HALL NELSON died Saturday, May 7, 1921 at his home on Ross Street. Was tenderly cared for in his last illness by his son, Harry, assisted by Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Herrington.
Funeral at the home; Rev. Henry A. Post of Christ Church; burial in Eulalia Cemetery.
Born June 6, 1844 on the homestead at Mina, son of Lyman and Maria (Hall) Nelson. Attended school in Eulalia Township, and finished fairly liberal education at Coudersport Academy under the late J. W. Allen. Enlisted in service near the close of Civil War, but was not called to the front. In 1869 married Miss Annette Grames of Wellsville, whom he survived, but little more than a year. Two sons born, Fred, died in 1897, after reaching manhood; and Harry W. Nelson, the well known attorney.
Mr. Nelson engaged in the mercantile business for several years, was deputy sheriff under Dan Monroe, and served as court crier for thirty-six years, at the same time being active as expressman and in other lines of business. Was noted for energy, uniform politeness, and business integrity. Was a life long and staunch Republican, an active worker in many campaigns. Member of Methodist Church, and charter member of Odd Fellows Lodge.
The only survivors of the family of Hon. Lyman Nelson are the deceased's two sisters, Mrs. Orrel Clark, now in Florida, and Mrs. Olivia Parks of Waverly, who was present during his last days on earth.
