Trinity Methodist Church, Bordentown NJ. March 6, 1898. Henry Nelson, adult, was baptized.
Henry worked on the Pennsylvania Railroad. In 1902 his brother Charles was the engineer and Henry was the fireman on a train that ran at least over night to the Jersey shore. A letter still exists written by Charles to his wife Rebecca, dated feb 19, 1902 from Seaside Park. "Hen and I went to church last night and are going to prayer meeting tomorrow...."
Charles Nelson was a witness to the marriage of Henry Nelson & Theresa Linzamar in Hightstown NJ on June 13, 1909.
1920 census, Bordentown, dist 62 pg 4b. 35 Union St. Henry Nelson, age 34, a fireman on the railroad. Wife Teresa age 35, entered the country 1901, naturalized 1912. She & both parents born Austria; parents' native language is German. Son Henry M age 3.
