Isabelle Davis (1855–1945)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1855
    Died
    1945

    When was Isabelle Davis born? 1855.

    When did Isabelle Davis die? 1945.

    Life story

    Isabelle Davis (1855–1945) was born in 1855, and died in 1945, at about age 90. A cemetery record documents Isabelle's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Isabelle's life.

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    The world Isabelle lived through

    1. 1861 · age 6 — The American Civil War began

    2. 1869 · age 14 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed

    3. 1892 · age 37 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants

    4. 1906 · age 51 — The San Francisco earthquake struck

    5. 1917 · age 62 — The United States entered World War I

    6. 1929 · age 74 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression

    7. 1939 · age 84 — World War II began in Europe

    Questions about Isabelle Davis

    When was Isabelle Davis born?

    Isabelle Davis was born in 1855.

    When did Isabelle Davis die?

    Isabelle Davis died in 1945.

    How old was Isabelle Davis at the time of death?

    Isabelle Davis was about 90 years old.

    Where is Isabelle Davis buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Isabelle's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Isabelle Davis was born?

    Franklin Pierce was president of the United States when Isabelle was born.

    Who was president when Isabelle Davis died?

    In 1945, the U.S. presidents were Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman.

    What major events happened during Isabelle Davis's lifetime?

    During Isabelle's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 6); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 16); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 45); World War I began (1914, age 59); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 74); the attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II (1941, age 86).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Isabelle Davis?

    Federal censuses taken during Isabelle's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1855

    2. Death

      1945

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Isabelle Davis (1855–1945)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/isabelle-davis-1855-1945-36595496/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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