Karsten Nielson (1830–1886)
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- Born
- 1830
- Died
- 1886
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- Names in Stone
When was Karsten Nielson born? 1830.
When did Karsten Nielson die? 1886.
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Karsten Nielson (1830–1886) was born in 1830, and died in 1886, at about age 56. A cemetery record documents Karsten's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Karsten's life.
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1845 · age 15 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 18 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 33 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 37 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 41 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 56 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
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When was Karsten Nielson born?
Karsten Nielson was born in 1830.
When did Karsten Nielson die?
Karsten Nielson died in 1886.
How old was Karsten Nielson at the time of death?
Karsten Nielson was about 56 years old.
Where is Karsten Nielson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Karsten's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Karsten Nielson was born?
Andrew Jackson was president of the United States when Karsten was born.
Who was president when Karsten Nielson died?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Karsten died.
What major events happened during Karsten Nielson's lifetime?
During Karsten's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 15); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 18); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 33); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 37); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 41); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 56).
Which U.S. censuses would include Karsten Nielson?
Federal censuses taken during Karsten's lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
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Birth
1830
Death
1886
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