Nelson Swenson (1851-1926)

Nelson Swenson (1851 - March 13, 1926) was a florist in West Hartford, having lived at 603 New Park Avenue.

Swenson was born in 1851 in Sweden to Swen Neilson and Botilda Swenson (1826-1908) and remained there throughout his childhood.

Family
Swenson married.
 * John M. Swanson (1872-1966)
 * Martin Swenson (1883-1901)
 * Ella L. Swenson (1887-1911)
 * Minnie E. Swenson - m. 1912 - George C. Hess
 * 7th child (son), 1896
 * Daughter, 1899
 * Helen M. Swenson (1901-)

Organizations

 * Elected as an officer of Wyllys Lodge (December 15, 1880)

Land Use and Business

 * Swenson built a barn and office opposite his greenhouses on New Park Avenue in February 1890.