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SELINA (f) Variant of SELENA form of SELENA (f) Latinized form of SELENE SELENE (f) "moon" (Greek). This was the name of a Greek goddess of the moon, sometimes identified with the goddess Artemis. (Any word/ name that 'Highlights' on mouse rollover - click for Profile) |
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Ellen Selina Riches was born at Great Yarmouth, Norfolk on August 10th 1872 to Reuben Riches and Jane Riches (Wells). She was one of four children.
In 1881 the family were residing at No 19, Row 125, Great Yarmouth. Although Selina's father Reuben was not shown at home for he was shown as being aboard the Vessel 'Ada Florence', sailing out of Falmouth. It is not clear as to what is occupation was. Sometimes he was declared as a mariner, on other occasions a, Yachtsman.
Dwelling: 19 Row 125 At the Census In 1891 Ellen (age 19) was found to be living with Samuel John Fuller (Age 19 both unmarried) residing with Samuel's sister Caroline and her husband Henry Beckett at No7 Row 127 Great Yarmouth, previously known as, Post House Row, Chapel Paved Row, St Georges East Row. Samuel John Fuller was declared to be a Seaman. Ellen Selina was employed as a Silkwinder. However she is calling herself Ellen Elizabeth Riches at this time.
(Source RG12/1498 folios 155/156 at the census in 1891)
Source Citation:1891 Census Class: RG12; Piece: 1498; Folio 17; Page 27
Samuel John & Ellen Selina Fuller (Riches) Circa 1890 Ellen Selina married Samuel John Fuller a seafarer at the Parish Church in Great Yarmouth on 10th August 1891, aged 19. (Source marriage certificate Page 149/No 297). At the census in 1901, Ellen Selina Fuller ( Riches) is found to be residing at 4 passage Row, Yarmouth with her first three children. Samuel John Fuller is presumed to be away at sea.
Source extract RG_13_1809_142_13. (The census data by the enumerator is totally wrong here. First child Ellen May is in fact 8 years old.)
Source extract 1901 UK Census RG_13_1809_142_13.
Circa 1907: Back Row: Nellie, Arthur, Samuel, Edward, Front Row: Hilda, Ellen Selina, Rosina Livinia (baby), William, Doris was just a thought at a later date 1911 Samuel and Selina produced 7 children, Nellie, Arthur, Ted, Hilda, Billy Rosie, Doris. Samuel died at sea in 1914. Ellen Selina lived a widow in a small terraced house, 14 Collenso Street, Hull, bringing up her children the best she could. She was known locally has Nellie, there are maybe two reasons for this.
Ellen Selina Fuller (Riches) outside 14 Collenso St - Hull c.1937 After the sudden death of her husband in 1914 her Father, Reuben Riches moved from Great Yarmouth to live with Selina. He was very much an enigma. Who supported who financially at this time is not known. He remained with Selina until his death on 19th May 1937. Selina died 9th February 1944, aged 72 and was buried at the Western Cemetery, Hull on 12th February 1944. She lays next to her Husband Samuel. Plot No 508. (Source Hull City Council)
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Her
daughter Nellie died in tragic circumstances and she adopted this name in memory.
