Ellen Kate (Brenton) Wellington (1885 - 1949)

Born 2 Dec 1885 in St Austell, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom

Wife of Ernest Peter Wellington — married 6 Nov 1912 in Bugle, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom

Died 31 Dec 1949 at age 64 in Bugle, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom

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Biography

• Ellen Kate was baptised 10 February 1886 at Bugle on the Luxulyan Bible Christian Circuit. Her father, John, was a butcher of St. Austell.
• Ellen is a daughter of John Brenton and Mary Thomas.
• 1912:- Marriage; WELLINGTON-BRENTON. The wedding was solemnized at the Bugle United Methodist Church, on Wednesday, in the presence of a large congregation, of Mr. Ernest Wellington, a native of Bugle (who recently returned from America), and Miss Kate Brenton, third daughter of Mrs. M. Brenton, and the late Mr. John Brenton, of Bugle. The bride, who was given away by her brother (Mr. Charles Brenton) wore a white silk mouscilienne-de-soie dress, with a tulle veil, and a wreath of orange blossoms, she also wore a gold curb bracelet, and carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums, the gifts of the bridegroom. The bridesmaids were the Misses Thora and Beatrice Brenton (sisters of the bride), who were attired in silk crepe-de-chene dresses of the lovely new maize shade, trimmed with Maltese lace, with lace hats to match; each carried bouquets of chrysanthemums, and wore gold bracelets (set with amethysts), the gifts of the bridegroom. Two little girls, Miss Teresa Higman (niece of bridegroom) and Miss Evelyn Pinch (niece of bride), wore silk dresses and Leghorn hats, also gold brooches, the gifts of the bridegroom. Mr. John Wellington, of London, acted as "best man", and Mr. Preston Thomas as groomsman. The Rev. S. Westcott officiated. Bridal music was played by the organist, Mr. R. Payne, and the hymns "O Love Devine" and "The voice that breathed o'er Eden", were sung. A largely attended reception was held at the bride's home, after which the happy couple were driven to St. Austell, where they entrained for London, where the honeymoon is being spent. They were recipients of many beautiful presents.
• Ellen was buried in the Treverbyn Cemetery. Her Headstone reads:- In Treasured Memory Of/ Ellen Kate/ The Beloved Wife of/ Ernest Wellington/ And Loving Mother Of/Barbara and Derek/ Who Passed Away At Bugle/ 31st December 1949/ Aged 64 Years/ Loved With A Love Beyond All Telling/ Missed With A Grief Beyond All Tears/ Also Of Ernest/ Her Beloved Husband/ Died 14th April 1964/ Aged 80 Years/ Re-united.

Sources

• Cornwall OPC parish records of St. Austell ofr baptism.
• GRO Birth Index:- Mar Qtr 1886, St. Austell, 5c, 107.
• GRO Marriage Index:- Dec Qtr 1912, St. Austell, 5c, 227.
• GRO Death Index:- Mar Qtr 1950, St. Austell, 7a, 193. (64 years)
• findagrave.com:- Photo of Grave at Treverbyn Cemetery.