Lester Nelson (1898–1996)
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- Born
- 1898
- Died
- 1996
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Lester Nelson born? 1898.
When did Lester Nelson die? 1996.
Life story
Lester Nelson (1898–1996) was born in 1898, and died in 1996, at about age 98. A cemetery record documents Lester's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Lester's life.
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The world Lester lived through
1898 · age 0 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1912 · age 14 — The Titanic sank
1927 · age 29 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1939 · age 41 — World War II began in Europe
1950 · age 52 — The Korean War began
1959 · age 61 — Alaska and Hawaii became states
1969 · age 71 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1986 · age 88 — The Space Shuttle Challenger was lost
Questions about Lester Nelson
When was Lester Nelson born?
Lester Nelson was born in 1898.
When did Lester Nelson die?
Lester Nelson died in 1996.
How old was Lester Nelson at the time of death?
Lester Nelson was about 98 years old.
Where is Lester Nelson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Lester's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Lester Nelson was born?
William McKinley was president of the United States when Lester was born.
Who was president when Lester Nelson died?
Bill Clinton was president of the United States when Lester died.
What generation was Lester Nelson part of?
Born in 1898, Lester Nelson was part of the Lost Generation.
What happened in the world the year Lester Nelson was born?
In 1898, the Spanish–American War was fought.
What major events happened during Lester Nelson's lifetime?
During Lester's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 0); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 19); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 39); the Korean War armistice was signed (1953, age 55); the Civil Rights Act was signed (1964, age 66); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 88).
Which U.S. censuses would include Lester Nelson?
Federal censuses taken during Lester's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1898
Death
1996
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