William H. Nelson (1896–1958)
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- Born
- 1896
- Died
- 1958
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- Names in Stone
When was William H. Nelson born? 1896.
When did William H. Nelson die? 1958.
Life story
William H. Nelson (1896–1958) was born in 1896, and died in 1958, at about age 62. A cemetery record documents William H.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about William H.'s life.
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The world William H. lived through
1898 · age 2 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1908 · age 12 — Ford introduced the Model T
1918 · age 22 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1933 · age 37 — Prohibition ended in the United States
1941 · age 45 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1950 · age 54 — The Korean War began
1957 · age 61 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
Questions about William H. Nelson
When was William H. Nelson born?
William H. Nelson was born in 1896.
When did William H. Nelson die?
William H. Nelson died in 1958.
How old was William H. Nelson at the time of death?
William H. Nelson was about 62 years old.
Where is William H. Nelson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents William H.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when William H. Nelson was born?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when William H. was born.
Who was president when William H. Nelson died?
Dwight D. Eisenhower was president of the United States when William H. died.
What generation was William H. Nelson part of?
Born in 1896, William H. Nelson was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during William H. Nelson's lifetime?
During William H.'s lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 2); the Titanic sank (1912, age 16); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 31); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 43); the Korean War began (1950, age 54).
Which U.S. censuses would include William H. Nelson?
Federal censuses taken during William H.'s lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1896
Death
1958
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AncestryData, "William H. Nelson (1896–1958)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-h-nelson-1896-1958-12e6043e/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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