Ellen Dilley (1847–1918)
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- Born
- 1847
- Died
- 1918
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- Names in Stone
When was Ellen Dilley born? 1847.
When did Ellen Dilley die? 1918.
Life story
Ellen Dilley (1847–1918) was born in 1847, and died in 1918, at about age 71. 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
1848 · age 1 — The California Gold Rush began
1865 · age 18 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1871 · age 24 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1892 · age 45 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1903 · age 56 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1912 · age 65 — The Titanic sank
1918 · age 71 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
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When was Ellen Dilley born?
Ellen Dilley was born in 1847.
When did Ellen Dilley die?
Ellen Dilley died in 1918.
How old was Ellen Dilley at the time of death?
Ellen Dilley was about 71 years old.
Where is Ellen Dilley 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 Dilley was born?
James K. Polk was president of the United States when Ellen was born.
Who was president when Ellen Dilley died?
Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when Ellen died.
What major events happened during Ellen Dilley's lifetime?
During Ellen's lifetime: the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 1); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 20); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 39); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 56); World War I began (1914, age 67).
Which U.S. censuses would include Ellen Dilley?
Federal censuses taken during Ellen's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1847
Death
1918
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