On 29 May 1931 when Avis was 25, she married Robert W. Nelson in Manhattan, New York. Born ca 1898 in Massachusetts.
1940 Federal Census. Pleasant Valley, Dutchess County, New York
Roll 2523, page 12A
North Avenue
Robert W. Nelson, head, 42, 8th grade, b. MA, funeral supply salesman, funeral supply
Avis D. Nelson, wife, 34, 4 years HS, b. MA
Robert A. Nelson, son, 3, b. NY
Robert and Avis had lived in Poughkeepsie in 1935.
1960 Poughkeepsie City Directory
Robt W (Avis) Nelson, h67 Park av (A)