Anna Marie Nelsen (1878 - 1969)

Born 5 Jan 1878 in Plano, Kendall, Illinois, USA

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Died 27 Sep 1969 at age 91 in Hastings, Adams, Nebraska, USA

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Anna Marie Nelsen. ^[1][2][3][4] File Format: pdf. Nelsen Family Obituary Tree.

Born 5 Jan 1878. Plano, Kendall, Illinois, USA. ^[5] File Format: pdf. Nelsen Family Obituary Tree.

Died 27 Sep 1969. Hastings, Adams, Nebraska, USA. ^[6] File Format: pdf. Nelsen Family Obituary Tree.

Buried Minden Cemetery. 30 Sep 1969. Minden, Kearney, Nebraska, USA. ^[7][8]

Residence Nov 1937. Minden, Kearney, Nebraska, USA. ^[9] File Format: pdf. Nelsen Family Obituary Tree. Oct 1956. Minden, Kearney, Nebraska, USA. ^[10] File Format: pdf. Nelsen Family Obituary Tree. Sep 1921. Minden, Kearney, Nebraska, USA. ^[11] File Format: pdf. Nelsen Family Obituary Tree. Father's Obit. Aug 1928. Minden, Kearney, Nebraska, USA. ^[12] File Format: pdf. Nelsen Family Obituary Tree.

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Marriage Husband Antone Michial Bayer. Wife Anna Marie Nelsen. Child: Katheryn M Bayer. Child: Thomas Bayer. Child: Francis Carolyn Bayer. Child: Antone Bayer. Marriage 18 Mar 1902. ^[13][14] File Format: pdf. Nelsen Family Obituary Tree.

Husband Thomas D Nelsen. Wife Katherine Christensen. Child: Cris N Nelsen. Child: Unknown Nelsen. Child: Anna Marie Nelsen. Child: Mattie Nelsen. Child: John A Nelsen. Child: Albert D Nelson. Marriage 28 Jul 1869. Denmark^[15][16] File Format: pdf. Nelsen Family Obituary Tree.

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1. ↑ Source: #S-1638991744 Thomas Nelsen Obit Note: File Format: pdf Nelsen Family Obituary Tree DEATH CALLS THOS. D. NELSEN --- Services Held At The Home Sunday Afternoon For Pioneer --- Here For Fifty Years --- Homesteaded Southeast Of Town And Moved To Minden In 1911 --- Funeral services were held at the home in Minden at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon, for Thomas D. Nelsen, one of Kearney county's oldest pioneers, who passed quietly away about noon Thursday, aged 83 years, 7 months and 9 days. Mr. G. R. Miller, pastor of the Church of Christ, officiated at the service and burial was made in the Minden cemetery. The singers at the services were Mrs. Arthur Jensen and Mr. Arnold Anderson. Mr. Nelsen was one of those fine men who come to the end of life with only friends in the community in which they live. He has always been a builder. Coming from Northern Europe to America he arrived in Chicago shortly after the great file of 1871 and for two years he helped the masons in rebuilding that city. From there he went to Plano, Illinois, and worked four years in the shops there, helping to build binders, and then in 1878 he came with his family to Kearney county to help build a farming community out of the great plains. He settled on a homestead two miles south and four and one-half miles east of Minden. He cam in company with J. K. Paulsen and P. T. Nielsen, all shipping in a car together. Mr. Nelsen had two horses, a cow and 500 feet of lumber. He arrived in February and a dugout was the first habitation he built for his family in which they lived for two years before they could plan and complete a sod house. He did not have the means to contract the digging of a well, but managed to make a deal with Peter Steen to dig a well while he broke prairie for Steen with his team. There came a day when he had to go to Lowell for supplies. As he was still four miles away on his return journey. he noticed the last fast reddening sky and knew that a prairie fire was racing his way. He urged his horses to their utmost to reach his home where his wife and children were alone. Lars ?orgensen and Mads Jacobsen also came to the rescue, and they succeeded in plowing enough land to save the home, the stock and grain. Only a few chickens were lost, but it was a close race with death and the loss of their few belongings. These are just a few incidents in the life of Mr. Nelsen that the present generation may know the character and courage of the man. In common with the other pioneers he lived though the grasshopper hears, destructive hail storms and droughts, until gradually success came, though industry, perseverance and thrift. Mr. Nelsen was a very successful stock and grain farmer, and was the owner of considerable farm property in this county. he was a pleasant, kindly man, known as a square dealer and highly respected by all who knew him. Thomas D. Nelsen was born in Denmark, January 14, 1845. July 28, 1869 he was united in marriage with Katherine Christensen. To this union were born six children four boys and two girls, who all survive him except one boy who died in infancy. Mr. Nelsen and his wife came to America in 1872, making their home in Chicago until 1878, when they came to Kearney county and took up their residence on a farm six miles southeast of Minden. They made their home on the farm for thirty-three years, moving to Minden in 1911. Mrs. Nelsen preceded her husband in death, passing away at their home in Minden in 1920. Mr. And Mrs. Nelsen were members of the Lutheran church in Denmark and held to that faith throughout life. Mr. Nelsen was active and cheerful and also hopeful until death claimed him. He died at him home in Minden where he had lived so long and in the community in which he had made so many friends. He leaves to cherish his memory three sons, Chris, Albert and John, two daughter, Mrs. Anna Bayer, of Minden, and Mrs. Mattie Nielsen, of San Francisco, California, twelve grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, and a host of friends.
2. ↑ Source: #S-1638991744 Katherine (Christensen) Nelsen Obit Note: File Format: pdf Nelsen Family Obituary Tree Mrs. Thomas D. Nelsen Mrs. Thomas D. Nelsen, nee Katherine Christensen, was born October 18, 1845, in Westurvig, Denmark, and passed away in Minden, Nebraska, at 7 o'clock Tuesday morning, September 13, 1821. July 28, 1869, she was married in Denmark to Thomas D. Nelsen. They came to America May 12 1872, making their home in Chicago until 1878, at which time they came to Kearney county, making their home a farm six miles southeast of Minden, where they resided until 1911, at which time they came to Minden, where they have resided since that time. Mrs. Nelsen was the mother of six children, five of whom are living, one having died in infancy in Illinois. She is survived by her husband, Thomas D. Nelsen, two daughter, Mrs. Anna Bayer of Minden and Mrs. Mattie Nielsen of San Francisco, and three sons, Chris N. Nelsen and Albert Nelsen of Minden and John A Nelsen. One sister, Mrs. L. K. Larsen of San Diego, Calif., one brother Peter C Christensen, also survive the deceased. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. I. C. Rankin of the United Presbyterian church at the residence at 2 o'clock Friday and at the Presbyterian church at 2:30 o'clock. Interment was in Minden cemetery.
3. ↑ Source: #S-1638991744 Antone M Bayer Obit Note: File Format: pdf Nelsen Family Obituary Tree Obituary of Antone M. Bayer Antone Michial Bayer, son of Thomas and Francis Bayer, was born March 24, 1878, in Kearney County, Nebr., and passed away in Minden, Nebr., December 27 1960, at the age of 82 years, 9 months and three days. Mr. Bayer spent a full life time in Kearney County being occupied in farming operations. He was a hard worker who disposition was cheerful and whose mind was independent. He was married on March 18 1902, to Anna Marie Nelsen. Four children were born to them, two of whom preceded their father in death, namely, Catherine, and Thomas. Tony was christened and confirmed in the Roman Catholic Church. He was a member of the Odd Fellow Lodge, Minden. He has been in failing health for some time, but as was characteristic of his, he insisted on doing his own work. He is survived by his beloved wife, Anna Marie, by one daughter, Frances, Hastings, one son, Antone, John Dutch, Utah, two grandchildren, Shirley Ann Evans, Washington, D. C., MacAllen Hamilton, Needles, Calif., one brother, John, Alliance, Nebr., many other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon, Dec. 30, at the Layton Funeral Home with Rev. Harold Slagg officiating. Interment was in the Minden Cemetery.
4. ↑ Source: #S-1638991744 Anna Nelsen Obit Note: File Format: pdf Nelsen Family Obituary Tree Obituary of Anna M. Bayer Anna Marie Bayer, daughter of Thomas and Katherine Nelsen, was born Jan. 5, 1878, in Plano Ill., and passed away in Hastings, Nebr., Sept. 27, 1969, at the age of 91 years, 9 months, and 22 days. At the age of three years she came to Nebraska with her parents, who settled in Kearney County. She experienced the pioneer days, living in a dugout, then a sod house until a frame house was built. On March 18, 1902, she was married to Antone (Toney) Bayer, and four children were born to this union. Mrs. Bayer spent her full file on the farm. It was her enjoyment to see the land produce the crops for which she and her husband had always worked hard to accomplish. Her disposition was always cheerful and independent. The latter part of June she became very ill and needed extensive care. It was then she went to Hastings where she would be near her daughter. Her husband, two children and one grandson preceded her in death. Surviving her are a daughter, Frances Hamilton, Hastings, one son Toney, Minden, two grandchildren, five great grandchildren, many other relatives and ha host of friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 30, at the Layton Funeral Home, with Rev. John R. Wineman officiating. Interment was in the Minden Cemetery.
5. ↑ Source: #S-1638991744 Anna Nelsen Obit Note: File Format: pdf Nelsen Family Obituary Tree Obituary of Anna M. Bayer Anna Marie Bayer, daughter of Thomas and Katherine Nelsen, was born Jan. 5, 1878, in Plano Ill., and passed away in Hastings, Nebr., Sept. 27, 1969, at the age of 91 years, 9 months, and 22 days. At the age of three years she came to Nebraska with her parents, who settled in Kearney County. She experienced the pioneer days, living in a dugout, then a sod house until a frame house was built. On March 18, 1902, she was married to Antone (Toney) Bayer, and four children were born to this union. Mrs. Bayer spent her full file on the farm. It was her enjoyment to see the land produce the crops for which she and her husband had always worked hard to accomplish. Her disposition was always cheerful and independent. The latter part of June she became very ill and needed extensive care. It was then she went to Hastings where she would be near her daughter. Her husband, two children and one grandson preceded her in death. Surviving her are a daughter, Frances Hamilton, Hastings, one son Toney, Minden, two grandchildren, five great grandchildren, many other relatives and ha host of friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 30, at the Layton Funeral Home, with Rev. John R. Wineman officiating. Interment was in the Minden Cemetery.
6. ↑ Source: #S-1638991744 Anna Nelsen Obit Note: File Format: pdf Nelsen Family Obituary Tree Obituary of Anna M. Bayer Anna Marie Bayer, daughter of Thomas and Katherine Nelsen, was born Jan. 5, 1878, in Plano Ill., and passed away in Hastings, Nebr., Sept. 27, 1969, at the age of 91 years, 9 months, and 22 days. At the age of three years she came to Nebraska with her parents, who settled in Kearney County. She experienced the pioneer days, living in a dugout, then a sod house until a frame house was built. On March 18, 1902, she was married to Antone (Toney) Bayer, and four children were born to this union. Mrs. Bayer spent her full file on the farm. It was her enjoyment to see the land produce the crops for which she and her husband had always worked hard to accomplish. Her disposition was always cheerful and independent. The latter part of June she became very ill and needed extensive care. It was then she went to Hastings where she would be near her daughter. Her husband, two children and one grandson preceded her in death. Surviving her are a daughter, Frances Hamilton, Hastings, one son Toney, Minden, two grandchildren, five great grandchildren, many other relatives and ha host of friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 30, at the Layton Funeral Home, with Rev. John R. Wineman officiating. Interment was in the Minden Cemetery.
7. ↑ Source: #S-1638991744 Anna Nelsen Obit Note: File Format: pdf Nelsen Family Obituary Tree Obituary of Anna M. Bayer Anna Marie Bayer, daughter of Thomas and Katherine Nelsen, was born Jan. 5, 1878, in Plano Ill., and passed away in Hastings, Nebr., Sept. 27, 1969, at the age of 91 years, 9 months, and 22 days. At the age of three years she came to Nebraska with her parents, who settled in Kearney County. She experienced the pioneer days, living in a dugout, then a sod house until a frame house was built. On March 18, 1902, she was married to Antone (Toney) Bayer, and four children were born to this union. Mrs. Bayer spent her full file on the farm. It was her enjoyment to see the land produce the crops for which she and her husband had always worked hard to accomplish. Her disposition was always cheerful and independent. The latter part of June she became very ill and needed extensive care. It was then she went to Hastings where she would be near her daughter. Her husband, two children and one grandson preceded her in death. Surviving her are a daughter, Frances Hamilton, Hastings, one son Toney, Minden, two grandchildren, five great grandchildren, many other relatives and ha host of friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 30, at the Layton Funeral Home, with Rev. John R. Wineman officiating. Interment was in the Minden Cemetery.
8. ↑ Source: #S-1638970996 Anna Marie Nelsen Note: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=86666873 Note: Birth: Jan. 5, 1878 Plano Kendall County Illinois, USA Death: Sep. 27, 1969 Hastings Adams County Nebraska, USA [Edit Dates]Obituary of Anna M. Bayer Anna Marie Bayer, daughter of Thomas and Katherine Nelsen, was born Jan. 5, 1878, in Plano Ill., and passed away in Hastings, Nebr., Sept. 27, 1969, at the age of 91 years, 9 months, and 22 days. At the age of three years she came to Nebraska with her parents, who settled in Kearney County. She experienced the pioneer days, living in a dugout, then a sod house until a frame house was built. On March 18, 1902, she was married to Antone (Toney) Bayer, and four children were born to this union. Mrs. Bayer spent her full file on the farm. It was her enjoyment to see the land produce the crops for which she and her husband had always worked hard to accomplish. Her disposition was always cheerful and independent. The latter part of June she became very ill and needed extensive care. It was then she went to Hastings where she would be near her daughter. Her husband, two children and one grandson preceded her in death. Surviving her are a daughter, Frances Hamilton, Hastings, one son Toney, Minden, two grandchildren, five great grandchildren, many other relatives and ha host of friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 30, at the Layton Funeral Home, with Rev. John R. Wineman officiating. Interment was in the Minden Cemetery. [Edit Bio] Family links: [Edit] Spouse: Antone Michial Bayer (1878 - 1960)* *Calculated relationship [Add Marker Transcription] [Add Note] Burial: [Edit] Minden Cemetery Minden Kearney County Nebraska, USA [Add Plot] Edit Virtual Cemetery info [?] Created by: Allison Record added: Mar 12, 2012 Find A Grave Memorial# 86666873
9. ↑ Source: #S-1638991744 Albert D Nelson Obit Note: File Format: pdf Nelsen Family Obituary Tree Albert D. Nelson Is Called By Death The funeral of Albert D. Nelson was held Wednesday afternoon from the United Presbyterian church, the Rev. F. J. McConnelee conducting the services, assisted by the Rev. Arthur Soundy. Burial was in the Minden cemetery. Albert D. Nelson was born, on a farm southeast of Minden, on April 30, 1886, and passed away November 28, 1937 being at the time of death 51 years, 6 months and 28 days old. On January 3rd, 1912 he was united in marriage to Albertina Christensen. To this union were born two children Woodrow and LaVerne. Albert was a great lover of his family; and took great pride in their achievements. Thorough nearly 26 years of married life he has been a man thinking first of his family and lastly of himself. This was particularly shown in his last sickness, which was of about a six-months duration, as he was always seeking to shield others from pain and trouble. He was preceded in death by his parents Thomas D. and Kathrine Marie Nelson. Those who survive to mourn his passing are his wife and children, two sisters, Anna Bayers, of Minden, Nebraska and Mrs. Mattie Nielsen of San Francisco, California; two brothers, Chris Nelson of Minden, Nebraska and John Nelson. Also a host of relative and friends.
10. ↑ Source: #S-1638991744 Cris Nelsen Obit Note: File Format: pdf Nelsen Family Obituary Tree Obituary Of Cris Nelsen Cris Nelsen was born to Katrina and Thomas Nelsen, September 17 1870 in Stenburg, Denmark. He came to the United States at age 6 months. He lived one year in Chicago, Ill., and six years in Plaino, Ill., before coming to Kearney County. The deceased lived in Kearney County where he farmed southeast of Minden until 1937 in which year his wife preceded him in death. Mr Nelsen was married to Anna Lindblad August 4, 1897 at ??reston. In 1942, he went to California, where he worked for 12 years, returning to Minden, October 19, 1954 to live with his son, Wallace, who was then living in Minden, moving with him to Lincoln. Mr. Nelsen entered Bethany Peoples' Home about eight weeks ago, where he passed away October 5 after a lingering Illness, age 86. The deceased was preceded in death by his wife, two brothers and a grandson. Left to mourn is his passing are: a daughter, Isobelle Kauftelt of Minden; two sons, Wallace of Lincoln and Glenn of Long Beach, Calif.; six granddaughters, and nine great grandchildren and friends. Services were held at the Lav??a Chapel, Sunday. October 7th with Rev. Allison A Hansen officiating. Burial was at the Minden cemetery.
11. ↑ Source: #S-1638991744 Katherine (Christensen) Nelsen Obit Note: File Format: pdf Nelsen Family Obituary Tree Mrs. Thomas D. Nelsen Mrs. Thomas D. Nelsen, nee Katherine Christensen, was born October 18, 1845, in Westurvig, Denmark, and passed away in Minden, Nebraska, at 7 o'clock Tuesday morning, September 13, 1821. July 28, 1869, she was married in Denmark to Thomas D. Nelsen. They came to America May 12 1872, making their home in Chicago until 1878, at which time they came to Kearney county, making their home a farm six miles southeast of Minden, where they resided until 1911, at which time they came to Minden, where they have resided since that time. Mrs. Nelsen was the mother of six children, five of whom are living, one having died in infancy in Illinois. She is survived by her husband, Thomas D. Nelsen, two daughter, Mrs. Anna Bayer of Minden and Mrs. Mattie Nielsen of San Francisco, and three sons, Chris N. Nelsen and Albert Nelsen of Minden and John A Nelsen. One sister, Mrs. L. K. Larsen of San Diego, Calif., one brother Peter C Christensen, also survive the deceased. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. I. C. Rankin of the United Presbyterian church at the residence at 2 o'clock Friday and at the Presbyterian church at 2:30 o'clock. Interment was in Minden cemetery.
12. ↑ Source: #S-1638991744 Thomas Nelsen Obit Note: File Format: pdf Nelsen Family Obituary Tree DEATH CALLS THOS. D. NELSEN --- Services Held At The Home Sunday Afternoon For Pioneer --- Here For Fifty Years --- Homesteaded Southeast Of Town And Moved To Minden In 1911 --- Funeral services were held at the home in Minden at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon, for Thomas D. Nelsen, one of Kearney county's oldest pioneers, who passed quietly away about noon Thursday, aged 83 years, 7 months and 9 days. Mr. G. R. Miller, pastor of the Church of Christ, officiated at the service and burial was made in the Minden cemetery. The singers at the services were Mrs. Arthur Jensen and Mr. Arnold Anderson. Mr. Nelsen was one of those fine men who come to the end of life with only friends in the community in which they live. He has always been a builder. Coming from Northern Europe to America he arrived in Chicago shortly after the great file of 1871 and for two years he helped the masons in rebuilding that city. From there he went to Plano, Illinois, and worked four years in the shops there, helping to build binders, and then in 1878 he came with his family to Kearney county to help build a farming community out of the great plains. He settled on a homestead two miles south and four and one-half miles east of Minden. He cam in company with J. K. Paulsen and P. T. Nielsen, all shipping in a car together. Mr. Nelsen had two horses, a cow and 500 feet of lumber. He arrived in February and a dugout was the first habitation he built for his family in which they lived for two years before they could plan and complete a sod house. He did not have the means to contract the digging of a well, but managed to make a deal with Peter Steen to dig a well while he broke prairie for Steen with his team. There came a day when he had to go to Lowell for supplies. As he was still four miles away on his return journey. he noticed the last fast reddening sky and knew that a prairie fire was racing his way. He urged his horses to their utmost to reach his home where his wife and children were alone. Lars ?orgensen and Mads Jacobsen also came to the rescue, and they succeeded in plowing enough land to save the home, the stock and grain. Only a few chickens were lost, but it was a close race with death and the loss of their few belongings. These are just a few incidents in the life of Mr. Nelsen that the present generation may know the character and courage of the man. In common with the other pioneers he lived though the grasshopper hears, destructive hail storms and droughts, until gradually success came, though industry, perseverance and thrift. Mr. Nelsen was a very successful stock and grain farmer, and was the owner of considerable farm property in this county. he was a pleasant, kindly man, known as a square dealer and highly respected by all who knew him. Thomas D. Nelsen was born in Denmark, January 14, 1845. July 28, 1869 he was united in marriage with Katherine Christensen. To this union were born six children four boys and two girls, who all survive him except one boy who died in infancy. Mr. Nelsen and his wife came to America in 1872, making their home in Chicago until 1878, when they came to Kearney county and took up their residence on a farm six miles southeast of Minden. They made their home on the farm for thirty-three years, moving to Minden in 1911. Mrs. Nelsen preceded her husband in death, passing away at their home in Minden in 1920. Mr. And Mrs. Nelsen were members of the Lutheran church in Denmark and held to that faith throughout life. Mr. Nelsen was active and cheerful and also hopeful until death claimed him. He died at him home in Minden where he had lived so long and in the community in which he had made so many friends. He leaves to cherish his memory three sons, Chris, Albert and John, two daughter, Mrs. Anna Bayer, of Minden, and Mrs. Mattie Nielsen, of San Francisco, California, twelve grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, and a host of friends.
13. ↑ Source: #S-1638991744 Antone M Bayer Obit Note: File Format: pdf Nelsen Family Obituary Tree Obituary of Antone M. Bayer Antone Michial Bayer, son of Thomas and Francis Bayer, was born March 24, 1878, in Kearney County, Nebr., and passed away in Minden, Nebr., December 27 1960, at the age of 82 years, 9 months and three days. Mr. Bayer spent a full life time in Kearney County being occupied in farming operations. He was a hard worker who disposition was cheerful and whose mind was independent. He was married on March 18 1902, to Anna Marie Nelsen. Four children were born to them, two of whom preceded their father in death, namely, Catherine, and Thomas. Tony was christened and confirmed in the Roman Catholic Church. He was a member of the Odd Fellow Lodge, Minden. He has been in failing health for some time, but as was characteristic of his, he insisted on doing his own work. He is survived by his beloved wife, Anna Marie, by one daughter, Frances, Hastings, one son, Antone, John Dutch, Utah, two grandchildren, Shirley Ann Evans, Washington, D. C., MacAllen Hamilton, Needles, Calif., one brother, John, Alliance, Nebr., many other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon, Dec. 30, at the Layton Funeral Home with Rev. Harold Slagg officiating. Interment was in the Minden Cemetery.
14. ↑ Source: #S-1638991744 Anna Nelsen Obit Note: File Format: pdf Nelsen Family Obituary Tree Obituary of Anna M. Bayer Anna Marie Bayer, daughter of Thomas and Katherine Nelsen, was born Jan. 5, 1878, in Plano Ill., and passed away in Hastings, Nebr., Sept. 27, 1969, at the age of 91 years, 9 months, and 22 days. At the age of three years she came to Nebraska with her parents, who settled in Kearney County. She experienced the pioneer days, living in a dugout, then a sod house until a frame house was built. On March 18, 1902, she was married to Antone (Toney) Bayer, and four children were born to this union. Mrs. Bayer spent her full file on the farm. It was her enjoyment to see the land produce the crops for which she and her husband had always worked hard to accomplish. Her disposition was always cheerful and independent. The latter part of June she became very ill and needed extensive care. It was then she went to Hastings where she would be near her daughter. Her husband, two children and one grandson preceded her in death. Surviving her are a daughter, Frances Hamilton, Hastings, one son Toney, Minden, two grandchildren, five great grandchildren, many other relatives and ha host of friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 30, at the Layton Funeral Home, with Rev. John R. Wineman officiating. Interment was in the Minden Cemetery.
15. ↑ Source: #S-1638991744 Thomas Nelsen Obit Note: File Format: pdf Nelsen Family Obituary Tree DEATH CALLS THOS. D. NELSEN --- Services Held At The Home Sunday Afternoon For Pioneer --- Here For Fifty Years --- Homesteaded Southeast Of Town And Moved To Minden In 1911 --- Funeral services were held at the home in Minden at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon, for Thomas D. Nelsen, one of Kearney county's oldest pioneers, who passed quietly away about noon Thursday, aged 83 years, 7 months and 9 days. Mr. G. R. Miller, pastor of the Church of Christ, officiated at the service and burial was made in the Minden cemetery. The singers at the services were Mrs. Arthur Jensen and Mr. Arnold Anderson. Mr. Nelsen was one of those fine men who come to the end of life with only friends in the community in which they live. He has always been a builder. Coming from Northern Europe to America he arrived in Chicago shortly after the great file of 1871 and for two years he helped the masons in rebuilding that city. From there he went to Plano, Illinois, and worked four years in the shops there, helping to build binders, and then in 1878 he came with his family to Kearney county to help build a farming community out of the great plains. He settled on a homestead two miles south and four and one-half miles east of Minden. He cam in company with J. K. Paulsen and P. T. Nielsen, all shipping in a car together. Mr. Nelsen had two horses, a cow and 500 feet of lumber. He arrived in February and a dugout was the first habitation he built for his family in which they lived for two years before they could plan and complete a sod house. He did not have the means to contract the digging of a well, but managed to make a deal with Peter Steen to dig a well while he broke prairie for Steen with his team. There came a day when he had to go to Lowell for supplies. As he was still four miles away on his return journey. he noticed the last fast reddening sky and knew that a prairie fire was racing his way. He urged his horses to their utmost to reach his home where his wife and children were alone. Lars ?orgensen and Mads Jacobsen also came to the rescue, and they succeeded in plowing enough land to save the home, the stock and grain. Only a few chickens were lost, but it was a close race with death and the loss of their few belongings. These are just a few incidents in the life of Mr. Nelsen that the present generation may know the character and courage of the man. In common with the other pioneers he lived though the grasshopper hears, destructive hail storms and droughts, until gradually success came, though industry, perseverance and thrift. Mr. Nelsen was a very successful stock and grain farmer, and was the owner of considerable farm property in this county. he was a pleasant, kindly man, known as a square dealer and highly respected by all who knew him. Thomas D. Nelsen was born in Denmark, January 14, 1845. July 28, 1869 he was united in marriage with Katherine Christensen. To this union were born six children four boys and two girls, who all survive him except one boy who died in infancy. Mr. Nelsen and his wife came to America in 1872, making their home in Chicago until 1878, when they came to Kearney county and took up their residence on a farm six miles southeast of Minden. They made their home on the farm for thirty-three years, moving to Minden in 1911. Mrs. Nelsen preceded her husband in death, passing away at their home in Minden in 1920. Mr. And Mrs. Nelsen were members of the Lutheran church in Denmark and held to that faith throughout life. Mr. Nelsen was active and cheerful and also hopeful until death claimed him. He died at him home in Minden where he had lived so long and in the community in which he had made so many friends. He leaves to cherish his memory three sons, Chris, Albert and John, two daughter, Mrs. Anna Bayer, of Minden, and Mrs. Mattie Nielsen, of San Francisco, California, twelve grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, and a host of friends.
16. ↑ Source: #S-1638991744 Katherine (Christensen) Nelsen Obit Note: File Format: pdf Nelsen Family Obituary Tree Mrs. Thomas D. Nelsen Mrs. Thomas D. Nelsen, nee Katherine Christensen, was born October 18, 1845, in Westurvig, Denmark, and passed away in Minden, Nebraska, at 7 o'clock Tuesday morning, September 13, 1821. July 28, 1869, she was married in Denmark to Thomas D. Nelsen. They came to America May 12 1872, making their home in Chicago until 1878, at which time they came to Kearney county, making their home a farm six miles southeast of Minden, where they resided until 1911, at which time they came to Minden, where they have resided since that time. Mrs. Nelsen was the mother of six children, five of whom are living, one having died in infancy in Illinois. She is survived by her husband, Thomas D. Nelsen, two daughter, Mrs. Anna Bayer of Minden and Mrs. Mattie Nielsen of San Francisco, and three sons, Chris N. Nelsen and Albert Nelsen of Minden and John A Nelsen. One sister, Mrs. L. K. Larsen of San Diego, Calif., one brother Peter C Christensen, also survive the deceased. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. I. C. Rankin of the United Presbyterian church at the residence at 2 o'clock Friday and at the Presbyterian church at 2:30 o'clock. Interment was in Minden cemetery.

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