Ella Jones (1865–1920)
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- Born
- 1865
- Died
- 1920
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- Names in Stone
When was Ella Jones born? 1865.
When did Ella Jones die? 1920.
Life story
Ella Jones (1865–1920) was born in 1865, and died in 1920, at about age 55. 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
1865 · age 0 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1871 · age 6 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1892 · age 27 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1903 · age 38 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1912 · age 47 — The Titanic sank
1918 · age 53 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
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When was Ella Jones born?
Ella Jones was born in 1865.
When did Ella Jones die?
Ella Jones died in 1920.
How old was Ella Jones at the time of death?
Ella Jones was about 55 years old.
Where is Ella Jones 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 Jones was born?
In 1865, the U.S. presidents were Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson.
Who was president when Ella Jones died?
Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when Ella died.
What happened in the world the year Ella Jones was born?
In 1865, the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated.
What major events happened during Ella Jones's lifetime?
During Ella's lifetime: the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 0); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 6); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 27); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 38); the Titanic sank (1912, age 47); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 53).
Which U.S. censuses would include Ella Jones?
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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1865
Death
1920
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