James Roller (1854–1928)
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- Born
- 1854
- Died
- 1928
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was James Roller born? 1854.
When did James Roller die? 1928.
Life story
James Roller (1854–1928) was born in 1854, and died in 1928, at about age 74. A cemetery record documents James's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about James's life.
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1861 · age 7 — The American Civil War began
1867 · age 13 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 22 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 44 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 52 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1914 · age 60 — World War I began
1920 · age 66 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
Questions about James Roller
When was James Roller born?
James Roller was born in 1854.
When did James Roller die?
James Roller died in 1928.
How old was James Roller at the time of death?
James Roller was about 74 years old.
Where is James Roller buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents James's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when James Roller was born?
Franklin Pierce was president of the United States when James was born.
Who was president when James Roller died?
Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when James died.
What major events happened during James Roller's lifetime?
During James's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 7); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 15); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 38); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 52); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 63).
Which U.S. censuses would include James Roller?
Federal censuses taken during James's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1854
Death
1928
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AncestryData, "James Roller (1854–1928)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/james-roller-1854-1928-6f161940/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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