Melvin C Roberts (1869–1898)
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- Born
- 1869
- Died
- 1898
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- Names in Stone
When was Melvin C Roberts born? 1869.
When did Melvin C Roberts die? 1898.
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Melvin C Roberts (1869–1898) was born in 1869, and died in 1898, at about age 29. A cemetery record documents Melvin C's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Melvin C's life.
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The world Melvin C lived through
1869 · age 0 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1871 · age 2 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1876 · age 7 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1886 · age 17 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1892 · age 23 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1898 · age 29 — The Spanish–American War was fought
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When was Melvin C Roberts born?
Melvin C Roberts was born in 1869.
When did Melvin C Roberts die?
Melvin C Roberts died in 1898.
How old was Melvin C Roberts at the time of death?
Melvin C Roberts was about 29 years old.
Where is Melvin C Roberts buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Melvin C's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Melvin C Roberts was born?
In 1869, the U.S. presidents were Andrew Johnson and Ulysses S. Grant.
Who was president when Melvin C Roberts died?
William McKinley was president of the United States when Melvin C died.
What happened in the world the year Melvin C Roberts was born?
In 1869, the first transcontinental railroad was completed.
What major events happened during Melvin C Roberts's lifetime?
During Melvin C's lifetime: the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 0); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 2); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 7); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 17); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 23); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 29).
Which U.S. censuses would include Melvin C Roberts?
Federal censuses taken during Melvin C's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1869
Death
1898
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