Rolla Schmidt (1888–1910)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1888
- Died
- 1910
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Rolla Schmidt born? 1888.
When did Rolla Schmidt die? 1910.
Life story
Rolla Schmidt (1888–1910) was born in 1888, and died in 1910, at about age 22. A cemetery record documents Rolla's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Rolla's life.

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The world Rolla lived through
1892 · age 4 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1898 · age 10 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1900 · age 12 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1903 · age 15 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1906 · age 18 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1908 · age 20 — Ford introduced the Model T
Questions about Rolla Schmidt
When was Rolla Schmidt born?
Rolla Schmidt was born in 1888.
When did Rolla Schmidt die?
Rolla Schmidt died in 1910.
How old was Rolla Schmidt at the time of death?
Rolla Schmidt was about 22 years old.
Where is Rolla Schmidt buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Rolla's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Rolla Schmidt was born?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Rolla was born.
Who was president when Rolla Schmidt died?
William Howard Taft was president of the United States when Rolla died.
What generation was Rolla Schmidt part of?
Born in 1888, Rolla Schmidt was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Rolla Schmidt's lifetime?
During Rolla's lifetime: Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 4); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 10); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 12); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 15); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 18); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 20).
Which U.S. censuses would include Rolla Schmidt?
Federal censuses taken during Rolla's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900, 1910. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1888
Death
1910
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