Ellen Davis (1870–1932)
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- Born
- 1870
- Died
- 1932
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- Names in Stone
When was Ellen Davis born? 1870.
When did Ellen Davis die? 1932.
Life story
Ellen Davis (1870–1932) was born in 1870, and died in 1932, at about age 62. 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
1871 · age 1 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 16 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1898 · age 28 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1903 · age 33 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1908 · age 38 — Ford introduced the Model T
1914 · age 44 — World War I began
1918 · age 48 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1927 · age 57 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
Questions about Ellen Davis
When was Ellen Davis born?
Ellen Davis was born in 1870.
When did Ellen Davis die?
Ellen Davis died in 1932.
How old was Ellen Davis at the time of death?
Ellen Davis was about 62 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?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when Ellen was born.
Who was president when Ellen Davis died?
Herbert Hoover was president of the United States when Ellen died.
What major events happened during Ellen Davis's lifetime?
During Ellen's lifetime: the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 1); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 22); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 33); the Titanic sank (1912, age 42); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 48); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 59).
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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1870
Death
1932
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AncestryData, "Ellen Davis (1870–1932)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/ellen-davis-1870-1932-35ef71b9/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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