Ellen Curtin (1840–1890)
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- Born
- 1840
- Died
- 1890
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- Names in Stone
When was Ellen Curtin born? 1840.
When did Ellen Curtin die? 1890.
Life story
Ellen Curtin (1840–1890) was born in 1840, and died in 1890, at about age 50. 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
1845 · age 5 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 8 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 23 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 27 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 31 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 46 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
Questions about Ellen Curtin
When was Ellen Curtin born?
Ellen Curtin was born in 1840.
When did Ellen Curtin die?
Ellen Curtin died in 1890.
How old was Ellen Curtin at the time of death?
Ellen Curtin was about 50 years old.
Where is Ellen Curtin 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 Curtin was born?
Martin Van Buren was president of the United States when Ellen was born.
Who was president when Ellen Curtin died?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when Ellen died.
What major events happened during Ellen Curtin's lifetime?
During Ellen's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 5); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 8); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 23); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 27); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 31); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 46).
Which U.S. censuses would include Ellen Curtin?
Federal censuses taken during Ellen's lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1840
Death
1890
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AncestryData, "Ellen Curtin (1840–1890)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/ellen-curtin-1840-1890-50d6deb9/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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