Born [location unknown]
Ancestors 
Daughter of Alexander Chisholm
and Elizabeth (Creeam) Hockley
Sister of
Lydia Elizabeth (Chisholm) Edmonds, Alexander John Chisholm, Isabella May Chisholm, Mary A J Chisholm, Beatrice M Chisholm, Estella G Chisholm, August Hart Little Chisholm, Ethel C Chisholm, Clarence R Chisholm, James B R Chisholm and Thomas Archibald Chisholm
Wife of
Fredrick James Townroe
— married
Nov 1905 [location unknown]
Descendants 
Mother of
Harold Townroe, James Townroe, Claude Alexander (Chisholm) Townroe, Harold Frederick Ausgustus Townroe, Irene (Townroe) Merchant, Ena H Townroe, Ruby Izabell Townroe and Vera May (Townroe) Lennon
Died
at about age 68
in Killarney, Queensland, Australia
Profile last modified
| Created 20 Dec 2018
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Biography
Ellen was born in 1876. [1]
There are two marriage records for Catherine, one in Bathurst which was on 1st Nov 1905 and another in Bingara on 22nd Nov 1905. [2]
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article173606574 Guyra Argus (NSW : 1902 - 1954), Friday 24 November 1905, page 7
- Wedding
- A wedding was celebrated at Langothlin Union Church, when Mr Fred Townroe and Miss Chisholm were united in the Holy bonds of matrimony by Rev E J Merchant: There were a large number of friends present to witness the ceremony.
In 1914 they were living in Jinghi Jinghi Jondowaie, near Dalby and Frederick was employed as a contractor.
When Ellen died they were living at Warwick Rd Killarney in Queensland.
She passed away in 1944. [3]
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article185410133 Glen Innes Examiner (NSW : 1908 - 1954), Thursday 16 March 1944, page 1
- OBITUARY
- MRS. TOWNROE
- The death occurred on Friday afternoon at her home at Killar ney of Mrs. Katharine Helen Townroe. wife of Mr. Fred Townroe. The late Mrs. Town roe, who had been ill for some time, is survived by her hus band. four daughters and two sons. Thie daughters are Mrs. I. Merchant, Mrs. E. Cook, Mrs. V. Lennon and Miss Bella Townroe, all of Sydney. Sons are Messrs. Claude Townroe, Killamey, and James (A.I.F). There are also thiree sisters — Mrs. P, E. White head - (Queensland), Mrs. L. E. Edmonds (Sydney) , and Mrs. J. H. Brazier (Glen Innes). and three brothers — Messrs. Clarrie (Lismore) , Bernie (Tenterfleld ) , and Archie Chisholm Townroe (Queensland). A step sister is Mrs Alex Roser; and step-brothers are Messrs. Cliff and Norman Hocklev, of Tent Hill.
Sources
- ↑ Birth record NSW CHISHOLM CATHERINE ELLEN 12125/1876 / father ALEXANDER / mother ELIZABETH / district GRAFTON
- ↑ Marriage Record NSW
- 9037/1905 TOWNROE FREDERICK J / CHISHOLM KATHERINE E / district BATHURST
- 9087/1905 TOWNROE FREDERICK J / CHISHOLM KATHERINE E / district BINGARA
- ↑ Death registration Qld
- Ellen Catherine Townroe
- Birth date: 1876 Death date: 10/03/1944
- Mother's name: Elizabeth Graham
- Father/parent's name: Alexander Chisholm
- Registration details: 1944/C/1335
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