John Lowry Nelson (1837–1906)
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- Born
- 1837 in Kanalholm, Aalb., Denmark
- Died
- 1906 in Fish Haven, Idaho
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was John Lowry Nelson born? 1837 in Kanalholm, Aalb., Denmark.
When did John Lowry Nelson die? 1906 in Fish Haven, Idaho.
Life story
John Lowry Nelson (1837–1906) was born in 1837 in Kanalholm, Aalb., Denmark, and died in 1906 in Fish Haven, Idaho, at about age 69. A cemetery record documents John Lowry's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John Lowry's life.
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The world John Lowry lived through
1845 · age 8 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 11 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 26 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 30 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 34 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 49 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1898 · age 61 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1903 · age 66 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
Questions about John Lowry Nelson
When was John Lowry Nelson born?
John Lowry Nelson was born in 1837 in Kanalholm, Aalb., Denmark.
Where was John Lowry Nelson born?
John Lowry Nelson was born in Kanalholm, Aalb., Denmark.
When did John Lowry Nelson die?
John Lowry Nelson died in 1906 in Fish Haven, Idaho.
Where did John Lowry Nelson die?
John Lowry Nelson died in Fish Haven, Idaho.
How old was John Lowry Nelson at the time of death?
John Lowry Nelson was about 69 years old.
Where is John Lowry Nelson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents John Lowry's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when John Lowry Nelson was born?
In 1837, the U.S. presidents were Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren.
Who was president when John Lowry Nelson died?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when John Lowry died.
What major events happened during John Lowry Nelson's lifetime?
During John Lowry's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 8); the American Civil War began (1861, age 24); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 30); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 39); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 61); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 69).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Lowry Nelson?
Federal censuses taken during John Lowry's lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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Birth
1837
Kanalholm, Aalb., Denmark
Death
1906
Fish Haven, Idaho
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