M. Ella Whipple

M. Ella Whipple (January 20, 1851 – March 23, 1924) was an American physician.

Early life Ella Whipple Marsh was born in Batavia, Illinois, on January 20, 1851. Her parents were both of English descent, her father being a lineal descendant of William Whipple who was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. Her father was born and raised in Chautauqua County, New York, and her mother was born in New Jersey and raised in Orange County, New York. They both moved to Illinois, where they were married. In 1852 they started across the plains by ox team to Oregon, being six months on the way.

Personal life She married Rev. John M. Marsh (1826–1909). They lived for a number of years in Pasadena. In 1902 they moved to Los Angeles.

She died on March 23, 1924, and is buried at Sunnyside Cemetery & Long Beach Cemetery, Los Angeles.