Ernest Ellem (1872 - 1938)

Born 6 Jun 1872 in Grafton, New South Wales, Australia

Ancestors

Husband of Mary Jane (Maxwell) Ellem — married 1 May 1901 in Upper Kangaroo Creek, New South Wales, Australia

Descendants

Died 4 Jan 1938 at age 65 in Glenreagh, New South Wales, Australia

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Biography

WEDDING AT UPPER KANGAROO CREEK. - A very pretty wedding was celebrated at the residence of Mr. Thomas Maxwell, of Upper Kangaroo Creek, on Wednesday, 1st instant, the contracting parties being Mr. Ernest Ellem eldest son of Mr. S. H. Ellem of Glenreagh, and Miss Mary Jane, eldest daughter of Mr. Thomas Maxwell. The Rev. A. Fraser officiated. The bride, who was given away by her father, was dressed in fawn voil land cream, with the usual wreath and vail and pretty bouquet of flowers. The bridesmaid was Miss Ellem, in blue voil with bouquet. Mr. T. W. Maxwell noted as best man. After the ceremony the wedding breakfast was partaken of and the usual toasts proposed. The happy couple, amid showers of rice and roses, and with the hearty good wishes of all present, left for their future home. The esteem in which the bride was held of a large circle of friends and well wishes was shown in the numerous and valuable presents she received.^[1]

Sources

1. ↑ Marriage notice, Clarence and Richmond Examiner, Saturday 4 May 1901

• Death: New South Wales, Births, Deaths and Marriages registry online; F= Samuel henry, M= Agnes