Nellie Vangsness

Nellie Vangsness was one of Great grandfather's 6 children. During WWI, she worked as a nurse over in Europe. In fact, she was one of the first female nurses to serve in the military.

Here were see Nellie in her communion dress, age 16.

Nellie

Nellie is older in this photo, perhaps this is a graduation photo.

Later, Nellie will marry Paul C. Sylvester and have three children, Virgina, Paul John, & Una.