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ANDREW J. NELSON
ANDREW J. NELSON, of Elkhorn Township, was born December 24, 1837, in Washtenaw County, Michigan, his parents being Robert and Lydia (Gale) Nelson, both natives of Pennsylvania. They went to Michigan when it was yet a territory, took up land there and
made their home there for the remainder of their lives. The father died in
1861, at the age of sixty-nine years, and the mother in 1860, at the age of
sixty-four years. In the family there were seven children, three daughters and
four sons. Two of the brothers came to California, Robert in 1869, and Albert in 1884; the latter has
since died. Andrew remained at home until twenty-one years of age, then in 1859
crossed the plains to California. He had started with the intention of going to Pike’s Peak, but had been discouraged by parties whom he met on the road. He
landed in Stockton, and went at once to farming. For eight years Andrew
worked on a farm, first as a hand, then as foreman. In 1867 he located and
purchased his present property, containing 320 acres of fine farming land,
situated ten miles from Stockton and four miles from Lodi. It is devoted to the production of hay, grain and
stock. The appearance of the ranch shows the owner to be a practical,
successful farmer.
Mr. Nelson was married in 1868 to Mrs.
Mary J. Walters, widow of George W. Walters, and a native of Ohio. They have two girls, Myrtie and Coral, both at home.
Transcribed by: Jeanne Sturgis Taylor.
An Illustrated History of San Joaquin County,
California, Page 322. Lewis Pub. Co.
Chicago, Illinois 1890.
© 2009 Jeanne Sturgis Taylor.
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