Family Group Sheet
Family Group Sheet
NameBenjamin William Ellis Jr.
Birth26 Oct 1823, Lynden, Caledonia Co., VT, USA
Census1870, USA, VT, Chittenden Co., BurlingtonUSA, VT, Chittenden Co., Burlington Age: 46
Census1880, USA, MA, Middlesex Co., Cambridge Age: 56
Death28 Apr 1894, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA1800 Age: 70
OccupationCoal Dealer
FatherBenjamin W. Ellis Sr.
MotherHannah Ide
Marriage16 Jun 1856, Dubuque, Dubuque Co., IA, USA1917
SpouseMargaret Bothwell1513
1513Birth19 Mar 1832, CAN/IRL2
Census1850, USA, IL, Jo Daviess Co., Galena Age: 17
Census1870, USA, VT, Chittenden Co., Burlington Age: 37
Census1880, USA, MA, Middlesex Co., Cambridge Age: 47
Census1900, USA, MA, Middlesex Co. Malden Ward 1 Age: 67
Census1910, USA, MA, Middlesex Co. Malden Ward 1 Age: 77
Death9 Jun 1913, Cambridge, Middlesex Co., MA, USA2 Age: 81
Burial19 Jun 1913, Cambridge, Middlesex Co., MA, USA
MemoCambridge Cemetery
FatherWilliam Bothwell (1808-1885)
MotherUnknown Unknown
Children
Birthabt 1852, Sandusky, Erie Co., OH, USA
Census1870, USA, VT, Chittenden Co., Burlington Age: 18
Birthabt 1856, Sandusky, Erie Co., OH, USA
Census1870, USA, VT, Chittenden Co., Burlington Age: 14
Census1880, USA, MA, Middlesex Co., Cambridge Age: 24
Death11 Aug 1880, Cambridge, Middlesex Co., MA, USA1800 Age: 24
Never married
Birthabt 1861, Buffalo, Erie Co., NY, USA
Census1870, USA, VT, Chittenden Co., Burlington Age: 9
Census1880, USA, MA, Middlesex Co., Cambridge Age: 19
Death17 Mar 1933, Bronx (NYC), Bronx Co., NY, USA521 Age: 72
Burial18 Mar 1933, Jersey City, Hudson Co., NJ, USA
MemoNew York Bay Cemetery
SpouseLinn Powers Currier (1861->1920)
Marriage8 Aug 1893, Cambridge, Middlesex Co., MA, USA2019,5, North Troy (VT) Palladium 8/3/1893
Divorce2 Dec 1903, NH, USA1776
No Children
SpouseWarren Stroble
BirthNov 1865, Winooski, Chittenden Co., VT, USA1802
Census1870, USA, VT, Chittenden Co., Burlington Age: 4
Census1880, USA, MA, Middlesex Co., Cambridge Age: 14
Census1900, USA, MA, Middlesex Co. Malden Ward 1, Age: 34
Census1910, USA, MA, Middlesex Co. Malden Ward 1, Age: 44
Census1920, USA, MA, Norfolk Co., Brookline Age: 54
Census1930, USA, VT, Chittenden Co., Burlington Age: 64
Death9 Dec 1933, Brookline, Norfolk Co., MA, USA6, Boston (MA) Globe 12-11-1933 Age: 68
Burial11 Dec 1933, Brookline, Norfolk Co., MA, USA
MemoWalnut Street Cemetery
SpouseCharlotte Matilda “Lottie” Miles (1866-ca1955)
ChildrenFrederick William (1889-1890)
Mable Bradford (1891-1963)
Benjamin Miles (1893-1988)
Charlotte Bothwell (1894-1985)
Evangaline (1899-1899)
Deathbef 1910
Deathbef 1910
Research notes for Benjamin William Ellis Jr.
Emma and Julia could have been by a previous wife.
Interestingly found a benjamin converse ellis born in vt in 1822
Interestingly found a benjamin converse ellis born in vt in 1822
Notes for Margaret Bothwell
In 1910 census mother of 6, 2 living.
In the 1850 census Margaret Bothwell, born in CAN abt 1830, was listed in the household of William and Dinah. In 1856, she married Benjamin W. Ellis (6/16/1856). Margaret Ellis is mentioned in William’s will.
In 1856 state census of Iowa, she is listed living with the family of F. and C. Sawslayer of Germany for one year and is listed as married and born in MS. She also is listed as a “native voter.” Age given as 25.
In 1880 census, birthplace listed as Ireland abt 1830 (assuming its the same person)
In the 1910 census her birthplace is listed as Ireland and her arrival in the United States as 1831.
Note: There is a Julia M. Elis, wife of Benjamin whose parents are bemjamin and hannah, in Stanbridge, Missisquoi, East Canada in the 1851 census but I suspect they are not the same as this family.
In the 1850 census Margaret Bothwell, born in CAN abt 1830, was listed in the household of William and Dinah. In 1856, she married Benjamin W. Ellis (6/16/1856). Margaret Ellis is mentioned in William’s will.
In 1856 state census of Iowa, she is listed living with the family of F. and C. Sawslayer of Germany for one year and is listed as married and born in MS. She also is listed as a “native voter.” Age given as 25.
In 1880 census, birthplace listed as Ireland abt 1830 (assuming its the same person)
In the 1910 census her birthplace is listed as Ireland and her arrival in the United States as 1831.
Note: There is a Julia M. Elis, wife of Benjamin whose parents are bemjamin and hannah, in Stanbridge, Missisquoi, East Canada in the 1851 census but I suspect they are not the same as this family.
Research notes for Margaret Bothwell
Dubuque library, marriage licenses: 1856 July 16 marriage license Dubuque daughter? Margaretta Bothwell and Benj. W Ellis.
In William’s will, she is not listed as one of his children.
In William’s will, she is not listed as one of his children.