Verna Nielson (1898–1995)
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- Born
- 1898
- Died
- 1995
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- Names in Stone
When was Verna Nielson born? 1898.
When did Verna Nielson die? 1995.
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Verna Nielson (1898–1995) was born in 1898, and died in 1995, at about age 97. A cemetery record documents Verna's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Verna's life.
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The world Verna 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
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When was Verna Nielson born?
Verna Nielson was born in 1898.
When did Verna Nielson die?
Verna Nielson died in 1995.
How old was Verna Nielson at the time of death?
Verna Nielson was about 97 years old.
Where is Verna Nielson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Verna's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Verna Nielson was born?
William McKinley was president of the United States when Verna was born.
Who was president when Verna Nielson died?
Bill Clinton was president of the United States when Verna died.
What generation was Verna Nielson part of?
Born in 1898, Verna Nielson was part of the Lost Generation.
What happened in the world the year Verna Nielson was born?
In 1898, the Spanish–American War was fought.
What major events happened during Verna Nielson's lifetime?
During Verna'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 Verna Nielson?
Federal censuses taken during Verna's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1898
Death
1995
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