Eleanor Topps

Eleanor Topps

Born: 1865, Grantham 

Baptised: 21 May 1865, Muston 

Father: Robert Topps (b. 1833)

Mother: Sarah Ann Topps (b. 1835)

Sisters: Ada Lucy Topps (b. 1869), Annie Elizabeth Topps (b. 1870)

Marriage:        1902, Bourne 

Husband:         John Ollerton 

                        b. 1865

                        Farmer 

Issue – 

#1 Bobs Topps (b. 1900) – no other record other than 1901 Census.

#2 Dorothy Eleanor Ollerton (b. 1904)

In 1871 – 

She is at High Street, Muston, Leicestershire. Her father is listed as ‘Grocer and Baker’. Eleanor, her mother and sisters (Ada and Annie) are unlisted. There is a servant, Lucy Green (b. 1858).

In 1881 – 

She is at Wilford Road, Ruddington as a boarder. William Beecroft (b. 1849) is listed as ‘Gas Fitter’. His wife and two daughters are unlisted. Eleanor is listed as boarder and ‘Pupil Teacher’.

In 1891 – 

She is at Raithby, Spilsby, Lincolnshire. Eleanor is listed as ‘Elementary Schoolmistress Certified’. Her sister, Ada, is unlisted.

In 1901 – 

She is at 4 Hill Lane, Blackrod, Wigan. Eleanor is listed as ‘Certificated Schoolmistress’. Her son, Bobs, is unlisted.

In 1911 – 

She is at Swinstead Bourne, Lincolnshire. Her husband is listed as ‘Farmer’. Eleanor and her daughter, Dorothy, are unlisted. There is a servant, Lizzie Coverley (b. 1894). 

In 1921 – 

She is at School House, Swinstead. Eleanor is listed as ‘Elementary School Teacher’. Her daughter, Dorothy, is unlisted. Her father is listed as ‘Grocer and Baker (Retired)’. 

d.         1939, Bourne 

OLLERTON, Eleanor of Swinstead, Lincolnshire widow died 19 July 1939. Administration (with Will) London 17 August to Dorothy Eleanor Wright (wife of Cecil Wright). Effects £297, 8s, 1d.