William D Roller (1847–1929)
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- Born
- 1847
- Died
- 1929
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- Names in Stone
When was William D Roller born? 1847.
When did William D Roller die? 1929.
Life story
William D Roller (1847–1929) was born in 1847, and died in 1929, at about age 82. A cemetery record documents William D's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about William D's life.
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The world William D lived through
1848 · age 1 — The California Gold Rush began
1865 · age 18 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1871 · age 24 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1892 · age 45 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1903 · age 56 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1912 · age 65 — The Titanic sank
1918 · age 71 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1929 · age 82 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
Questions about William D Roller
When was William D Roller born?
William D Roller was born in 1847.
When did William D Roller die?
William D Roller died in 1929.
How old was William D Roller at the time of death?
William D Roller was about 82 years old.
Where is William D Roller buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents William D's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when William D Roller was born?
James K. Polk was president of the United States when William D was born.
Who was president when William D Roller died?
In 1929, the U.S. presidents were Calvin Coolidge and Herbert Hoover.
What major events happened during William D Roller's lifetime?
During William D's lifetime: the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 1); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 20); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 39); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 56); World War I began (1914, age 67); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 80).
Which U.S. censuses would include William D Roller?
Federal censuses taken during William D'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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1847
Death
1929
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AncestryData, "William D Roller (1847–1929)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-d-roller-1847-1929-2420432e/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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