Ella Davis (1861–1921)
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- Born
- 1861
- Died
- 1921
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Ella Davis born? 1861.
When did Ella Davis die? 1921.
Life story
Ella Davis (1861–1921) was born in 1861, and died in 1921, at about age 60. A cemetery record documents Ella's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Ella's life.
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The world Ella lived through
1861 · age 0 — The American Civil War began
1867 · age 6 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 15 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 37 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 45 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1914 · age 53 — World War I began
1920 · age 59 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
Questions about Ella Davis
When was Ella Davis born?
Ella Davis was born in 1861.
When did Ella Davis die?
Ella Davis died in 1921.
How old was Ella Davis at the time of death?
Ella Davis was about 60 years old.
Where is Ella Davis buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Ella's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Ella Davis was born?
In 1861, the U.S. presidents were James Buchanan and Abraham Lincoln.
Who was president when Ella Davis died?
In 1921, the U.S. presidents were Woodrow Wilson and Warren G. Harding.
What happened in the world the year Ella Davis was born?
In 1861, the American Civil War began.
What major events happened during Ella Davis's lifetime?
During Ella's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 0); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 8); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 31); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 45); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 56).
Which U.S. censuses would include Ella Davis?
Federal censuses taken during Ella's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1861
Death
1921
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