This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Carlson, Nelson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/hg.2ADI/621 Message Board Post: I am searching for information on my great-grandmother, Helena Carlson Nelson, and great-grandfather, Olof Nelson. She was born 14 Jun 1838 in Helsingland, Sweden. She died 6 Aug 1916 in Altona, Knox County, Illinois. He was born 18 Jan 1825 in Bleking, Sweden. He died 19 Apr 1904 in Altona, Knox County, Illinois. I believe they were married in Duncan, Mercer County, Illinois, because that is where their first child was born. They moved to Altona where more children were born. Their children were Henry Nels, two unknowns, Tannie Nathaniel, Nina Lawrence (my grandfather), and Edith (also seen as Ida). I know nothing more about Helena or Olof. I do not know parents, siblings, etc. If anyone has any information, I would love to have it.