Daniel Nelson (b. 1812-04-13, d. 1887-12-24); Farmer; Investor; Pioneer; Oskaloosa; Mahaska County; Iowa
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Title
Daniel Nelson (b. 1812-04-13, d. 1887-12-24); Farmer; Investor; Pioneer; Oskaloosa; Mahaska County; Iowa
Description
Daniel Nelson is one of the most remarkable people of Oskaloosa, Iowa, in Mahaska County. Born on April 13, 1812, in Butler County, Ohio, Nelson moved west to Iowa during the late 1840's to begin a new life in farming with his wife, Margaret, and four children, William, John, James, and Martha. Nelson and his family worked hard when first arriving in Iowa, as Nelson built a log cabin with his two bear hands and endured the harsh Iowa winters with little to spare. After enjoying success in farming, Nelson earned enough money to build a brick home on the opposite side of his estate. Eventually, Nelson was earning enough money to begin investing it in such commodities as coal. Nelson died on Christmas Eve, 1887, at the age of 75.
Creator
Mahaska County Historical Society
Source
Historical Archives
Publisher
Mahaska County Historical Society
Date
1879?
2008-08-05
Contributor
John Nelson
Rights
www.nelsonpioneer.org
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still image/jpeg
Type
image
Identifier
Mahaska County Historical Society
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