Ellen Davis (1869–1935)
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- Born
- 1869
- Died
- 1935
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- Names in Stone
When was Ellen Davis born? 1869.
When did Ellen Davis die? 1935.
Life story
Ellen Davis (1869–1935) was born in 1869, and died in 1935, at about age 66. 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
1869 · age 0 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1886 · age 17 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1900 · age 31 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1908 · age 39 — Ford introduced the Model T
1917 · age 48 — The United States entered World War I
1927 · age 58 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1935 · age 66 — The Social Security Act was signed
Questions about Ellen Davis
When was Ellen Davis born?
Ellen Davis was born in 1869.
When did Ellen Davis die?
Ellen Davis died in 1935.
How old was Ellen Davis at the time of death?
Ellen Davis was about 66 years old.
Where is Ellen Davis 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 Davis was born?
In 1869, the U.S. presidents were Andrew Johnson and Ulysses S. Grant.
Who was president when Ellen Davis died?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when Ellen died.
What happened in the world the year Ellen Davis was born?
In 1869, the first transcontinental railroad was completed.
What major events happened during Ellen Davis's lifetime?
During Ellen's lifetime: the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 0); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 23); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 37); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 48); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 60).
Which U.S. censuses would include Ellen Davis?
Federal censuses taken during Ellen's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named Ellen Davis are on AncestryData?
2 people named Ellen Davis are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1869
Death
1935
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AncestryData, "Ellen Davis (1869–1935)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/ellen-davis-1869-1935-2f62b7dd/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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