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John August Edward Nelson

Birth	:	5 Oct 1860 Tveta, Hultsfreds kommun, Kalmar län, Sweden
Death	:	16 Apr 1941 Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Geneva Cemetery, Geneva, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.5359900, -97.6064900
Plot	:	Sec. 3 Lot 96 Plot 04
Description	:	The Nebraska Signal, 24 April 1941, pg 1 col 3 FILLMORE PIONEER PASSES IN GENEVA John August Edward Nelson, son of Jonas Peter Nelson and Anna Caroline Danielson, was born in Sweden, October 5, 1860. He passed away at his home in Geneva at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April... Read More	The Nebraska Signal, 24 April 1941, pg 1 col 3 FILLMORE PIONEER PASSES IN GENEVA John August Edward Nelson, son of Jonas Peter Nelson and Anna Caroline Danielson, was born in Sweden, October 5, 1860. He passed away at his home in Geneva at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, 1941, at the age of 80 years, 6 months and 11 days. Mr. Nelson immigrated to America as a boy at the age of nine and with his brother Charles and some friends settled at Galesburg, Ill. Later his parents, brothers and sisters joined him in Illinois. In 1881 he moved to Fillmore county, Nebraska, where he resided with his parents for a short time before buying an adjoining home of his own in Chelsea township. He was united in marriage to Hannah Skoglund December 19, 1885, and lived with his devoted wife fifty-four years. To this union five children were born and reared on the farm. Those surviving are Mrs. Eda Anderson of Geneva, Elmer Nelson of Humboldt, Mae Nelson at the home in Geneva and Mrs. Lilly Franzen of Geneva, also one sister, Anna Nelson, one brother, Fred Nelson of Geneva and many other relatives. His wife preceded him in death fifteen months ago. One son, Bert, and three grandchildren also predeceased him. His three daughters, sister and brother besides other relatives and friends, were at his bedside when he passed to the eternal home. Mr. Nelson faced the real difficulties of the pioneers. He moved to his present home in Geneva in December, 1912, twenty-nine years ago, having moved only once in the fifty-four years of his married life. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson celebrated their golden wedding anniversary December 19, 1935. He was a kind, devoted and loving father and husband, always ready to lend a helping hand not only to his loved ones but also to his many friends. As long as his health permitted he was a hard working man and took great interest in the home. He was confirmed at an early age in the Swedish Lutheran Church in Illinois and lived a fruitful Christian life all these years. He was a charter member of the Chelsea church and was one who helped organize the first Chelsea church, as well as the United Brethren church in Geneva. He served as a steward and a trustee of these churches for many years. Always helping at any task he could, he was active and regular in his church attendance as long as his health permitted. The United Brethren churches lost a real Christian worker and brother, but the Church Triumphant has gained triumphantly. He will be greatly missed by his loved one and a host of friends. Interment was in the Geneva cemetery.

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Latitude: 40.5359900
Longitude: -97.6064900

Family Members:

Parent

Jonas P. Nelson

(1826 - 1898)

Anna Karolina Danielson Nelson

(1830 - 1910)

Spouse

Hannah Christine Skoglund Nelson

(1860 - 1940)

Siblings

Alfred Nelson

(1848 - 1906)

Josephine Christina Nelson

(1852 - 1918)

Carl O. Nelson

(1858 - 1881)

Fred Axel Nelson

(1863 - 1953)

Anna Christina “Annie” Nelson

(1866 - 1956)

Children

Eda Christine Nelson Anderson

(1886 - 1982)

Elmer Edward Nelson

(1889 - 1971)

Mae Almena Nelson

(1892 - 1976)

Lillie Mae Nelson Franzen

(1898 - 1947)

Bert Roscoe Nelson

(1902 - 1928)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Geneva Cemetery
Geneva, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5359900, -97.6064900

2. Saint Josephs Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.5184200, -97.6145000

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Coordinate: 40.4808006, -97.4882965

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Coordinate: 40.6157990, -97.7106018

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Coordinate: 40.4518100, -97.4544100

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Coordinate: 40.3945000, -97.6733000

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Coordinate: 40.5098300, -97.4058300

14. Roe Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6912000, -97.5955000

15. Harmony Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.3788986, -97.5381012

16. Fairview Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.4817009, -97.8133011

17. Ohiowa Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.4235992, -97.4428024

18. Exeter Cemetery
Exeter, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6521988, -97.4364014

19. Horton Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6911011, -97.5025024

20. Bohemian National Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.4818993, -97.3878021

21. Saint Johns Lutheran Church Cemetery North
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Coordinate: 40.4213982, -97.4253006

22. Kasak Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.5393000, -97.3683000

23. Stockholm Lutheran Cemetery
Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4091988, -97.7767029

24. Summit Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.3656006, -97.6913986