Daniel E. Gilson (1887–1901)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1887
    Died
    1901

    When was Daniel E. Gilson born? 1887.

    When did Daniel E. Gilson die? 1901.

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    Life story

    Daniel E. Gilson (1887–1901) was born in 1887, and died in 1901, at about age 14. A cemetery record documents Daniel E.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Daniel E.'s life.

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    The world Daniel E. lived through

    1. 1892 · age 5 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants

    2. 1898 · age 11 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    3. 1900 · age 13 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas

    Questions about Daniel E. Gilson

    When was Daniel E. Gilson born?

    Daniel E. Gilson was born in 1887.

    When did Daniel E. Gilson die?

    Daniel E. Gilson died in 1901.

    How old was Daniel E. Gilson at the time of death?

    Daniel E. Gilson was about 14 years old.

    Where is Daniel E. Gilson buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Daniel E.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Daniel E. Gilson was born?

    Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Daniel E. was born.

    Who was president when Daniel E. Gilson died?

    In 1901, the U.S. presidents were William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt.

    What generation was Daniel E. Gilson part of?

    Born in 1887, Daniel E. Gilson was part of the Lost Generation.

    What major events happened during Daniel E. Gilson's lifetime?

    During Daniel E.'s lifetime: Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 5); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 11); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 13).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Daniel E. Gilson?

    Federal censuses taken during Daniel E.'s lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

    Census years to search

    • 1890(most records lost in a 1921 fire)
    • 1900

    Life events

    1. Birth

      1887

      Source: Names in Stone

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    2. Death

      1901

      Source: Names in Stone

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    3. Burial

      Source: Names in Stone

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    AncestryData, "Daniel E. Gilson (1887–1901)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/daniel-e-gilson-1887-1901-d1b40421/, accessed 2026-11-12.

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    Sources

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