Ellen Mcdonough (1853–1932)
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- Born
- 1853
- Died
- 1932
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- Names in Stone
When was Ellen Mcdonough born? 1853.
When did Ellen Mcdonough die? 1932.
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Ellen Mcdonough (1853–1932) was born in 1853, and died in 1932, 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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1861 · age 8 — The American Civil War began
1867 · age 14 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 23 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 45 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 53 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1914 · age 61 — World War I began
1920 · age 67 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
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When was Ellen Mcdonough born?
Ellen Mcdonough was born in 1853.
When did Ellen Mcdonough die?
Ellen Mcdonough died in 1932.
How old was Ellen Mcdonough at the time of death?
Ellen Mcdonough was about 79 years old.
Where is Ellen Mcdonough 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 Mcdonough was born?
In 1853, the U.S. presidents were Millard Fillmore and Franklin Pierce.
Who was president when Ellen Mcdonough died?
Herbert Hoover was president of the United States when Ellen died.
What major events happened during Ellen Mcdonough's lifetime?
During Ellen's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 8); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 16); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 39); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 53); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 64); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 76).
Which U.S. censuses would include Ellen Mcdonough?
Federal censuses taken during Ellen's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1853
Death
1932
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