Frank Nelson (1890–1977)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1890
- Died
- 1977
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Frank Nelson born? 1890.
When did Frank Nelson die? 1977.
Life story
Frank Nelson (1890–1977) was born in 1890, and died in 1977, at about age 87. A cemetery record documents Frank's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Frank's life.
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The world Frank lived through
1892 · age 2 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1908 · age 18 — Ford introduced the Model T
1920 · age 30 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
1937 · age 47 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1947 · age 57 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
1957 · age 67 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
1965 · age 75 — The Voting Rights Act was signed
Questions about Frank Nelson
When was Frank Nelson born?
Frank Nelson was born in 1890.
When did Frank Nelson die?
Frank Nelson died in 1977.
How old was Frank Nelson at the time of death?
Frank Nelson was about 87 years old.
Where is Frank Nelson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Frank's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Frank Nelson was born?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when Frank was born.
Who was president when Frank Nelson died?
In 1977, the U.S. presidents were Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter.
What generation was Frank Nelson part of?
Born in 1890, Frank Nelson was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Frank Nelson's lifetime?
During Frank's lifetime: Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 2); the Titanic sank (1912, age 22); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 39); Allied forces landed in Normandy on D-Day (1944, age 54); Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott (1955, age 65); the Voting Rights Act was signed (1965, age 75).
Which U.S. censuses would include Frank Nelson?
Federal censuses taken during Frank's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1890
Death
1977
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