Biographical Sketch of George A. Nelson, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, MO >From "History of Buchanan County, Missouri, Published 1881, St. Joseph Steam Printing Company, Printers, Binders, Etc., St. Joseph, Missouri. ********************************************************************** George A. Nelson, farmer, Section 27, Post office St. Joseph, was born April 18, 1830, and is a native of Norway. He was reared in his native country till sixteen years of age, receiving his education in the common schools. In 1846, with his parents, he came to America, and located in Buchanan County. In 1853, he went to California, where he remained till 1861, and while there was engaged in mining. His farm contains 100 acres, all of which is well improved. He was in the Missouri State Militia for twelve months. He was married on August 26, 1873, to Miss Osa Thompson. She was born in Norway, January 31, 1850. They have four children: Irena M., born September 20, 1874; Newton P., born May 27, 1876; Thomas N., born May 8, 1878 and Clarence born December 3, 1880. His father, Peter, who now lives on the adjoin- ing farm, was born in Norway, June 10, 1794, and while in his native country he was principally engaged in boat building and working on the sea. ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Penny Harrell ====================================================================