Ellen Brown (1885–1964)
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- Born
- 1885
- Died
- 1964
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- Names in Stone
When was Ellen Brown born? 1885.
When did Ellen Brown die? 1964.
Life story
Ellen Brown (1885–1964) was born in 1885, and died in 1964, at about age 79. A cemetery record documents Ellen's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Ellen's life.
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The world Ellen lived through
1886 · age 1 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1903 · age 18 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1914 · age 29 — World War I began
1927 · age 42 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 52 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 60 — World War II ended
1954 · age 69 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 77 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
Questions about Ellen Brown
When was Ellen Brown born?
Ellen Brown was born in 1885.
When did Ellen Brown die?
Ellen Brown died in 1964.
How old was Ellen Brown at the time of death?
Ellen Brown was about 79 years old.
Where is Ellen Brown buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Ellen's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Ellen Brown was born?
In 1885, the U.S. presidents were Chester A. Arthur and Grover Cleveland.
Who was president when Ellen Brown died?
Lyndon B. Johnson was president of the United States when Ellen died.
What generation was Ellen Brown part of?
Born in 1885, Ellen Brown was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Ellen Brown's lifetime?
During Ellen's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 1); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 23); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 42); the attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II (1941, age 56); the Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education (1954, age 69); the Civil Rights Act was signed (1964, age 79).
Which U.S. censuses would include Ellen Brown?
Federal censuses taken during Ellen's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1885
Death
1964
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