Theodore Archie Nelson (1902 - 1961)

Born 31 Jan 1902 in Springfield Township, Kalkaska, Michigan, United States

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Theodore Archie Nelson was born on 31 January 1902 in Springfield Township, Kalkaska, Michigan, United States to Francis Nelson and Carrie Lewis. ^[1]

In 1910, Theodore was living in Summit, Chehalis, Washington, United States with his parents and siblings. ^[2]

Theodore attended school through the 8th grade. ^[3]

Theodore's parents were divorced between 1910 - 1917. In 1920, Theodore was living in Grays Harbor, Washington, United States with his mother, Carrie (Lewis) Sallee, step-father, Earnest Sallee, and his siblings. Theodore was 18 and working as a laborer with a lumber company. ^[4]

On 6 April 1930, Theodore was living in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, United States. He was listed as single and living as a lodger. He worked as a laborer in the construction field. ^[5]

On 17 May 1930, Theodore married Coralie Allen, daughter of Ed Allen, in Grays Harbor, Washington, United States. They were married by the Justice of the Peace. He was 28, and she was 20. This was the second marriage for both of them, having both been divorced previously. They were both residents of Copalis Beach, Washington, United States. ^{[6] [7]}

On 17 October 1936, Theodore married Elsie Irene Walhmark, daughter of John Walhmark and Elsie May Smith. They were married in Chehalis, Washington, United States by the Justice of the Peace. He was 34, and she was 19. This was Theodore's third marriage and Elsie's first marriage. ^{[8] [9] [10]}

In 1940, Theodore and (Elsie) Irene were living in Hoquiam, Grays Harbor, Washington, United States with daughter, Lorraine Nelson. Theodore worked as a core rustler in a plywood mill. ^[11]

On 15 February 1942, Theodore registered for the United States World War II draft. He was living with his wife, (Elsie) Irene, in Hoquiam, Grays Harbor, Washington where he worked for West Coast Plywood Company. Theodore was 5 feet to 5 feet and three-quarter inches tall and weighed about 130 pounds. He had blue eyes, black hair, and a light complexion. He had a scar in the middle of his forehead. ^[12]

Theodore passed away on 3 September 1961. He rests at Sunset Memorial Park in Hoquiam, Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States. ^[13]

Sources

1. ↑ "Michigan Births, 1867-1902," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NQFD-ZHD : 12 August 2019), Theodore Nelson, ; citing , Springfield, Kalkaska, Michigan, Department of Vital Records, Lansing; FHL microfilm.
2. ↑ "United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MGVZ-L2R : accessed 27 February 2022), Theodore A Nelson in household of Edward F Nelson, Summit, Chehalis, Washington, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 23, sheet 2B, family 35, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 1653; FHL microfilm 1,375,666.
3. ↑ "United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K992-6V5 : 6 January 2021), Theodore Nelson, Hoquiam Election Precinct, Grays Harbor, Washington, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 14-62, sheet 10B, line 76, family 249, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 4341.
4. ↑ "United States Census, 1920", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MHFY-DFX : 4 February 2021), Theodor Nelson in entry for Earnest Sallee, 1920.
5. ↑ "United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X3Z6-XZT : accessed 27 February 2022), Theodore Nelson in household of George Anderson, Minneapolis (Districts 1-250), Hennepin, Minnesota, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 90, sheet 4B, line 62, family 53, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 1091; FHL microfilm 2,340,826.
6. ↑ Theadore H Nelson in the Washington, U.S., Marriage Records, 1854-2013, Washington State Archives; Olympia, Washington; Washington Marriage Records, 1854-2013. Ancestry.com. Washington, U.S., Marriage Records, 1854-2013 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012: [1].
7. ↑ Theodore A Nelson in the Washington, U.S., Marriage Records, 1854-2013, Washington State Archives; Olympia, Washington; Washington Marriage Records, 1854-2013; Reference Number: swgrhmc8453. Ancestry.com. Washington, U.S., Marriage Records, 1854-2013 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012: [2].
8. ↑ "Washington, County Marriages, 1855-2008", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLNS-945 : 29 April 2021), Theodore A Nelson and Elsie Irene Walhmark, 1936.
9. ↑ "Washington, County Marriages, 1855-2008", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QPMG-3SCS : 23 April 2021), Theodore A Nelson and Elsie Irene Walhmark, 1936.
10. ↑ "Washington, County Marriages, 1855-2008", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QPMF-K93J : 25 April 2021), Theodore A Nelson and Elsie Irene Walhmark, 1936.
11. ↑ "United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K992-6V5 : 6 January 2021), Theodore Nelson, Hoquiam Election Precinct, Grays Harbor, Washington, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 14-62, sheet 10B, line 76, family 249, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 4341.
12. ↑ Theodore Archie Nelson in the U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Washington, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 129. Ancestry.com. U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011: [3].
13. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #122296479