Roger Chew (1874–1931)
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- Born
- 1874
- Died
- 1931
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- Names in Stone
When was Roger Chew born? 1874.
When did Roger Chew die? 1931.
Life story
Roger Chew (1874–1931) was born in 1874, and died in 1931, at about age 57. A cemetery record documents Roger's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Roger's life.
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1876 · age 2 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1892 · age 18 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1900 · age 26 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1906 · age 32 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1912 · age 38 — The Titanic sank
1917 · age 43 — The United States entered World War I
1920 · age 46 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
1929 · age 55 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
Questions about Roger Chew
When was Roger Chew born?
Roger Chew was born in 1874.
When did Roger Chew die?
Roger Chew died in 1931.
How old was Roger Chew at the time of death?
Roger Chew was about 57 years old.
Where is Roger Chew buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Roger's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Roger Chew was born?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when Roger was born.
Who was president when Roger Chew died?
Herbert Hoover was president of the United States when Roger died.
What major events happened during Roger Chew's lifetime?
During Roger's lifetime: Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 2); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 24); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 32); World War I began (1914, age 40); women won the right to vote in the United States (1920, age 46).
Which U.S. censuses would include Roger Chew?
Federal censuses taken during Roger's lifetime and now public: 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named Roger Chew are on AncestryData?
2 people named Roger Chew are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1874
Death
1931
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AncestryData, "Roger Chew (1874–1931)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/roger-chew-1874-1931-e6e9aef6/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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Born 1797
Died 1861
Born 1843 in Loudoun County VA
Died 1921 in Charlestown WV
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