Susannah Nelson (1844–1909)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1844 in Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois
- Died
- 1909 in Fish Haven, Idaho
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Susannah Nelson born? 1844 in Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois.
When did Susannah Nelson die? 1909 in Fish Haven, Idaho.
Life story
Susannah Nelson (1844–1909) was born in 1844 in Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, and died in 1909 in Fish Haven, Idaho, at about age 65. A cemetery record documents Susannah's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Susannah's life.
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The world Susannah lived through
1845 · age 1 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1861 · age 17 — The American Civil War began
1867 · age 23 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 32 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 54 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 62 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
Questions about Susannah Nelson
When was Susannah Nelson born?
Susannah Nelson was born in 1844 in Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois.
Where was Susannah Nelson born?
Susannah Nelson was born in Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois.
When did Susannah Nelson die?
Susannah Nelson died in 1909 in Fish Haven, Idaho.
Where did Susannah Nelson die?
Susannah Nelson died in Fish Haven, Idaho.
How old was Susannah Nelson at the time of death?
Susannah Nelson was about 65 years old.
Where is Susannah Nelson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Susannah's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Susannah Nelson was born?
John Tyler was president of the United States when Susannah was born.
Who was president when Susannah Nelson died?
In 1909, the U.S. presidents were Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft.
What major events happened during Susannah Nelson's lifetime?
During Susannah's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 1); the American Civil War began (1861, age 17); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 23); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 32); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 54); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 62).
Which U.S. censuses would include Susannah Nelson?
Federal censuses taken during Susannah's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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Birth
1844
Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois
Death
1909
Fish Haven, Idaho
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