Matilda Olson (1861–1951)
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- Born
- 1861
- Died
- 1951
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Matilda Olson born? 1861.
When did Matilda Olson die? 1951.
Life story
Matilda Olson (1861–1951) was born in 1861, and died in 1951, at about age 90. A cemetery record documents Matilda's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Matilda's life.
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The world Matilda lived through
1861 · age 0 — The American Civil War began
1869 · age 8 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1892 · age 31 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1906 · age 45 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1917 · age 56 — The United States entered World War I
1929 · age 68 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1939 · age 78 — World War II began in Europe
1947 · age 86 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
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When was Matilda Olson born?
Matilda Olson was born in 1861.
When did Matilda Olson die?
Matilda Olson died in 1951.
How old was Matilda Olson at the time of death?
Matilda Olson was about 90 years old.
Where is Matilda Olson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Matilda's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Matilda Olson was born?
In 1861, the U.S. presidents were James Buchanan and Abraham Lincoln.
Who was president when Matilda Olson died?
Harry S. Truman was president of the United States when Matilda died.
What happened in the world the year Matilda Olson was born?
In 1861, the American Civil War began.
What major events happened during Matilda Olson's lifetime?
During Matilda's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 0); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 10); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 39); World War I began (1914, age 53); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 68); the attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II (1941, age 80).
Which U.S. censuses would include Matilda Olson?
Federal censuses taken during Matilda's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1861
Death
1951
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AncestryData, "Matilda Olson (1861–1951)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/matilda-olson-1861-1951-804a7d3e/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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