John Roler (1773–1858)
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- Born
- 1773
- Died
- 1858
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- Names in Stone
When was John Roler born? 1773.
When did John Roler die? 1858.
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John Roler (1773–1858) was born in 1773, and died in 1858, at about age 85. A cemetery record documents John's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John's life.
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1776 · age 3 — The Declaration of Independence was signed
1790 · age 17 — The first U.S. census was taken
1812 · age 39 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 72 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 75 — The California Gold Rush began
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When was John Roler born?
John Roler was born in 1773.
When did John Roler die?
John Roler died in 1858.
How old was John Roler at the time of death?
John Roler was about 85 years old.
Where is John Roler buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents John's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when John Roler died?
James Buchanan was president of the United States when John died.
What major events happened during John Roler's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the Declaration of Independence was signed (1776, age 3); the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 17); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 39); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 72); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 75).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Roler?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850.
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1773
Death
1858
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