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Nels Peterson

Birth	:	24 Apr 1859 Sweden
Death	:	14 Jul 1947 Wolbach, Greeley County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Hillside Cemetery, Wolbach, Greeley County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4005089, -98.3921356
Plot	:	Block 7, Lot 129
Description	:	From The Wolbach Messenger, Wolbach, Nebraska, Thursday, July 17, 1947, transcribed by Linda Berney: Nels Petersen (sic), 87, Succumbs Monday – Mr. Nels Petersen, 87, a long time resident of Wolbach passed away Monday evening at the home of his daughter Mrs. Asa Watts. Funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon at the Lutheran church. A complete obituary will be published in the next week's issue. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From The Wolbach Messenger, Wolbach, Nebraska, Thursday, July 24, 1947, transcribed by Linda Berney: Services Held for Nels Peterson here Wed. Afternoon – Last rites were held for Nels Peterson at the Lutheran church Wednesday... Read More	From The Wolbach Messenger, Wolbach, Nebraska, Thursday, July 17, 1947, transcribed by Linda Berney: Nels Petersen (sic), 87, Succumbs Monday – Mr. Nels Petersen, 87, a long time resident of Wolbach passed away Monday evening at the home of his daughter Mrs. Asa Watts. Funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon at the Lutheran church. A complete obituary will be published in the next week's issue. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From The Wolbach Messenger, Wolbach, Nebraska, Thursday, July 24, 1947, transcribed by Linda Berney: Services Held for Nels Peterson here Wed. Afternoon – Last rites were held for Nels Peterson at the Lutheran church Wednesday afternoon, July 16, with Rev. Ehret officiating, burial in the Hillside cemetery. Pallbearers were: Edwin Johnson, Paul Paulsen, Dr. A. H. Holm, Gus Holm, Paul Anderson and Albin Haggstrom. Nels Peterson was born April 24, 1859 at Malcom, Sweden and passed away at Wolbach, Nebr., July 14, 1947 at the age of 88 years 2 months and 20 days. When he was four years old he came to the United States with his widowed mother and younger brother. They located at Carolton, Mo. At the age of sixteen they moved to Wahoo, Neb., where his mother homesteaded. He was baptized in Sweden and joined the Lutheran church in Wahoo. He was a charter member of the Modern Woodman Lodge of Wolbach. In 1880 he married Miss Anna Feere and to this union one daughter, Hilda was born. On October 27, 1896 he was married to Miss Leona Lepper of Wolbach. They made their home in and near Wolbach. To this union five children were born, four of whom survive. He lived in Greeley county about sixty-five years and helped lay out the road between Greeley county and Howard county. He was a carpenter and contractor and worked as a carpenter for the Burlington railroad in several states. He was preceded in death by his wife Leona, who died March 25, 1929 and by a daughter Gertrude Paulson, September 22, 1938. Survivors are the five children, Mrs. Harvey Larson, Hooper; Mrs. Esther Watts, Wolbach; Mr. Alive Amen, Hastings; Roy Chapman and Leland, Spokane, Wash.

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Where is Nels Peterson's memorial?
Nels Peterson's memorial is located at: Hillside Cemetery, Wolbach, Greeley County, USA.
When did Nels Peterson death?
Nels Peterson death on 14 Jul 1947 in Wolbach, Greeley County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Nels Peterson's memorial?
Latitude: 41.4005089
Longitude: -98.3921356

Family Members:

Parent

Ellen Peterson

(1819 - unknow)

Spouse

Leona Garnet Lepper Peterson

(1876 - 1929)

Siblings

Peter B Peterson

(1863 - 1924)

Children

Esther Ellen Peterson Watts

(1898 - 1951)

Roy J Peterson

(1903 - 1989)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Hillside Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4005089, -98.3921356

2. North Logan Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3657990, -98.4492035

3. Spring Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3314200, -98.3833300

4. Summit Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3875008, -98.4953003

5. Rock Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3367004, -98.3246994

6. Fairdale Sunrise Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3580000, -98.4887000

7. North Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3222008, -98.4347000

8. South Logan Cemetery
Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3222100, -98.4352600

9. Hamm Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2933006, -98.4672012

10. East O'Connor Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5106000, -98.4638000

11. O'Connor Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5101128, -98.4654999

12. Fairdale Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2891998, -98.5152969

13. Enfield Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5391998, -98.2782974

14. Glenwood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2928990, -98.2148550

15. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Elba, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2930984, -98.5746994

16. Swedish Cemetery
Greeley, Greeley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5525017, -98.5147018

17. Elba Cemetery
Elba, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2764015, -98.5643997

18. Fish Creek Cemetery
Scotia, Greeley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4663000, -98.6154000

19. Cotesfield Cemetery
Cotesfield, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3358002, -98.6219025

20. Sacred Heart Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5539017, -98.5381012

21. Peace Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4306984, -98.1434021

22. Greeley Cemetery
Greeley, Greeley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5554000, -98.5400000

23. Redwing Cemetery
Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4446983, -98.1369019

24. Rose Hill Cemetery
Palmer, Merrick County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2256012, -98.2692032