Elizabeth Cooke (1853–1885)
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- Born
- 1853
- Died
- 1885
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- Names in Stone
When was Elizabeth Cooke born? 1853.
When did Elizabeth Cooke die? 1885.
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Elizabeth Cooke (1853–1885) was born in 1853, and died in 1885, at about age 32. A cemetery record documents Elizabeth's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Elizabeth's life.
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1861 · age 8 — The American Civil War began
1863 · age 10 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1865 · age 12 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1867 · age 14 — The United States purchased Alaska
1869 · age 16 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1871 · age 18 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1876 · age 23 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
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When was Elizabeth Cooke born?
Elizabeth Cooke was born in 1853.
When did Elizabeth Cooke die?
Elizabeth Cooke died in 1885.
How old was Elizabeth Cooke at the time of death?
Elizabeth Cooke was about 32 years old.
Where is Elizabeth Cooke buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Elizabeth's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Elizabeth Cooke was born?
In 1853, the U.S. presidents were Millard Fillmore and Franklin Pierce.
Who was president when Elizabeth Cooke died?
In 1885, the U.S. presidents were Chester A. Arthur and Grover Cleveland.
What major events happened during Elizabeth Cooke's lifetime?
During Elizabeth's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 8); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 12); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 16); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 23).
Which U.S. censuses would include Elizabeth Cooke?
Federal censuses taken during Elizabeth's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880.
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1853
Death
1885
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AncestryData, "Elizabeth Cooke (1853–1885)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/elizabeth-cooke-1853-1885-de25abec/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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