Dennis Nelson

Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois and History of Peoria County, 1902
Transcribed by John Melton

NELSON, DENNIS (deceased); born in Ireland and died in Radnor Township, July 2, 1900. His wife, Julia Nelson, was also a native of Ireland. Mr. Nelson came to Peoria County in the fall of 1864 and settled on Section 16 in Radnor Township. He was industrious and by good management became possessed of four hundred and eighty-five acres of land, which was divided among his sons, each receiving a little more than a quarter section. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson had a family of three sons and four daughters: Joseph H., William G., Dennis A., Margaret, Ellen, Julia and Mary Joanna. Joseph Henry Nelson was born October 5, 1870. He married Catherine Doran in Kickapoo Township, April 17, 1894. They have three children: Dennis Walter, Patrick Eugene and Margaret Loretta. Mrs. Catherine Nelson was born in Radnor Township, the daughter of Patrick and Mary (Corrigan) Doran. Mr. Joseph Nelson was educated in the common schools. He is a member of the Modern Woodmen of America. In politics he is a Republican. Dennis A. Nelson was born in Radnor Township October 21, 1872. He married Anna Doran in Kickapoo Township April 17, 1894. They have two children, Mabel I. and Esther Mary. He received a common school education. In politics he is independent. He has been Road Commissioner. Mrs. Dennis A. Nelson is a daughter of Patrick and Mary (Corrigan) Doran and was born in 1872. William Nelson is unmarried; his mother lives with him and looks after the domestic affairs of this household. The three brothers have their farms well cultivated and have good buildings. They are members of the Catholic Church and Joseph H. and William are members of the Fraternal order of America.

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