Peter Olson (1872–1890)
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- Born
- 1872
- Died
- 1890
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- Names in Stone
When was Peter Olson born? 1872.
When did Peter Olson die? 1890.
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Peter Olson (1872–1890) was born in 1872, and died in 1890, at about age 18. 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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1876 · age 4 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1886 · age 14 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
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When was Peter Olson born?
Peter Olson was born in 1872.
When did Peter Olson die?
Peter Olson died in 1890.
How old was Peter Olson at the time of death?
Peter Olson was about 18 years old.
Where is Peter Olson 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 Olson was born?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when Peter was born.
Who was president when Peter Olson died?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when Peter died.
What major events happened during Peter Olson's lifetime?
During Peter's lifetime: Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 4); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 14).
Which U.S. censuses would include Peter Olson?
Federal censuses taken during Peter's lifetime and now public: 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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AncestryData, "Peter Olson (1872–1890)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/peter-olson-1872-1890-d45cd79c/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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