Adelia Roller (1860–1888)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1860
    Died
    1888

    When was Adelia Roller born? 1860.

    When did Adelia Roller die? 1888.

    Life story

    Adelia Roller (1860–1888) was born in 1860, and died in 1888, at about age 28. A cemetery record documents Adelia's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Adelia's life.

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    The world Adelia lived through

    1. 1861 · age 1 — The American Civil War began

    2. 1863 · age 3 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect

    3. 1865 · age 5 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated

    4. 1867 · age 7 — The United States purchased Alaska

    5. 1869 · age 9 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed

    6. 1871 · age 11 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city

    7. 1876 · age 16 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone

    8. 1886 · age 26 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated

    Questions about Adelia Roller

    When was Adelia Roller born?

    Adelia Roller was born in 1860.

    When did Adelia Roller die?

    Adelia Roller died in 1888.

    How old was Adelia Roller at the time of death?

    Adelia Roller was about 28 years old.

    Where is Adelia Roller buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Adelia's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Adelia Roller was born?

    James Buchanan was president of the United States when Adelia was born.

    Who was president when Adelia Roller died?

    Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Adelia died.

    What major events happened during Adelia Roller's lifetime?

    During Adelia's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 1); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 5); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 9); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 16).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Adelia Roller?

    Federal censuses taken during Adelia's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1860

    2. Death

      1888

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Adelia Roller (1860–1888)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/adelia-roller-1860-1888-9708af2a/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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    Sources

    Names in Stone

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