Oline J. Nelson (1874–1900)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1874 in Honeste-segn, Denmark
    Died
    1900 in Wardboro, ID

    When was Oline J. Nelson born? 1874 in Honeste-segn, Denmark.

    When did Oline J. Nelson die? 1900 in Wardboro, ID.

    Life story

    Oline J. Nelson (1874–1900) was born in 1874 in Honeste-segn, Denmark, and died in 1900 in Wardboro, ID, at about age 26. A cemetery record documents Oline J.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Oline J.'s life.

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    The world Oline J. lived through

    1. 1876 · age 2 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone

    2. 1886 · age 12 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated

    3. 1892 · age 18 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants

    4. 1898 · age 24 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    5. 1900 · age 26 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas

    Questions about Oline J. Nelson

    When was Oline J. Nelson born?

    Oline J. Nelson was born in 1874 in Honeste-segn, Denmark.

    Where was Oline J. Nelson born?

    Oline J. Nelson was born in Honeste-segn, Denmark.

    When did Oline J. Nelson die?

    Oline J. Nelson died in 1900 in Wardboro, ID.

    Where did Oline J. Nelson die?

    Oline J. Nelson died in Wardboro, ID.

    How old was Oline J. Nelson at the time of death?

    Oline J. Nelson was about 26 years old.

    Where is Oline J. Nelson buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Oline J.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Oline J. Nelson was born?

    Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when Oline J. was born.

    Who was president when Oline J. Nelson died?

    William McKinley was president of the United States when Oline J. died.

    What major events happened during Oline J. Nelson's lifetime?

    During Oline J.'s lifetime: Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 2); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 12); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 18); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 24); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 26).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Oline J. Nelson?

    Federal censuses taken during Oline J.'s lifetime and now public: 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1874

      Honeste-segn, Denmark

    2. Death

      1900

      Wardboro, ID

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Oline J. Nelson (1874–1900)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/oline-j-nelson-1874-1900-472a933a/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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