John E. Nielson (1871–1875)
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- Born
- 1871
- Died
- 1875
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- Names in Stone
When was John E. Nielson born? 1871.
When did John E. Nielson die? 1875.
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John E. Nielson (1871–1875) was born in 1871, and died in 1875, at about age 4. A cemetery record documents John E.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John E.'s life.

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1871 · age 0 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
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When was John E. Nielson born?
John E. Nielson was born in 1871.
When did John E. Nielson die?
John E. Nielson died in 1875.
How old was John E. Nielson at the time of death?
John E. Nielson was about 4 years old.
Where is John E. Nielson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents John E.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when John E. Nielson was born?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when John E. was born.
Who was president when John E. Nielson died?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when John E. died.
What happened in the world the year John E. Nielson was born?
In 1871, the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city.
What major events happened during John E. Nielson's lifetime?
During John E.'s lifetime: the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 0).
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1871
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1875
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AncestryData, "John E. Nielson (1871–1875)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/john-e-nielson-1871-1875-556a765c/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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