A Rose for Emily Timeline By xojor_dynx Jan 1, 1894 Emily's father dies and her taxes are remitted Period: Jan 1, 1894 to Jan 1, 1926 dates Apr 20, 1896 She buys arsenic while her cousins are visiting May 20, 1896 Homer Barren dissapears Jun 1, 1896 A Horrid Smell Comes from Emily's House Jan 1, 1926 Vanquishing the officers that are trying to collect her taxes