Edward is listed in the 1841 Census as living with his parents and siblings at East Appleton [Rudd Hall?], but his marriage certificate of 1844 shows his residence as West Appleton.
The 1851 Census for Tunstall (near Catterick) describes Edward as a "Farmer. Co-partner of 240 acres". His wife Margaret (33) and daughter Mary Ann (1) are also listed at the same household, while Margaret's parents are enumerated immediately afterwards on the census return, living with their grandson John (6). Eldest daughter Eleanor Elizabeth (4) was living with her father's parents in nearby Appleton (Rudd Hall?).
In 1861 the family (with the exception of John) were living with Edward's parents in East Appleton: next to "Low Pasture House", and close to "Rudd Hall Farmhouse" - both of which were shown as uninhabited at the time of the census.
The March 1865 will of "Edward Ellerton Junior of East Appleton .... Farmer" bequethed his wife Margaret all of his goods and possessions, with no mention of any of his children.
Edward shares a grave with his wife, and his parents. The headstone has been moved to the south boundary wall of St.Anne's Churchyard in Catterick (click here for a photograph of the church), and the inscription reads:
"In memory of Edward Ellerton of Tunstall late of Appleton who died October 16th 1870 aged 86 years. Also Mary his wife who died June 12th 1863 aged 75 years. Also Edward their son who died Apr 2nd 1865 aged 52 years. Also Margaret his wife who died September 7th 1876 aged 58 years."
My thanks to Dirk Jameson who has provided an excellent colour photo of the headstone (taken in March 2001) showing clearly the above epitaph.
Page last updated:
November 2005
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