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Early Nelsons
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Gayle Agnes (Barr) Nelson was born on June 5, 1036 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts United States, and died in New Castle, New Castle County, DE. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Gayle Agnes (Barr) Nelson.
Charles Nelson of adams county, Indiana United States was born circa 1798 in KY. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Charles Nelson.
Edmond Nelson was born on December 12, 1799 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina United States. He was in a relationship with Amanda Jane (Taylor) Nelson, and had a child Price William Nelson Sr.. Edmond Nelson died at age 51 years old on December 13, 1850 in Alpine, UT. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Edmond Nelson.
Mary Nelson of Yan Yean Australia was born in 1801 to O Reilly Andrew Nelson and Bridget Flood Nelson. Mary Nelson died at age 86 years old in 1887 in Yan Yean.
William Nelson of Geelong Australia was born in 1802, and died at age 86 years old in 1888 in Geelong.
Amanda Jane (Taylor) Nelson was born on January 1, 1805 in Knoxville, Tennessee United States, and died at age 65 years old on June 1, 1870 in Franklin, ID. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Amanda Jane (Taylor) Nelson.
Phoebe Nelson of Australia was born in 1805 to Lessett Eleazer Nelson. Phoebe Nelson died at age 75 years old in 1880.
Nelson Family Members
Surnames: Neithardt - Nemanpour
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John Lawrence Nelson
I have an old snapshot photograph of Lawrence NELSON taken in Ann Arbor, MI in 1923. Lawrence appears to be in his teens or 20’s at the time the photograph was taken. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Lawrence and his family:
John Lawrence NELSON was b. 7 Nov 1900 in Manistee, MI to parents Johan or John Nilsson Cederberg NELSON (1856-1931) and Kristina NILSDOTTER (1863-1943). Lawrence was one of 8 children born to this couple including Ada Winnie; Edward William; Albert John; Anna Lee; George or Georg Godfrey; Harold William; Clifford Thomas; and John Lawrence NELSON, all born between 1883 and 1900.
Lawrence attended college in Ann Arbor, MI from 1919 to 1921with his hometown listed as Sparta, MI at that time. Lawrence married Helen Elizabeth BRUMMEL (1907-1998) and he died 21 Jul 1962 and is buried in the Oakhill Cemetery in Grand Rapids, MI.
I am hoping to get the photograph to family and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family or know someone who might be.
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Shelley
John Lawrence NELSON was b. 7 Nov 1900 in Manistee, MI to parents Johan or John Nilsson Cederberg NELSON (1856-1931) and Kristina NILSDOTTER (1863-1943). Lawrence was one of 8 children born to this couple including Ada Winnie; Edward William; Albert John; Anna Lee; George or Georg Godfrey; Harold William; Clifford Thomas; and John Lawrence NELSON, all born between 1883 and 1900.
Lawrence attended college in Ann Arbor, MI from 1919 to 1921with his hometown listed as Sparta, MI at that time. Lawrence married Helen Elizabeth BRUMMEL (1907-1998) and he died 21 Jul 1962 and is buried in the Oakhill Cemetery in Grand Rapids, MI.
I am hoping to get the photograph to family and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family or know someone who might be.
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Shelley
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Charles A. Nelson
I've recovered an old photograph album from the late 1800's including faculty and students from Oberlin College which includes a photograph of Charles NELSON. The photograph appears to have been taken in the 1880's or 1890's with Charles likely in his 20's at the time it was taken. Most of the photographs, like this one was taken by the Pfeifer Studio from Columbus, OH who probably came to take all the photographs at the Oberlin campus. Based on limited research I was able to locate the following information regarding Charles:
Charles A. NELSON was b. 1860 and married Jennie ELMORE and they had a daughter, Lelia Faith NELSON GREENE (1896-1945). Charles died in 1949 and is buried in the Westwood Cemetery in Oberlin, OH.
I would like to get the photograph back to family and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family or know someone who might be.
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Charles A. NELSON was b. 1860 and married Jennie ELMORE and they had a daughter, Lelia Faith NELSON GREENE (1896-1945). Charles died in 1949 and is buried in the Westwood Cemetery in Oberlin, OH.
I would like to get the photograph back to family and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family or know someone who might be.
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Cotton Nelson at work
Leon "Cotton" Nelson at work at Southern Bell Telephone in Vero Beach, Florida. Photo taken by his son, Kenneth Nelson.
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Newell J Nelson Sr.
A photo of Newell J. Nelson Sr. which appeared in his obituary in The La Crosse Tribune in La Crosse Wisconsin on Thursday Dec. 5th 1968. For a full transcription see: Newell J Nelson: Obituary
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Urn of Prince Rogers Nelson
Prince was cremated on April 22, 2016 immediately after the autopsy. His urn was displayed to the public in the foyer at Paisley Park in Chanhassen. It was designed by his sister Tyca Nelson. The back of the urn in the bottom picture was never shown to the public.
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Prince & Rick James (1982)
Prince & Rick James during an afterparty for the 9th Annual American Music Awards.
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Prince in the recording studio in 1977
Prince started recording his debut album „For You“ in Studio 1 of Sound 80 in September 1977.
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Beulah Nelson of Dallas, Dallas County, Texas was born on April 27, 1912, and died at age 56 years old in February 1969.
Mary Margaret (Nelson) Tierney of Box Hill, Whitehorse City County, VIC Australia was born in 1858 in Nunawading. She was married to Patrick Matthew Tierney in 1874, and had children Margaret Tierney, Eliza Ann (Tierney) Hutchins, John Patrick Tierney, Ellen Maude (Tierney) Bolger, Daniel James Tierney, Julia Beatrice (Tierney) Hutchins, Josephine Mary Tierney, Thomas Joseph Tierney, and James Nelson Tierney. Mary Tierney died at age 66 years old on January 17, 1925 in Box Hill.
Ellen Margret (Holm) Nelson of Shepparton, Greater Shepparton City County, VIC Australia was born on June 16, 1917 in Shepparton to Jessie Maud (Lang) Holm and John Charles Holm. She had siblings Elsie May Doreta Holm, John Lang Holm, Jessie Mary Holm, Frederick Gordon Holm, Anna Jean Holm, Alfred James Holm, and Alexander Edward Cyril Holm. Ellen Nelson married Alex William Ernst Nelson in 1940, and died at age 73 years old on April 13, 1991 in Shepparton.
Alice Daisy (Nelson) Tobias of Australia was born on August 15, 1894 in Adelaide, SA. Alice Tobias was married to William Robert Tobias in 1927, and died at age 72 years old on June 27, 1967 in Geelong, Greater Geelong City County, VIC.
John Lawrence Nelson of Michigan United States was born on November 7, 1900 in Manistee, and died at age 61 years old on July 21, 1962 in Grand Rapids.
Florence Mathilda (Nelson) Anderson of Evanston, Illinois United States was born on September 18, 1893 in Chicago. She was in a relationship with Arthur Godfrey Anderson, and had children Arthur Gordon Anderson, Audrey Nita Anderson, and Warren N Anderson. Florence Anderson died at age 67 years old in 1960 in Evanston.
Hannah (Storey) Nelson of Northcote, City of Darebin County, VIC Australia was born on November 18, 1882 at Sandridge Beach to John William Storey and Louisa Maria Cowan. She had siblings Louisa Jane Storey, Priscilla Rachael Storey, George Arthur Storey, and Frederick John Storey. She married Ralph Hadley Nelson, and had children Ralph Walter Nelson, Henry Fran Nelson, Alma Florence Nelson, and Edna Hadley Nelson. Hannah Nelson died at age 44 years old on August 18, 1927 in Northcote.
Caroline Henriet (Nelson) Dunball of Dandenong, City of Greater Dandenong County, VIC Australia was born circa 1888. She was married to Robert Birdsall Dunball, and had a child Julia May Dunball. Caroline Dunball died at age 83 years old on February 10, 1972 in Dandenong.
Elizabeth Elizabeth (Nelson) Epworth of Bendigo Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Elizabeth Nelson Epworth.
Miriam Cathlene (Nelson) Carnley of Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas United States was born on September 18, 1981 in Gregg County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Miriam Carnley.
Mary N Nelson was born on May 21, 1998 in Lufkin, Texas United States to Miriam Carnley, and has siblings Micheal Byars, Timothy Seay, and Ian Christopher. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary Nelson.
Mary Nelson of Colac Australia was born in 1895 to Hannah (Blacker) Watkin and Solomon William Watkins. She had siblings Amelia Elizabeth Watkins, Thomas Charles Watkins, Hilda May Watkin, and Charles Watkin. Mary Nelson died at age 47 years old in 1942 in Colac.
Edythe (Nelson) Frisselle got married to Frank Frisselle in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Edythe Nalson Frisselle.
Vincent Nelson of West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, FL was born on June 7, 1962, and died at age 42 years old on July 8, 2004.
Bessie Nelson of Girard, Crawford County, KS was born on January 22, 1898, and died at age 97 years old on February 21, 1995.
Samuel W Nelson of Randolph County, North Carolina United States was born circa 1918. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Samuel W Nelson.
Ruth Eleanore (Nelson) Goethel of 550 S Davern St, in Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota United States was born on December 19, 1923 in Duluth, St. Louis County. She married Arno Curt Goethel on December 12, 1948 in Duluth, St. Louis County. She would also marry Arno Goethel. Ruth Goethel died at age 90 years old on October 1, 2014 in Proctor.
Flora Ellen (Nelson) Caviness was born on July 13, 1918 in Union, Mississippi United States. She was married to Cicero H Caviness and they later divorced in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. She had a child Clark Harris Caviness. Flora Caviness died at age 93 years old in June 2012 in Los Angeles. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Flora Ellen Caviness.
Flora Ellen (Nelson) Caviness was born on July 13, 1918, and died at age 94 years old in 2012 in Los Angeles, California United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Flora Ellen (Nelson).
Popular Nelson Biographies
George Henry Nelson was born on October 13, 1907 in Brady, Lincoln County, Nebraska United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember George Henry Nelson.
Mary Ann (Rose) Nelson was born on March 29, 1903. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary Ann Nelson.
Jerry Nelson was born on July 10, 1934 in Tulsa, Oklahoma United States of America, and died at age 78 years old on August 23, 2012. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jerry Nelson.
Tom John Nelson was born circa 1921, and died at age 21 years old on September 22, 1943. Tom Nelson was buried at Portsmouth Naval Memorial Panel 80 in United Kingdom. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Tom John Nelson.
Rhonda Carol (Nelson) Parsneau was born on November 8, 1968 to Wayne Leroy Hamilton Nelson and Lucille Carol (Johnson) Nelson, and has siblings Darrell Wayne (Johnson ) Nelson and Melanie Lynn (Nelson ) Levenson. Rhonda Nelson married Philip Allen Kimball Parsneau Lll on October 4, 2008. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Rhonda Carol (Nelson) Parsneau .
William Wesley Nelson Sr was born in 1886. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William Wesley Nelson.
Charles Nelson of adams county, Indiana United States was born circa 1798 in KY. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Charles Nelson.
Fred Nelson was born on April 9, 1875 in Haganas Sweden, and died at age 58 years old on June 3, 1933 in Galveston, Galveston County, Texas USA. Fred Nelson was buried on June 4, 1933 at Galveston Memorial Park in Galveston.
Earl Frederick Nelson Sr was born on July 11, 1906 in Galveston, Galveston County, Texas USA, and died at age 81 years old on June 3, 1988 in Harris County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Earl Frederick Nelson Sr.
Mary Patricia (Schooling) Nelson was born in 1954 in Oklahoma United States to Martha Lou (Leahy) Schooling and James Lewis Schooling, and has siblings Michael Lynn Schooling, James Timothy Schooling, and Joseph Schooling. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary Patricia (Schooling) Nelson .
Muriel Jean Nelson was born in 1920 in California United States, and died at age 64 years old in 1984 in Butte Valley, Butte County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Muriel Jean Nelson.
Virginia (Tarin) Nelson of Simi Valley, California United States was born on June 25, 1945 in Los Angeles, and died at age 68 years old on August 20, 2013.
Morgan Nicole Nelson was born on November 17, 2003. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Morgan Nicole Nelson.
Coralice (Shadd) Nelson of Waldron, Scott County, AR was born on March 26, 1871, and died at age 111 years old in September 1982.
Sarah Elizabeth Nelson was born on August 25, 1982 at Memorial Hospital-Salem County: Kamplain Trey L MD in Salem, Salem County, New Jersey United States to Joanne Marie (DeGrotto) Nelson and William Crossland Nelson. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Sarah Elizabeth Nelson.
William Wright Nelson Jr. of Hopkins, Allegan County, Michigan United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Bill Nelson.
Evelyn Delia Nelson was born in 1897 in Olympia, Thurston County, Washington United States, and died at age 81 years old in 1978 in Olympia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Evelyn Delia Nelson.
Ida May Nelson was born in 1911 in Olympia, Thurston County, Washington United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ida May Nelson.
Emma Marion (Nelson) Hayward was born on November 6, 1889 in Karlstad, Varmland County Sweden. She was in a relationship with Herbert Hayward beginning 1910 in Killam, Division No. 7 County, AB Canada and they later separated in 1932 in Killam Canada. She had a child Alred Hunton Hayward. Emma Hayward died at age 42 years old on March 15, 1932 in Killam, AB Canada. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Emma Marion (Nelson) Hayward.
Nelson Death Records & Life Expectancy
The average age of a Nelson family member is 73.0 years old according to our database of 164,293 people with the last name Nelson that have a birth and death date listed.
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Oldest Nelsons
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Claudia Nelson was born on June 13, 1864, and died at age 114 years old in January 1979. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Claudia Nelson.
Arthur Nelson of Jamestown, Chautauqua County, NY was born on September 16, 1863, and died at age 115 years old in December 1978.
Georgia F Nelson of Tifton, Tift County, GA was born on June 4, 1888, and died at age 113 years old on July 3, 2001.
Susie E Nelson of Ava, Douglas County, MO was born on November 12, 1885, and died at age 111 years old on October 18, 1997.
Thomas Nelson of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas was born on June 7, 1895, and died at age 111 years old on January 9, 2007.
Coralice (Shadd) Nelson of Waldron, Scott County, AR was born on March 26, 1871, and died at age 111 years old in September 1982.
Charles Nelson of San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas was born on September 21, 1867, and died at age 110 years old in August 1978.
John Nelson of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois was born on September 29, 1874, and died at age 110 years old in July 1985.
Viola Nelson of Indianapolis, Marion County, IN was born on June 22, 1881, and died at age 110 years old in August 1991.
Osca E Nelson of La Center, Clark County, WA was born on October 13, 1890, and died at age 109 years old on May 14, 2000.
Blanche Nelson was born on February 22, 1898, and died at age 110 years old on April 14, 2008. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Blanche Nelson.
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Grace Bergloff
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01/10/2020
Looking for any information on a Sam Nelson DOB 1880 - Spouse Anborg Oland (olund?) He resided in Minnesota. Records show his parents to be: Jolborg Moen and Nels (Nils) Stoilen. He is of Norwegian descent. Been searching his parents for many years. It's like they don't exist. Any help greatly appreciated.
Karen Steinhaus
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01/03/2016
Charles R. Nelson. b. 1882 d. Jan 1932. Parents from Sweden-Charles and Ida Nelson and had a successful stair building co. Family from Queens, NY. CRN had brothers named Arthur, Edward and Frank. 1 sister Ethel S. Nelson. CRN never married but did have an illegitimate daughter. Any information would be appreciated.
Karen Steinhaus
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01/03/2016
I have found among my family possessions an embroidered ladies napkin from the PAN AM Exhibition in Buffalo, NY dated 1901 with the name of Elizabeth Nelson. If anybody might know who this woman was please email me at [contact link]
Julie Blake
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09/14/2011
I'm searching for my father's birthparents. He was adopted. He was born George William Nelson on June 8, 1928 in Los Angeles, CA. His birthmother was Clara Nelson, unmarried, born around 1907 or 1908 in Washington state. The birthfather is listed as Fred Nelson, born around 1902 or 1903, a laborer, birthplace unknown. My dad's paternal DNA tested R1a1. I have my dad's adoption record, he was adopted by Leonard & Edith Row. I have a sample of Clara Nelsonâs handwriting.
Donna Wells
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06/04/2010
I am looking for information about my great-great-great grandfather. His name was Jerome Nelson, born in Virginia, lived in New Lisbon, Ohio. He was an abolitionist and served in the civil war for the Union. He was married to Ann Whitaker. They were Episcopal Methodists. I'm researching my fathers side and I come to a dead end with Jerome. Can anyone help? Thanks.
Marsha Mintz-Williams
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03/16/2008
My Grandmother Lydia Adeline Nelson was born 21 Sept 1894 to William Adam
"W.A." Nelson (Jan 1840 to May 1908)and Sarah M.Gainey(Ganey) Nelson (May
1865). She had 3 half sisters (Alice Luen Nelson 12/11/1870 Martha Electa
Nelson 12/25/1872 and Susan Garris Nelson 4/1/1881(Luen and Susan married
Skippers)and an uncle Steve) Steve was born with a deformed foot, therefore
most of the folk who knew him called him "Clubfoot Nelson" She married John
Phillip Brehmer A Brunswick County transplant from Pennsylvania. Addie gave
birth to Jacob Henry Brehmer,6 April 1919, a set of twins John Phillip Jr and
Arthenia born 6 May 1923 (the twins did not survive a year) then my mother
Avis Arthenia Brehmer 12/14/1925.
"W.A." Nelson (Jan 1840 to May 1908)and Sarah M.Gainey(Ganey) Nelson (May
1865). She had 3 half sisters (Alice Luen Nelson 12/11/1870 Martha Electa
Nelson 12/25/1872 and Susan Garris Nelson 4/1/1881(Luen and Susan married
Skippers)and an uncle Steve) Steve was born with a deformed foot, therefore
most of the folk who knew him called him "Clubfoot Nelson" She married John
Phillip Brehmer A Brunswick County transplant from Pennsylvania. Addie gave
birth to Jacob Henry Brehmer,6 April 1919, a set of twins John Phillip Jr and
Arthenia born 6 May 1923 (the twins did not survive a year) then my mother
Avis Arthenia Brehmer 12/14/1925.
Jamescarr Nelson
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03/15/2008
Born 1930 in Preston, Lancashire (Parish of St Lukes)
Mothers name Mary Nelson (nee Gill) Father. Albert Henry Nelson
married Eunice Bamber in 1951.did National service for two years in the
Royal Engineers. resumed trade as Plumber in civil life
Had three children - Linda 1952. Chistine 1956. Michael.
Mothers name Mary Nelson (nee Gill) Father. Albert Henry Nelson
married Eunice Bamber in 1951.did National service for two years in the
Royal Engineers. resumed trade as Plumber in civil life
Had three children - Linda 1952. Chistine 1956. Michael.
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