Pehr Olson (1830–1915)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1830
- Died
- 1915
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Pehr Olson born? 1830.
When did Pehr Olson die? 1915.
Life story
Pehr Olson (1830–1915) was born in 1830, and died in 1915, at about age 85. A cemetery record documents Pehr's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Pehr's life.
Ancestry
Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.
Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.
Find Pehr’s records
The world Pehr lived through
1845 · age 15 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1861 · age 31 — The American Civil War began
1867 · age 37 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 46 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 68 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 76 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1914 · age 84 — World War I began
Questions about Pehr Olson
When was Pehr Olson born?
Pehr Olson was born in 1830.
When did Pehr Olson die?
Pehr Olson died in 1915.
How old was Pehr Olson at the time of death?
Pehr Olson was about 85 years old.
Where is Pehr Olson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Pehr's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Pehr Olson was born?
Andrew Jackson was president of the United States when Pehr was born.
Who was president when Pehr Olson died?
Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when Pehr died.
What major events happened during Pehr Olson's lifetime?
During Pehr's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 15); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 33); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 41); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 68); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 78).
Which U.S. censuses would include Pehr Olson?
Federal censuses taken during Pehr's lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
Census years to search
Life events
Birth
1830
Death
1915
Burial
Add details
Add a name
Is this information correct?
By submitting you agree to our Privacy Policy.
More records
Ancestry
Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.
Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.
Explore Related Family History
- Explore Olson family records
Compare people with this surname. A shared surname does not establish a family relationship.
- Research cemetery records and inscriptions
This record includes a burial event. Explore the existing guide to cemetery documentation and transcriptions.
- Compare records and test a family-history match
Use dates, places and independent sources to distinguish people with similar names.
Cite this record
AncestryData, "Pehr Olson (1830–1915)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/pehr-olson-1830-1915-0f45c8f2/, accessed 2026-11-14.
https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/pehr-olson-1830-1915-0f45c8f2/
Sources
Other Pehr Olson records
No other records are listed for this name.
Browse Olson family recordsAncestry
Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.
Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.
Ancestry
AncestryDNA® with Traits
Ethnicity estimate, DNA matches and personal traits.