Birth

17 Jul 1876
74 Alexander Road, Consett, Gateshead, Durham, England

Death

11 May 1952
Benoni Hospital, Boksburg, Transvaal, South Africa

Biography

Selina Humble Cruikshanks was born on 17 Jul 1876 at 74 Alexander Road, Consett, Gateshead, Durham, England.

She was the daughter of Stephen Cruikshanks and Martha Humble.

She was recorded in the census in 1881 at Elderfield Rd, Hackney, London, Middlesex, England.

She was recorded in the census in 1891 at High Road, Edmonton, Tottenham, Middlesex, England.

She was recorded in the census in 1901 at Granville Street, Gateshead, Durham, England.

She married Joseph William Cowen between Jul and Sep 1901 at Gateshead, Durham, England. Joseph William was the son of John Cowen and Ellen Bates. He was born on 28 May 1876 at 133 Charles Street, Newtown, Hebburn, Durham, England. He died on 2 May 1949 at Benoni Hospital, Boksburg, Transvaal, South Africa at the age of 72.

They had 2 children: Fred Leslie Cowen and Joseph Denton (Dent Or Goggy) Cowen.

She was recorded in the census in 1911 at Barrow In Furness, Walney Barrow-In-Furness, Lancashire, England.

She emigrated on 11 Aug 1922, from Southampton, England to Cape Town, South Africa, aboard the Walmer Castle.

She died on 11 May 1952 at Benoni Hospital, Boksburg, Transvaal, South Africa at the age of 75.