Background
Nelson, Martin was born on December 12, 1871 in Crawford County, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Erik and Christene (Oleson) Nelson.
Nelson, Martin was born on December 12, 1871 in Crawford County, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Erik and Christene (Oleson) Nelson.
Graduated from State Normal School, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, 1900. Bachelor of Science, University of Wisconsin, 1905, Master of Science, 1906. Doctor of Laws, (honorary) University of Arkansas, 1945.
Teacher public schools, Vernon County, Wisconsin, 1896-1897. Principal Star Lake (Wisconsin) High School, 1900-1902. Adjunct Professor agronomy, 1906-1907, associate professor, 1907-1908, College of Agriculture and Experiment Station, University of Nebraska.
Professor agronomy, 1908-1913, dean and director, 1913-1920, vice dean and director College of Agriculture and Agricultural Experiment Station, vice dean and head department agronomy, 1920-1941.
Professor emeritus since 1941, University of Arkansas.
Member American Society Agronomy, American Genetic Association, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Alpha Zeta, Pi Gamma Museum.
Married Maude Agnes Farnham, January 22, 1910. Children: Helen Christine, Isabel May.