Ellis Child
Ellis Lynley Child was a New Zealand cricketer who played first-class cricket for Auckland and Northern Districts. He was also a leading player for Northland in the Hawke Cup from 1951 to 1961. He was born at Whangarei and died at Auckland.
He was the father of Neville Child, Murray Child, Roger Child and Graham Child, all of whom played at various levels for Northland. Murray also played for Northern Districts. Graham was also an accomplished hockey player, representing Auckland and New Zealand. The family has been prominent in sheepdog trials in New Zealand for more than 50 years. Ellis was President of the New Zealand Sheep Dog Trial Association.
