Peter Nelson (1853–1900)
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- Born
- 1853
- Died
- 1900
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- Names in Stone
When was Peter Nelson born? 1853.
When did Peter Nelson die? 1900.
Life story
Peter Nelson (1853–1900) was born in 1853, and died in 1900, at about age 47. A cemetery record documents Peter's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Peter's life.
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1861 · age 8 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 12 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 16 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 23 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1892 · age 39 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1900 · age 47 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
Questions about Peter Nelson
When was Peter Nelson born?
Peter Nelson was born in 1853.
When did Peter Nelson die?
Peter Nelson died in 1900.
How old was Peter Nelson at the time of death?
Peter Nelson was about 47 years old.
Where is Peter Nelson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Peter's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Peter Nelson was born?
In 1853, the U.S. presidents were Millard Fillmore and Franklin Pierce.
Who was president when Peter Nelson died?
William McKinley was president of the United States when Peter died.
What major events happened during Peter Nelson's lifetime?
During Peter's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 8); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 12); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 16); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 23); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 39); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 47).
Which U.S. censuses would include Peter Nelson?
Federal censuses taken during Peter's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1853
Death
1900
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AncestryData, "Peter Nelson (1853–1900)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/peter-nelson-1853-1900-79acf276/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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