Nils Olson (1880–1945)
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- Born
- 1880
- Died
- 1945
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Nils Olson born? 1880.
When did Nils Olson die? 1945.
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Nils Olson (1880–1945) was born in 1880, and died in 1945, at about age 65. A cemetery record documents Nils's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Nils's life.
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1886 · age 6 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1900 · age 20 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1908 · age 28 — Ford introduced the Model T
1917 · age 37 — The United States entered World War I
1927 · age 47 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1935 · age 55 — The Social Security Act was signed
1941 · age 61 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
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When was Nils Olson born?
Nils Olson was born in 1880.
When did Nils Olson die?
Nils Olson died in 1945.
How old was Nils Olson at the time of death?
Nils Olson was about 65 years old.
Where is Nils Olson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Nils's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Nils Olson was born?
Rutherford B. Hayes was president of the United States when Nils was born.
Who was president when Nils Olson died?
In 1945, the U.S. presidents were Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman.
What major events happened during Nils Olson's lifetime?
During Nils's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 6); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 23); World War I began (1914, age 34); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 47); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 57); World War II ended (1945, age 65).
Which U.S. censuses would include Nils Olson?
Federal censuses taken during Nils's lifetime and now public: 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1880
Death
1945
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