Eleanor Washington (1844–1921)
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- Born
- 1844
- Died
- 1921
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- Names in Stone
When was Eleanor Washington born? 1844.
When did Eleanor Washington die? 1921.
Life story
Eleanor Washington (1844–1921) was born in 1844, and died in 1921, at about age 77. 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
1845 · age 1 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1861 · age 17 — The American Civil War began
1867 · age 23 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 32 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 54 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 62 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1914 · age 70 — World War I began
1920 · age 76 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
Questions about Eleanor Washington
When was Eleanor Washington born?
Eleanor Washington was born in 1844.
When did Eleanor Washington die?
Eleanor Washington died in 1921.
How old was Eleanor Washington at the time of death?
Eleanor Washington was about 77 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?
John Tyler was president of the United States when Eleanor was born.
Who was president when Eleanor Washington died?
In 1921, the U.S. presidents were Woodrow Wilson and Warren G. Harding.
What major events happened during Eleanor Washington's lifetime?
During Eleanor's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 1); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 19); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 27); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 54); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 64); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 74).
Which U.S. censuses would include Eleanor Washington?
Federal censuses taken during Eleanor's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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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1844
Death
1921
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