Family Card - Person Sheet
Family Card - Person Sheet
NameEllen JEWELL
BirthDec 1853, Emsworth, Hampshire, England
Baptism11 Dec 1853, Warblington, Hampshire
Death4 Sep 1955, Emsworth, Hampshire, England
OccupationSchoolmistress
FatherCharles Bonnycastle JEWELL (1813-1874)
MotherJane Anne KING (1826-1931)
Notes for Ellen JEWELL
In the October to December 1853 birth index, Ellen Jewell Havant, volume 2b page 306.

England Select births and Christenings
Baptism December 11, 1853, Ellen Jewell, father Charles Bonnycastle Jewell, mother Jane Ann, Warblington, Hampshire

In the 1861 census registration district Havant living on King Street,
Jane Ellen Jewell head of the household and married age 35, born Emsworth.
Daughter Ellen Jewell age 7, born Emsworth.
Son Walter H. Jewell, age 4, born Emsworth.
Cousin Luisa E. Bourne, age 15, born Churchsea?, Surrey.

In the 1871 census Warblington civil parish, St James ecclesiastical parish, Emsworth registration district Havant living on King Street. Jane A Jewell, head, married, age 45, Schoolmistress, born Emsworth Hants.
Daughter Ellen Jewell, age 17 scholar, born Emsworth.
Daughter Florence Jewell. age 9, scholar, born Emsworth.
Cousin Elizabeth Annclorabbe?, unmarried, age 60, dividends, Edinburgh Scotland.
Marie Desfroges, visitor, unmarried, age 22, teacher, born France.
Elizabeth Kendall age 19, servant born Emsworth.

In the 1881 census J
anetime Jewell on King Street, a widow aged 55, was a school mistress and head of the household.
Her daughter Ellen was assistant mistress.
Her granddaughter Fanny D. Saxby aged 5 and
grandson Herbert K. Saxby aged 3 also were residents. The grandchildren were both born at Lewes, Sussex.
Some of the boarders, teachers were from Hamburgh, Germany and Leon, France.

In the 1891 census King Street.
Head Jane A. Jewell, age 65, widow, School Mistress, born Emsworth.
Daughter Ellen Jewell, single, age 35. teacher, born Emsworth.
Daughter Florence Jewell, single. age 29, born Emsworth.
Fanny Sholbrand, single, age 18, teacher, born Germany.
Pupil, Florence J. Scott, age 15 born Leicester, Leicestershire. Pupil Katherine A. Auchiuty?, age 17, born Bristol Somerset.
Pupil Monica Fituchunty?, age 15, born Ascot Oxford.
Pupil Alice R. Auchunty?, age 13 born Oxford.
Pupil Sibyl Bovin, age 15, born Chertsy Surrey.
Pupil Mary Dean, age 15, born Chichester Sussex.
2 servants.

In the 1901 census 5 & 7 King Street (School).
Head Jane Anne Jewell, Widow, age 75, Schoolmistress, own account, born Emsworth.
Daughter Ellen Jewell, single, age 47, school mistress, own account, born Emsworth.
Daughter Florence Jewell, age 39, single, own account, born Emsworth.
Boarder Ida Hetty Mabury Charles, age 16, born Fulham London.
Boarder Gwaldys Mary Wilson, age 16, born Galway Ireland.
Boarder Dorothy Emily Deakin, age 15, born Cofton Worcester.
Boarder Marion Francis Charles, age 13, born Harting, Sussex.
Border Margaret Patience Deakin, age 13, born Cofton.
Boarder Doris Charles, age 11, born Bosham Sussex.
2 servants.
[Note the pupils names underlined are my grandmother Margaret and her sister Dorothy.]

In the 1911 census at Emsworth.
Jane Anne Jewell, head, age 85, widow, 5 children born alive, 3 still living, living on private means, born Emsworth Hampshire.
Daughter Ellen Jewell, age 57, single, living on private means, born Emsworth Hampshire.
Daughter Florence Jewell, age 49 living on private means, born Emsworth Hampshire.
Servant Elizabeth Emily Whelan, age 23, single, born Eastney, Portsmouth.
There are 18 rooms in the dwelling. [I presume this is both 5 and 7 King Street.]

In the 1921 census 7 King Street, Emsworth, Hampshire
Head Jane Anne Jewell, age 95 years 3 months, widow, born Emsworth, Hampshire, occupation secondary education retired, employer, Emsworth school, place of work 7 King Street, Emsworth
Daughter Ellen Jewell, age 67 years 7 months, single, born Emsworth, Hampshire, occupation secondary education retired, assistant Emsworth school, place of work 7 King Street, Emsworth
Daughter Florence Jewell, age 60 years 0 months, single, born Emsworth, Hampshire, occupation secondary education retired, assistant Emsworth school, place of work 7 King Street, Emsworth
[The school mentioned is the school where they formerly worked.]

1939 England and Wales Register
5A King Street, Havant and Waterlooville District
1. Ellen Jewell, born November 7,, 1853, single, secondary education (retired)
2. Florence Jewell, born June 11, 1861 single, secondary education (retired)
[It seems 5 King Street had been partitioned into 5 and 5A and 7 King Street was no longer a school as it was occupied by a family.]

Still living in 1945. A well respected member of the community. A family story reflects this last statement. In 1944 or 1945 a visiting family member attended church with Ellen and Florence Jewell. After entering the church, the entire congregation stood while Ellen and Florence took their seats.

The Daily News - Perth Western Australia November 8 1954
Life Beyond 100
London: Following in the footsteps of her mother who lived to 105, Miss Ellen Jewell, of Emsworth near Portsmouth, celebrated her 101st birthday. She has a sister in her 94th year.

In the July to September 1955 death index, Ellen Jewell, age 101, Gosport, Hampshire, volume 6b, page 257.

National Probate Calendar
Ellen Jewell of 5a King-street Emsworth Hampshire spinster died 4 September 1955 Probate London 4 June 1956 to Florence Jewell spinster. Effects 1921 pounds

From https://auctions.tennants.co.uk
Jigsaws A Collection Of 23 Handmade Jigsaws
varying sizes (see list in condition report)
These are jigsaw puzzles in the true sense of the word in that they were made on a treadle operated jig saw by two spinster sisters who were distant relatives of the vendor.
They were Ellen Jewell 1853 - 1955 and Florence Jewell 1861-1960 and they lived all their lives in King Street, Emsworth; a street named after their mother's family who were prominent in the business and society of Emsworth from the 1700s.
Sold for £550
Estimated at £80 - £120
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