan County, Kansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 8
Willard Jerome Nelson resided here in Lincoln, Norton, Kansas, USA
Lincoln, Norton, Kansas, USA
1925
1925
Age 13
Willard Jerome Nelson resided here in Lincoln, Norton, Kansas, USA
Lincoln, Norton, Kansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 18
Willard Jerome Nelson resided here in Lincoln, Norton, Kansas, USA
Lincoln, Norton, Kansas, USA
1940
1940
Age 28
Willard Jerome Nelson resided here in Logan, Phillips, Kansas, USA
Logan, Phillips, Kansas, USA
1944
5 July 1944
Age 32
Death of Willard Jerome Nelson in France
France

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 January 1912
    Event Place: Logan County, Kansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1925 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: KS1925_108; Line: 3
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Colorado, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 176
    [3] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Logan, Phillips, Kansas; Roll: m-t0627-01251; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 74-15
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lincoln, Norton, Kansas; Roll: T625_543; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 125
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lincoln, Norton, Kansas; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 2340449
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lincoln, Norton, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lincoln, Norton, Kansas; Roll: T625_543; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 125

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Lincoln, Norton, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1925 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: KS1925_108; Line: 3

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Lincoln, Norton, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lincoln, Norton, Kansas; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 2340449

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Logan, Phillips, Kansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Colorado, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 176
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Logan, Phillips, Kansas; Roll: m-t0627-01251; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 74-15

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Rural, Norton, Kansas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Logan, Phillips, Kansas; Roll: m-t0627-01251; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 74-15

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 July 1944
    Event Place: France
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Logan, Phillips County, Kansas, United States of America
    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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