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John Nelson

Birth	:	26 Jul 1836 Kristianstads kommun, Skåne län, Sweden
Death	:	28 Sep 1923 Douds, Van Buren County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Leando Cemetery, Douds, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.8269005, -92.0883026
Plot	:	Section B Row 8 going south
Description	:	Obituary of John Nelson **Handwritten: 1923 John Nelson was born in Sweden in 1836. Died at his home in Leando, Iowa, Sept. 29, 1923, aged 87 years, 2 months and 4 days. He was united in marriage to Miss Christiana Cederstrom in 1862. To this union five children were born, one dying in fancy(err). Those living are: Margaret Langford of Washington state, who was present during his last illness and death; Emma S. Elsensohn, of Pomeroy, Washington, Charles F. Nelson of Selma, Iowa, Gustaf N. Nelson, of Goldendale, Washington. His wife preceded him in death in 1890. He was united in marriage the... Read More	Obituary of John Nelson **Handwritten: 1923 John Nelson was born in Sweden in 1836. Died at his home in Leando, Iowa, Sept. 29, 1923, aged 87 years, 2 months and 4 days. He was united in marriage to Miss Christiana Cederstrom in 1862. To this union five children were born, one dying in fancy(err). Those living are: Margaret Langford of Washington state, who was present during his last illness and death; Emma S. Elsensohn, of Pomeroy, Washington, Charles F. Nelson of Selma, Iowa, Gustaf N. Nelson, of Goldendale, Washington. His wife preceded him in death in 1890. He was united in marriage the second time to Ellen Findlay Mellroup Nov. 20, 1895, who still survives him. Besides his wife and children he leaves 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren who survive him. Mr. Nelson lived in Ottumwa two years, then settled in Chequest township in Van Buren county in 1871 and moved to Leando in 1904, where he passed away. W.W. Campbell, undertaker at Douds, Iowa, had the funeral in charge. Services were conducted by Rev. Chas. L. Ellis of Blakesburg, Iowa, at the home Monday afternoon at 1:30, October 1, 1923. The remains were taken to the Leando cemetery for interment. Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Obituary Book C, Page 233, Keosauqua Public Library, Keosauqua, IA

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John Nelson's memorial is located at: Leando Cemetery, Douds, Van Buren County, USA.
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John Nelson death on 28 Sep 1923 in Douds, Van Buren County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 40.8269005
Longitude: -92.0883026

Family Members:

Spouse

Christina S Norstrom Nelson

(1836 - 1890)

Ellen Findlay Nelson

(1854 - 1932)

Children

Emma Suzanna Nelson Elsensohn

(1870 - 1938)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Leando Cemetery
Douds, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8269005, -92.0883026

2. Boyer Family Cemetery
Leando, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8333560, -92.1112885

3. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Douds, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8563000, -92.0664000

4. Roush Cemetery
Chequest Township, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7872009, -92.0755997

5. Mount Moriah Cemetery
Douds, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8710000, -92.0860000

6. White Chapel Cemetery
Birmingham, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8417015, -92.0203018

7. Hissem Cemetery
Selma, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8030784, -92.1587902

8. Passmore Cemetery
Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8608017, -92.1549988

9. Valentine Cemetery
Keosauqua, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7743988, -92.0460968

10. Mathias Cemetery
Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8031000, -92.1681000

11. Groves Cemetery
Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7627983, -92.1130981

12. Hem Cemetery
Davis County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8389015, -92.1785965

13. Chequest Miller Cemetery
Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7847200, -92.1641300

14. Spencer Farm Cemetery
Leando, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7847200, -92.1641300

15. Heidlebaugh Cemetery
Davis County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8165800, -92.1933500

16. Iowaville Cemetery
Selma, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8861008, -92.1628036

17. Winsell Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9067001, -92.1247025

18. Gilbert Cemetery
Kilbourn, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7916926, -91.9779510

19. Kilbourne Cemetery
Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8045000, -91.9705000

20. Bethel Cemetery
Birmingham, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8967018, -92.0056000

21. Cook Cemetery
Keosauqua, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7839000, -91.9778000

22. Wilson Family Cemetery
Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7951500, -91.9681000

23. Emerick Family Plot
Lebanon, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7305500, -92.1010000

24. Ten Eyck Cemetery
Pittsburg, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7282600, -92.0795000