Background
Brophy, Ellen Amelia was born on January 12, 1871 in Waukegan, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Francis Alexander and Catherine Jane (Delahaunty) Goodbody.
Brophy, Ellen Amelia was born on January 12, 1871 in Waukegan, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Francis Alexander and Catherine Jane (Delahaunty) Goodbody.
Educated private tutors.
Engaged in private investments, since 1922. Donor of Mary Columba Brophy Memorial Building, Sisters of Saint Joseph Home for Children, Tucson, Arizona, 1924. Ellenita Brophy Memorial Convent, Douglas, Arizona, 1925.
Foundation group of buildings for William Henry Brophy College, Phoenix, Arizona, 1928.
Married William Henry Brophy, November 17, 1891. Children: Mary Columba (deceased), Frank Cullen, Ellenita Amelia (deceased).