Elcy Harvey (1858–1874)
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- Born
- 1858
- Died
- 1874
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- Names in Stone
When was Elcy Harvey born? 1858.
When did Elcy Harvey die? 1874.
Life story
Elcy Harvey (1858–1874) was born in 1858, and died in 1874, at about age 16. A cemetery record documents Elcy's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Elcy's life.
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The world Elcy lived through
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 Elcy Harvey born?
Elcy Harvey was born in 1858.
When did Elcy Harvey die?
Elcy Harvey died in 1874.
How old was Elcy Harvey at the time of death?
Elcy Harvey was about 16 years old.
Where is Elcy Harvey buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Elcy's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Elcy Harvey was born?
James Buchanan was president of the United States when Elcy was born.
Who was president when Elcy Harvey died?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when Elcy died.
What major events happened during Elcy Harvey's lifetime?
During Elcy'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 Elcy Harvey?
Federal censuses taken during Elcy's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870.
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1858
Death
1874
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AncestryData, "Elcy Harvey (1858–1874)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/elcy-harvey-1858-1874-e88809b6/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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