Ellen MITCHELL was laid to rest at Brighton General Cemetery in 1906 at the age of 17Y 6M by Rev J Rickard.
At the time of Ellen's passing, MITCHELL lived in Brighton North.
MITCHELL was buried in the Baptist section.
Ellen's occupation is recorded as Spinster.
Ellen MITCHELL's grave contains one other burial and one other cremated remain and features a 282-character headstone inscription.
This individual lived in an era when childhood tuberculosis and wasting diseases were among the most
feared illnesses. Conditions such as Tabes Mesenterica, Scrofula, Consumption, Phthisis, Rheumatic Fever, Milk
Fever, Puerperal Fever and Childbed Fever often progressed slowly and silently, leaving families with few
medical options. Their story reflects a time when infections that are now treatable or preventable posed some
of the greatest threats to children’s lives. Brighton General Cemetery records contain 253 such deaths.
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