Knut Olson (1811–1880)
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- Born
- 1811
- Died
- 1880
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- Names in Stone
When was Knut Olson born? 1811.
When did Knut Olson die? 1880.
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Knut Olson (1811–1880) was born in 1811, and died in 1880, at about age 69. A cemetery record documents Knut's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Knut's life.
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1812 · age 1 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 34 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 37 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 52 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 56 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 60 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
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When was Knut Olson born?
Knut Olson was born in 1811.
When did Knut Olson die?
Knut Olson died in 1880.
How old was Knut Olson at the time of death?
Knut Olson was about 69 years old.
Where is Knut Olson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Knut's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Knut Olson was born?
James Madison was president of the United States when Knut was born.
Who was president when Knut Olson died?
Rutherford B. Hayes was president of the United States when Knut died.
What major events happened during Knut Olson's lifetime?
During Knut's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 1); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 34); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 37); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 52); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 56); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 60).
Which U.S. censuses would include Knut Olson?
Federal censuses taken during Knut's lifetime and now public: 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
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1811
Death
1880
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