John William Nielson (1891–1981)
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- Born
- 1891
- Died
- 1981
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was John William Nielson born? 1891.
When did John William Nielson die? 1981.
Life story
John William Nielson (1891–1981) was born in 1891, and died in 1981, at about age 90. A cemetery record documents John William's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John William's life.
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The world John William lived through
1892 · age 1 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1908 · age 17 — Ford introduced the Model T
1920 · age 29 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
1937 · age 46 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1947 · age 56 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
1957 · age 66 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
1965 · age 74 — The Voting Rights Act was signed
1980 · age 89 — Mount St. Helens erupted
Questions about John William Nielson
When was John William Nielson born?
John William Nielson was born in 1891.
When did John William Nielson die?
John William Nielson died in 1981.
How old was John William Nielson at the time of death?
John William Nielson was about 90 years old.
Where is John William Nielson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents John William's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when John William Nielson was born?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when John William was born.
Who was president when John William Nielson died?
In 1981, the U.S. presidents were Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan.
What generation was John William Nielson part of?
Born in 1891, John William Nielson was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during John William Nielson's lifetime?
During John William's lifetime: Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 1); the Titanic sank (1912, age 21); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 38); Allied forces landed in Normandy on D-Day (1944, age 53); Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott (1955, age 64); the Voting Rights Act was signed (1965, age 74).
Which U.S. censuses would include John William Nielson?
Federal censuses taken during John William's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1891
Death
1981
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