Joseph Henry Nelson (b. June 21, 1883, d. September 27, 1923)
Joseph Henry Nelson (son of A. Henry Nelson and Ella Goulmos) was born June 21, 1883 in Mustasarri, Finland - This is believed to be the location of his birth. Many documents say Missouri, but no records from there can be found., and died September 27, 1923 in Knox Hospital, Knox County, Rockland, Maine. He married (1) Mabel E. Williams on August 30, 1904 in Knox County, Vinalhaven, Maine, USA. He married (2) Lettie Belle Coombs on September 14, 1913 in Rockland, Maine.
Notes for Joseph Henry Nelson:
The following is what I found word for word in the micro film at local library: Courier Gazette September 22, 1923
VINALHAVEN
Joseph Nelson was badly burned while delivering a barrel of gasoline Monday. In some unknown way the gasoline caught fire and in trying to remove it to save the auto truck he received bad burns which the physician thought might prove fatal. At the present time he is a little easier.
Courier Gazette September 27, 1923
VINALHAVEN
Joseph Nelson is receiving treatment at Knox Hospital.
Courier Gazette October 2, 1923
DIED
Nelson - Rockland, Sept. 27, Joseph Nelson, aged 40 years, 3 months, 6 days. Burial in Vinalhaven.
Courier Gazette October 4, 1923
VINALHAVEN
Joseph H. Nelson died in a Rockland hospital September 27. The cause of his death was due to burns received from a gasolene explosion. Mr. Nelson was born in Missouri 40 years ago and was the son of the late Henry and Mary Nelson. His occupation was that of merchant, having been in the grocery business in this town for several years. Besides his wife he is survived by 3 sons. Alton, Avaughn, Joseph J.; a daughter Phyllis, and one step-daughter, Ruth Cole. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. Mary Johnson of Rockport, Mass. Funeral services were held Sunday, at the home of Mrs. Nelson’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Coombs, Rev. C.H.B. Seliger, of Camden, officiating. There were many beautiful floral tributes from friends and relatives. Interment was made in Carver’s cemetery.
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Memory of Gladys: This accidental death happened during prohibition - Frank White, Marshall Coombs, & JH - They were all involved in selling alchohol. They were all packing up to go to California for a time because they thought that they were going to be arrested or caught selling alchohol. That is when the accident happened.
Sometime shortly after his death, the family with Alton driving and Avon staying with his grandparents the Williams, set out to make the trip to California. (Lettie, Alton, Ruth, Phyllis, and Joseph C.) After going so far in Maine, Lettie asked herself what was she doing and then turned around and headed back to Vinalhaven. Alton was disappointed, he had already said goodbye to all his friends. Lettie decided to stay and run the store. Lettie's parents made several trips to California during the winter months it would take about a month to travel there, they would camp out on the way and live as cheaply as they could.
Memory of Bette Decillis: I use to visit my dad in Boston and he took me to the Boston Post Office and Boston Public Library and showed me where his dad and uncles had worked the granite stone for these buildings. My dad told me that his father and older brothers had left Mo. in the 1890's and traveled to Quincy, Mass. and worked the quarries there.
More About Joseph Henry Nelson: Burial: September 28, 1923, Carvers Cemetery, Vinalhaven, Maine. Census 1: 1920, Vinalhaven, Maine - Joseph H. Nelson is listed as the head of household, owning property, 36 years old, married, place of birth Missouri, Father born Sweden, Mother born Sweden, his occupation is that of Captain of a Steamer.. Census 2: 1900, Vinalhaven, Maine - Joseph H. Nelson is listed as a boader of Hiram Williams he is 18 years old, occupation stone cutter, place of birth Mass, Father born Sweden, Mother born Sweden, his occupation is that of Captain of a Steamer.. Census 3: 1910, Vinalhaven, Maine - Joseph H. Nelson is listed as a head of household, 27 years old, occupation laborer, place of birth Mo, Father born Sweden, Mother born Sweden, listed with wife Mable E, 25, and sons Alton L. 4 yrs, Avon F. 11/12 months.. Newspaper: September 1923, Courier Gazette - Rockland, Maine. Quarry Ledgers: 1906, Vinalhaven, Maine - Joe Nelson is listed in the quarry workers ledger, the source being GCNU Ledger, with the date of 7/1/06. U.S. Customs Service: July 03, 1918, Port of Boston - Nationality - American, Age 35 on June 21, 1918, Height 5' 8", Medium complexion, hair brown, eyes blue..
More About Joseph Henry Nelson and Mabel E. Williams: Marriage: August 30, 1904, Knox County, Vinalhaven, Maine, USA.
More About Joseph Henry Nelson and Lettie Belle Coombs: Marriage: September 14, 1913, Rockland, Maine.
Children of Joseph Henry Nelson and Mabel E. Williams are:
+Alton Lyford Nelson, b. March 18, 1906, Vinalhaven, Knox, Maine, USA, d. March 27, 1984, Winston-Salem, Clemmons, Forsyth, North Carolina, USA.
Avon Francis Nelson, b. May 02, 1909, Vinalhaven, Knox, Maine, USA, d. July 1977, Vinalhaven, Knox, Maine, USA.
Children of Joseph Henry Nelson and Lettie Belle Coombs are:
+Joseph Coombs Nelson, b. March 29, 1923, Rockland Hospital, Knox County, Rockland, Maine, USA, d. July 09, 1990, Knox County, Vinalhaven, Maine, USA.
Joseph Henry Nelson (b. June 21, 1883, d. September 27, 1923)
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