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Charlie Hampden Nelson

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Birth	:	16 May 1894 Boyd County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	19 Jan 1952 Norfolk, Madison County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, Norfolk, Madison County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.0553017, -97.4282990
Description	:	Charlie H. Nelson, 57, funeral was held Tuesday with burial in Hillcrest cemetery. He died Saturday evening. He was a widely-known Northwestern locomotive engineer. He was born May 16, 1894 on a farm near Spencer to Mr. and Mrs. Hampton** Nelson. He came to Norfolk with his parents when he was six years old. His father was also a locomotive engineer. He started working with the Northwestern in 1913 as a locomotive fireman and later was promoted to engineer in which he was working at the time of his death. He was married on Nov. 16, 1916 to Miss... Read More	Charlie H. Nelson, 57, funeral was held Tuesday with burial in Hillcrest cemetery. He died Saturday evening. He was a widely-known Northwestern locomotive engineer. He was born May 16, 1894 on a farm near Spencer to Mr. and Mrs. Hampton Nelson. He came to Norfolk with his parents when he was six years old. His father was also a locomotive engineer. He started working with the Northwestern in 1913 as a locomotive fireman and later was promoted to engineer in which he was working at the time of his death. He was married on Nov. 16, 1916 to Miss Ina Christina Kimes. He was survived by his wife, 5 sisters: Mrs. Ed Johnson, Mrs. Herbert Rehmus both at Norfolk; Mrs. Bert Earwood at Modale, Iowa; Mrs. Grace Vrinders at Des Moines, Iowa; Mrs. George Fletcher at Palo Alto, California; 2 brothers: Orley B. at Long Pine, Harvey E. at Gerdwood, Alaska; 2 aunts, a number of nephews. Source: extracted from "The Norfolk Daily News", Wednesday, Jan. 23, 1952 on page 2. Note that spelling in the article is not the same as found on his marker. The marker shows it as Hampden. His brother Orley B. Nelson find a grave 102304127 Possible sister Mrs. Bert Earwood find a grave 175926512

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Charlie Hampden Nelson's memorial is located at: Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, Norfolk, Madison County, USA.
When did Charlie Hampden Nelson death?
Charlie Hampden Nelson death on 19 Jan 1952 in Norfolk, Madison County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 42.0553017
Longitude: -97.4282990

Family Members:

Parent

Hampden Nelson

(1869 - 1940)

Bertha M. Nelson

(1871 - 1911)

Spouse

Ina Christina Kimes Poske

(1897 - 1978)

Siblings

Bessie O. Nelson

(1896 - 1897)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery
Norfolk, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0553017, -97.4282990

2. Saint Paul Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0438995, -97.4244003

3. Prospect Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0407982, -97.4289017

4. New Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0397900, -97.4223600

5. Trinity Epsicopal Church Columbarium
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6. Norfolk State Hospital Old Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0535400, -97.3733100

7. Norfolk State Hospital New Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0475500, -97.3698300

8. Christ Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0433006, -97.3636017

9. Zion Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0421982, -97.3638992

10. Immanuel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1091995, -97.4608002

11. Best Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0466710, -97.5231107

12. Spring Branch Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0789400, -97.3297400

13. Trinity Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1055984, -97.3274994

14. Allbery Cemetery
Norfolk, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9738998, -97.5246964

15. E U B Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1137900, -97.3015700

16. Hoosier Hollow Pioneer Cemetery
Stanton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9900017, -97.2814026

17. Saint Patricks Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0060997, -97.5916977

18. Swedish Cemetery
Winside, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1706400, -97.3297400

19. Prospect View Cemetery
Pierce, Pierce County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1794014, -97.5267029

20. Bega Cemetery
Stanton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0736008, -97.2343979

21. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Hoskins, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1920100, -97.3593700

22. Lutheran Cemetery
Battle Creek, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9831009, -97.6010971

23. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Pierce, Pierce County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1767006, -97.5428009

24. Union Cemetery
Battle Creek, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9810982, -97.6010971