Rosetta Gilbert (1849–1926)
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- Born
- 1849
- Died
- 1926
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- Names in Stone
When was Rosetta Gilbert born? 1849.
When did Rosetta Gilbert die? 1926.
Life story
Rosetta Gilbert (1849–1926) was born in 1849, and died in 1926, at about age 77. A cemetery record documents Rosetta's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Rosetta's life.
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The world Rosetta lived through
1861 · age 12 — The American Civil War began
1867 · age 18 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 27 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 49 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 57 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1914 · age 65 — World War I began
1920 · age 71 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
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When was Rosetta Gilbert born?
Rosetta Gilbert was born in 1849.
When did Rosetta Gilbert die?
Rosetta Gilbert died in 1926.
How old was Rosetta Gilbert at the time of death?
Rosetta Gilbert was about 77 years old.
Where is Rosetta Gilbert buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Rosetta's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Rosetta Gilbert was born?
In 1849, the U.S. presidents were James K. Polk and Zachary Taylor.
Who was president when Rosetta Gilbert died?
Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when Rosetta died.
What major events happened during Rosetta Gilbert's lifetime?
During Rosetta's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 12); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 20); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 43); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 57); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 68).
Which U.S. censuses would include Rosetta Gilbert?
Federal censuses taken during Rosetta's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1849
Death
1926
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AncestryData, "Rosetta Gilbert (1849–1926)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/rosetta-gilbert-1849-1926-dc74632e/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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