In April 1891, Ellen, aged 41, was in the same household as her brother, John, and sister, Laura, in North Lane, “Living on her own means.”

Early childhood at West Coker and East Chinnock

Ellen was born at Coker Hill, West Coker, in 1849, the daughter of Robert and Ann Leach. Her father was a farmer. By March 1851, the family had moved to East Chinnock, where Robert farmed 11 acres.

Life at Hardington

The family moved to North Lane, Hardington, between late 1855 and December 1857. Her father died on 8 November 1883, leaving an estate valued at £713-2s-1d. She inherited £20 and a one-eleventh share of the residue.

Her mother died on 25 July 1885.

Ellen was a Sunday School Teacher at the chapel.

On 6 July 1893, she served tea at the royal wedding celebrations at Hardington Rectory.[1] On 26 September 1893, she gave a recitation at a Church of England Temperance Society meeting at Hardington.[2]

In March 1901, Ellen was an invalid attendant in Mary Eastment’s household in Swins Lane. In April 1911, she lived with her two brothers, John and Albert, in their house in North Lane.

Ellen died on 1 August 1919, aged 69.

References

[1] Pulman’s Weekly News and Advertiser, 11 July 1893 p.6. The article refers to “Miss Leach.”

[2] Pulman’s Weekly News and Advertiser, 3 October 1893 p.5. The article refers to “Miss Leach.”