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Andrew Chris Nelson

Birth	:	25 Aug 1886 Audubon County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	1977 Audubon County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint John's Cemetery, Exira, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.5914670, -94.9547750
Plot	:	N1/207
Description	:	Audubon Centennial History Book 1878-1978, page 8B: "Andrew Chris Nelson--Andrew Chris Nelson was born August 25, 1886, southeast of Exira, the son of A.C. Nelson and Julianne Marie Pedersen. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. He attended school in Hamlin township, Elk Horn High School and College, and Grandview College in Des Moines. He married Bertha M. Nelson of Brayton in December 1912. Bertha was born January 7, 1891, the daughter of Nick A. Nelson and Christena Moller. They farmed west of Exira. They became the parents of four children: Rosa, Danzel, Violet, and Elaine. Andrew stayed on the farm... Read More	Audubon Centennial History Book 1878-1978, page 8B: "Andrew Chris Nelson--Andrew Chris Nelson was born August 25, 1886, southeast of Exira, the son of A.C. Nelson and Julianne Marie Pedersen. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. He attended school in Hamlin township, Elk Horn High School and College, and Grandview College in Des Moines. He married Bertha M. Nelson of Brayton in December 1912. Bertha was born January 7, 1891, the daughter of Nick A. Nelson and Christena Moller. They farmed west of Exira. They became the parents of four children: Rosa, Danzel, Violet, and Elaine. Andrew stayed on the farm following his wife's death in 1959, until 1968 when he moved to Audubon. The family were members of St. John's Lutheran Church, west of Exira. Andrew and Bertha transferred to the Exira Lutheran Church in 1959. Andrew was an active community worker. He served over 40 years as secretary of St. John's Church, Farm Bureau member over 50 years, 27 years on the Exira Creamery board, on Farm Program from 1930-1962, as township assessor for 27 years, and on the township election board, as well as raising purebred Poland China hogs, until he retied from farming. He died in 1977."

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Where is Andrew Chris Nelson's memorial?
Andrew Chris Nelson's memorial is located at: Saint John's Cemetery, Exira, Audubon County, USA.
When did Andrew Chris Nelson death?
Andrew Chris Nelson death on 1977 in Audubon County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Andrew Chris Nelson's memorial?
Latitude: 41.5914670
Longitude: -94.9547750

Family Members:

Parent

Anders Christian “A.C.” Nelsen

(1837 - 1902)

Juliane Marie Pedersen Nelson*

(1857 - 1918)

Spouse

Bertha Nelson

(1891 - 1959)

Siblings

Annie Ellen Nelson Juel

(1881 - 1947)

Lars Nelson

(1883 - 1960)

Peter Phillip Nelson

(1890 - 1972)

Carrie Agnes Hedvig “Carry” Nelson Christensen

(1892 - 1934)

Children

Rosa Albertsen

(1913 - 1993)

Danzel Vane Nelson

(1916 - 2002)

Violet C. Nelson Christensen

(1918 - 1988)

Elaine Mardel Nelson Christensen

(1928 - 2017)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint John's Cemetery
Exira, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5914670, -94.9547750

2. Adventist Cemetery
Exira, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6164017, -94.9697037

3. Oakfield Baptist Cemetery
Oakfield, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5774994, -95.0168991

4. Oak Hill Cemetery
Brayton, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5450000, -94.9930000

5. Exira Cemetery
Exira, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5953636, -94.8654785

6. Oakfield Cemetery
Oakfield, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5362180, -94.9043460

7. Holy Trinity Cemetery
Exira, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5905991, -94.8641968

8. Elk Horn Cemetery
Elk Horn, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5950000, -95.0590000

9. Hamlin Lutheran Cemetery
Hamlin, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6685000, -94.8995000

10. Carlsen-Larsen Cemetery
Elk Horn, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5772018, -95.0742035

11. Bethany Lutheran Cemetery
Kimballton, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6524410, -95.0530670

12. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Kimballton, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6306000, -95.0832977

13. Clay Township Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5639000, -95.0886002

14. County Farm Cemetery
Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6953120, -94.9233120

15. Bowen Cemetery
Audubon, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5113600, -94.8585700

16. Highland Cemetery
Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5113983, -94.8581009

17. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Audubon, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7033005, -94.9242020

18. Grove Cemetery
Oakfield, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5462000, -94.7952000

19. Ebenezer Cemetery
Audubon, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7175000, -95.0159000

20. Highland Cemetery
Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4907990, -94.8352966

21. Lorah Cemetery
Lorah, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4575005, -94.9738998

22. Arlington Heights Cemetery
Audubon, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7270000, -94.9240000

23. Maple Grove Cemetery
Audubon, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7289100, -94.9242700

24. Poplar Cemetery
Poplar, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6895000, -95.0942000