Eliza Roller (1848–1902)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1848
    Died
    1902

    When was Eliza Roller born? 1848.

    When did Eliza Roller die? 1902.

    Life story

    Eliza Roller (1848–1902) was born in 1848, and died in 1902, at about age 54. A cemetery record documents Eliza's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Eliza's life.

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    The world Eliza lived through

    1. 1848 · age 0 — The California Gold Rush began

    2. 1863 · age 15 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect

    3. 1867 · age 19 — The United States purchased Alaska

    4. 1871 · age 23 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city

    5. 1886 · age 38 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated

    6. 1898 · age 50 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    Questions about Eliza Roller

    When was Eliza Roller born?

    Eliza Roller was born in 1848.

    When did Eliza Roller die?

    Eliza Roller died in 1902.

    How old was Eliza Roller at the time of death?

    Eliza Roller was about 54 years old.

    Where is Eliza Roller buried?

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

    Who was president when Eliza Roller was born?

    James K. Polk was president of the United States when Eliza was born.

    Who was president when Eliza Roller died?

    Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when Eliza died.

    What happened in the world the year Eliza Roller was born?

    In 1848, the California Gold Rush began.

    What major events happened during Eliza Roller's lifetime?

    During Eliza's lifetime: the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 0); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 15); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 19); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 23); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 38); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 50).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Eliza Roller?

    Federal censuses taken during Eliza'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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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1848

    2. Death

      1902

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Eliza Roller (1848–1902)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/eliza-roller-1848-1902-8f29f04c/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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    Sources

    Names in Stone

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