Harry Nelson (1804-????)
was a Newcastle upon Tyne concert hall singer and comedian of the late 19th/early 20th century.
He is credited with writing "Hi, canny man hoy a ha'penny oot" Harry Nelson made a few recordings right at the end of his career, which included "Hi, canny man" and "Our Jemmie" (or "Oh, hey ye seen wor Jimmie"), both of which songs are still popular in Tyneside folk clubs.
Both these songs survived and are available on the CD Various Artists - Wor Nanny's A Mazer: Early Recordings Of Artists From The North East 1904-1933 (on Phonograph, PHCD2K1) The full list of tracks on this CD are as follows :- Harry Nelson made his three records (six sides) just before the outbreak of World War I, only months before his death.
Therefore, the birth date of 1804 appears to be too early - he was performing right until the end.