Advertisement
Advertisement
A photo of Forrest Nelson
Add photo

Forrest Nelson 1912 - 1998

Forrest E Nelson of Elkins, Randolph County, WV was born on August 8, 1912, and died at age 86 years old on December 26, 1998.
Forrest E Nelson
Elkins, Randolph County, WV 26241
August 8, 1912
December 26, 1998
Male
Looking for another Forrest Nelson?
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
This page exists for YOU
and everyone who remembers Forrest.
Share what you know,
even ask what you wish you knew.
Invite others to do the same,
but don't worry if you can't...
Someone, somewhere will find this page,
and we'll notify you when they do.

Forrest E Nelson's History: 1912 - 1998

Uncover new discoveries and connections today by sharing about people & moments from yesterday.
  • 08/8
    1912

    Birthday

    August 8, 1912
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Randolph County, West Virginia United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 35958187 Enlisted: February 21, 1945 in Huntington West Virginia Military branch: No Branch Assignment Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men) Terms of enlistment: Enlistment For The Duration Of The War Or Other Emergency, Plus Six Months, Subject To The Discretion Of The President Or Otherwise According To Law
  • 12/26
    1998

    Death

    December 26, 1998
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • share
    Memories
    below
Advertisement
Advertisement

Add Memories, Stories & Photos about Forrest

Be the 1st to share and we'll let you know when others do the same.
Did you know?
In 1912, in the year that Forrest Nelson was born, in October, former President Theodore Roosevelt was shot, but not killed, while campaigning for another term as President with the newly created Bull Moose (Progressive) Party. John Schrank was a Bavarian-born saloon-keeper from New York who had been stalking Roosevelt when he shot him just before a campaign speech. Shot in the chest (and showing the audience his bloody shirt), Roosevelt went on to give a 55 to 90 minute talk (reports vary on the length) before being treated for the injury. After 8 days in the hospital, Roosevelt went back on the campaign trail.
Did you know?
In 1926, when he was only 14 years old, on November 15th, NBC was founded. It was the U.S.'s first major broadcast network. Ownership of the network was split between RCA (a majority partner at 50%), its founding corporate parent General Electric (which owned 30%), and Westinghouse (which owned the remaining 20%).
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement

Forrest Nelson's Family Tree & Friends

Forrest Nelson's Family Tree

Parent
Parent
Partner
Child
Sibling
Advertisement
Advertisement
Friendships

Forrest's Friends

Friends of Forrest Friends can be as close as family. Add Forrest's family friends, and his friends from childhood through adulthood.
Advertisement
Advertisement
 Followers & Sources
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement
Other Biographies

Other Forrest Nelson Biographies

Other Nelson Family Biographies

Advertisement
Advertisement
Back to Top