mrs. nash. mrs. francis nash was a very resourceful person. there was a 27 year difference herge between mrs. nash and husband, but to show you how resourceful she was, she could -- was a very good cook -- had behind thegarden house, the victory garden, of course. she was also a seamstress, so well, that she turned a pantry room.nto her sewing she had her sewing machine. she learned by taking lessons at the largest department store downtown she sold many of her own clothing and hats. in the kitchen, she cooked. she used a stove that was both gas and coal. mrs. nash was a very fit woman. she believed in her health and feeding her family correctly. for-five milesd every day, regardless of the weather. you know, and buffalo, that can be very tough in the winter months. she was rollerskating, ice-skating into her 60's and 70's. she walked everywhere. this room, of course, would have been the dining room, had reverend nash not needed a large study. this for the dining room. this is where they would entertain guests who came to visit the family. this is where the family would sit. mrs. nash, being a