Hilding Olson (1879–1892)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1879
    Died
    1892

    When was Hilding Olson born? 1879.

    When did Hilding Olson die? 1892.

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    Life story

    Hilding Olson (1879–1892) was born in 1879, and died in 1892, at about age 13. A cemetery record documents Hilding's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Hilding's life.

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    The world Hilding lived through

    1. 1886 · age 7 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated

    2. 1892 · age 13 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants

    Questions about Hilding Olson

    When was Hilding Olson born?

    Hilding Olson was born in 1879.

    When did Hilding Olson die?

    Hilding Olson died in 1892.

    How old was Hilding Olson at the time of death?

    Hilding Olson was about 13 years old.

    Where is Hilding Olson buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Hilding's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Hilding Olson was born?

    Rutherford B. Hayes was president of the United States when Hilding was born.

    Who was president when Hilding Olson died?

    Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when Hilding died.

    What major events happened during Hilding Olson's lifetime?

    During Hilding's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 7); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 13).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Hilding Olson?

    Federal censuses taken during Hilding's lifetime and now public: 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

    Census years to search

    • 1880
    • 1890(most records lost in a 1921 fire)

    Life events

    1. Birth

      1879

      Source: Names in Stone

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    2. Death

      1892

      Source: Names in Stone

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    3. Burial

      Source: Names in Stone

      www.namesinstone.com
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    AncestryData, "Hilding Olson (1879–1892)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/hilding-olson-1879-1892-e604338a/, accessed 2026-11-13.

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    Sources

    Names in Stone

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