Jesse Ellis
1846 April 14th. Born at Cranbrook, Kent the son of George who ran a small agricultural contracting business
1861 Living at Hastings Road, Pembury, Kent (age 14). With parents George (age 37 born Hawkhurst), Steam Lawyer, and Elizabeth (age 37) and their children. [1] [2]
1864 Working for Aveling and Porter
Married Mary Mosely
1873 Partnership with Arthur Fremlin, a local brewer and traded as Jesse Ellis and Co
1881 Living at 23 Union Street, Maidstone (age 34 born Cranbrook), Traction Engine Proprietor. With wife Mary A. (age 31) and children Edith A. (age 10), Minnie K. (age 8), Jesse (age 6), Arthur W. (age 4), Mabel M. (age 2) and Isabel (age 1 month). Three servants [3]
1891 Living at Scraces House, Barming, Kent (age 44 born Cranbrook, Kent), Traction Engine Proprietor. With wife Mary Ann (age 40) and children Edith Amy (age 20); Minnie Kate (age 17); Jesse (age 16), Mechanical Engineer's Assistant; Arthur Walter (age 14); Mabel Mary (age 12); Ethel Daisy (age 7) and May Isabel (age 5). Also two visitors. [4]
1901 Living at 68 London Road, East, Maidstone (age 54 born Cranbrook, Kent), Managing Director and Employer. With wife May Ann (age 50) and children Minnie Kate (age 27), Ethel Daisy (age 19) and Mary Isabel (age 15). Two servants. [5]
1916 Q4. Died in Lambeth area aged 70. [6]