Ellen Robson Blair (1888 - 1964)

Born 22 Oct 1888 in 96 Newtownards Road, Belfast, Ireland

Ancestors

Died 28 May 1964 at age 75 in San Remo Nursing Home, University Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland

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Biography

Birth

Ellen Robson Blair was born on October 22, 1888 at 96 Newtownards Road, Belfast, Ireland. She is the daughter of Robert Blair and Ellen Megaw (Robson) Blair.^[1]

1901 Census of Ireland

On March 31, 1901 Ellen is residing at 54 Mountpottinger Road in the Pottinger ward of Belfast. Her age is recorded as 13 years old. She is listed as a Scholar. She is a Presbyterian. Also at the address are her parents and her younger sister Jane.^[2]

1911 Census of Ireland

On April 2, 1911 Ellen is residing at 137 Upper Newtownards Road in the Pottinger ward of Belfast. Her age is recorded as 22 years old. She has no occupation. She is a Presbyterian. Also at the address are her father and her younger Jane (referred to as Daisy).^[3]

Death

Ellen died on May 28, 1964 at San Remo Nursing Home, University Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland. She was 75 years old. Her last place of residence was Plevna, 151 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast. She never married.^[4]

Burial

Ellen was buried on May 30, 1964 at Belfast City Cemetery in plot reference C2 19.^[5]

Probate

December 15, 1964 • Belfast, Northern Ireland

Ellen Robson Blair of Plevna, 151 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, spinster, died 28 May 1964 at San Remo Nursing Home, Belfast. Probate to Belfast Bank Executor & Trustee Company Limited. Effects: £16,345 18s^[6]

January 5, 1965 • London, England

Ellen Robson Blair, Plevna, 151 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, died 28 May 1964 at San Remo Nursing Home, Belfast. Probate Belfast to Belfast Bank Executor & Trustee Company Limited. Effects: £20,319 in England. Sealed^[7]

Sources

1. ↑ Entry 294 Birth registration for Ellen Robson Blair at irishgenealogy.ie
2. ↑ 1901 Census of Ireland household return for Ellen Blair at census.nationalarchives.ie
3. ↑ 1911 Census of Ireland household return for Ellen Blair at census.nationalarchives.ie
4. ↑ General Register Office of Northern Ireland registration reference D/1964/73/1007/2/461
5. ↑ Belfast City Council burial record for Ellen Robson Blair
6. ↑ Public Record Office of Northern Ireland Will Calendars Index
7. ↑ Probate record in England for Ellen Robson Blair at probatesearch.service.gov.uk