Born 9 December 1895 Dunedin New Zealand.
Died 22 July 1939 Dunedin.
Parents Henry Paton and Mary nee Mckinlay.
Siblings Henry (Harry), Edward John, Robert James, Mary (Minnie) and Grace Gibson.
Elsie never married and lived with parents in Dunedin. She was a music teacher and concert pianist.
Her mother and aunt Janet Mckinlay nursed Elsie at home for some time but later died Dunedin Hospital age 44 and is buried with parents.