Grant Halling “Hal” Nelson (1849–1989)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1849 in Brigham City, Box Elder, Utah
- Died
- 1989 in Brigham City, UT
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Grant Halling Nelson born? 1849 in Brigham City, Box Elder, Utah.
When did Grant Halling Nelson die? 1989 in Brigham City, UT.
Life story
Grant Halling "Hal" Nelson (1849–1989) was born in 1849 in Brigham City, Box Elder, Utah, and died in 1989 in Brigham City, UT, at about age 140. A cemetery record documents Grant Halling's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Grant Halling's life.
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The world Grant Halling lived through
1861 · age 12 — The American Civil War began
1876 · age 27 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1906 · age 57 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1920 · age 71 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
1939 · age 90 — World War II began in Europe
1953 · age 104 — The Korean War armistice was signed
1963 · age 114 — President Kennedy was assassinated
1976 · age 127 — The United States celebrated its Bicentennial
Questions about Grant Halling Nelson
When was Grant Halling Nelson born?
Grant Halling Nelson was born in 1849 in Brigham City, Box Elder, Utah.
Where was Grant Halling Nelson born?
Grant Halling Nelson was born in Brigham City, Box Elder, Utah.
When did Grant Halling Nelson die?
Grant Halling Nelson died in 1989 in Brigham City, UT.
Where did Grant Halling Nelson die?
Grant Halling Nelson died in Brigham City, UT.
How old was Grant Halling Nelson at the time of death?
Grant Halling Nelson was about 140 years old.
Where is Grant Halling Nelson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Grant Halling's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Grant Halling Nelson was born?
In 1849, the U.S. presidents were James K. Polk and Zachary Taylor.
Who was president when Grant Halling Nelson died?
In 1989, the U.S. presidents were Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush.
What major events happened during Grant Halling Nelson's lifetime?
During Grant Halling's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 12); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 43); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 68); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 90); Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott (1955, age 106); President Nixon resigned (1974, age 125).
Which U.S. censuses would include Grant Halling Nelson?
Federal censuses taken during Grant Halling's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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2 people named Grant Halling Nelson are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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Birth
1849
Brigham City, Box Elder, Utah
Death
1989
Brigham City, UT
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Born 1917 in Mantua, Box Elder, Utah
Died 1989 in Corinne, Box, Elder, Utah
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