of Cooper County, Missouri · documented from the public record
The family in the record
George Nelson 1827 – 1867
George Nelson⚭ Pauline E. Wyan
childrenPauline W. (Nelson) Sappington · Sallie N. (Nelson) Chandler
Source: History of Cooper County, Missouri (1919)
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What the record says
History of Cooper County, Missouri (1919).
Dr. George Nelson, native of Virginia, one of the honored pioneer physicians of Cooper County.
Died Aug 13, 1867 at age 40 (birth year approx. 1827).
Buried in Walnut Grove cemetery.
Nelson High School named in family's honor.
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