Stephen Rowland (1803–1875)
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- Born
- 1803
- Died
- 1875
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- Names in Stone
When was Stephen Rowland born? 1803.
When did Stephen Rowland die? 1875.
Life story
Stephen Rowland (1803–1875) was born in 1803, and died in 1875, at about age 72. A cemetery record documents Stephen's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Stephen's life.
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The world Stephen lived through
1803 · age 0 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1825 · age 22 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 43 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 58 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 62 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 66 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
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When was Stephen Rowland born?
Stephen Rowland was born in 1803.
When did Stephen Rowland die?
Stephen Rowland died in 1875.
How old was Stephen Rowland at the time of death?
Stephen Rowland was about 72 years old.
Where is Stephen Rowland buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Stephen's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Stephen Rowland was born?
Thomas Jefferson was president of the United States when Stephen was born.
Who was president when Stephen Rowland died?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when Stephen died.
What happened in the world the year Stephen Rowland was born?
In 1803, the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States.
What major events happened during Stephen Rowland's lifetime?
During Stephen's lifetime: the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 0); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 22); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 43); the American Civil War began (1861, age 58); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 62); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 66).
Which U.S. censuses would include Stephen Rowland?
Federal censuses taken during Stephen's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.
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1803
Death
1875
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