Nelson Family History & Genealogy

Leota G Nelson of Las Vegas, Clark County, NV was born on February 15, 1942, and died at age 50 years old on February 1, 1993.

William “Billy” Nelson

Elsa Nelson was born in 1883. She was in a relationship with Jacob Johnson, and had children Annabel Anderson, Edward Anderson, and Martha Amelia Johnson. Elsa Nelson died at age 34 years old on October 12, 1918 at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln 234 E 149th St, in The Bronx, Bronx County, New York United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Elsa Nelson.

Virgil E Nelson of Pensacola, Escambia County, FL was born on July 16, 1930 in Kentucky United States, and died at age 71 years old on September 29, 2001 in FL.

Ralph Nelson of Minneapolis, Ottawa County, KS was born on August 10, 1909, and died at age 93 years old on January 3, 2003.

James A Nelson Jr of Willingboro, Burlington County, NJ was born on October 29, 1935, and died at age 67 years old on March 20, 2003.

Frances Millicent (Rinehart) Nelson of McPherson, McPherson County, KS was born on September 20, 1902 in Bigelow, Marshall County, and died at age 91 years old on February 12, 1994 in St. George, Washington County, UT. Frances Nelson was buried at St. George City Cemetery in St. George.

Edith (Jones) Nelson of Milwaukee, Wisconsin United States was born on August 15, 1919. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Edith Nelson.

Milas E Nelson of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, WI was born on May 16, 1925, and died at age 67 years old on December 2, 1992.

Martha (Hopson) Nelson of Meridian, Mississippi United States was born on May 3, 1948 in Meridian. She was in a relationship with John Irby, and had a child Brent Nelson. Martha Nelson died at age 48 years old on September 30, 1996 at Detroit Michigan.

Brent Sebastian Nelson of Puerto Viejo, Limon Costa Rica was born on December 27, 1969 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida United States to John Irby and Martha (Hopson). Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Brent Nelson.

Jobi L Nelson of Jefferson County, TX was born on May 16, 1978 in Port Neches. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jobi L. (Phillips) Nelson.

Venia W Nelson of Lenoir, Caldwell County, NC was born on June 28, 1882, and died at age 87 years old on March 15, 1970 at Bellview Cemetry.

Nancy Mae (Nelson) Cravey was born in 1831 in Georgia United States. She was in a relationship with Thomas J Cravey, and had a child Edward “Ed” Cravey. Nancy Cravey died at age 69 years old in 1900 in TX. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Nancy Mae (Nelson) Cravey.

Etta (Nelson) Stieglbauer of Geneva, Freeborn County, Minnesota United States was born on July 18, 1913. She was in a relationship with George Stieglbauer, and had children Margaret Marie Cortinas, Loretta Anderson, Shirley Steiglbauer, and George Stieglbauer. Etta stieglbauer died at age 94 years old on June 11, 2008 at New New Richard Care Center, in New Richland, Waseca County.

Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William Nelson.

Lorraine Florence Nelson of Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota was born on March 6, 1931, and died at age 75 years old on June 16, 2006.

Bernice A (Nelson) Schrickel of Green Bay, Brown County, WI was born on November 7, 1906 in Flandreau, Moody County, South Dakota USA, and died at age 82 years old on March 2, 1989 in Green Bay, Brown County, WI.

Mildred M (Nelson) Speerschneider of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, WI was born on February 18, 1920 in Door County. Mildred Speerschneider was married to Lester C Speerschneider on June 17, 1945 in Valmy, Door County, and died at age 77 years old on August 20, 1997 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County.

Gene Nelson Born March 24, 1920 in Astoria, Oregon, USA Died September 16, 1996 in Los Angeles, California, USA (cancer) Birth Name: Eugene Leander Berg Height 6' (1.83 m) Mini Bio (1) Gene Nelson was barely a teen when he saw the Fred Astaire movie Flying Down to Rio (1933), which would change his life. It was then that he decided he would be a dancer. After graduating from high school, Nelson joined the Sonja Henie Ice Show and toured for 3 years before joining the Army in World War II. After he was discharged, he appeared in a handful of movies before 1950. He worked with Debbie Reynolds in The Daughter of Rosie O'Grady (1950), Doris Day in Tea for Two (1950) and Virginia Mayo in She's Working Her Way Through College (1952). He would be best known for his role of cowboy Will Parker in Oklahoma! (1955), where he would twirl the lasso to the tune of "Kansas City". After his dancing days ended he turned to directing TV and films, including two Elvis Presley movies, Kissin' Cousins (1964) and Harum Scarum (1965). For television he directed episodes of I Dream of Jeannie (1965), Star Trek: The Original Series (1966), The Rifleman (1958), The Donna Reed Show (1958) and many others. Spouse (3) Jean Martin (July 1990 - 1994) ( divorced) Marilyn Morgen (7 August 1958 - 1974) ( divorced) ( 2 children) Miriam Nelson (22 December 1941 - 8 June 1956) ( divorced) ( 1 child) Trivia (13) Had three children: Chris Nelson, Douglas M. Nelson, and Victoria Nelson Gordo. Was romantically involved with Maureen Reagan for several years, although they never married. He can be seen as one of the anonymous studio executives in the trailer for the original version of Miracle on 34th Street (1947). Nominated for a 1972 Tony Award for Supporting or Featured Actor (Musical) for his performance as Buddy in the original production of "Follies". First wife Miriam Nelson (nee Frankel) was a specialty film dancer from Broadway ("Panama Hattie"). Married in 1941, she worked in Hollywood while Gene served in the United States Army. He joined her later and she was instrumental in helping him work up his innovative dance routines on film. Second wife Marilyn Morgen was a studio secretary he married in 1958. She was 12 years his junior. Suffered a fractured pelvis in 1957 when a horse fell on him while on film location in Tennessee. Born Eugene Leander Berg, he went to Superior Court in 1964 to change his legal name to Gene Nelson as he wanted to use this for himself and his family. Made his professional stage debut as a member of the Fanchon and Marco Juvenile Revue at the Paramount Theater in Los Angeles in 1935. He also studied tap with Nick Castle. He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 7005 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on September 24, 1990.