Ellen Patterson (1858–1873)
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- Born
- 1858
- Died
- 1873
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- Names in Stone
When was Ellen Patterson born? 1858.
When did Ellen Patterson die? 1873.
Life story
Ellen Patterson (1858–1873) was born in 1858, and died in 1873, at about age 15. A cemetery record documents Ellen's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Ellen's life.
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1861 · age 3 — The American Civil War began
1863 · age 5 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1865 · age 7 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1867 · age 9 — The United States purchased Alaska
1869 · age 11 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1871 · age 13 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
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When was Ellen Patterson born?
Ellen Patterson was born in 1858.
When did Ellen Patterson die?
Ellen Patterson died in 1873.
How old was Ellen Patterson at the time of death?
Ellen Patterson was about 15 years old.
Where is Ellen Patterson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Ellen's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Ellen Patterson was born?
James Buchanan was president of the United States when Ellen was born.
Who was president when Ellen Patterson died?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when Ellen died.
What major events happened during Ellen Patterson's lifetime?
During Ellen's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 3); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 5); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 7); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 9); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 11); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 13).
Which U.S. censuses would include Ellen Patterson?
Federal censuses taken during Ellen's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870.
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1858
Death
1873
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AncestryData, "Ellen Patterson (1858–1873)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/ellen-patterson-1858-1873-c91ee99a/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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