Daniel Morgan Nelson
| Birth: | 12 | Jan | 1854 | St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, United States |
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| Marriage: | 30 | Sep | 1887 | Beaver, Beaver, Utah, United States |
| Death: | 18 | Jun | 1932 | Maeser, Maeser, Utah, United States |
| Burial: | 20 | Jun | 1932 | Maeser Fairview Cemetery, Maeser, Utah, United States |
| Spouse: | Matilda Warby | |||
| Father: | Edward Banks Nelson | |||
| Mother: | Agnes Ann Morgan | |||
Biographical Information:
NELSON, Daniel M.-----Impressive Funeral services were held on Monday at one o’clock in the chapel for Daniel M. Nelson who died Saturday morning at 4:45 after a linger illness. Beautiful flowers were used in the decoration of the chapel. Verdin Johnson of the Bishopric conducted the services. Singing was furnished by a mixed double quartet rendering the songs “I’ll go where you want me to go, Beautiful Isle, Invocation by Mark M. Hall. The first speaker Ernest Eaton told of his early acquaintance with Mr. Nelson of the good work he performed in ward offices. Verdin Johnson made a remarks. Benediction was offered by Thomas Bingham. A long cortege followed the remains to the Maeser cemetery, where he was laid to rest under a vast mound of beautiful flowers. The grave was dedicated by W. E. Bodily. Daniel M. Nelson was born on January 12, 1854 in St. Louis , Missouri, and was the son of Edward Hanks and Agnes Nelson being one of ten children. He immigrated to Utah in 1884. His occupation was blacksmith, carpenter and farmer. He was married October 8, 1876 to Miss Sarah Warby in the St. George temple. Six children being born yo this couple. In June 1883 his wife died and on September 30, 1887 he married Miss Matilda Warby, his wifes sister and to this union thirteen children were born. In August 1896 the family moved from Beaver to Manila where he filled many church offices, also county offices for twenty four years. From Manila he moved to Maeser ten years ago where he has since made his home. Five years ago he was in a serious car accident from which he miraculously escaped unhurt, after falling nearly 600 feet over Brush Creek Canyon. He did a great amount of temple work in the temple for three years. Early last December he came home from Manti on account of failing health and has gradually grown worse until he passed away June 18, 1932 He had been confined to his bed since February 15, 1932. The cause of his death was cancer of the liver. He was a high priest at the time of his death. Besides his widow he is survived by the following children D. F. Nelson of Linwood, Sarah Ann Smith of McKinnon, Wyoming, Jane Tolton of Rock Springs, W. J. Nelson of McKinnon, Harvey E. Nelson Ira Nelson, Mrs. Elsie Twitchell, of Vernal, Bertha Potter, Vernon Nelson of Linwood, Mrs. Tillie Jones of Vernal, Rueben Nelson of Linwood, Mrs. Mary Briggs of Mckinnon, Ike Nelson of Vernal, One sister Mrsl Martha Collett, of Clifton Arizona, two brothers John and James Nelson of Bowie Arizona. Fifty four grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren. One son George, was killed September 27, 1918 in the Argonne drive in France during the World War I. Source: Vernal Express - June 23, 1932 Submitted and transcribed by Marie Miller
- Laroy Nelson - 1887-1888
- Agnes Nelson - 1889-1889
- Mariah Pearl Nelson - 1890 to 1890
- George R. Nelson - 1891 to 1918
- Ira Nelson - 1893 to 1971
- Elsie Nelson - 1895 to 1986
- Bertha Nelson - 1898 to 1975
- Vernon Nelson - 1900 to 1984
- Matilda Nelson - 1901 to 1998
- Rubin Burl Nelson - 1903 to 1932
- Mary Nelson - 1905 to 1994
- Isaac Nelson - 1908 to 1939
- Sarah May Nelson - 1913 to 1925
