A Rose for Emily By haleybrooke_1228 Period: Jan 1, 1861 to Jan 1, 1935 A Rose for Emily Feb 18, 1861 Emily's born Apr 18, 1872 Grierson House Is built Sep 8, 1893 Emily's Father Dies Nov 19, 1893 Emily falls ill Dec 19, 1893 Miss Emily's taxes are remitted Jun 19, 1894 Miss Emily meets Homer Barron Apr 19, 1895 Homer is last seen entering the house Sep 8, 1895 The townspeople sprinkle lime around the house Oct 21, 1895 MIss Emily stays in for 6 months Feb 19, 1898 Miss Emily emerges with grayed hair May 18, 1899 Miss Emily stops opening her door and leaving her house for 5 years Apr 20, 1904 Miss Emily gives China-painting lessons for 7 years May 21, 1911 Miss Emily stays in for ten years w/o giving china-painting lessons Aug 8, 1925 The newer generation comes for the taxes Apr 20, 1935 MIss Emily dies at age 74 Apr 21, 1935 Tobe leaves the house Apr 22, 1935 MIss Emily's funeral is held Apr 23, 1935 Homer's body is found