Ella L. Willoby (1857–1875)
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- Born
- 1857
- Died
- 1875
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- Names in Stone
When was Ella L. Willoby born? 1857.
When did Ella L. Willoby die? 1875.
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Ella L. Willoby (1857–1875) was born in 1857, and died in 1875, at about age 18. A cemetery record documents Ella L.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Ella L.'s life.
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1861 · age 4 — The American Civil War began
1863 · age 6 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1865 · age 8 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1867 · age 10 — The United States purchased Alaska
1869 · age 12 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1871 · age 14 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
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When was Ella L. Willoby born?
Ella L. Willoby was born in 1857.
When did Ella L. Willoby die?
Ella L. Willoby died in 1875.
How old was Ella L. Willoby at the time of death?
Ella L. Willoby was about 18 years old.
Where is Ella L. Willoby buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Ella L.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Ella L. Willoby was born?
In 1857, the U.S. presidents were Franklin Pierce and James Buchanan.
Who was president when Ella L. Willoby died?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when Ella L. died.
What major events happened during Ella L. Willoby's lifetime?
During Ella L.'s lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 4); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 6); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 8); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 10); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 12); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 14).
Which U.S. censuses would include Ella L. Willoby?
Federal censuses taken during Ella L.'s lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870.
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1857
Death
1875
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