Gabriel Stant

Lou married Nancy Miriam Holcomb. [Group Sheet]

Thomas married Edith M. Alsen. Edith (daughter of Nils Alsen and Nellie Clare) was born 16 Oct 1924, Cambridge, Middlesex Co. MA; died 02 Jul 2011, Charleston, Kanawha Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Edith M Olsen [Alsen]
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1925
Birthplace: Massachusetts
Race: White
Home in 1930: Arlington, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Name: Nils Olsen [Alsen]
Father's Birthplace: Massachusetts
Mother's name: Nella A Olsen [Alsen]
Mother's Birthplace: England
Household Members:
Nils Alsen 36
Nella A Alsen 38
Margaret C Alsen 8
Dorothy A Alsen 7
Edith M Alsen 5
[Note: Her grandparents, Arthur and Ellen Clare lived next door, along with her uncle, Harold Clare.]

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Edith M Olsen [Alsen]
Age: 16
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1924
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Massachusetts
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1940: Arlington, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Street: Jason Terrace
House Number: 9
Inferred Residence in 1935: Arlington, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Residence in 1935: Same House
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 1st year
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Nils Alsen 45
Nellie C Alsen 48
Magaret C Alsen 18
Dorothy A Alsen 17
Edith M Alsen 16

OBITUARY

Edith A. "Eadie" Holcomb, 86, of Charleston died Saturday, July 2, 2011 at Hubbard Hospice House following a long illness.

She was born October 16, 1924 in Cambridge, Mass a daughter of the late Nils and Nellie Alsen. She was also preceded in death by her sister Margaret "Marnee" Alsen.

She was a 1942 graduate of Arlington High School, and Pierce School in Boston, Mass. She continued her education in Accounting at WV State College. She had been the business administrator for the Baptist Temple Church for 28 years, and a member of the Baptist Temple Church for 60 years.

She loved to sew, knit, and crochet in her spare time. She and Tom square danced for 14 years and she made all of her blouses, skirts and Tom?s ties and shirts. They had a camp for 32 years on the Elk River where she could relax and read. Eadie sang in the Chancel Choir and for many years, played in the bell choir which she loved working with Wayne Eich.

She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years Thomas S. Holcomb, Jr. They celebrated their anniversary on March 31, 2011. Also surviving two daughters Carol A. Holcomb of St. Albans, and Nancy Miriam Stant and her husband Lou of Nashville, Indiana, three grandchildren Zack Stant of Hawaii, Marina Stant and Gabriel Stant both of Nashville, Indiana, one sister Dorothy Place of Maynard, Mass, 11 nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Eadie loved life and everyone loved her.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at 2pm at the Baptist Temple with Dr. Dennis Johnson and Rev. Archie Snedegar officiating.

Friends may call from 12:30 till time of services at the church. The Holcomb family would like to thank the staff and nurses at Quarry Manor and Hubbard Hospice House for their outstanding care to Eadie.

In lieu flowers donations may be made to the Baptist Temple 209 Morris St. Charleston, WV 25301

Source: http://wilson.tributes.com/our_obituaries/Edith-A.-Holcomb-91906117

Birth:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014 bout Edith A. Holcomb
Name: Edith A. Holcomb
Last Residence: 25304 Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia
BORN: 16 Oct 1924
Died: 2 Jul 2011
State (Year) SSN issued: Massachusetts (Before 1951)

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Nils Olsen [Alsen]
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1894
Birthplace: Massachusetts
Race: White
Home in 1930: Arlington, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Nella A Olsen [Alsen]
Father's Birthplace: Sweden
Mother's Birthplace: Sweden
Household Members:
Nils Alsen 36
Nella A Alsen 38
Margaret C Alsen 8
Dorothy A Alsen 7
Edith M Alsen 5
Note: They lived next door to his in-laws, Arthur and Ellen Clare, plus his brother-in-law, Harold.]

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Nils Olsen [Alsen]
Respondent: Yes
Age: 45
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1895
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Massachusetts
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Arlington, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Street: Jason Terrace
House Number: 9
Inferred Residence in 1935: Arlington, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Residence in 1935: Same House
Occupation: Designer Furniture
House Owned or Rented: Rented
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $44
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 2nd year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 40
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: $2600
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Nils Alsen 45
Nellie C Alsen 48
Magaret C Alsen 18
Dorothy A Alsen 17
Edith M Alsen 16

WORLD WAR II DRAFT CARD

World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
Name: Nils Alsen
Birth Date: 23 Apr 1894
Birth Place: Arlington, Mid[dlesex], Massachusetts
Residence: 9 Jason Terrace, Arlington, Massachusetts
Race: White
Next of kin: Mrs. Nellie C. Alsen
Employer: Irving J. Casson-A. H. Davenport Co., 37 Newbury St., Boston, MA

Birth:
Massachusetts, Birth Records, 1840-1915
Name: Nels Allen [Nils Alsen]
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 23 Apr 1894
Birth Place: Arlington, Massachusetts
Father: Carl W Allen [Alsen]
Birthplace: Sweden
Occupation: cabinet maker
Mother: Anna W Andersen
Birthplace: Sweden

World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Nils Alsen
City: Arlington
County: Middlesex
State: Massachusetts
Birthplace: Arlington, Massachusetts
Birth Date: 23 Apr 1894
Race: Caucasian (White)
Occupation: Furniture designer, Irving J. Casson-A. H. Davenport & Co., Boston, MA
Marital status: Single

Died:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Name: Nils Alsen
SSN: 028-01-9986
Last Residence: 02174 Arlington, Middlesex, Massachusetts
BORN: 23 Apr 1894
Died: Apr 1969
State (Year) SSN issued: Massachusetts (Before 1951)

Nils married Nellie Clare. Nellie (daughter of Arthur Clare and Ellen Morris) was born 24 Oct 1891, Worcestershire, Enlgand; died Nov 1982, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Nellie N Close or Clore [Clare]
Age: 8
Birth Date: Oct 1891
Birthplace: England
Home in 1900: Arlington, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Race: White
Gender: Female
Immigration Year: 1893
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Arthur Close [Clare]
Father's Birthplace: England
Mother's name: Ellen Close [Clare]
Mother's Birthplace: England
Household Members:
Arthur Clare 37
Ellen Clare 40
Frank J Clare 10
Nellie N Clare 8
Eunice A Clare 6
Pauline Clare 4
Arthur Clare 3
Harold Clare 1

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Nellie A Ilar [Clare]
Age in 1910: 18
Birth Year: abt 1892
Birthplace: England
Home in 1910: Arlington, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Race: White
Gender: Female
Immigration Year: 1894
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Arthur Ilau [Clare]
Father's Birthplace: England
Mother's name: Ellen Ilar [Clare]
Mother's Birthplace: England
Household Members:
Arthur Clare 47 [49]
Ellen Clare 49 [47]
Frank J Clare 20
Nellie A Clare 18
Gennie A Clare 16 [Eunice]
Pauline Clare 14
Arthur A Clare 13
Harold Clare 11

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Nellie A Clare
Age: 26
Birth Year: abt 1894
Birthplace: England
Home in 1920: Arlington, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Race: White
Gender: Female
Immigration Year: 1895
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Arthur Clare
Father's Birthplace: England
Mother's name: Ellen Clare
Mother's Birthplace: England
Naturalization Status: Naturalized
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Occupation: Secretary
Industry: Hospital
Employment Field: Wage or Salary
Household Members:
Arthur Clare 56
Ellen Clare 60
Nellie A Clare 26
Eunice Clare 25
Pauline Clare 23
Arthur Clare 22
Harold Clare 20

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Nella A Olsen [Nellie Alsen]
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1892
Birthplace: England
Race: White
Home in 1930: Arlington, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Marital Status: Married
Immigration Year: 1898
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's Name: Nils Olsen [Alsen]
Father's Birthplace: England
Mother's Birthplace: England
Household Members:
Nils Alsen 36
Nella A Alsen 38
Margaret C Alsen 8
Dorothy A Alsen 7
Edith M Alsen 5
[Note: They lived next door to her parents, Arthur and Ellen Clare, and her brother, Harold.]

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Nellie C Olsen [Alsen]
Age: 48
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1892
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: England
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Home in 1940: Arlington, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Street: Jason Terrace
House Number: 9
Inferred Residence in 1935: Arlington, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Residence in 1935: Same House
Citizenship: Naturalized
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 4th year
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Nils Alsen 45
Nellie C Alsen 48
Magaret C Alsen 18
Dorothy A Alsen 17
Edith M Alsen 16

Birth:
England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index, 1837-1915
Name: Nellie Ann Clare
Registration Year: 1891
Registration Quarter: Oct-Nov-Dec
Registration district: King's Norton
Parishes for this Registration District: View Ecclesiastical Parishes associated with this Registration District
Inferred County: Worcestershire
Volume: 6c
Page: 482

Died:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Name: Nellie Alsen
SSN: 014-50-6765
Last Residence: 02637 Cummaquid, Barnstable, Massachusetts
BORN: 24 Oct 1891
Died: Nov 1982
State (Year) SSN issued: Massachusetts (1973)