OBIT: Nelis PEARSON, 1884, Blair County, PA

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Death of Nelis Pearson.

After a lingering illness from consumption Nelis Pearson died at 5
o'clock Sunday evening at his residence, Thirteenth avenue and Twenty-
first street.  Mr. Pearson was a native of Sweden and had been in this
country only about four years.  About three years ago he expended his
little savings in bringing his wife out to this country, and on
account of delicate health and increased expenditures had never been
able to accumulate any money since.  About fourteen weeks ago he had
to quit his employment in the company's boiler shop because of his
enfeebled condition, and he never rallied.  Through the kindness of
the neighbors the family have been provided with what was necessary
for their comfort, and latterly Mr. Pearson's countrymen gave
substantial aid and assistance to the sick man and his family.  A
short time previous to his death Mr. Pearson united with the First
Lutheran church.  The family left to mourn his death consists of his
wife and two small children.

Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Pa., Thursday, March 6, 1884, page 3

Blair County Genealogical Society, Fairview Cemetery, page 317:
PEARSON, Mrs. [sic] Nelis, 3/1884, 39y ns Reserve