Ellam Stevens (1848–1896)
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- Born
- 1848
- Died
- 1896
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- Names in Stone
When was Ellam Stevens born? 1848.
When did Ellam Stevens die? 1896.
Life story
Ellam Stevens (1848–1896) was born in 1848, and died in 1896, at about age 48. A cemetery record documents Ellam's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Ellam's life.
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The world Ellam lived through
1848 · age 0 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 15 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 19 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 23 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 38 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
Questions about Ellam Stevens
When was Ellam Stevens born?
Ellam Stevens was born in 1848.
When did Ellam Stevens die?
Ellam Stevens died in 1896.
How old was Ellam Stevens at the time of death?
Ellam Stevens was about 48 years old.
Where is Ellam Stevens buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Ellam's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Ellam Stevens was born?
James K. Polk was president of the United States when Ellam was born.
Who was president when Ellam Stevens died?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Ellam died.
What happened in the world the year Ellam Stevens was born?
In 1848, the California Gold Rush began.
What major events happened during Ellam Stevens's lifetime?
During Ellam's lifetime: the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 0); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 15); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 19); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 23); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 38).
Which U.S. censuses would include Ellam Stevens?
Federal censuses taken during Ellam's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1848
Death
1896
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