Niels Olson (1855–1924)
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- Born
- 1855
- Died
- 1924
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Niels Olson born? 1855.
When did Niels Olson die? 1924.
Life story
Niels Olson (1855–1924) was born in 1855, and died in 1924, at about age 69. A cemetery record documents Niels's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Niels's life.
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The world Niels lived through
1861 · age 6 — The American Civil War began
1867 · age 12 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 21 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 43 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 51 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1914 · age 59 — World War I began
1920 · age 65 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
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When was Niels Olson born?
Niels Olson was born in 1855.
When did Niels Olson die?
Niels Olson died in 1924.
How old was Niels Olson at the time of death?
Niels Olson was about 69 years old.
Where is Niels Olson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Niels's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Niels Olson was born?
Franklin Pierce was president of the United States when Niels was born.
Who was president when Niels Olson died?
Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when Niels died.
What major events happened during Niels Olson's lifetime?
During Niels's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 6); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 14); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 37); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 51); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 62).
Which U.S. censuses would include Niels Olson?
Federal censuses taken during Niels's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1855
Death
1924
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