Shelby/Audubon Co., Iowa
Nels Sorenson, b. 1862 in Denmark, immigrated to US in 1881 with his brother Jens and possibly a nephew James, settled in Harlan.Married Cecelia Petersen 1885.Children: Sophia (Rold), David, Esther(Rold), Sarah (Barrett), Moses, Aaron, Dasie & Ruth (Cobb).Family stories say he changed his name from Soren Nelson. The family was very active in the Baptist churches in Cuppy's Grove, Harlan and Waterloo.Cecelia siblings include Mrs. Jim Hansen, Mrs,Jerry Christensen and P. S. Petersen.Any info on the ancestors of these folks will be appreciated.
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