bullet Charles Nelson was born on 18 Nov 1857 in Figeholm No.36, Misterhult, Kalmar, Småland, SE. Carl Fredric is listed on page 345 in the Misterhult birth book for 1857. Baptized on the 22nd of November. Uncle Sven Classon and Aunt Lotta Clasdotter were witnesses. He immigrated on 3 May 1867 to Kiron Kountry from Sweden. Johan and younger brother Anders came in 1865 a month after the Frodigs and the Rodins. They probably provided the information for the rest of the family to come 2 years later.

The Nelson family came to northern Crawford County (later to be called Stockholm Township) in the month of August of 1867. It is believed that the group that arrived in August came from Swede Bend which is a couple miles south of present day Stratford, Iowa. This area had been a focal point for Swedes using the Des Moines river valley as a trail through mostly unsettled country before the railroads had come that far west. In 1867 after about 10 years of inflow, the area was getting crowded so the new Swedish immigrants(especially the religious separtists) set out west to start a new Swedish settlement which became Stockholm Township and the village of what is now Old Kiron. He died before 1935. He was also known as Carl Fredric Pettersson. Parents: Petter Nelson and Maria Greta Claesdotter.

He was married to Alice Norgren about 1883 in Stockholm Twp, Crawford Co, Iowa. This is an assumption based on a Kiron cemetery record for the death of baby Ralph Nelson. Children were: Ralph Nelson .

bullet Christina Augusta Nelson was born in Aug 1870 in Småland, H, SE. She immigrated in 1886 to Kiron Kountry from Sweden.

She was married to John Peter Anderson in 1892 in Nebraska. Children were: Esther Anderson, Emil Victor Anderson, Edward Anderson, Evan Lowell Anderson.

bullet Christopher James Nelson (Private). Parents: Larry Lloyd Nelson and Carolyn Ann Clark.

Children were: unknown Nelson.

bulletEllen Nelson was born on 25 Oct 1907 in Kiron, Iowa. Farm 2mi So of Kiron in Otter Creek Township, Cataplia Valley farm. She was a Teacher in 1935 in Kiron, Iowa. She was a Farmwife in 1940 in Wheeler Twp, Sac Co, Iowa. She died on 23 Jun 1981 in Odebolt, Sac Co, Iowa. She was buried on 26 Jun 1981 in Kiron Cemetery, Kiron, Iowa. Evangelical Free Parents: Nils Gustaf Nelson and Emily Millie Munson.

She was married to Russell Harold Gustafson on 11 Dec 1937 in Kiron, Iowa. Children were: James Gustafson, Mari Gustafson.

bullet Ephraim Nelson was born on 20 Dec 1864 in Figeholm No.36, Misterhult, Kalmar, Småland, SE. Efraim is listed on the Clerical Survey on page 92 for No 36 Figeholm for the years 1861 to 1867 when the family left for America in May. He immigrated on 3 May 1867 to Kiron Kountry from Sweden. Johan and younger brother Anders came in 1865 a month after the Frodigs and the Rodins. They probably provided the information for the rest of the family to come 2 years later.

The Nelson family came to northern Crawford County (later to be called Stockholm Township) in the month of August of 1867. It is believed that the group that arrived in August came from Swede Bend which is a couple miles south of present day Stratford, Iowa. This area had been a focal point for Swedes using the Des Moines river valley as a trail through mostly unsettled country before the railroads had come that far west. In 1867 after about 10 years of inflow, the area was getting crowded so the new Swedish immigrants(especially the religious separtists) set out west to start a new Swedish settlement which became Stockholm Township and the village of what is now Old Kiron. He died before 1935. He was also known as Ephraim Pettersson. Record is based on 1870 census. Parents: Petter Nelson and Maria Greta Claesdotter.

bullet Issac E. Nelson was born in 1877 in Stockholm Twp, Crawford Co, Iowa. He was also known as Joach or Joshua. See the 1880 census record for this family. It does not mention Issac but mentions Joach. Could be a nickname. Parents: Petter Nelson and Maria Greta Claesdotter.

 He was married to unknown. Children were: Leslie? Nelson, unknown Nelson.

bullet James Allan Nelson (Private).

Children were: Sheila Ann Nelson, Antony James Nelson, Jon Nelson.

bulletJon Nelson (Private). Parents: James Allan Nelson and Jayne Ida Lundberg.

bullet Larry Lloyd Nelson (Private). Parents: Lloyd Everd Nelson and Gladys Elizabeth Wiksell.

Children were: Christopher James Nelson, Stephen Mark Nelson , Cathy Lynne Nelson.

bulletLeslie? Nelson was born in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. Parents: Issac E. Nelson and unknown.

bullet Lloyd Everd Nelson was born on 13 Jul 1906 in Sloan, Iowa. He died on 16 Sep 1972 in Sloan, Iowa. He was buried on 19 Sep 1972 in Fairview Twp. Cemetery, Sloan, Iowa.

He was married to Gladys Elizabeth Wiksell on 3 Apr 1934 in Fairview Twp, Sloan, Iowa. Children were: Larry Lloyd Nelson.

bullet Lovisa Nelson was born on 8 Feb 1862 in Figeholm No.36, Misterhult, Kalmar, Småland, SE. Louisa is listed on the Clerical Survey on page 92 for No.36 Figeholm for the 1861 to the 1867 time span, the latter date is when they sailed for America in May 1867. She immigrated on 3 May 1867 to Kiron Kountry from Sweden. Johan and younger brother Anders came in 1865 a month after the Frodigs and the Rodins. They probably provided the information for the rest of the family to come 2 years later.

The Nelson family came to northern Crawford County (later to be called Stockholm Township) in the month of August of 1867. It is believed that the group that arrived in August came from Swede Bend which is a couple miles south of present day Stratford, Iowa. This area had been a focal point for Swedes using the Des Moines river valley as a trail through mostly unsettled country before the railroads had come that far west. In 1867 after about 10 years of inflow, the area was getting crowded so the new Swedish immigrants(especially the religious separtists) set out west to start a new Swedish settlement which became Stockholm Township and the village of what is now Old Kiron. She died before 1935. He was also known as Luie Pettersdotter. Parents: Petter Nelson and Maria Greta Claesdotter.

bullet Mathilda Sofia Nelson was born on 24 Sep 1860 in Figeholm No.36, Misterhult, Kalmar, Småland, SE. Thilda Sofia is listed on page 403 for the year 1860 in the Misterhult birth book. She was baptised on 30 Sept 1860 and witnesses were Per Classon,Clas Classon, and Lotta Clasdotter.
Her mother was 28 years old when she was born. She immigrated on 3 May 1867 to Kiron Kountry from Sweden. She died before 1935. She was also known as Tilda Pettersdotter. Parents: Petter Nelson and Maria Greta Claesdotter.

She was married to unknown Williamson before 1905.

bullet Minnie Nelson was born on 7 Apr 1900 in Otter Creek Twp, Crawford Co, Iowa. She died on 7 Feb 1989 in Kiron, Iowa. She was buried after 7 Feb 1989 in Kiron Cemetery, Kiron, Iowa. Parents: Nils Gustaf Nelson and Emily Millie Munson.

 She was married to Richard Jall Gustafson in 1923 in Kiron, Iowa. Children were: Vernon Gustafson, Melvin Gustafson, Maydelle Gustafson.

bullet Oscar Nelson was born on 16 Mar 1872 in Stockholm Twp, Crawford Co, Iowa. Oscar was probably born on the farm in the southwest quarter of section 19 in Stockholm Township. He died on 2 Oct 1873 in Stockholm Twp, Crawford Co, Iowa. Oscar was 1 year, 6 months, and 14 days when he died. He died of dysentery. He was buried about 5 Oct 1873 in Kiron Cemetery, Kiron, Iowa. Oscar was the 17th decedent to be buried in the Kiron Cemetery. He was buried in lot # 8 next to his older half brother John who had died a month earlier. Parents: Petter Nelson and Maria Greta Claesdotter.

bullet Petter Nelson was born on 1 Aug 1817 in Hunö, Misterhult, Kalmar, Småland, SE. He immigrated on 3 May 1867 to Kiron Kountry from Sweden. The Nelson family came to northern Crawford County (later to be called Stockholm Township) in the month of August of 1867. It is believed that the group that arrived in August came from Swede Bend which is a couple miles south of present day Stratford, Iowa. This area had been a focal point for Swedes using the Des Moines river valley as a trail through mostly unsettled country before the railroads had come that far west. In 1867 after about 10 years of inflow, the area was getting crowded so the new Swedish immigrants(especially the religious separtists) set out west to start a new Swedish settlement which became Stockholm Township and the village of what is now Old Kiron. He died on 20 Feb 1888 in Stockholm Twp, Crawford Co, Iowa. Peter lived to be 70 years, 6 months, and 19 days old. He died as a farmer. No cause of death was listed. He left a wife and several children.

The Crawford County book recording deaths and still births from 1880 to 1907 (Book 1) has the following entry: #301 Peter Nelson 70-6-20 20 Feb 1888. Died at 4 am. Cause was scrofulus and old age. He was buried about 25 Feb 1888 in Kiron Cemetery, Kiron, Iowa. Peter is the 142th decedent to be buried in the Kiron Cemetery. His grave is in the family lot which is #8. His wife, two sons, daughter, and two grandchildren are by his side. (Ownership of the lot has reverted back to the Cemetery Association for individual grave site sales to help perpetuate maintenance.) Parents: Nels Knuteson and Maja Stina Jaensdotter.

 He was married to Maria Christina Jönsdotter about 1840 in Misterhult, Småland, H, SE. Data is inferred from the existence of Mary Nelson, their daughter. Children were: Mary (Stina Maria) Nelson, John Peter Nelson, Eva Lotta Pettersdotter, Anders Magnus Nelson.

He was married to Maria Greta Claesdotter in 1857 in Misterhult, Småland, H, SE. The date and place are inferred by the birthdate of their son Charles F. Nelson and from the entry of 57 in the clerical survey. Children were: Charles Nelson, Sven August Pettersson, Mathilda Sofia Nelson, Lovisa Nelson, Amanda A. Nelson, Ephraim Nelson, Rev. Sven August Nelson, Adelia Nelson, Anna (Annie) Nelson, Oscar Nelson, Arthur (Otto C.) Nelson, Issac E. Nelson.

bullet Ralph Nelson was born on 10 Dec 1884 in Stockholm Twp, Crawford Co, Iowa. The documentation for the birth comes from an entry in the cemetery records. He died on 21 Jan 1885 in Stockholm Twp, Crawford Co, Iowa. The baby died of Spasms according to the record left in the cemetery record. Baby Ralph had lived to the age of 1 month and 11 days. He was buried about 22 Jan 1895 in Kiron Cemetery, Kiron, Iowa. Baby Ralph Nelson was the 118th decedent to be buried in the Kiron cemetery. His grave is in lot 8 owned by Peter Nelson (believed to be his grandfather). Parents: Charles Nelson and Alice Norgren.

bullet Sheila Ann Nelson (Private). Parents: James Allan Nelson and Jayne Ida Lundberg.

bulletStephen Mark Nelson (Private). Parents: Larry Lloyd Nelson and Carolyn Ann Clark.

bulletRev. Sven August Nelson was born on 5 Aug 1866 in Figeholm No.36, Misterhult, Kalmar, Småland, SE. The clerical survey on page 92 shows 5 August 1866 as his birthdate. The other date of 6 August 1866 comes from the obituary. He was to leave Sweden when he was less than a year old. He immigrated on 3 May 1867 to Kiron Kountry from Sweden. Johan and younger brother Anders came in 1865 a month after the Frodigs and the Rodins. They probably provided the information for the rest of the family to come 2 years later.

The Nelson family came to northern Crawford County (later to be called Stockholm Township) in the month of August of 1867. It is believed that the group that arrived in August came from Swede Bend which is a couple miles south of present day Stratford, Iowa. This area had been a focal point for Swedes using the Des Moines river valley as a trail through mostly unsettled country before the railroads had come that far west. In 1867 after about 10 years of inflow, the area was getting crowded so the new Swedish immigrants(especially the religious separtists) set out west to start a new Swedish settlement which became Stockholm Township and the village of what is now Old Kiron. He was a Minister in 1900 in Michigan. He died before 1935. He was also known as Sweyn, ; F. August; S. August Pettersson. Parents: Petter Nelson and Maria Greta Claesdotter.

bullet unknown Nelson Parents: Christopher James Nelson and Brenda Settle.

bullet unknown Nelson was born in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. Parents: Issac E. Nelson and unknown.

bullet Aaron James Neppl (Private). Parents: Mark Johnson and Wanda Bohlmann.

bullet Nathan Paul Neppl (Private). Parents: Mark Johnson and Wanda Bohlmann.

bullet Frank Neville

He was married to Diane Kay Thevenot(Private). Children were: Tamara Lynn Neville, Terry Lee Neville, Troy Leslie Neville.

bullet Tamara Lynn Neville (Private). Parents: Frank Neville and Diane Kay Thevenot.

Children were: Colton Lee Carstensen, Casey Carstensen, Cailin Carstensen.

bulletTerry Lee Neville (Private). Parents: Frank Neville and Diane Kay Thevenot.

bullet Troy Leslie Neville (Private). Parents: Frank Neville and Diane Kay Thevenot.

bullet Faith Arlene Newhouse (Private).

Children were: Matthew Brent Johnson, Melissa Joy Johnson, Luke Tyler Johnson, Miranda Denise Johnson.

bulletRoger Newman. (Private).

 He was married to Audre Jean Wiksell (Private).

bullet Christina Nicolaisdotter was born on 29 Jun 1774 in Idhult, Svinhult, Östergötland, E, SE.

She died on 20 Nov 1848 in Idhult, Svinhult, Östergötland, E, SE.  She was buried after 20 Nov 1848 in Svinhult, Östergötland, E, SE. Parents: Nicolaus Olofsson and Catharina Jonsdotter.

She was married to Johannes Ericksson Starkman on 31 Aug 1798 in Svinhult, Östergötland, E, SE. Marriage record is on page xxx of the Svinhult record book. It is one of two marriages performed during 1798. It reads: "1798 August 31; Drang Johannes Ericksson Starkman och pigan Christina Nicolasdotter from Idhult."

Children were: Petter Johansson, Johannes Johansson, Nicolous Johansson, Nicolaus Johansson.

bullet Daniel Nicolaisson was born on 31 May 1777 in Idhult, Svinhult, Östergötland, E, SE.  Parents: Nicolaus Olofsson and Catharina Jonsdotter.

He was married to Catharina Andersdotter before 1802. Children were: Sammuel Sven Danielsson.

bullet David Nicolaisson was born on 21 Dec 1766 in Idhult, Svinhult, Östergötland, E, SE.  Father is Niclos and mother is Cattannas. Parents: Nicolaus Olofsson and Catharina Jonsdotter.

bullet Peter Nicolaisson was born on 28 Jun 1770 in Idhult, Svinhult, Östergötland, E, SE.  Parents: Nicolaus Olofsson and Catharina Jonsdotter.

bullet Carl Oscar Nicolausson was born on 26 Apr 1855 in Gransbo, Hamra, Rumskulla, Småland, H, SE. Carl Oscar was born at Gransbro under Hamra in the Rumskulla parish in Kalmar Lan in Sweden. His mother was 45 years old at time of birth.

He died on 17 Dec 1900 in B.Klasstugan, Gnöst, Rumskulla, Småland, H, SE. He died of pneumonia. He had no living relatives. He probably would have been called a travelling businessman. He was buried after 17 Dec 1900 in Rumskulla, Småland, H, SE. He was also known as Fjällåker or Fjällgård or Tjällenius. Parents: Nicolaus Johansson and Anna Catharina Samuelsdotter.

bullet Gustaf Adolf Nicolausson was born on 29 Oct 1847 in Tyresbo, Rumskulla, Småland, H, SE. Gustaf Adolf was born at (Strammen?) Tyresbo in Rumskulla parish in Kalmar Lan in Sweden.  Mother was 36 years old.  He immigrated on 27 Jan 1868 to America from Rumskulla. He was #1 in the Utflyttning list for 1868.  Parents: Nicolaus Johansson and Anna Catharina Samuelsdotter.

bullet Johannas Peter Nicolausson was born on 30 Nov 1844 in Gibberyd, Rumskulla, Småland, H, SE. Johannas was born on Gibberyd farm in Rumskulla parish in Kalmar Lan in Sweden.  Bruk. Nicolaus Johannisson och hust. Anna Cath. Samuelsdr. i Gibberyd. She was 34 years old.

He died on 10 Apr 1861 in B.Gransbo, Hamra, Rumskulla, Småland, H, SE. He was buried about 14 Apr 1861 in Rumskulla, Småland, H, SE. Parents: Nicolaus Johansson and Anna Catharina Samuelsdotter.

bullet Anna Mathilda Niklasdotter was born on 7 May 1858 in Kråkshult, Småland, F, SE. Parents: Nicolaus Samuelsson and Inga Lovisa Niklasdotter.

bullet Inga Lovisa Niklasdotter was born on 24 Jul 1836 in Sweden.

She was married to Nicolaus Samuelsson on 20 Jun 1857 in Kråkshult, Småland, F, SE. Children were: Anna Mathilda Niklasdotter .

bullet Anna Nilsdotter was born on 6 Jan 1803 in Hans Lars gd, Olofstorp #1, Hvalinge, Halland, N, SE. Born on Olafstorp #1 which was known as Hans Lars gard. Birth record on page 380. She died on 10 Jan 1837 in Hans Lars gd, Olofstorp #1, Hvalinge, Halland, N, SE. Died at Olafstorp #1 or Hans Lars gard in Valinge parish.  Parents: Nils Bondesson and Malena Hansdotter.

She was married to Lars Olsson on 4 Jan 1830 in Hans Lars gd, Olofstorp #1, Hvalinge, Halland, N, SE. Lars and Anna were both from Olafstorp #1.  Children were: Olaus Larsson , Pauline Larsdotter, Nils Johan Larsson.

bullet Anna Nilsdotter was born before 1732 in Misterhult, Småland, H, SE.

She was married to Klas Persson on 11 Oct 1752 in Misterhult, Småland, H, SE. Thor also found this information to collaborate what we found earlier. Children were: Per Claesson, Margreta Claesdotter, Sven Claesson, Greta Klaesdotter, Brita Claesdotter, Carl Claesson, Anna Claesdotter, Lisa Claesdotter, Anna Claesdotter.

bullet Anna Nilsdotter was born about 1760 in Hvalinge, Halland, N, SE?. This is an estimate based on family composition. She died in Sweden. Parents: Nils Larsson and Kierstin Persdotter.

bullet Anna Nilsdotter was born on 7 Dec 1801 in Rumskulla, Småland, H, SE. Parents: Nils Andersson and Catharina Månsdotter.

She was married to Samuel Larsson before 1830. Children were: Samuel Johan Samuelsson, Nicolaus Samuelsson.

bullet Anna Brita Nilsdotter was born on 23 Nov 1852 in Sällstorp, Halland, Halland, SE. She died on 20 Apr 1891 in Varberg, Halland, Halland, SE.

She was married to Johan Severin Caspersson on 27 Apr 1877 in Varberg, Halland, Halland, SE. Children were: Augusta Johansdotter , Carl Algott Johansson, Linus Johansson, Selma Josefina Johansdotter , Emilia Bernhardina Johansdotter, Emma Albertina Johansdotter.

bullet Anna Britta Nilsdotter was born on 15 Sep 1861 in Rävastorp #1&2, Skällinge, Halland, Halland, SE. She died in Sweden?. Parents: Nils Andersson and Inger Brita Andersdotter.

bullet Anna Carolina Nilsdotter was born on 22 Feb 1871 in Imnäs, Ramsele, Ångermanland, Y, SE. She died on 26 Feb 1871 in Imnäs, Ramsele, Ångermanland, Y, SE. Parents: Nils Peter Ersson and Magdatena Henrksdotter.

bullet Anna Christina Nilsdotter was born on 31 Aug 1865 in Rävastorp #1&2, Skällinge, Halland, Halland, SE. She died on 23 Mar 1866 in Rävastorp #1&2, Skällinge, Halland, Halland, SE. Parents: Nils Andersson and Inger Brita Andersdotter.

bullet Anna Greta Nilsdotter was born on 23 Mar 1850 in Olofstorp, Hvalinge, Halland, N, SE. She died in 1910 in Sweden?. Parents: Nils Bengtsson and Agneta Oléna Olsdotter.

She was married to Sven August Börgesson on 13 Apr 1871 in Olofstorp #1, Hvalinge, Halland, N, SE. Children were: Johan Bernhard Svensson, Vilhelmina Nilla Olivia Svensdotter, Nils August Svensson, Selma Josefina Svensdotter, Olivia Bernhardina Svensdotter , Carl Otto Svensson, Olivia Bernhardina Svensdotter, Anders Rudolf Svensson , Anna Linnea Svensdotter.

bullet Anna Greta Nilsdotter was born on 30 Apr 1822 in Sweden. She died in Sweden?. Parents: Nils Hakansson and Lena Jönsdotter.

She was married to Johan Bernt Gustafsson about 1859 in Sweden. Children were: Nils August Johansson, Johan Anton Johansson , Carl Johansson.

bullet Anna Helena Nilsdotter was born on 16 Mar 1859 in Imnäs, Ramsele, Ångermanland, Y, SE. Parents: Nils Hennicsson and Anna Hendricsdotter.

She was married to Lars Magnus Aman on 22 Oct 1882 in Imnäs, Ramsele, Ångermanland, Y, SE. Children were: Nicolaus Valentin Aman.

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