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Ellen Nussey

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Ellen Nussey

Birth
England
Death
26 Nov 1897 (aged 80)
England
Burial
Birstall, Metropolitan Borough of Kirklees, West Yorkshire, England Add to Map
Plot
The Nussey Family Tomb
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Ellen Nussey

Known for being a lifelong friend of author Charlotte Brontë, Ellen was the twelfth child of John and Ellen Nussey. Ellen met Charlotte in January 1831 at Roe Head School, and the two remained close friends. She often visited Charlotte's family and became a friend to Charlotte's sisters, Emily and Anne. When Anne fell ill, Charlotte and Ellen accompanied her to Scarborough, where Ellen remained a constant companion and comfort to Charlotte as she watched her sister pass away. Ellen was also a witness at Charlotte's wedding. After the death of Charlotte, Ellen devoted her life to her friend's memory. Ellen passed away in 1897 at the age of 80.
Ellen Nussey

Known for being a lifelong friend of author Charlotte Brontë, Ellen was the twelfth child of John and Ellen Nussey. Ellen met Charlotte in January 1831 at Roe Head School, and the two remained close friends. She often visited Charlotte's family and became a friend to Charlotte's sisters, Emily and Anne. When Anne fell ill, Charlotte and Ellen accompanied her to Scarborough, where Ellen remained a constant companion and comfort to Charlotte as she watched her sister pass away. Ellen was also a witness at Charlotte's wedding. After the death of Charlotte, Ellen devoted her life to her friend's memory. Ellen passed away in 1897 at the age of 80.

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Also of Ellen Nussey, youngest daughter of the above.


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  • Created by: JN
  • Added: Jan 17, 2012
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/83627032/ellen-nussey: accessed ), memorial page for Ellen Nussey (20 Apr 1817–26 Nov 1897), Find a Grave Memorial ID 83627032, citing St Peter's Churchyard, Birstall, Metropolitan Borough of Kirklees, West Yorkshire, England; Maintained by JN (contributor 47187664).