I don't know anything about Alfred after he was born
1871 Douglas Nunnery New Terrace
John Nelson 46 assistant currier, Jane 42, Sarah Jane 20, John Nelson 18 mariner, Rebecca 16 housekeepers assistant, Nelson 14 mason, Thomas H 12, Alfred 8, Annie Grace 6, Eliza Kate 3, Elizabeth Eleanor 1

Onchan CAIN John Nelson 132 Bucks Rd Head M 56 Currier Douglas IoM
Onchan CAIN Jane 132 Bucks Rd Wife M 54 --- Douglas IoM
Onchan CAIN John Nelson 132 Bucks Rd Son U 27 Marriner Douglas IoM
Onchan CAIN Alfred 132 Bucks Rd Son U 18 Apprentice Stone Mason Douglas IoM
Onchan CAIN Anne Grace 132 Bucks Rd Dau U 16 Scholar Douglas IoM
Onchan CAIN Catheren Eliza 132 Bucks Rd Daur U 13 Scholar Douglas IoM
Onchan CAINE Elizabeth Elenir 132 Bucks Rd Dau U 11 Scholar Douglas IoM