NELSON, Fred C., 1891-1928

NELSON, ALLEN

Posted By: Volunteer-Betty Hootman
Date: 10/31/2012 at 20:38:47

FRED C. NELSON

Fred C. Nelson was born at Muscatine, Iowa, June 20, 1891, and died September 2, 1928 at the age of 37 years. He died at the St. Joseph’s hospital in Ottumwa, Iowa where he underwent a serious operation for a ruptured appendix. He was a member of the Christian church and Christian Brotherhood of Milton, Iowa. His boyhood days were spent in Muscatine, Iowa and New Boston, Illinois. Coming to Warsaw in 1919.

He was married to Fredonia Allen, March 12, 1812[sic], to which were born three children, Dorothy, Jack and Ruth. All of whom survive him, also his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Nelson of Warsaw and one brother Harry Nelson and family of Ft. Madison.

For the past 12 years he lived in Lansing, where he was active in music. He was also a member of the Lansing Masonic Lodge No. 66. He came to Milton in April where he has been employed in the grocery business until his death.

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express to all of our friends and the Lodge and also the band, for their sympathy and the beautiful floral offerimgs.
Mrs. Fred Nelson and family
Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Nelson
Harry Nelson and family
Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Allen

Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Obituary Book A-2, page 237, Keosauqua Public Library; Keosauqua, IA