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Knute Marselius Nelson

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Knute Marselius Nelson

Birth
Stavanger, Stavanger kommune, Rogaland fylke, Norway
Death
20 Apr 1971 (aged 85)
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Burial
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Knute Marselius Nelson (15 Sept 1885 Norway) of 2733 Potomac Ave, Chicago was naturalized on 24 February 1911 at the Superior Court, Cook County, Illinois (Cert. No. P.3549). It was witnessed by William Peterson and Charles S. Knudson. He arrived in the US on 04 May 1902.

They were living at 2049 Bingham St, Chicago when son, Knute was born in 1911. Knute was a tailor.

They were living at 4231 Hirsch St, Chicago when daughter, Marie C. was born in 1913. Knute was a tailor.

They were living at 1431 N. Harding St, Chicago when daughter, Esther was born in 1915. Knute was a tailor.

Knute Marselius Nelson (33, 15 September 1885) of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, signed up for his World War I Draft Registration Card on 12 September 1918 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. He was working as a tailor. Knute listed his wife, Martha Nelson as his nearest relative. He was described as tall, of medium build, with blue eyes and black hair.
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Knute Nelson (34 Norway) and his wife, Martha Nelson (30 Norway) and children, Knute Nelson (8 Illinois), Minnie Nelson (7 Illinois) and Esther Nelson (5 Illinois) are found in the 1920 United States Federal Census (20 January 1920) for Chicago (District #1717, Ward 28), Cook County, Illinois (sheet 14A, family 298). Knute came over from Norway in 1902 and was naturalized in 1907. He was working in business at the Clothing Union. His two brothers, Nicholas Nelson (30 Norway) and Olaf Nelson (26 Norway) were living with them. Nicholas came over in 1904 and Olaf in 1909. Nicholas was naturalized in 1909 and Olaf in 1918. Nicholas was working as a machinist and Olaf was a presser in a tailor factory.

Knute M. Nelson applied for a US Passport for himself, his wife, Martha J. Nelson and three children, Knute O. 12½ years, Marie K., 9½ and Esther A., 8 years on 25 April 1923. He was born 15 September 1885 in Stavanger, Norway. His father was Laurits Nilson, born in Norway and residing in Norway. Knute emigrated to the United States, sailing from Stavanger, Norway on 18 April 1902. He had resided uninterrupted in the US from 1902 to 1923 in Chicago, Illinois. He was naturalized as a citizen of the United States before the Superior Court of Cook County, Chicago, Illinois on 24 February 1911. He and Martha were married on 18 March 1911. Knute was described as age 37, 5'11", with blue eyes and dark brown hair. They were planing on visiting Norway within 6 months. His passport was issued on 30 April 1923.

Knute Nelson (44 Norway) is enumerated in the 1930 United States Federal Census (12 April 1930) for Chicago (District #1403, Ward 39, Block 267), Cook County, Illinois (sheet 18A, family 358, 4718 Montana) along with his wife, Martha Nelson (40 Norway) and children, Knute O. Nelson (18 Illinois, Draftsman, Specialty Company), Marie Nelson (17 Illinois) and Esther Nelson (15 Illinois). Knute was 25, Martha, 21 when they got married. Knute immigrated from Norway in 1902 and Martha in 1907. He was working as a real estate salesman.

Knute Nelson (54 Norway) is counted in the 1940 United States Federal Census (05 April 1940) for Chicago (Ward 34), Cook County, Illinois (sheet 5B, household 107) along with his wife, Martha Nelson (50 Norway) and daughter Marie C. Nelson (27 Illinois, stenographer for a building construction company). They had lived in the same house in 1935. Knute and Martha had completed 8th grade, Marie finished high school. Knute had his own business as a real estate salesman.

Knute M. Nelson (56, 15 September 1885, Norway) of 2731 Prindiville St., Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, signed up for his World War II Draft Registration Card (Serial Number U 825) on 27 April 1942 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Knute listed his wife, Martha Nelson as the person who would alway know his address. Knute was in private business - Northwest Mortgage & Realty Co., 3408 Fullerton Ave. He was described as tall, of medium build, with blue eyes and black hair.

Last Residence: Logan Square, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois 60647
Knute Marselius Nelson (15 Sept 1885 Norway) of 2733 Potomac Ave, Chicago was naturalized on 24 February 1911 at the Superior Court, Cook County, Illinois (Cert. No. P.3549). It was witnessed by William Peterson and Charles S. Knudson. He arrived in the US on 04 May 1902.

They were living at 2049 Bingham St, Chicago when son, Knute was born in 1911. Knute was a tailor.

They were living at 4231 Hirsch St, Chicago when daughter, Marie C. was born in 1913. Knute was a tailor.

They were living at 1431 N. Harding St, Chicago when daughter, Esther was born in 1915. Knute was a tailor.

Knute Marselius Nelson (33, 15 September 1885) of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, signed up for his World War I Draft Registration Card on 12 September 1918 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. He was working as a tailor. Knute listed his wife, Martha Nelson as his nearest relative. He was described as tall, of medium build, with blue eyes and black hair.
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Knute Nelson (34 Norway) and his wife, Martha Nelson (30 Norway) and children, Knute Nelson (8 Illinois), Minnie Nelson (7 Illinois) and Esther Nelson (5 Illinois) are found in the 1920 United States Federal Census (20 January 1920) for Chicago (District #1717, Ward 28), Cook County, Illinois (sheet 14A, family 298). Knute came over from Norway in 1902 and was naturalized in 1907. He was working in business at the Clothing Union. His two brothers, Nicholas Nelson (30 Norway) and Olaf Nelson (26 Norway) were living with them. Nicholas came over in 1904 and Olaf in 1909. Nicholas was naturalized in 1909 and Olaf in 1918. Nicholas was working as a machinist and Olaf was a presser in a tailor factory.

Knute M. Nelson applied for a US Passport for himself, his wife, Martha J. Nelson and three children, Knute O. 12½ years, Marie K., 9½ and Esther A., 8 years on 25 April 1923. He was born 15 September 1885 in Stavanger, Norway. His father was Laurits Nilson, born in Norway and residing in Norway. Knute emigrated to the United States, sailing from Stavanger, Norway on 18 April 1902. He had resided uninterrupted in the US from 1902 to 1923 in Chicago, Illinois. He was naturalized as a citizen of the United States before the Superior Court of Cook County, Chicago, Illinois on 24 February 1911. He and Martha were married on 18 March 1911. Knute was described as age 37, 5'11", with blue eyes and dark brown hair. They were planing on visiting Norway within 6 months. His passport was issued on 30 April 1923.

Knute Nelson (44 Norway) is enumerated in the 1930 United States Federal Census (12 April 1930) for Chicago (District #1403, Ward 39, Block 267), Cook County, Illinois (sheet 18A, family 358, 4718 Montana) along with his wife, Martha Nelson (40 Norway) and children, Knute O. Nelson (18 Illinois, Draftsman, Specialty Company), Marie Nelson (17 Illinois) and Esther Nelson (15 Illinois). Knute was 25, Martha, 21 when they got married. Knute immigrated from Norway in 1902 and Martha in 1907. He was working as a real estate salesman.

Knute Nelson (54 Norway) is counted in the 1940 United States Federal Census (05 April 1940) for Chicago (Ward 34), Cook County, Illinois (sheet 5B, household 107) along with his wife, Martha Nelson (50 Norway) and daughter Marie C. Nelson (27 Illinois, stenographer for a building construction company). They had lived in the same house in 1935. Knute and Martha had completed 8th grade, Marie finished high school. Knute had his own business as a real estate salesman.

Knute M. Nelson (56, 15 September 1885, Norway) of 2731 Prindiville St., Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, signed up for his World War II Draft Registration Card (Serial Number U 825) on 27 April 1942 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Knute listed his wife, Martha Nelson as the person who would alway know his address. Knute was in private business - Northwest Mortgage & Realty Co., 3408 Fullerton Ave. He was described as tall, of medium build, with blue eyes and black hair.

Last Residence: Logan Square, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois 60647


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