James W Roller (1892–1976)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1892
- Died
- 1976
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was James W Roller born? 1892.
When did James W Roller die? 1976.
Life story
James W Roller (1892–1976) was born in 1892, and died in 1976, at about age 84. A cemetery record documents James W's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about James W's life.
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The world James W lived through
1892 · age 0 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1908 · age 16 — Ford introduced the Model T
1920 · age 28 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
1937 · age 45 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1947 · age 55 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
1957 · age 65 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
1965 · age 73 — The Voting Rights Act was signed
Questions about James W Roller
When was James W Roller born?
James W Roller was born in 1892.
When did James W Roller die?
James W Roller died in 1976.
How old was James W Roller at the time of death?
James W Roller was about 84 years old.
Where is James W Roller buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents James W's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when James W Roller was born?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when James W was born.
Who was president when James W Roller died?
Gerald Ford was president of the United States when James W died.
What generation was James W Roller part of?
Born in 1892, James W Roller was part of the Lost Generation.
What happened in the world the year James W Roller was born?
In 1892, Ellis Island opened to immigrants.
What major events happened during James W Roller's lifetime?
During James W's lifetime: Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 0); the Titanic sank (1912, age 20); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 37); Allied forces landed in Normandy on D-Day (1944, age 52); Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott (1955, age 63); the Voting Rights Act was signed (1965, age 73).
Which U.S. censuses would include James W Roller?
Federal censuses taken during James W's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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Birth
1892
Birth
1892
Death
1976
Death
1976
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AncestryData, "James W Roller (1892–1976)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/james-w-roller-1892-1976-dc6c8a57/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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