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Herald Star newspaper, Saturday 17 March 1928,
Mrs. Elizabeth Nelson---One of the oldest residents of Jefferson County, Mrs Elizabeth Nelson, 90, of 904 Lincoln Avenue, passed away at 8:30 o'clock last night. Mrs Nelson was an invalid for 17 years. She took ill three days ago, pneumonia setting in and causing her death. The deceased was born in this city and spent practically all her life here. In 1869 she was married to John T Nelson who passed away 18 years ago. She was the last of her family, one of the oldest and best known in the city. Mrs Nelson was a member of the Finley church and a good Christian woman, beloved by those of her family of 12 children and a host of friends. She was one of Steubenvilles oldest women and her passing is regretted by all who knew her. Left to mourn her loss are these children: Mrs. James P Montgomery, Mrs. Edward S. Boggs and William T. Nelson, all residing in Steubenville.
The above obituary is for my great great grandmother Elizabeth Bickerstaff Nelson
Contributed by: Danice Ryan
Steubenville Weekly Gazette, Friday, October 20, 1876
Mrs. Jane C Nelson, formerly a resident of this city, died in Montgomery County, Illinois, on the 6th inst., in the seventieth year of her age.
The above obituary is for my 3rd Great Grandmother Jane Catharine Nelson
Contributed by: Danice Ryan
Steubenville Herald Star Newspaper, Friday, October 26, 1907,
John T Nelson a native resident of Steubenville died on Saturday at 10:30 am after six months illness with kidney trouble. He was 70 years of age in January. He was married to Elizabeth Bickerstaff and she survives with three children, William of Steubenville; Mrs. Edward Boggs of Niles, Mrs James Montgomery of Steubenville; also three sisters and one brother, Mrs. William Watters, Mrs. Levi O'Dell and Thomas of Steubenville; Mrs. William Golten of Arkansas. He was a teamster early in life and lately assisted his son in his store. He was a devoted husband, kind father, a respected citizen and a member of Finley M. E. church.
The above obituary is for my great great grandfather John Thomas Nelson
Contributed by: Danice Ryan
Steubenville Weekly Gazette, October 1, 1875, Died Sept. 20, 1875 in Montgomery County, Illinois, Mr. Robert Nelson, Sr. aged 75 years. Mr Nelson was formerly a resident of this place.
The above obituary is for my great great great grandfather Robert Nelson Sr
Contributed by: Danice Ryan
