Rodney Tapley (1827–1866)
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- Born
- 1827
- Died
- 1866
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- Names in Stone
When was Rodney Tapley born? 1827.
When did Rodney Tapley die? 1866.
Life story
Rodney Tapley (1827–1866) was born in 1827, and died in 1866, at about age 39. A cemetery record documents Rodney's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Rodney's life.
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1845 · age 18 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 19 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 21 — The California Gold Rush began
1861 · age 34 — The American Civil War began
1863 · age 36 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1865 · age 38 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
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When was Rodney Tapley born?
Rodney Tapley was born in 1827.
When did Rodney Tapley die?
Rodney Tapley died in 1866.
How old was Rodney Tapley at the time of death?
Rodney Tapley was about 39 years old.
Where is Rodney Tapley buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Rodney's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Rodney Tapley was born?
John Quincy Adams was president of the United States when Rodney was born.
Who was president when Rodney Tapley died?
Andrew Johnson was president of the United States when Rodney died.
What major events happened during Rodney Tapley's lifetime?
During Rodney's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 18); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 19); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 21); the American Civil War began (1861, age 34); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 36); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 38).
Which U.S. censuses would include Rodney Tapley?
Federal censuses taken during Rodney's lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860.
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Birth
1827
Death
1866
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