Thomas G. Nelson, Steers & Nelson, P. O., Brownsville. Thomas Nelson, son of John B. and Elizabeth Nelson, was born August 25, 1846, in Cooper county, Missouri, where he was raised on his father’s farm, and educated. July 25, 1877, he was married to Miss Fannie Alkire, of Grayson county, Texas, receiving her education at the Female College, Booneville, Missouri. In 1875, Mr. Nelson left his father’s farm, and located in Brownsville, and engaged in his present business, that of saddlery and harness making. He is a member of the Baptist Church, and of the A. O. U. W. His parents were native Virginians, and he has a large and wealthy family connection in Cooper county. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson have two children: Bessie Lee and Nelly A.
