About William A. Ellis
Lived 1828 – 1900 (aged 72). William A. Ellis was an American politician, logging and postmaster.
William Allen Ellis Sr. (April 23, 1828 – November 21, 1900) was an American businessman, Republican politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate, representing the 1st State Senate district—northeast Wisconsin—during the 1881 and 1882 sessions.
Biography
Ellis was born in Topsham, Maine, and moved to Peshtigo, Wisconsin, in 1857 to work for the Peshtigo Lumber Company. He later worked as a superintendent for the company. He was appointed postmaster at Peshtigo from 1857 through 1872, and also served on the town and county boards.
Electoral history Wisconsin Senate (1880)
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Who was William A. Ellis?
American politician
When was William A. Ellis born?
William A. Ellis was born on 23 April 1828 in Topsham.
When did William A. Ellis die?
William A. Ellis died on 21 November 1900 in Peshtigo.
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William A. Ellis was a politician, logging and postmaster.
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William A. Ellis was American.
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