Tazewell Ellett

Tazewell Ellett (January 1, 1856 – May 19, 1914) was a one-term U.S. Representative from Virginia from 1895 to 1897.

Early life Tazewell Ellett was born on January 1, 1856, in Richmond, Virginia, to Andrew L. Ellett. His father was a member of the dry goods firm Ellett, Waller, Drewry & Co. He attended private schools in Richmond, including Strother's school. He graduated from the Virginia Military Institute at Lexington in 1876. He graduated from the University of Virginia Law School with a Bachelor of Laws in 1878.

Career After graduating, Ellett practiced law in Richmond. After six months, he made a partnership with Francis Howe McGuire under the firm McGuire & Ellett. They worked together for 12 years. He served as member of the board of visitors of the Virginia Military Institute. He served in the First Virginia Regiment, serving initially as adjutant. He was elected captain of Company F. He attained the rank of lieutenant colonel. He had two daughters and one son, Josephine, Heningham (Mrs. Pringle Smith) and Tazewell. His son Tazewell married the daughter of his law partner Francis Howe McGuire.

Ellett died on May 19, 1914, at the home of his daughter in Summerville, South Carolina. He was interred in Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia.