Bio of NELSON, Samuel F., Hennepin Co., MN
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EXTRACTED FROM: History of Minneapolis, Gateway to the Northwest; 
Chicago-Minneapolis, The S J Clarke Publishing Co, 1923; Edited by: Rev. 
Marion Daniel Shutter, D.D., LL.D.; Volume I - Shutter (Historical); 
volume II - Biographical; volume III - Biographical
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Vol II, pg 213
SAMUEL F. NELSON
One of the prominent and progressive young business men of Minneapolis is Samuel
F. Nelson, vice president and active officer of the Millers & Traders Bank. His
parents were Samuel A. and Julia M. (Skarie) Nelson, of Norwegian descent, and
his birth occurred in Lanesboro, this state, where his father was a successful
banker and business man. Samuel A. Nelson was likewise a prominent factor in the
public life of the state and he was active in local politics, serving for some
years as a state senator. His period of public service covered some twenty
years. He was a strong prohibitionist and was a leading advocate of that
movement while a member of the senate.
In the acquirement of his early education Samuel F. Nelson attended the schools
of his birthplace and in due time he accepted a position in his father's bank
with the purpose of becoming thoroughly familiar with every phase of the banking
business. After being active in banking circles for some years he was appointed
bank examiner for Minnesota, having the distinction of being the youngest man on
the examining force. After six years in that capacity he became connected with
the Millers & Traders Bank of Minneapolis, becoming vice president of that
institution on the 1st of November, 1919. He is now vice president and active
officer in charge of the institution and is achieving marked success in that
position.
On the 16th of June, 1920, was celebrated the marriage of Mr. Nelson to Miss
Gladys VanNest, a daughter of John C. VanNest of this city. Since attaining his
majority Mr. Nelson has given his stanch support to the republican party and the
principles for which it stands. His religious faith is manifested by his
membership in the Plymouth Congregational church and fraternally he is
identified with the Masons, being an exemplary member of that craft. He belongs
to the Minneapolis Athletic Club, the Interlachen Golf Club and the Automobile
Club. Upon the entrance of the United States into the World war Mr. Nelson was
quick to put all personal interests aside and enlist in the United States navy.
He was sent to the Officers Training School at the Great Lakes and was
subsequently transferred to Pelham Bay, New York, where he was stationed until
the signing of the armistice. He is an active member of the American Legion.