J. Edwin Ellerbe

James Edwin Ellerbe (January 12, 1867 – October 17, 1916) was an American politician. A Democrat, he was a member of the United States House of Representatives from South Carolina. He was also the brother of Governor William Haselden Ellerbe.

Early life and education Ellerbe was born on January 12, 1867, in Sellers, South Carolina, and Sarah Elizabeth (née Haselden) Ellerbe. His older brother was Governor William Haselden Ellerbe. His family is the namesake of Ellerbe, North Carolina. He grew up in the Pee Dee region. Educated at Pine Hill Academy, he studied at the University of South Carolina and Wofford College, graduating from the latter in 1887. He lived near Marion and worked as a farmer and merchant. Politically, he was liberal, more so than most in Congress at the time. He was a member of the Committees on Irrigation of Arid Lands, on Railways and Canals, and on Rivers and Harbors.

After serving in Congress, Ellerbe returned to farming. as well as the first cousin and brother-in-law of James Haselden Manning.