Daniel E. Gilson (1887–1901)
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- Born
- 1887
- Died
- 1901
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- Names in Stone
When was Daniel E. Gilson born? 1887.
When did Daniel E. Gilson die? 1901.

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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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1892 · age 5 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1898 · age 11 — The Spanish–American War was fought
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.
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