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Nelson Atkinson

Birth	:	20 Jun 1841 New York, USA
Death	:	20 Jun 1869 Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Sheffer Pioneer Cemetery, Greenwood, Cass County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.0082730, -96.4182690
Description	:	Nelson Atkinson was born in Rhode Island on June 20, 1841. He died June 20, 1869. According to the book, Sheffer Pioneer Cemetery: The Lives of Those Interred edited by Rose Anne Hockstra, Nelson operated a mill on Rock Creek, west of Greenwood. The book states, "There was a flood on June 20, 1869, and Nelson jumped into the water to try to dislodge a log jam. His brother Byde tried to jump in to save him, but he was held back by the other men there." Nelson left behind his widow, Lydia, and two daughters, Elcina and Matilda. A... Read More	Nelson Atkinson was born in Rhode Island on June 20, 1841. He died June 20, 1869. According to the book, Sheffer Pioneer Cemetery: The Lives of Those Interred edited by Rose Anne Hockstra, Nelson operated a mill on Rock Creek, west of Greenwood. The book states, "There was a flood on June 20, 1869, and Nelson jumped into the water to try to dislodge a log jam. His brother Byde tried to jump in to save him, but he was held back by the other men there." Nelson left behind his widow, Lydia, and two daughters, Elcina and Matilda. A son, Nelson Jr., was born two months after his father's death. Lydia returned to Wisconsin, married and gave birth to eight more children. (source: Sheffer book). Nelson's death is documented in the U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedule of persons who died during the year ending June 1, 1870. He died at the age of 28 from drowning in Lancaster county, Nebraska. Nelson was the son of John Atkinson and Ann Grunshaw.

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Where is Nelson Atkinson's memorial?
Nelson Atkinson's memorial is located at: Sheffer Pioneer Cemetery, Greenwood, Cass County, USA.
When did Nelson Atkinson death?
Nelson Atkinson death on 20 Jun 1869 in Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Nelson Atkinson's memorial?
Latitude: 41.0082730
Longitude: -96.4182690

Family Members:

Parent

John Atkinson

(1800 - 1891)

Ann Grunshaw Atkinson

(1810 - 1902)

Siblings

Byron Atkinson

(1850 - 1931)

Eunice J Atkinson Barnum

(1852 - 1946)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Sheffer Pioneer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0082730, -96.4182690

2. Ashland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0380821, -96.3847580

3. Greenwood Memorial Cemetery
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6. Clear Creek Cemetery
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7. Carr Cemetery
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8. Belmont Cemetery
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9. Quarry Oaks Golf Course Cemetery
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10. Jordan Cemetery
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12. Rosehill Cemetery
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13. Callahan Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9146810, -96.3118590

14. Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9938812, -96.2540817

15. Bethlehem Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9937515, -96.5851669

16. Alvo Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8774986, -96.3880997

17. South Bend Cemetery
South Bend, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9936905, -96.2385254

18. Zion Evangelical Cemetery
Ithaca, Saunders County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1180992, -96.5302963

19. Free Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0161663, -96.6023045

20. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1246986, -96.5205994

21. Emmanuel Evangelical Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9578056, -96.2365875

22. Old Pleasant Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0741997, -96.5916977

23. Platteford Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0125360, -96.2229610

24. Lefler Farm Cemetery
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