Celia Rowland (1813–1891)

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    Born
    1813
    Died
    1891

    When was Celia Rowland born? 1813.

    When did Celia Rowland die? 1891.

    Life story

    Celia Rowland (1813–1891) was born in 1813, and died in 1891, at about age 78. A cemetery record documents Celia's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Celia's life.

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    The world Celia lived through

    1. 1825 · age 12 — The Erie Canal opened

    2. 1846 · age 33 — The Mexican–American War began

    3. 1861 · age 48 — The American Civil War began

    4. 1865 · age 52 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated

    5. 1869 · age 56 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed

    6. 1876 · age 63 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone

    Questions about Celia Rowland

    When was Celia Rowland born?

    Celia Rowland was born in 1813.

    When did Celia Rowland die?

    Celia Rowland died in 1891.

    How old was Celia Rowland at the time of death?

    Celia Rowland was about 78 years old.

    Where is Celia Rowland buried?

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

    Who was president when Celia Rowland was born?

    James Madison was president of the United States when Celia was born.

    Who was president when Celia Rowland died?

    Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when Celia died.

    What major events happened during Celia Rowland's lifetime?

    During Celia's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 12); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 33); the American Civil War began (1861, age 48); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 52); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 56); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 63).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Celia Rowland?

    Federal censuses taken during Celia's lifetime and now public: 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1813

    2. Death

      1891

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Celia Rowland (1813–1891)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/celia-rowland-1813-1891-b030d55a/, accessed 2026-11-13.

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