Lars Olsen (1812–1887)
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- Born
- 1812
- Died
- 1887
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- Names in Stone
When was Lars Olsen born? 1812.
When did Lars Olsen die? 1887.
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Lars Olsen (1812–1887) was born in 1812, and died in 1887, at about age 75. A cemetery record documents Lars's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Lars's life.
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1812 · age 0 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 33 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 36 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 51 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 55 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 59 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 74 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
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When was Lars Olsen born?
Lars Olsen was born in 1812.
When did Lars Olsen die?
Lars Olsen died in 1887.
How old was Lars Olsen at the time of death?
Lars Olsen was about 75 years old.
Where is Lars Olsen buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Lars's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Lars Olsen was born?
James Madison was president of the United States when Lars was born.
Who was president when Lars Olsen died?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Lars died.
What happened in the world the year Lars Olsen was born?
In 1812, the War of 1812 began.
What major events happened during Lars Olsen's lifetime?
During Lars's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 0); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 34); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 51); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 57); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 74).
Which U.S. censuses would include Lars Olsen?
Federal censuses taken during Lars's lifetime and now public: 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
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Birth
1812
Death
1887
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