DETMERS NELSON, MARGARET G - Lincoln County, South Dakota | MARGARET G DETMERS NELSON - South Dakota Gravestone Photos

Margaret G DETMERS NELSON

Romsdal Cemetery
Lincoln County,
South Dakota

Theodore 1888 - 1984
Margaret 1895 - 1982
Married June 11, 1913
Parents of Marvin

Theodore Nelson, son of Marius and Thea Nelson, was born on a farm near Hudson in 1888. He moved with his folks to the new farm home north of Beresford. In 1913 he married Margaret Detmers, daughter of Pete and Sophie Detmers, at Canton. They had one son, Marvin. After living on various farms, Theodore and Margaret moved back to the home place after his father's death and lived there until 1945 when they moved into Canton. While they lived on the farm, Theodore served on the Boards of the Pleasant Telephone Co., Farmers Elevator of Beresford, and the Plain View School. Margaret passed away in 1982. Theodore still lives by himself in Beresford at the age of 95. (Source: The History of Lincoln County, SD 1985, page 579)

Contributed on 9/30/11 by revilo
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Submitted: 9/30/11 • Approved: 9/30/11 • Last Updated: 8/13/15 • R133738-G133736-S3

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