Ruben Olson (1888–1902)
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- Born
- 1888
- Died
- 1902
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- Names in Stone
When was Ruben Olson born? 1888.
When did Ruben Olson die? 1902.
Life story
Ruben Olson (1888–1902) was born in 1888, and died in 1902, at about age 14. A cemetery record documents Ruben's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Ruben's life.
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1892 · age 4 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1898 · age 10 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1900 · age 12 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
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When was Ruben Olson born?
Ruben Olson was born in 1888.
When did Ruben Olson die?
Ruben Olson died in 1902.
How old was Ruben Olson at the time of death?
Ruben Olson was about 14 years old.
Where is Ruben Olson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Ruben's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Ruben Olson was born?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Ruben was born.
Who was president when Ruben Olson died?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when Ruben died.
What generation was Ruben Olson part of?
Born in 1888, Ruben Olson was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Ruben Olson's lifetime?
During Ruben's lifetime: Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 4); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 10); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 12).
Which U.S. censuses would include Ruben Olson?
Federal censuses taken during Ruben's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1888
Death
1902
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