Martin Olson (1822–1894)
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- Born
- 1822
- Died
- 1894
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Martin Olson born? 1822.
When did Martin Olson die? 1894.
Life story
Martin Olson (1822–1894) was born in 1822, and died in 1894, at about age 72. A cemetery record documents Martin's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Martin's life.
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1825 · age 3 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 24 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 39 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 43 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 47 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 54 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1892 · age 70 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
Questions about Martin Olson
When was Martin Olson born?
Martin Olson was born in 1822.
When did Martin Olson die?
Martin Olson died in 1894.
How old was Martin Olson at the time of death?
Martin Olson was about 72 years old.
Where is Martin Olson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Martin's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Martin Olson was born?
James Monroe was president of the United States when Martin was born.
Who was president when Martin Olson died?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Martin died.
What major events happened during Martin Olson's lifetime?
During Martin's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 3); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 26); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 43); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 49); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 70).
Which U.S. censuses would include Martin Olson?
Federal censuses taken during Martin's lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named Martin Olson are on AncestryData?
2 people named Martin Olson are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1822
Death
1894
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AncestryData, "Martin Olson (1822–1894)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/martin-olson-1822-1894-783f8e8f/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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