A Rose for Emily by William Faulkner Timeline By ck119906 Jan 1, 1894 Her father dies. She doesn't have to pay taxes. Apr 20, 1896 She buys arsenic. Her relatives visit. May 1, 1896 Sweetheart disappears Jun 1, 1896 A smell develops around Emily's house Jan 1, 1926 The men come to collect taxes Jan 1, 1930 Miss Emily dies at the age of 74 Dec 31, 1930 Found a corpse of Homer Baron