Nelson, Charles Alfred 1857-1909

NELSON, JOHNSON, MCLAUGHLIN, COBB

Posted By: Geo Clinton (email)
Date: 6/3/2016 at 11:09:44

Storm Lake Pilot Tribune - Apr 9, 1909 - Charles Nelson died at his home in this city Monday April 5, after a weeks severe illness but the end came peacefully.

He was born in Kalmar, Sweden in 1857 and was married to Manvella Gustafson Johnson in 1878. Ten years later they moved to American and settled in Newell, Iowa where they continued to live until 9 years ago when they took up their residence in Storm Lake and where they lived until his death.

The funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs Fred McLaughlin and the interment made in the Storm Lake cemetery.

The decedent is survived by his wife and 6 children: Mrs Cobb of Lane, ILL, Mrs Fred McLaughlin, Albert, Helen, Olga, and Julian of Storm Lake to mourn his loss.