Hans Nielson (1818–1889)
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- Born
- 1818
- Died
- 1889
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- Names in Stone
When was Hans Nielson born? 1818.
When did Hans Nielson die? 1889.
Life story
Hans Nielson (1818–1889) was born in 1818, and died in 1889, at about age 71. A cemetery record documents Hans's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Hans's life.
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1825 · age 7 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 28 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 43 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 47 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 51 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 58 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
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When was Hans Nielson born?
Hans Nielson was born in 1818.
When did Hans Nielson die?
Hans Nielson died in 1889.
How old was Hans Nielson at the time of death?
Hans Nielson was about 71 years old.
Where is Hans Nielson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Hans's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Hans Nielson was born?
James Monroe was president of the United States when Hans was born.
Who was president when Hans Nielson died?
In 1889, the U.S. presidents were Grover Cleveland and Benjamin Harrison.
What major events happened during Hans Nielson's lifetime?
During Hans's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 7); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 28); the American Civil War began (1861, age 43); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 47); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 51); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 58).
Which U.S. censuses would include Hans Nielson?
Federal censuses taken during Hans's lifetime and now public: 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
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1818
Death
1889
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