John Nelson (1869–1946)
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- Born
- 1869
- Died
- 1946
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- Names in Stone
When was John Nelson born? 1869.
When did John Nelson die? 1946.
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John Nelson (1869–1946) was born in 1869, and died in 1946, at about age 77. A cemetery record documents John's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John's life.
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The world John lived through
1869 · age 0 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1886 · age 17 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1900 · age 31 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1908 · age 39 — Ford introduced the Model T
1917 · age 48 — The United States entered World War I
1927 · age 58 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1935 · age 66 — The Social Security Act was signed
1941 · age 72 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
Questions about John Nelson
When was John Nelson born?
John Nelson was born in 1869.
When did John Nelson die?
John Nelson died in 1946.
How old was John Nelson at the time of death?
John Nelson was about 77 years old.
Where is John Nelson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents John's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when John Nelson was born?
In 1869, the U.S. presidents were Andrew Johnson and Ulysses S. Grant.
Who was president when John Nelson died?
Harry S. Truman was president of the United States when John died.
What happened in the world the year John Nelson was born?
In 1869, the first transcontinental railroad was completed.
What major events happened during John Nelson's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 0); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 23); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 37); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 48); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 60); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 70).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Nelson?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named John Nelson are on AncestryData?
2 people named John Nelson are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1946
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