Roswell Stephens (1809–1880)
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- Born
- 1809
- Died
- 1880
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Roswell Stephens born? 1809.
When did Roswell Stephens die? 1880.
Life story
Roswell Stephens (1809–1880) was born in 1809, and died in 1880, at about age 71. A cemetery record documents Roswell's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Roswell's life.
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The world Roswell lived through
1812 · age 3 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 36 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 39 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 54 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 58 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 62 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
Questions about Roswell Stephens
When was Roswell Stephens born?
Roswell Stephens was born in 1809.
When did Roswell Stephens die?
Roswell Stephens died in 1880.
How old was Roswell Stephens at the time of death?
Roswell Stephens was about 71 years old.
Where is Roswell Stephens buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Roswell's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Roswell Stephens was born?
In 1809, the U.S. presidents were Thomas Jefferson and James Madison.
Who was president when Roswell Stephens died?
Rutherford B. Hayes was president of the United States when Roswell died.
What major events happened during Roswell Stephens's lifetime?
During Roswell's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 3); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 36); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 39); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 54); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 58); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 62).
Which U.S. censuses would include Roswell Stephens?
Federal censuses taken during Roswell's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
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Birth
1809
Birth
1809
Death
1880
Death
1880
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