Lars Danielsen (Nielsen) Nelson (1865 - 1906)

Born 22 Sep 1865 in Bergen, Norge

Ancestors

Husband of Thilda (Johansdotter) Nelson — married 8 Nov 1890 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA

Descendants

Died 9 Apr 1906 at age 40 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA

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Biography

Life in Norway

Lars Danielsen Nielsen was born on September 22, 1865 in Bergen, Norway. ^[1] His parents were Martin Johan Nielsen and Gertrude Margaretha Danielsen. ^[1] He was baptized on November 26, 1865 in Korskirken. ^[1] The witnesses were Thea[?] Dahl, [?] Dahl, [?], [?] Eriksen, and [?]. ^[1] He was the youngest of 13 children.

Lars Danielsen Nielsen Birth Record [1] (click here to see larger)

The 1865 Norwegian census was taken on December 31, 1865. Lars appeared in the census in Bergen with his parents (Martin and Gertrud), all 10 of his living siblings (Anton, Theodor, Johan, Rasmus, Martin, Frantz, Dorthea, Gertrud, Elisabeth and Marie), and two servants (Marthe Andersdatter and Gertrud Andersdatter). ^[2]

Lars and his Family in the 1865 Census [2] (click here to see larger)

Lars appeared in the 1875 Norwegian census in Bergen. ^[3] His middle name was incorrectly given as Jacob. ^[3] He is living with his parents (Martin and Gjertrude), his brother Theodore and his wife, 7 of his other siblings (Johan T., Rasmus, Gjertrude, Dorothea K., Elisabeth B. H., Martin Johan and Marie F.), and a servant (Marthe Andersen). ^[3]

Lars was confirmed on October 3, 1880 in Nykirken. ^[4]

Lars Danielsen Nielsen Confirmation Record [4] (click here to see larger)

On March 18, 1887 Lars left Bergen on the Stjerne Linie [Star Line]. ^[5] This probably refers to the White Star Line. The transcription says he was "Amerik Borger" [an American citizen] ^[5], but this is unlikely.

The S/S Domino left Bergen on March 19, 1887 for Hull, England. ^[6] There are a few possible ships that may have taken Lars from England to America. ^[6] The White Star Line's S/S Germanic left from Liverpool, England, and arrived in New York, United States on April 2, 1887. ^[6] The White Star Line's S/S Adriatic left from Liverpool and arrived in New York on April 8, 1887. ^[6] The White Star Line's S/S Arabic left from Liverpool and arrived in New York on April 12, 1887. ^[6] The White Star Line's S/S Britannic left from Liverpool and arrived in New York on April 15, 1887. ^[6]

S/S Germanic [6] www.norwayheritage.com

Lewis (Nielsen) Nelson migrated from Norway to the United States.

Life in America

By 1890 Lars was living in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States. ^[7] He was now going by the names Lewis and Lars Danielson Nelson. ^[7] His great grandson, R. Nelson, was told that Nielsen was changed to Nelson so he would fit in better with the neighbors. ^[8]

Lars was married on November 8, 1890 in Chicago to Mathilda Johnson. ^[7]

Lewis D. Nelson & Mathilda Johnson Marriage License [7] (click here to see larger)

On May 23, 1891 his first child, Gertrude Christine, was born. ^[9] Lars was living at 944 Dania Ave in Chicago at this time. ^[9] His occupation is given as "evangelist" ^[9], but this might refer to his religion.

Gertrude Christine Nelson Birth Record [9] (click here to see larger)

On January 29, 1893 his second child, Daniel Gemariah [George], was born. ^[10] Lars was living at 134 W Huron St in Chicago at this time. ^[10] He was the manager of South Side Steam Laundry. ^[10]

Daniel Nelson Birth Record [10] (click here to see larger)

On July 31, 1894 his third child, Ruth Elisabeth, was born. ^[11] It is possible that Lars was living at 924 N Fairfield Ave in Chicago at this time. ^[11]

Ruth Elisabeth Nelson Birth Record [10] (click here to see larger)

On January 2, 1896 his forth child, Raymond Louis, was born. ^[12]

On May 3, 1897 his fifth child, Frank John [possibly born Frantz Beyer, see name in 1900 census], was born. ^[13]

On September 1, 1899 his sixth child, Philip Theodore, was born. ^[14]

On June 16, 1900 Lars appeared in the census with his wife and 6 children. ^[15] They were living at 443 W 106th St in Chicago. ^[15] By this time he had been naturalized. ^[15] His occupation was listed as "operating shirt machine". ^[15]

Lewis Nelson and his Family in the 1900 Census [15] (click here to see larger)

Lars was residing at 552 N 103 St in Chicago by 1906. ^[16] His occupation was a laundryman. ^[16]

Lars died in Chicago on April 9, 1906. ^[16] He died from pneumonia. ^[16]

Lewis Nelson Death Record [16] (click here to see larger)

Lars was buried on April 12, 1906 in Oak Woods Cemetery in Chicago. ^[16]

Timeline

1865 Born and baptized in Korskirken, Bergen. ^[1] Appeared in census in Bergen. ^[2]

1875 Appeared in census in Bergen. ^[3]

1880 Confirmed in Nykirken, Bergen. ^[4]

1887 Immigrated to the United States. ^[5][15]

1890 Married Mathilda in Chicago, Illinois. ^[7][15]

1891 Daughter Gertrude born in Chicago, Illinois. ^[9]

1893 Son Daniel born in Chicago, Illinois. ^[10]

1894 Daughter Ruth born in Chicago, Illinois. ^[11]

1896 Son Raymond born in Chicago, Illinois. ^[12]

1897 Son Frank born in Chicago, Illinois. ^[13]

1899 Son Philip born in Chicago, Illinois. ^[14]

1900 Appeared in census in Chicago, Illinois. ^[15]

1906 Died in Chicago, Illinois. ^[16]

Research Notes

"Lars quit the ship he was working on – named Le Moule – in July 1884 and went back to Bergen." ^[17]

Mysteries

• Why was Lars listed as an American citizen on the transcription of his emigration record?

To-Do List

• Find out who the witnesses to his baptism are.
• Determine if "Jacob" is on the 1875 census or if it is a transcription error.
• Find him in the 1885 Norwegian census.
• Find him on a passenger list.
• Find more information about South Side Steam Laundry.
• Look for newspaper articles.
• Look for Lars in city directories.
• Find out exactly where he is buried at Oak Woods and obtain a picture of his headstone if there is one.
• Hope someone has a photograph?

Unsuccessful Searches

• Looked for an obituary in the online Chicago Tribune archives, but didn't find one. Nelson-3486 23:46, 6 January 2016 (EST)

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5} Korskirken Prestegjeld (Korskirken, Bergen, Norway), Ministerialbok nr. B 4 (1857-1866), Fødte og døpte menn 1865, p. 159, n. 143, Lars Danielsen; digital images, National Archives of Norway, Digitized Parish Registers (http://www.arkivverket.no/URN:kb_read?idx_kildeid=1962&idx_id=1962&uid=ny&idx_side=-160 : accessed 3 January 2016).
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2} 1865 Norwegian Census for 1301 Bergen kjøpstad, vol. 307, 2021-2040, p. 4151, family 4; digital images, National Archives of Norway (http://arkivverket.no/URN:db_read/ft/38249/4151 : accessed 3 January 2016).
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3} 1875 Norwegian Census for 1301 Bergen kjøpstad; transcription, National Archives of Norway (http://digitalarkivet.arkivverket.no/en-gb/ft/person/pf01052295000211 : accessed 3 January 2016).
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1 4.2} Nykirken Prestegjeld (Nykirken, Bergen, Norway), Ministerialbok nr. C 4 (1870-1886), Konfirmerte menn 1880, p. 98, n. 55, Lars Danielsen Nilsen; digital images, National Archives of Norway (http://www.arkivverket.no/URN:kb_read?idx_kildeid=7151&idx_id=7151&idx_listetype=kf&idx_kjonn=&uid=ny&idx_side=-93 : accessed 3 January 2016).
5. ↑ ^{5.0 5.1 5.2} Emigrants from Bergen 1874-1930, Lars Danielsen Nilsen; transcription, National Archives of Norway (http://digitalarkivet.arkivverket.no/en-gb/gen/vis/8/pe00000000677643 : accessed 3 January 2016).
6. ↑ ^{6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6} Corresponding ships for the S/S Domino journey 1887-03-19 Bergen - Stavanger - Hull (http://www.norwayheritage.com/t_corresp.asp?id=7633 : accessed 3 January 2016).
7. ↑ ^{7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4} "Illinois, Cook County Marriages, 1871-1920," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N7XZ-CZ5 : accessed 4 January 2016), Lewis D. Nelson and Mathilda Johnson, 08 Nov 1890; citing Chicago, Cook, Illinois, , Cook County Courthouse, Chicago; FHL microfilm 1,030,196.
8. ↑ Nelson, R. Personal knowledge.
9. ↑ ^{9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4} "Illinois Births and Christenings, 1824-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V22N-XCH : accessed 4 January 2016), Lewis Danielson Nelson in entry for Gertrude Christine Nelson, 23 May 1891; Birth, citing Chicago, Cook, Illinois; FHL microfilm 1,287,912.
10. ↑ ^{10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5} "Illinois, Cook County Birth Registers, 1871-1915," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N79V-RDQ : accessed 4 January 2016), Lars D. Nelson in entry for Daniel G. Nelson, 29 Jan 1893; citing Pg. 228 Line 11,554, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, Cook County Courthouse, Chicago; FHL microfilm 1,287,738.
11. ↑ ^{11.0 11.1 11.2} "Illinois, Cook County Birth Registers, 1871-1915," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N74B-P4G : accessed 7 January 2016), Lars D. Nelson in entry for Ruth E. Nelson, 31 Jul 1894; citing p 234 e 11661, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, Cook County Courthouse, Chicago; FHL microfilm 1,287,740.
12. ↑ ^{12.0 12.1} "Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NQ7C-W3D : accessed 7 January 2016), Louis Nelson in entry for Raymond L. Nelson, 19 Dec 1947; Public Board of Health, Archives, Springfield; FHL microfilm 1,991,699.
13. ↑ ^{13.0 13.1} "Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NQJG-7KW : accessed 7 January 2016), Daniel in entry for Frank John Nelson, 28 Apr 1940; Public Board of Health, Archives, Springfield; FHL microfilm 1,831,995.
14. ↑ ^{14.0 14.1} "Illinois, Cook County Deaths, 1878-1939, 1955-1994," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV9N-GS1L : accessed 7 January 2016), Louis Nelson in entry for Philip T Nelson, 26 Apr 1960; citing Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States, source reference , record number , Cook County Courthouse, Chicago; FHL microfilm .
15. ↑ ^{15.0 15.1 15.2 15.3 15.4 15.5 15.6 15.7} "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MS78-FR7 : accessed 13 December 2015), Lewie D Nelson, Precinct 56 Calumet Township Chicago city Ward 34, Cook, Illinois, United States; citing sheet 21B, family 354, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,240,291.
16. ↑ ^{16.0 16.1 16.2 16.3 16.4 16.5 16.6} "Illinois, Cook County Deaths, 1878-1939, 1955-1994," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N7CP-XX3 : accessed 13 December 2015), Lewis Nelson, 09 Apr 1906; citing , Cook, Illinois, United States, source reference , record number 80, Cook County Courthouse, Chicago; FHL microfilm 1,239,738.
17. ↑ E. Danielsen, Ankara, Turkey, 9 Jan 2014, email to Jamie Nelson, California. "Lars and his descendents – more numerous than I initially thought".