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James M. Nelson, Yuma



James cash-claimed a quarter in section 14, 1N 48W in 1890.

POSSIBLY

James M. Nelson 1866-1925 - parents Robert A. Nelson Male 1831–1891 Mary Jane Willard 1834–

In 1880 Adams County, Illinois, Robert Nelson is 42, Mary Nelson 47 Wife, Lorin Nelson 17 Son, James Nelson 15 Son, Eldora Nelson 13 Daughter, and Laura Nelson 10 Daughter.

James M. Nelson and Littia B. Gillaspie, both of Meadville, Missouri, married in Linn County, Missouri on December 18, 1889.
Jane Gillespie, mother of Letitia, gave her consent..

In 1900 Linn County, Missouri, James M. Nelson is a day laborer, born July 1866 in Missouri, Littie Nelson 25 Wife, Robbert O. Nelson 9 Son , Harvey D. Nelson 8 Son, Jesse R. Nelson 6 Son, Mary P. Nelson 4 Daughter, James E. Nelson 1 Son, and Effie L. Nelson 3/12 Daughter.

In 1910 Lamar, Colorado, J. M. Nelson is a painter, 45, Lettie Nelson 36 Wife, Oril R. Nelson 19 Son, H. D. Nelson 17 Son, J. R. Nelson 16 Son, Mary P. Nelson 14 Daughter, Ernest Nelson 12 Son, Effie L. Nelson 10 Daughter, Warl Nelson 8 Son, and Carlos Nelson 5 Son.

Lettie Nelson BIRTH 2 Jun 1874 DEATH 4 Aug 1911 BURIAL Riverside Cemetery Lamar, Prowers County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 54603523.

Pvt Ora R. Nelson BIRTH 17 Nov 1891 DEATH 5 Nov 1918 BURIAL Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery and Memorial Romagne-sous-Montfaucon, Departement de la Meuse, Lorraine, France MEMORIAL ID 55995410. Hometown, Lamar, Colorado.
In 1920 Lamar, James M. Nelson is 54, Effie Nelson 20 Daughter, and Carlos Nelson 15 Son.

James M. Nelson BIRTH 8 Jul 1865 DEATH 8 Mar 1925 BURIAL Riverside Cemetery Lamar, Prowers County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 54603492.

HARVEY

Delbert H. Nelson, Age: 22, married Louise B. Reinke on 29 Jul 1914 in Lamar, Colorado.

In 1930 Denver, Harvey D. Nelson 37 is foreman on a steam railroad (Father born in Illinois, mother in Kentucky) Bertha L Nelson 36 Wife, James Albert Nelson 12 Son, and Betty Jane Nelson 9 Daughter.

Harvey Delbert Nelson BIRTH 17 May 1892 DEATH Jun 1984 BURIAL Crown Hill Cemetery Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, Colorado, PLOT Block 52 MEMORIAL ID 200346422.

JESSE

Jesse Ray Nelson Age: 23, and Laura Jane Mcvey married 3 Mar 1918 in Lamar.

In 1930 Springfield, Colorado, Jesse R. Nelson 35 is a clerk in a pool hall, Laura J. Nelson 33 Wife, Laura L. Nelson 10 Daughter, Jessie R. Nelson 8 Son , and Marian A. Nelson 6 Daughter.

Laura Jane Jennie Nelson BIRTH 26 Nov 1896 DEATH 28 Oct 1936 BURIAL Mountain View Cemetery Pueblo, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 29245383.

Jesse R. Nelson BIRTH 15 Mar 1894 DEATH 11 Apr 1977 BURIAL Roselawn Cemetery Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado, PLOT 37 76 4 MEMORIAL ID 193366614.

MARY

Mary Pearl Nelson Age: 18, married Robert E Tanner on 16 Sep 1914 in Lamar, Colorado.

Mary Pearl Tanner BIRTH 15 Mar 1896 Missouri, DEATH 5 Feb 1980 BURIAL River View Cemetery Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, PLOT Cor 16, Niche 1001 MEMORIAL ID 109132802.

JAMES

James might have married Emily Read in New York in 1924, and in state prison in 1930.

James E. Nelson 27 Birth Place: Browning, Missouri Jail: Sing Sing Sentence Date: 20 Apr 1926 to 86 days for burglary, a taylor, wife Mrs. Emily Nelson of Ballport, Long Island.
Sentence Place: Riverhead, Suffolk, New York, Admission Date: 21 Apr 1926

In 1930 Suffolk County, New York, Alfred M. Read is 63, Annie M. Read 63 Wife, Alfred E. Read 23 Son, Emily G. Nelson 27 Daughter, married, a telephone operator, and James J. Nelson 3 Grandson.

James Ernest Nelson Birth Date: 4 Aug 1898 Birth Place: Browning, Missouri, Residence Place: Fresno, Fresno, California, Registration Date: 14 Feb 1942 Employer: Palm Olive Tavern Height: 5 7 Weight: 160 Complexion: Dark Hair Color: Brown Eye Color: Brown Next of Kin: Herbert Sanders (also of Palm Olive Tavern)

James Nelson BIRTH 1898 DEATH 1970 BURIAL San Luis Cemetery San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County, California, PLOT NM-H-C2 MEMORIAL ID 95818468.

LAURA


Laura Lorraine Nelson Little Reece BIRTH 12 Dec 1919 Lamar, Prowers County, Colorado, DEATH 8 Feb 2012 Bentonville, Benton County, Arkansas, BURIAL Masonic Cemetery Amory, Monroe County, Mississippi, MEMORIAL ID 84725651.

"She is survived by her daughters, Gladys Louise Powell (Richard) of Humble, Texas, and Margaret Beaty (Ronald) of Bentonville, Ark.; son, David Burns Little of Austin, Texas; grandchildren, Laurie Ramos, David Simpson, William Reeves, Richie Henson, Kenneth Beaty, Brian Beaty, Ronda Phillips, Travis Little, Jason Little and Lana Rose Little; 13 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews, Brenda Kay Nelson, Andy Nelson, Melodie Allen, Mary Allen and Dewey Alley Jr.; and special friends, Alpha Mae Little, Darlene Fears, Cora Lee Rogers, Arch Justice and Philip Hathcock."


Ray Nelson BIRTH 10 Nov 1921 DEATH 4 Oct 1993 BURIAL Pennington Cemetery Pennington, Trinity County, Texas, MEMORIAL ID 30729098.


Marian Nelson Allen BIRTH 28 Jul 1923 DEATH 27 Aug 2002 BURIAL Rosedale Cemetery Ada, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, MEMORIAL ID 110548669.
"Survivors include her husband, Dewey W. Allen, of the home; two daughters, Melodie B. Easter, Ada and Mary L. Larsh, Round Rock, Texas; a son Dewey N. Allen, Shawnee; a sister, Lorraine Reece, Bentonville, Arkansas; and six grandchildren. "

EFFIE
Effie Lorraine Nelson Hemphill BIRTH 15 Feb 1900 Meadville, Linn County, Missouri, DEATH 17 Feb 1983 Clayton, Union County, New Mexico, BURIAL Clayton Cemetery Clayton, Union County, New Mexico, PLOT MEMORIAL ID 16506353.

WERRELL

Warrell M. Nelson, 23 and Violet King married 16 Feb 1925 in Lamar, Colorado.

Violet was in Lamar in 1920, George L. King 40, Jennie King 39 Wife, Avril L. King 18 Son, Freda King 16 Daughter, Violate King 14 Daughter, and Verl King 7 Daughter.

Jennie Sloan King BIRTH Aug 1880 DEATH 14 Oct 1934 La Junta, Colorado, BURIAL Fairview Cemetery La Junta, PLOT 31-8-4 MEMORIAL ID 203500451.

George Leroy King BIRTH 1879 DEATH 1937 BURIAL Fairview Cemetery La Junta, Otero County, Colorado, PLOT 31-8-3 MEMORIAL ID 203500123.

In 1930 Walsh, Colorado, Warrell M. Nelson 29 is managing a chain store, Violet Nelson 24 Wife, and Warrell Nelson 4 Son.

In 1940 La Junta, Wm. Nelson is 39, Violet Nelson 34 Wife, Jinnie Nelson 8 Son, and Warrell Nelson 14 Son.

In 1950 Santa Ana, California, William M. Nelson is 49, Violet J. Nelson 45 Wife, Warrell J. Nelson 24 Son, and James L. Nelson 18 Son.

William Werrell Miller Nelson Birth Date: 23 Mar 1901 Birth Place: Missouri, Residence Place: La Junta, Otero, Colorado, Registration Date: 16 Feb 1942 Registration Place: La Junta, Otero, Colorado, Employer: City of La Junta Height: 5 8 Weight: 145 Complexion: Ruddy Hair Color: Brown Eye Color: Gray Next of Kin: William Nelson.

William M Nelson Birth Date: 23 Mar 1901 Birth Place: Missouri Death Date: 25 Aug 1972 Death Place: San Diego
Fairhaven Memorial Park Santa Ana, Orange County, California, PLOT Lawn Z MEMORIAL ID 59032185.
Violet J. Nelson BIRTH 1905 DEATH 1969 BURIAL Fairhaven Memorial Park Santa Ana, Orange County, California, PLOT Lawn Z MEMORIAL ID 59032184.


Warrell Nelson Jr. BIRTH 7 Oct 1925 DEATH 3 May 2007 BURIAL Fairview Cemetery Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, PLOT Block 3ADD1 000047 - 0000NW MEMORIAL ID 33500521 .

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