Other siblings are Harry Frank Joseph, Olive Marie, Lorna Theresa, Stanley George (Jiggs), Kenneth William (Kenny), Richard Oliver (Dicky), Betty Jean, Arthur Raymond (Arty), William Clifford, Shirley Virginia, Clara Louise, Robert Augustus (Duke) and George Edward.
He died at age 2 by accident. This was the article from the newspaper.
BABY KILLED IN FALL THROUGH HOLE IN BUILDING BEHIND HOME
18-Jun-1939 , 5115 North Second Street, St. Louis, Missouri
Father Tears Out Floor of Shack in Effort to Save 20-Month-Old Son.
Vernon, 20 month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry D. Ellington. 5115 North Second street, died at City Hospital early today of injuries suffered yesterday when he fell four feet through a hole in an out-building behind his home.
The child was unconscious on arrival at the hospital, suffering from exposure and shock. An autopsy will be held.
The father said his daughter was with the baby when the accident occured. Ellington tore up the flooring of the buiding to rescue the child.
He died on June 19, 1939 age 2 and is buried on the family plot with his parents and brother Stanley in Friedens Cemetery.
Note:--He is my uncle, if you have anything to add or correct please feel free to contact me on Find-A-Grave.
Other siblings are Harry Frank Joseph, Olive Marie, Lorna Theresa, Stanley George (Jiggs), Kenneth William (Kenny), Richard Oliver (Dicky), Betty Jean, Arthur Raymond (Arty), William Clifford, Shirley Virginia, Clara Louise, Robert Augustus (Duke) and George Edward.
He died at age 2 by accident. This was the article from the newspaper.
BABY KILLED IN FALL THROUGH HOLE IN BUILDING BEHIND HOME
18-Jun-1939 , 5115 North Second Street, St. Louis, Missouri
Father Tears Out Floor of Shack in Effort to Save 20-Month-Old Son.
Vernon, 20 month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry D. Ellington. 5115 North Second street, died at City Hospital early today of injuries suffered yesterday when he fell four feet through a hole in an out-building behind his home.
The child was unconscious on arrival at the hospital, suffering from exposure and shock. An autopsy will be held.
The father said his daughter was with the baby when the accident occured. Ellington tore up the flooring of the buiding to rescue the child.
He died on June 19, 1939 age 2 and is buried on the family plot with his parents and brother Stanley in Friedens Cemetery.
Note:--He is my uncle, if you have anything to add or correct please feel free to contact me on Find-A-Grave.
Inscription
ELLINGTON,
Harry L., Oct 7, 1893 - Nov 19, 1944.
Clara L., Jan. 18, 1899 - Nov 3, 1985.
Stanley G., June 17, 1925 - Jan 28, 1931. Vernon J., Oct 3, 1937 - Jun 19, 1939.
Family Members
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Harry Frank Joseph Ellington
1918–2001
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Lorna Ellington Claspill
1923–1998
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Stanley G. "Jiggs" Ellington
1925–1931
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Kenneth William Ellington
1927–1953
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Richard Oliver Ellington
1928–1995
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Betty J Ellington Liszewski
1931–2006
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Arthur R. Ellington
1932–2007
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William Clifford Ellington
1934–1995
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Shirley Ellington Riffle
1934–2008
