William A. Ellis

William A. Ellis
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 1st district
In office
1861–1883
Succeeded by Edward S. Minor
Personal details
Born April 23, 1828
Topsham, Maine
Died November 21, 1900
Peshtigo, WI
Political party Republican
Profession Former Postmaster and Lumber Executive

William Allen Ellis (April 23, 1828 – November 21, 1900) was an American politician. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate, representing Wisconsin's 1st Senate District. He was a member of the Republican Party.[1]

Ellis was born in Topsham, Maine, and later moved to Peshtigo, Wisconsin. He worked as a superintendent for the Peshtigo Lumber Company. He also served as the local postmaster for a time, and also served on the town and county boards.[2] He died in Peshtigo on November 21, 1900.[3][4]

References

  1. ↑ Wisconsin Blue Book, 1881 edition, page 494
  2. ↑ Wisconsin Blue Book, 1881 edition, page 494
  3. ↑ "Wisconsin, Death Index, 1820-1907," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VJP3-FG4 : accessed 27 Nov 2014), William A Ellis, 21 Nov 1900; from "Wisconsin Deaths, 1820-1907," Ancestry.com; p. 0254, volume 02, Marinette, Wisconsin, reel 056, Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services, Vital Records Division, Madison.
  4. ↑ "William A. Ellis Dies at Peshtigo, Wis.". Oshkosh Daily Northwestern. November 22, 1900. p. 1. Retrieved November 27, 2014 – via Newspapers.com.


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