In 1881 Ellen Curnow, aged 26, born in Gwithian Cornwall, miner's wife (husband abroad), was living in Turnpike Rd., Gwithian. Present was daughter Edith (1) of Gwithian.
In 1891 Ellen Curnow, aged 36, born in Gwithian Cornwall, and husband Andrew Curnow, aged 39, born in Camborne Cornwall, tin miner, were living in Riviere House, Connor Down, Gwinear, With them were daughters Edith (11) of Gwithian, scholar, and Bessie (2) of Gwinear.
In 1901 Ellen Curnow, aged 35, born in Gwinear Cornwall, and husband Andrew Curnow, aged 50, born in Camborne Cornwall, tin miner, were living in Connor Downs, Gwinear, Cornwall. With them were daughters (unmarried): Edith (20) and Bessie (12).
In 1911 Ellen Curnow, aged 57, born in Gwithian Cornwall, widow, poultry dealer, was living at Connor Down, Hayle. With her was daughter Edith Richards (30), married for 5 years.
In 1921 Ellen Curnow, aged 68 years 7 months, born in St. Gwithian Cornwall, widow, home duties, was living in Carnhell Green, Camborne, Cornwall. With her was daughter Edith Richards (41y 8m) of Gwithian, married, home duties.
In the 1939 Register Ellen Curnow (b. 10 Nov 1859*), widow, domestic duties, was living in Carnhell, Church Town, Camborne, Cornwall. At the same address was (daughter) Edith Richards (b. 18 Oct 1880†), married, domestic duties.
* Age understated by 4 years. Birth registered in the 4th quarter of 1853.
† Correct birth year was 1879.
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Ellen Curnow of Carnhell Green St. Gwinear died aged 92 years (burial record).*
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Mrs. E. Curnow, Carnhell Green
The funeral of Mrs. Ellen Curnow, aged 92*, of Carnhell Green, Gwinear, and formerly of Connor Downs, took place on Tuesday at St. Gwinear Church, the Rev. H. A. Benaton officiating. Her husband was killed about 40 years ago in an explosion at the Dynamite Works, Gwithian. Mrs. Curnow leaves two daughters, Mrs. E. Richards and Mrs. J. James, with whom she resided. Mourners were Mrs. J. James (daughter), Messrs. A., J., S., L. and C. James, Mesdames A. and J. James (grandchildren), Mr. L. Glasson (cousin), Messrs. W. Thomas, J. Jones, F. Pascoe, J. Newton and B. Carkeet. Mrs. E. Richards, daughter, was unable to attend....
The West Briton, Thursday, 13 Jul 1944, p. 7
* Age overstated by a couple of years.
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Ellen Curnow of Station-road Carnbell Green* Camborne Cornwall, widow, died 8 July 1944. Administration (with Will) Bodmin 29 September 1945 to Arthur Andrew James†, butcher, and Joseph Henry James†, omnibus driver. Effects £913 12s. 6d. 5
* i.e. Carnhell Green
† grandsons
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