Eleanor Washington (1824–1860)

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Born: 1824
Died: 1860
Source: Names in Stone

When was Eleanor Washington born? 1824.

When did Eleanor Washington die? 1860.

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Eleanor Washington (1824–1860) was born in 1824, and died in 1860, at about age 36. A cemetery record documents Eleanor's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Eleanor's life.

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The world Eleanor lived through

1825 · age 1 — The Erie Canal opened
1845 · age 21 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 22 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 24 — The California Gold Rush began

Questions about Eleanor Washington

When was Eleanor Washington born?

Eleanor Washington was born in 1824.

When did Eleanor Washington die?

Eleanor Washington died in 1860.

How old was Eleanor Washington at the time of death?

Eleanor Washington was about 36 years old.

Where is Eleanor Washington buried?

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

Who was president when Eleanor Washington was born?

James Monroe was president of the United States when Eleanor was born.

Who was president when Eleanor Washington died?

James Buchanan was president of the United States when Eleanor died.

What major events happened during Eleanor Washington's lifetime?

During Eleanor's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 1); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 21); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 22); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 24).

Which U.S. censuses would include Eleanor Washington?

Federal censuses taken during Eleanor's lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860.

How many people named Eleanor Washington are on AncestryData?

2 people named Eleanor Washington are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.

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1824
Death
1860
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AncestryData, "Eleanor Washington (1824–1860)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/eleanor-washington-1824-1860-288ebfbc/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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