Ellen Emma Ottaway
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| Headstone Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 1843 |
| Age at Death | 78 years |
| Additional Names | Thomas William Ottaway |
| Transcription | In Loving Memory of Ellen Emma Ottaway who died 10th Aug 1921 aged 78 years. Also Thomas William Ottaway who died 2nd Nov 1926 aged 82 years. |
Early Life
Ellen Emma Ottaway (nee Staines) was born JFM Quarter 1844, in Chelmsford, Essex, England. Her mother was Mary Staines and her father was John Staines.
Marriage
Ellen married Thomas William Ottaway in March 1868 at Westminster, Middlesex, England. They had 5 daughters, Florence Ellen born 1869, Eva Portia born 1870, Louisa Lilia born 1872, Ethel Mary born 1874, Hilda Madeleine born 1876, and 3 sons, Hedley Betts born 1878 died 1881, Thomas Austin born 1881, Kenneth Alfred born 1880.
Electoral Rolls
According to the electoral roll in 1916 they were early residents and land owners in Bedfordale.
Community Involvement
Death
Ellen died at the age of 78 years on 10 August 1921.