Henry L. Roberts (1843–1902)
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- Born
- 1843
- Died
- 1902
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- Names in Stone
When was Henry L. Roberts born? 1843.
When did Henry L. Roberts die? 1902.
Life story
Henry L. Roberts (1843–1902) was born in 1843, and died in 1902, at about age 59. A cemetery record documents Henry L.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Henry L.'s life.
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The world Henry L. lived through
1845 · age 2 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 5 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 20 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 24 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 28 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 43 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1898 · age 55 — The Spanish–American War was fought
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When was Henry L. Roberts born?
Henry L. Roberts was born in 1843.
When did Henry L. Roberts die?
Henry L. Roberts died in 1902.
How old was Henry L. Roberts at the time of death?
Henry L. Roberts was about 59 years old.
Where is Henry L. Roberts buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Henry L.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Henry L. Roberts was born?
John Tyler was president of the United States when Henry L. was born.
Who was president when Henry L. Roberts died?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when Henry L. died.
What major events happened during Henry L. Roberts's lifetime?
During Henry L.'s lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 2); the American Civil War began (1861, age 18); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 24); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 33); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 55).
Which U.S. censuses would include Henry L. Roberts?
Federal censuses taken during Henry L.'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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1843
Death
1902
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