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Note: History of Ellen Slattery Ellen Slattery was born sometime in 1833, in Ireland. Her and her mother migrated to America sometime in the 1840's. She married Dennis Allen on the 10th of August 1851. Their first child was born on the 7th of July 1852, named Gerauld Allen. Their second son (William) was born on the 9th of December 1859. Records show that between the two boys, two more children were born but died at birth or shortly after.
The 1860 census has Ellen listed with her husband Dennis and their two children, Gerold and William. At this time Ellen is listed to be 26 yrs. old. This is probably the most correct date of her birth.
Dennis died on the 9th of July 1862. Ellen was 29 at the time, Gerold was 10, and William would have been about 2 1/2 yrs. old. On the 6th of March 1868 Ellen applied for a transfer of pension to Chicago Il. Where she would travel to and live with relatives, at 243 E. Madison St.
By the 1870 census Ellen had established a boarding house and was residing at 285 S. Clinton. Along with her are her two sons, Gerold & William.
The 1880 census has Ellen living at 556 Lafflin (the S.E. corner of west 18th St. Ellen is listed as being 44 yrs. old and living with her is one son (William). Gerold would have been 27 yrs. old and presumably married at the time.
Ellen died on Sunday the 3rd of June, 1883.
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