Alexander Poulson

MaleAugust 1849–29 January 1903

Brief Life History of Alexander

When Alexander Poulson was born in August 1849, in Pennsylvania, United States, his father, John Cutler Poulson, was 23 and his mother, Lydia Ann Kicks, was 21. He lived in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States in 1870. He died on 29 January 1903, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, at the age of 53, and was buried in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.

Photos and Memories (0)

Photos and Memories

Do you know Alexander? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

Alexander Poulson
1849–1903
Marie Naomi
1847–1886

Sources (5)

  • Alex Paulson in household of J C Paulson, "United States Census, 1870"
  • Alexander Poulson, "Pennsylvania, Philadelphia City Death Certificates, 1803-1915"
  • Alexander Poulson in household of John C Poulson, "United States Census, 1860"

Spouse and Children

Parents and Siblings

Siblings (5)

World Events (8)

1863

Age 14

Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.

1863 · Battle of Gettysburg

Age 14

The three day Battle of Gettysburg was one of the bloodiest of the American Civil War. Between the Confederates and Unions, somewhere between 46,000 and 51,000 people died that day.

1865

Age 16

Abraham Lincoln is assassinated by John Wilkes Booth.

Name Meaning

English: variant of Polson .

Americanized form of Danish and Norwegian Poulsen .

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

Possible Related Names

Discover Even More

As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

Create a free account to view more about your family.
Create a FREE Account
Search for Another Deceased Ancestor
Share this with your family and friends.