Harry Nelson (1898–1983)
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- Born
- 1898
- Died
- 1983
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- Names in Stone
When was Harry Nelson born? 1898.
When did Harry Nelson die? 1983.
Life story
Harry Nelson (1898–1983) was born in 1898, and died in 1983, at about age 85. A cemetery record documents Harry's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Harry's life.
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The world Harry lived through
1898 · age 0 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1912 · age 14 — The Titanic sank
1927 · age 29 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1939 · age 41 — World War II began in Europe
1950 · age 52 — The Korean War began
1959 · age 61 — Alaska and Hawaii became states
1969 · age 71 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
Questions about Harry Nelson
When was Harry Nelson born?
Harry Nelson was born in 1898.
When did Harry Nelson die?
Harry Nelson died in 1983.
How old was Harry Nelson at the time of death?
Harry Nelson was about 85 years old.
Where is Harry Nelson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Harry's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Harry Nelson was born?
William McKinley was president of the United States when Harry was born.
Who was president when Harry Nelson died?
Ronald Reagan was president of the United States when Harry died.
What generation was Harry Nelson part of?
Born in 1898, Harry Nelson was part of the Lost Generation.
What happened in the world the year Harry Nelson was born?
In 1898, the Spanish–American War was fought.
What major events happened during Harry Nelson's lifetime?
During Harry's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 0); World War I began (1914, age 16); Prohibition ended in the United States (1933, age 35); World War II ended (1945, age 47); the Soviet Union launched Sputnik (1957, age 59); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 71).
Which U.S. censuses would include Harry Nelson?
Federal censuses taken during Harry's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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Birth
1898
Death
1983
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