John Olson (1901–1936)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1901
- Died
- 1936
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was John Olson born? 1901.
When did John Olson die? 1936.
Life story
John Olson (1901–1936) was born in 1901, and died in 1936, at about age 35. 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
1903 · age 2 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1908 · age 7 — Ford introduced the Model T
1914 · age 13 — World War I began
1918 · age 17 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1927 · age 26 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1933 · age 32 — Prohibition ended in the United States
Questions about John Olson
When was John Olson born?
John Olson was born in 1901.
When did John Olson die?
John Olson died in 1936.
How old was John Olson at the time of death?
John Olson was about 35 years old.
Where is John Olson 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 Olson was born?
In 1901, the U.S. presidents were William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt.
Who was president when John Olson died?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when John died.
What generation was John Olson part of?
Born in 1901, John Olson was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during John Olson's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 2); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 7); World War I began (1914, age 13); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 17); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 26); Prohibition ended in the United States (1933, age 32).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Olson?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1910, 1920, 1930.
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Birth
1901
Death
1936
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AncestryData, "John Olson (1901–1936)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/john-olson-1901-1936-bdff1ad3/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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