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Charles A Nelson

Birth	:	2 Jan 1858 Roscoe, Winnebago County, Illinois, USA
Death	:	28 Oct 1924 Bremer County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Te Puke Cemetery, Te Puke, Western Bay of Plenty District, New Zealand
Coordinate	:	-37.8054430, 176.3078800
Description	:	There is probably no one in Bremer county who enjoys a higher reputation as a breeder of cattle and who has carried off more numerous prizes than Charles A. Nelson, the well known owner of the Cedar-Side Dairy Farm, whose name is a household word in the dairy world of the great middle west and even the whole country. Mr. Nelson was born in Winnebago county, Illinois, January 2, 1858, a son of Charles Bingley and Maria (Mather) Nelson, both of New York state. He spent his schooldays in Butler county and remained at home assisting his father with the... Read More	There is probably no one in Bremer county who enjoys a higher reputation as a breeder of cattle and who has carried off more numerous prizes than Charles A. Nelson, the well known owner of the Cedar-Side Dairy Farm, whose name is a household word in the dairy world of the great middle west and even the whole country. Mr. Nelson was born in Winnebago county, Illinois, January 2, 1858, a son of Charles Bingley and Maria (Mather) Nelson, both of New York state. He spent his schooldays in Butler county and remained at home assisting his father with the work and becoming acquainted with thorough methods of farming and stock-raising until he was twenty-two years of age, when he began his independent career. He bought a farm in Butler county, upon which he followed mixed methods, raising grain, and also keeping some dairy cows. From 1880 until 1893 he continued upon this property with constantly increasing success, but in the latter year removed to Bremer county, where he bought the Stockwell farm on the Cedar river, one mile north of Waverly. He continued to keep cattle upon this place, but it was about eleven years ago, in 1902, that he took up the scientific breeding of high-class stock for dairying purposes, of which he has since made such an extraordinary success. His farm is one of the finest in the county, well sheltered and bordered by the river, which runs around one-half of its circumference. The comfortable residence and substantial, modern barns bespeak the prosperity and careful methods of the owner. There are also dairy houses and all the essential machinery and implements. The farm is now widely known as the Cedar-Side Dairy Farm and as such enjoys a reputation far exceeding the boundaries of Bremer county. Shortly after 1902, after giving close attention to the breeding of high-class stock, Mr. Nelson began to exhibit at the county fairs, becoming an entrant at these exhibits in 1906. He has continued ever since to exhibit, having made in 1910 his first display at the state fair. He is now the proud possessor of various prizes. In 1910, at Waterloo, his young herd won most of the honors which were offered. The year previous his cash prize money amounted to thirty-five dollars, while in 1910 he carried off prizes aggregating over six hundred dollars. Mr. Nelson usually keeps forty to fifty head of the highest class of Holsteins and the reputation of his cattle is such that his name has become widely known in the dairy world. In 1913, at the Iowa State Fair, which was open to the world, Mr. Nelson won the grand prize for the banner Holstein cow. He is able, up-to-date in all his methods and thoroughly scientific in attaining results and keeps in touch with all the latest improvements and discoveries which are made in regard to the improvement of cattle breeding. It is, therefore, but natural that he enjoys such a high reputation and his work along this line cannot only be considered as a means of individual success, but merits higher encomiums for the standards which he sets in this county and for the example which he gives for others to follow. On the 15th of September, 1881, in Waverly, Mr. Nelson was united in marriage to Miss Caroline C. Stockwell, of Belvidere, Illinois, a daughter of W.L. Stockwell, who moved to Iowa in 1868 and in this state successfully followed agricultural pursuits. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson have one daughter, Elizabeth, the widow of Dr. Walter McHenry. Mr. Nelson has ever taken an active part in advancing stockraising interests and has been the principal factor in the formation and continuation of the live stock county fair, which is usually held at Waverly. He is at present one of the board of directors. He is also a member of the Holstein Dairying Association, the Cedar Valley Testing Association and the National Holstein Dairying Association. Both he and his wife are members of the Methodist church, as were their forbears, and they are deeply interested in all church work. Their home is beautiful and well furnished and there both he and his wife extend a warm-hearted hospitality to their many friends. The farm has upon it a number of pleasant groves and all in all is one of the most attractive properties in the section. Mr. Nelson is the owner of an automobile and in his spare hours delights to drive along the country roads, not only finding recreation but also gathering experience on these trips. Although he has never been active politically, he is deeply interested in the public welfare and, being modern and progressive in all his views, ever helps along worthy enterprises which give promise of benefiting the county. He is one of the successful men of Waverly district, but is as much admired for the high qualities of his mind and character as for the material success which he has attained. [History of Bremer County, Iowa Vol. II 1914]

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Charles A Nelson's memorial is located at: Te Puke Cemetery, Te Puke, Western Bay of Plenty District, New Zealand.
When did Charles A Nelson death?
Charles A Nelson death on 28 Oct 1924 in Bremer County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: -37.8054430
Longitude: 176.3078800

Family Members:

Parent

Charles Bingley Nelson

(1825 - 1902)

Maria Amanda Mather Nelson

(1827 - 1909)

Spouse

Caroline C Stockwell Nelson

(1860 - 1942)

Siblings

Lillian D. Nelson Robinson

(1853 - 1923)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Te Puke Cemetery
Te Puke, Western Bay of Plenty District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -37.8054430, 176.3078800

2. Old Te Puke Cemetery
Te Puke, Western Bay of Plenty District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -37.7884910, 176.3354700

3. Te Kahika Māori Cemetery
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Coordinate: -37.7884600, 176.3445600

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Coordinate: -37.6996840, 176.2507010

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Coordinate: -37.7121560, 176.2225240

6. Otukōpiri Urupā
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Coordinate: -37.7133500, 176.2162900

7. Maketu Cemetery
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Coordinate: -37.7634700, 176.4511500

8. St. Thomas's Anglican Churchyard
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Coordinate: -37.7600849, 176.4555692

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Coordinate: -37.7217300, 176.1708000

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Coordinate: -37.7241530, 176.1656207

11. Otumoko Urupa
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Coordinate: -37.6857230, 176.2064760

12. Waikari Marae Urupa
Matapihi, Tauranga City, New Zealand
Coordinate: -37.6966650, 176.1840190

13. Okahu Urupa
Matapihi, Tauranga City, New Zealand
Coordinate: -37.6891560, 176.1866182

14. Anglican Cemetery
Tauranga, Tauranga City, New Zealand
Coordinate: -37.7111520, 176.1575680

15. Matapihi Māori Cemetery
Matapihi, Tauranga City, New Zealand
Coordinate: -37.6772600, 176.2048900

16. Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: -37.7111740, 176.1552620

17. Latter Day Saints Cemetery
Tauranga, Tauranga City, New Zealand
Coordinate: -37.7095940, 176.1557600

18. Presbyterian Cemetery
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Coordinate: -37.7099350, 176.1536910

19. Old Cemetery Methodist Reserve
Tauranga, Tauranga City, New Zealand
Coordinate: -37.7088290, 176.1533750

20. Pyes Pa Memorial Park
Tauranga, Tauranga City, New Zealand
Coordinate: -37.7689800, 176.1162770

21. Mission Cemetery
Tauranga, Tauranga City, New Zealand
Coordinate: -37.6749040, 176.1706930

22. Te Pirau Māori Cemetery
Rangiwaea Marae, Western Bay of Plenty District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -37.6362200, 176.1230700

23. Okere Māori Cemetery
Okere Falls, Rotorua District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -38.0332900, 176.3464800

24. Motutawa Māori Cemetery
Mourea, Rotorua District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -38.0458300, 176.3381400