Ellen Ternan

1839–1914 (age 75)

Actress

Biography

Ellen Ternan graced the stage with a luminous presence, bringing complex characters to life during a career that won her respect from fellow performers and audiences in Portsmouth and beyond.

Despite the challenges she faced in private life, she carried herself with dignity and generosity, remaining devoted to the theater community she loved.

Also buried at Portsmouth

William McCarty Little
1845–1915 (age 70)
Portsmouth
William McCarty Little was a New York City resident who lived from 1845 to 1915.
Charles Augustus Cheever
1793–1852 (age 59)
Portsmouth
Charles Augustus Cheever was an American clergyman and author from Boston who lived from 1793 to 1852.
Justin Dimick
1800–1871 (age 71)
Portsmouth
Justin Dimick was a U.S. Army officer who served in various military posts throughout his career.

Other notable actresss

Katherine Grant
1904–1937 (age 33)
Evergreen Cemetery
Silent film actress.
Margaret Mather
1859–1898 (age 39)
Elmwood Cemetery
Victorian actress.
Florence Barker
1891–1913 (age 22)
Evergreen Cemetery
Stage and silent film actress.
Mary Ann Duff
1794–1857 (age 63)
Green-Wood Cemetery
Mary Ann Duff was a London-born actress and performer of the early 19th century.
Lillian Russell
1861–1922 (age 61)
Allegheny Cemetery
Singer and actress.
Elizabeth Taylor
1932–2011 (age 79)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Legendary actress who starred in Cleopatra, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, and many other classic films.