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Gustaf Adolf Harold Nelson (1885 - 1921)

Gustaf Adolf Harold (Harold) Nelson
Born in Stockholm, Swedenmap
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of — married 19 Apr 1913 (to 5 May 1921) in Golden, British Columbia, Canadamap
Died at age 35 in Essondale, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canadamap
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Biography

Gustaf was born in Stockholm, Sweden on 15 Sep 1885, the son of Gustavus Adolf Nelson and Charlotte Von Mannerstrole/Johnston.[1][2]

He married Mary Melissa Soles on 19 Apr 1913.[1][3] Their children were:

He passed away in 1921.[2][6]

Research Notes

On his marriage certificate, his mother's name was recorded as: Charlotte Von Mannerstrole.
On his death record (familysearch.org), his mother's name was recorded as: Charlotte Johnston.
Possible Swedish records:
  • "Sweden, Household Examination Books, 1880-1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QG5G-W4KK : 27 August 2019), Gustaf Harald Nilsson in entry for Gustaf Vigo Nilsson, from 1897 to 1914; from "Sweden Household Examination Books, 1860-1920," database and images, MyHeritage (https://www.myheritage.com : n.d.); citing from 1897 to 1914, 108683244, AIIa 2, various Lutheran parishes, Sweden.
  • "Sweden, Household Examination Books, 1880-1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QL53-RS5J : 28 August 2019), Gustaf Harald in entry for Charlotta Nilsson F. Jonsson, from 1907 to 1917; from "Sweden Household Examination Books, 1860-1920," database and images, MyHeritage (https://www.myheritage.com : n.d.); citing from 1907 to 1917, 9040166, AII 2, various Lutheran parishes, Sweden.

Sources

  1. 1.0 1.1 "British Columbia Marriage Registrations," online database with images. Entry for Gustavus Adolf Harold Nelson and Mary Melissa Soles; Registration Number: 1913-09-161219, Golden, 1913-04-19, Parents: Gustavus Adolf Nelson and Charlotte Von Mannerstrole. Marriage certificate Royal British Columbia Museum: BC Archives (royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/genealogy : accessed 11 Apr 2022).
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Canada, British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986; 1992-1993", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLG9-5T5 : 8 November 2017), Harold Nelson, 05 May 1921; Essondale, British Columbia, Canada; Age: 35; Birth Date: 15 Sep 1885; Birthplace: Sweden; Parents: Gustyus A Nelson and Charlotte Johnston.
  3. "Canada, British Columbia Marriage Registrations, 1859-1932; 1937-1938," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JDD9-QGF : 22 February 2021), Gustavus Adolf Harold Nelson and Mary Melissa Soles, 19 Apr 1913; citing Golden, British Columbia, Canada, British Columbia Archives film number B11385, Vital Statistics Agency, Victoria; FHL microfilm 1,983,978.
  4. Marriage of daughter, Charlotte: "British Columbia Marriage Registrations," online database with images. Entry for Lloyd Watkins and Charlotte E Nelson; Registration Number: 1939-09-469649, Golden, 1939-02-14, Bride's parents: Harold Nelson and Mary Soles. Marriage certificate. Royal British Columbia Museum: BC Archives (royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/genealogy : accessed November 04, 2018).
  5. Death of son, Harold: ""Canada, British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986; 1992-1993", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FL1L-ZD5 : 8 November 2017), Harold Nelson in entry for Harold Richard William Nelson, 21 Jan 1984, Clearwater, British Columbia, Canada.
  6. "British Columbia Death Registrations," online database with images. Entry for Harold Nelson; 1921-09-285708, Essondale, 1921-05-05, Age at Death: 35. Not digitized. Royal British Columbia Museum: BC Archives (royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/genealogy : accessed 11 Apr 2022).

See also:

  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/122696001 : accessed 11 April 2022), memorial page for Harold Nelson (15 Sep 1885–5 May 1921), Find A Grave: Memorial #122696001, citing Woodlands Memorial Garden, New Westminster, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada ; Maintained by III (contributor 47426837).




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