Hi
I have an Ellen Welsh in my family she was infact my Great grandmother, she came from Ireland and married a John Hilton , he died in about 1865. She reverted back to her maiden name ,for what reason we dont know. She spent sometime in Oldham workhouse and died in 1899. She had my Grandfather Harry or Harvey Hilton in about 1870 , who later changed his name to Peter Harvey Wellins. He arrived five to six years after John Hilton died , I guess those things happened . Her father was Martin Welsh , mother unknown. I hope I have been of some help for both our family trees.
Regards
Les Wellins