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W.M. Nelson

Photograph of W.M. Nelson Source: Library of Congress

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Given Name
W.M.
Surname
Nelson

The Name W.M.

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The Nelson Surname

Origin
English
Meaning
Son of Neil, derived from the Gaelic name meaning 'cloud' or 'champion'.
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Source

Library of Congress

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