Harrietta Anna Elizabeth (Nelson) Culbertson (1914 - 1995)

Born 27 Aug 1914 in DeKalb, DeKalb, Illinois, United States

Ancestors

Wife of Elmer Lewis Culbertson — married 15 Aug 1942 in DeKalb County, Illinois, USA

Died 16 Dec 1995 at age 81 in DeKalb, DeKalb, Illinois, United States

Biography

Harrietta Anna Elizabeth Nelson, commonly called "Harriet", was born on 27 Aug 1914^[1][2] in DeKalb, DeKalb, Illinois, as the daughter of Magnus Nilsson or Nilson or Nelson (Name may have been Nilsson at birth and Nelson at death)^[3] and [[[Andersdotter-1912|Anna (Andersdotter) Nelson]].^[4]

On 8 Nov 1914 Harrietta Anna Elizabeth Nelson was baptized at the First Lutheran Church of DeKalb, IL. Parents are named as Magnus Nilson and Anna (Andersdotter) Nilson.^[4]

In 1920 "Harriet" (6), brother, Harvey M Nelson (9), and their parents were still living in DeKalb.^[5] In 1930, "Harriet" was 15 and attending high school. A widowed, sister-in-law of Magnus Nelson, Magnus Nilson, Maria (Andersdotter) Carlson (51) was also living with the family at 617 S 2nd in DeKalb.^[6]

By 1940 both her father, Magnus Nilson, and Maria (Andersdotter) Carlson had passed away, and "Harriet" (25) had finished 4 years of high school, was single, worked at office work, and still lived with her widowed mother, Anna, at the same home.^[7]

On 15 Aug 1942 she married Elmer Lewis Culbertson (1914-1978) (1914-1978) in DeKalb. ^{[8] [3]}

In 1959, she and Elmer were living at 627 W Lincoln Highway in DeKalb. ^[9]

On 9 Mar 1974 their daughter Ann Louise Culbertson married Marlin Robert Anderson, the son of M/M M/M Merrill V Anderson of Malta. The wedding took place at the First Lutheran Church in DeKalb.

In 1981 she was living at 817 Greenbrier Rd Apt B, DeKalb. In 1987 she was living at 1600 N 14th St (Apt 104) in DeKalb. ^[10]

During her time in DeKalb, she was a member of the First Lutheran Church and the Lady Alks PBOE DeKalb Lodge #765. ^[3]

"Harriet" died at age 81, at the DeKalb County Nursing Home, on 16 Dec 1995 ^[1] in DeKalb and burial took place at the Fairview Park Cemetery. ^{[3] [2]}

Survivors included: one son, David Culbertson, daughter-in-law Linda L Ervin of Rochelle, IL, one daughter, Ann Culbertson Anderson, son-in-law Marlin Anderson of Malta, IL, 4 grandchildren, a brother, Harvey Nilson and sister-in-law Edwina Lundgren of Brookfield, Wisconsin. ^[3]

Research Notes

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1. Linda Lee Ervin and David Lee Culberson were both born in Los Angeles, California.
2. Ann Louise Cuilbertson was born in ? and married Marlin R Anderson, son of M/M Merrill V Anderson of Malta, 9 Mar 1974.
   1. Marlin R Anderson
   2. Siblings of Marlin: Ross B Anderson and Merlin C Anderson
   3. Culbertson-Anderson Marriage Announcement ^[11]

• I received the following note but have little time to follow-up: I did respond to her privately.

1. Consider checking city directories and the Joiner genealogy center in Sycamore, IL for dairies.
2. [Wendell-374]: I was born in DeKalb to parents that lived in Malta. My great aunt lived in Malta, my paternal grandfather was a dairyman, butter maker in DeKalb and lived on S 10th during this time. I do know that there are still older Henn family living in DeKalb, who may be able to provide some history. They had information on my parent's marriage that I would never have known if I had not reached out to them several years ago. Christmas is a good time to reconnect .
3. [Ann Anderson]: I did a google search tonight for my grandparents dairy in DeKalb, IL. It was named, Magnus Nelson Dairy, DeKalb, IL. Located at 617 S. 2nd. St, DeKalb, IL. I was searching to try to find out where the farm was, that they had the cows, and brought milk in to town to sell, from the barn behind the house. I have been to the property and seen my uncles initials in the cement their. Just always wondered where the farm was in the country, because we are farmers in Malta, IL . I have absolutely no idea where it was. I have asked different older people over the years, but have never gotten an answer. I have 3 glass milk bottles with the name on, so know it did exist. Any other information is appreciated. Thank you.

• The sender, Ann Anderson, was not logged-in to WikiTree.

The sender was on this profile page when they sent the message: https://www.WikiTree.com/wiki/Nelson-21259; If Ann Anderson is a family member add them to WikiTree. If they're a friend or fellow genealogist add them as an unrelated person. Ann might be interested in adding her profile and that of other siblings, parents, and ancestors ... and connect.

I've done what I can. Hope others can pick up from here.

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Ancestry.com. U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015; Original data: Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} Ancestry.com. U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2014; Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4} The Daily Chronicle; Publication Date: 17/ Dec/ 1995; Publication Place: De Kalb, Illinois, United States of America; URL: https://www.newspapers.com/image/128557419/?article=b8805d9e-d9b4-44f7-8851-292b08c03963&focus=0.492782,0.3292425,0.6517128,0.5848663&xid=2378
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1} Ancestry.com. U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Swedish American Church Records, 1800-1947 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2017; Original data: Baptisms, Marriages, Deaths/Burials (Swedish Churches), Gustavus Adolphus College, Saint Peter, Minnesota, USA. Archives of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America; Elk Grove Village, IL, USA; Swedish American Baptisms, Marriages, Deaths, and Burials; Parish: First Lutheran Church; ELCA Film Number: A55(1+2); SSIRC Film Number: A055
5. ↑ Ancestry.com. 1920 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010. Images reproduced by FamilySearch Year: 1920; Census Place: DeKalb, DeKalb, Illinois; Roll: T625_303; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 19
6. ↑ Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2002; Year: 1930; Census Place: DeKalb, DeKalb, Illinois; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 2340245
7. ↑ Ancestry.com. 1940 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012._1940; Year: 1940; Census Place: DeKalb, DeKalb, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00793; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 19-19
8. ↑ DeKalb County Clerk and Recorder [Ill.], comp. DeKalb County, Illinois, Marriage Index, 1864–1962. DeKalb County Clerk and Recorder, Sycamore, Illinois, 2012; Ancestry.com. DeKalb County, Illinois Marriages, 1864-1962 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013.
9. ↑ Ancestry.com. U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
10. ↑ Ancestry.com. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010; Original data: Voter Registration Lists, Public Record Filings, Historical Residential Records, and Other Household Database Listings.
11. ↑ Newspapers.com; The Daily Chronicle, 13 Apr 1974, Sat, pg 4; "Culbertson-Anderson Marriage"