George Ellis
M, #3374, b. 16 March 1848, d. 24 March 1931
George Ellis|b. 16 Mar 1848\nd. 24 Mar 1931|p3374.htm|Elias Ellis|b. s 1803\nd. 18 Sep 1881|p3452.htm|Nancy Gritton|b. 14 Dec 1806\nd. 6 Mar 1850|p3453.htm|James Ellis|b. 14 Aug 1775\nd. 1 Mar 1836|p7770.htm|Elizabeth Morrison (?)||p7773.htm|William Gritton|b. c 1782\nd. c Nov 1823|p382.htm|Jenney J. Lipsey|b. c 1784|p395.htm|
Relationship=Great-grandfather of Robert Lynn Adams.
Relationship=Grandfather of Robert George Adams.
Last Edited=13 Mar 2008
George Ellis was born on 16 March 1848 at Morgan Township, Harrison Co., Indiana.3,4,5,6 He was the son of Elias Ellis and Nancy Gritton.1,2
Nancy Ellis, the mother of George Ellis died on 6 March 1850 at age 43 at Harrison Co., Indiana, when George was 1.7,8
George Ellis was enumerated with Elias Ellis as George Ellis on the Census of 3 September 1850 at Morgan Township, Harrison Co., Indiana. He is listed as age 2 and born in In.9
George Ellis was enumerated with Elias Ellis as George Ellis on the Census of 20 July 1860 at Morgan Township, Harrison Co., Indiana. He is age 12 and born in Ind.10
According to a disability statement he filed on Mar. 25, 1890, George Ellis lived at St. Joseph, Mo. for three years prior to his enlistment. His occupation was farmer.11
George Ellis moved with family to Iowa. Moved from Iowa to Blue Lick, Saline County, MO by wagon. Crossed Missouri River on ferry at Miami, Mo.
George Ellis was a Union veteran of the Civil War. The family record states he enlisted and served in Co. L (Johnston Battery) 1st Regiment and Co. A Consolidated Detachment 1st Regiment Missouri State Militia Cavalry Volunteers. The June 1890 Census of Surviving Soldiers, Blackwater, Saline County, Missouri lists George Ellis, Federal (Vol US) Private Company L, 1 Mo. Cav. Enlisted June 6, 1863. Discharged July 11, 1865. The family record states he enlisted 6 June 1863 at Andrew Co., Missouri. The Certificate of Service from the War Department gives the dates of service as 6 June 1863 to 11 July 1865 on 6 June 1863 at Andrew Co., Missouri.4,12
During the Civil War, George Ellis served as a Private in Federal (Vol US) Company 2, 1 Mo. Cav. He enlisted June 6, 1863. Discharged July 11, 1865. at Nelson, Saline Co., Missouri.13
George Ellis was described as 5 feet 6 inches; dark complexion; grey eyes; black hair upon his military enlistment on 6 June 1863 at St. Joseph, Missouri.14
George Ellis married (first) Amy Elizabeth Parker, daughter of Job Parker and Mary ?, on 20 November 1863 at Lexington, Lafayette Co., Missouri, when he was 15.15,16,17
George Ellis is head of household on the Census of 11 July 1870 at Salt ? Township, Saline Co., Missouri, as George Ellis. He is shown as age 24, a farmer, and born in Indiana. Also enumerated were Amy Elizabeth Parker, Albert Ellis and Charles Robert Ellis.18
George Ellis is head of household on the Census of 21 June 1880 at Marshal Township, Saline Co., Missouri, as Geo Ellis. He is listed as a white male, age 50 and born in Missouri. He is a farmer.. Also enumerated were Amy Elizabeth Parker, Albert Ellis, Charles Robert Ellis, William Edward Ellis, Mary Ellen Ellis, Theodore Ellis and Walter Ellis.19
George applied for a military pension at Saline Co., Missouri, on 31 January 1889.20
George Ellis The June 1890 Census of Surviving Soldiers, Blackwater, Saline County, Missouri lists George Ellis, Federal (Vol US) Private Company 2, 1 Mo. Cav. Enlisted June 6, 1862. Discharged July 11, 1865.
George became a widower at age 49 when Amy Elizabeth Ellis died on 28 September 1897 at Nelson, Saline Co., Missouri, at age 49.21,5,22,23,17
George Ellis was listed as the head of household as George Ellis on the 1900 Census recorded 13 June 1900 at Salt Fork Township, Saline Co., Missouri. The official date of this census was 01 June 1900. He was born in Indiana in Mar. 1848. He is age 52 and a widower. His parents were both born in Kentucky. He is a farmer and can read, write, and speak English. His owns the farm which is mortgaged. Also living in the household were, his son, Jermie Ellis, his son, Clarence Ernest Ellis, his son, Walter Ellis , his daughter, Ethel Lee Ellis, his daughter, Jesse May Ellis.24
George Ellis lived at Lexington, Lafayette Co, Missouri, on 25 March 1902 according to the obituary for his brother William Morrison Ellis.25
George Ellis was shown as a brother of William Morrison Ellis in William Morrison's obituary on 25 March 1902 at Centerville, Appanoose Co., Iowa.25
George Ellis married (second) Frances Emma McCollister on 5 July 1904 at Centerville, Appanoose Co., Iowa, when he was 56; she was the widow of William McCollister.26,27,4,23,28
George Ellis was listed as the head of household on the 1905 Iowa State Census at Centerville, Appanoose Co., Iowa. His name as shown on the census was George Ellis. . Also living in the household were Frances Emma Ellis, Laura B. McCollister, Ina Mary McCollister and Sarah McCollister.29
George applied for a military pension on 18 February 1908.30,31
George Ellis is head of household on the Census of 21 April 1910 at Vermillion Township, Appanoose Co., Iowa, as George Ellis. He is shown as a white male, age 62 and born in Iowa. It has "M2" in marital status which is believed to indicate the current marriage is his second marriage. The number of years married is shown as 5. Place of birth for his father is shown as Virginaia; "Un." for his mother. He is a farmer and owns the farm which is mortgaged. He can read and write. It shows "UA" for the question about service in the Union or Confederate Army or Navy.. Also enumerated were Frances Emma Ellis, Laura B. McCollister, Ina Mary McCollister and Sarah McCollister.32
George Ellis was listed as the head of household on the 1915 Iowa State Census at 1st Ward, Centerville, Appanoose Co., Iowa. His name as shown on the census was Geo Ellis. His age is shown as 67 and his occupation is retired. He was born in Indiana. His father and mother were both born in KY. He can read and write. He is married and owns his own home which is valued at $2500. He is a Methodist. His military service was with the Mo. Cavalry, 1st Regiment Company L..33
George applied for a military pension at Centerville, Appanoose Co., Iowa, on 5 July 1915.34 He and Frances Emma Ellis were living in 1919 at Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon.4
George Ellis is head of household on the Census of 14 January 1920 at Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, as George Ellis. He is shown as a married white, male, age 71 who was born in Indiana. He owns the home and it is mortgage free. He could read and write. His occupation was shown as "none.". Also enumerated were Frances Emma Ellis, Laura B. McCollister, Ina Mary McCollister and Sarah McCollister.35
George applied for a military pension at Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, on 16 March 1920.36
George Ellis shown in the 1925 Iowa census (family of William and Ethel K. Ellis Adams) as the father of Ethel. The census shows his place of birth as Illinois and that he is age 76. in 1925.
George Ellis and Frances Emma Ellis celebrated George's 80th birthday with a large gathering of Civil War veterans on 17 March 1928 at Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon.37
On 25 August 1928 at Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, Frances Emma Ellis was named as George Ellis's wife in George's will. Charles Robert Ellis, William Edward Ellis, Theodore Ellis, Walter Ellis, Clarence Ernest Ellis and Jermie Ellis was/were named as George Ellis's son in George's will. Ethel Lee Adams and Jesse May Marcum was/were named as George Ellis's daughter in George's will.38
George Ellis is head of household on the Census of 15 April 1930 at Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, as George Ellis. He is a white male, aged 82. He was born in Indiana; both his parents were born in Kentucky. He owns the house which is valued at $4000. He can read and write. He was first married at age 15. His occupation was shown as farmer retired, but marked out and retired inserted. Also enumerated were Frances Emma Ellis.39
George Ellis died of bronchio pneumonia, 24 March 1931 at U. S. Veterans Hospital, Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 83.26,6 His funeral was held at Finley's Chapel, Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, on 30 March 1931.40 He was buried at Rose City Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, on 30 March 1931.6,26
On 10 April 1931.40
George Ellis was shown as the father of Jesse May Ellis on the Death Certificate for Jesse May filed 11 November 1936 at Saline Co., Missouri.41
Nancy Ellis, the mother of George Ellis died on 6 March 1850 at age 43 at Harrison Co., Indiana, when George was 1.7,8
George Ellis was enumerated with Elias Ellis as George Ellis on the Census of 3 September 1850 at Morgan Township, Harrison Co., Indiana. He is listed as age 2 and born in In.9
George Ellis was enumerated with Elias Ellis as George Ellis on the Census of 20 July 1860 at Morgan Township, Harrison Co., Indiana. He is age 12 and born in Ind.10
According to a disability statement he filed on Mar. 25, 1890, George Ellis lived at St. Joseph, Mo. for three years prior to his enlistment. His occupation was farmer.11
George Ellis moved with family to Iowa. Moved from Iowa to Blue Lick, Saline County, MO by wagon. Crossed Missouri River on ferry at Miami, Mo.
George Ellis was a Union veteran of the Civil War. The family record states he enlisted and served in Co. L (Johnston Battery) 1st Regiment and Co. A Consolidated Detachment 1st Regiment Missouri State Militia Cavalry Volunteers. The June 1890 Census of Surviving Soldiers, Blackwater, Saline County, Missouri lists George Ellis, Federal (Vol US) Private Company L, 1 Mo. Cav. Enlisted June 6, 1863. Discharged July 11, 1865. The family record states he enlisted 6 June 1863 at Andrew Co., Missouri. The Certificate of Service from the War Department gives the dates of service as 6 June 1863 to 11 July 1865 on 6 June 1863 at Andrew Co., Missouri.4,12
During the Civil War, George Ellis served as a Private in Federal (Vol US) Company 2, 1 Mo. Cav. He enlisted June 6, 1863. Discharged July 11, 1865. at Nelson, Saline Co., Missouri.13
George Ellis was described as 5 feet 6 inches; dark complexion; grey eyes; black hair upon his military enlistment on 6 June 1863 at St. Joseph, Missouri.14
George Ellis married (first) Amy Elizabeth Parker, daughter of Job Parker and Mary ?, on 20 November 1863 at Lexington, Lafayette Co., Missouri, when he was 15.15,16,17
George Ellis is head of household on the Census of 11 July 1870 at Salt ? Township, Saline Co., Missouri, as George Ellis. He is shown as age 24, a farmer, and born in Indiana. Also enumerated were Amy Elizabeth Parker, Albert Ellis and Charles Robert Ellis.18
George Ellis is head of household on the Census of 21 June 1880 at Marshal Township, Saline Co., Missouri, as Geo Ellis. He is listed as a white male, age 50 and born in Missouri. He is a farmer.. Also enumerated were Amy Elizabeth Parker, Albert Ellis, Charles Robert Ellis, William Edward Ellis, Mary Ellen Ellis, Theodore Ellis and Walter Ellis.19
George applied for a military pension at Saline Co., Missouri, on 31 January 1889.20
George Ellis The June 1890 Census of Surviving Soldiers, Blackwater, Saline County, Missouri lists George Ellis, Federal (Vol US) Private Company 2, 1 Mo. Cav. Enlisted June 6, 1862. Discharged July 11, 1865.
George became a widower at age 49 when Amy Elizabeth Ellis died on 28 September 1897 at Nelson, Saline Co., Missouri, at age 49.21,5,22,23,17
George Ellis was listed as the head of household as George Ellis on the 1900 Census recorded 13 June 1900 at Salt Fork Township, Saline Co., Missouri. The official date of this census was 01 June 1900. He was born in Indiana in Mar. 1848. He is age 52 and a widower. His parents were both born in Kentucky. He is a farmer and can read, write, and speak English. His owns the farm which is mortgaged. Also living in the household were, his son, Jermie Ellis, his son, Clarence Ernest Ellis, his son, Walter Ellis , his daughter, Ethel Lee Ellis, his daughter, Jesse May Ellis.24
George Ellis lived at Lexington, Lafayette Co, Missouri, on 25 March 1902 according to the obituary for his brother William Morrison Ellis.25
George Ellis was shown as a brother of William Morrison Ellis in William Morrison's obituary on 25 March 1902 at Centerville, Appanoose Co., Iowa.25
George Ellis married (second) Frances Emma McCollister on 5 July 1904 at Centerville, Appanoose Co., Iowa, when he was 56; she was the widow of William McCollister.26,27,4,23,28
George Ellis was listed as the head of household on the 1905 Iowa State Census at Centerville, Appanoose Co., Iowa. His name as shown on the census was George Ellis. . Also living in the household were Frances Emma Ellis, Laura B. McCollister, Ina Mary McCollister and Sarah McCollister.29
George applied for a military pension on 18 February 1908.30,31
George Ellis is head of household on the Census of 21 April 1910 at Vermillion Township, Appanoose Co., Iowa, as George Ellis. He is shown as a white male, age 62 and born in Iowa. It has "M2" in marital status which is believed to indicate the current marriage is his second marriage. The number of years married is shown as 5. Place of birth for his father is shown as Virginaia; "Un." for his mother. He is a farmer and owns the farm which is mortgaged. He can read and write. It shows "UA" for the question about service in the Union or Confederate Army or Navy.. Also enumerated were Frances Emma Ellis, Laura B. McCollister, Ina Mary McCollister and Sarah McCollister.32
George Ellis was listed as the head of household on the 1915 Iowa State Census at 1st Ward, Centerville, Appanoose Co., Iowa. His name as shown on the census was Geo Ellis. His age is shown as 67 and his occupation is retired. He was born in Indiana. His father and mother were both born in KY. He can read and write. He is married and owns his own home which is valued at $2500. He is a Methodist. His military service was with the Mo. Cavalry, 1st Regiment Company L..33
George applied for a military pension at Centerville, Appanoose Co., Iowa, on 5 July 1915.34 He and Frances Emma Ellis were living in 1919 at Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon.4
George Ellis is head of household on the Census of 14 January 1920 at Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, as George Ellis. He is shown as a married white, male, age 71 who was born in Indiana. He owns the home and it is mortgage free. He could read and write. His occupation was shown as "none.". Also enumerated were Frances Emma Ellis, Laura B. McCollister, Ina Mary McCollister and Sarah McCollister.35
George applied for a military pension at Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, on 16 March 1920.36
George Ellis shown in the 1925 Iowa census (family of William and Ethel K. Ellis Adams) as the father of Ethel. The census shows his place of birth as Illinois and that he is age 76. in 1925.
George Ellis and Frances Emma Ellis celebrated George's 80th birthday with a large gathering of Civil War veterans on 17 March 1928 at Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon.37
On 25 August 1928 at Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, Frances Emma Ellis was named as George Ellis's wife in George's will. Charles Robert Ellis, William Edward Ellis, Theodore Ellis, Walter Ellis, Clarence Ernest Ellis and Jermie Ellis was/were named as George Ellis's son in George's will. Ethel Lee Adams and Jesse May Marcum was/were named as George Ellis's daughter in George's will.38
George Ellis is head of household on the Census of 15 April 1930 at Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, as George Ellis. He is a white male, aged 82. He was born in Indiana; both his parents were born in Kentucky. He owns the house which is valued at $4000. He can read and write. He was first married at age 15. His occupation was shown as farmer retired, but marked out and retired inserted. Also enumerated were Frances Emma Ellis.39
George Ellis died of bronchio pneumonia, 24 March 1931 at U. S. Veterans Hospital, Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 83.26,6 His funeral was held at Finley's Chapel, Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, on 30 March 1931.40 He was buried at Rose City Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, on 30 March 1931.6,26
On 10 April 1931.40
George Ellis was shown as the father of Jesse May Ellis on the Death Certificate for Jesse May filed 11 November 1936 at Saline Co., Missouri.41
Children of George Ellis and Amy Elizabeth Parker
- Albert Ellis b. 5 Oct 1867, d. 190842
- Charles Robert Ellis b. 21 Oct 1869
- William Edward Ellis+ b. 22 Aug 1871, d. 26 Apr 1925
- Mary Ellen Ellis b. 28 Apr 1873, d. 5 Mar 1883
- Theodore Ellis+ b. 7 Jan 1876
- Walter Ellis+ b. 31 May 1878, d. 9 Apr 1928
- Ethel Lee Ellis+ b. 3 Oct 1880, d. 7 Jan 197043
- Jesse May Ellis+ b. 29 Nov 1882, d. 25 Oct 1936
- Jermie Ellis+ b. 9 Mar 1886, d. Oct 1962
- Clarence Ernest Ellis+ b. 7 Mar 1888, d. 6 Feb 196744
Citations
- [S26] 1850 US Census Population Schedule, Harrison Co., IN.
- [S27] 1860 US Census Population Schedule, Harrison Co., IN.
- [S27] 1860 US Census Population Schedule, Harrison Co., IN, Age 12, born in IN.
- [S281] George Ellis, Family record Robert Lynn Adams, The original of this document was obtained from Mildred Kuchan. The author and date written is unknown. However, the last sentence on page two indicates it was written prior to George's death on 24 Mar 1931.
- [S277] Unknown author, "FGS, George Ellis", Original obtained from Mildren Kuchan in possession of Robert L. Adams.
- [S322] George Ellis, Death Certificate of George Ellis.
- [S139] Letter, unknown author to unknown recipient, died 3/6/1850 aged 43 years, 2 months, 23 days..
- [S140] Unknown author, 1850 Indiana Mortality Schedule - Harrison County, District 45, Page 464, 1850 Indiana Mortality Schedule - Harrison County, District 45, Page 464 shows Nancy Ellis, age 46 f w KY. died in Mar of Cholera after 1 day..
- [S26] 1850 US Census Population Schedule, Harrison Co., IN, Census District 45, Page 420..
- [S27] 1860 US Census Population Schedule, Harrison Co., IN, Morgan Township, entry 683/683..
- [S323] George Ellis, Veterans Pension, CSS# 2 6 40 647, Copy of pension file in possession of Robert L. Adams, Disability Statement, No. 753.960, filed with U.S. Pension Office, Mar. 25, 1890.
- [S323] George Ellis, Veterans Pension, CSS# 2 6 40 647, Copy of pension file in possession of Robert L. Adams, Certificate of Service from the War Department dated 13 Feb 1890.
- [S283] Ancestry.com, http://www.ancestry.com, Source: Special Schedule, Surviving Soldiers, Sailors and Marines, and Widows, etc., Missouri, Saline Co., Blackwater Township, S.D. 5, E.D. 187, Page 5, House No.291, Family No. 1.
- [S323] George Ellis, Veterans Pension, CSS# 2 6 40 647, Copy of pension file in possession of Robert L. Adams, Declaration For Pension, filed by George Ellis 10 November 1924..
- [S281] George Ellis, Family record Robert Lynn Adams, The original of this document was obtained from Mildred Kuchan. The author and date written is unknown. However, the last sentence on page two indicates it was written prior to George's death on 24 Mar 1931. This record shows the date of marriage for George and Amy as 20 Nov 1864.
- [S277] Unknown author, "FGS, George Ellis", Original obtained from Mildren Kuchan in possession of Robert L. Adams, The Family Group Sheet for George Ellis shows the date of his marriage to Amy as 20 Nov 1863.
- [S323] George Ellis, Veterans Pension, CSS# 2 6 40 647, Copy of pension file in possession of Robert L. Adams, From Declaration For Pension dated 15 November 1924 signed by George Ellis..
- [S38] 1870 US Census Population Schedule, Saline Co., MO, Entry 319/326.
- [S256] 1880 US Census Population Schedule, Saline Co., MO, Supervisor's District 6, Enumeration District 268, Page 22, Dwelling No. 162, Family No. 168.
- [S323] George Ellis, Veterans Pension, CSS# 2 6 40 647, Copy of pension file in possession of Robert L. Adams, Declaration for Original Invalid Pension.
- [S34] Unknown author, Cemetary Records of Saline County Mo., Page 46.
- [S281] George Ellis, Family record Robert Lynn Adams, The original of this document was obtained from Mildred Kuchan. The author and date written is unknown. However, the last sentence on page two indicates it was written prior to George's death on 24 Mar 1931. It doesn't list her place of death.
- [S323] George Ellis, Veterans Pension, CSS# 2 6 40 647, Copy of pension file in possession of Robert L. Adams, Extracted from Declaration For Widow's Pension Act of May 1, 1920 filed 31 March 1931. Ethel Adams signed as a witness to the Declartion..
- [S345] 1900 US Census Population Schedule, Saline Co., MO, Missouri, Saline Co., Salt Fork Township, Supervisor's District No. 7, Enumeration District No. 138, Sheet 8, Stamped 325A, Dwelling No. 138, Family No. 141, Lines 18-23
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ELLIS, GEORGE (1900 U.S. Census)
MISSOURI , SALINE, SALT FORK TWP
Age: 52, Male, Race: WHITE, Born: IN
Series: T623 Roll: 902 Page: 325. - [S168] Centerville Iowegian, 25 Mar 1902.
- [S148] Monica Ellis, Email from Monica Ellis to Robert L. Adams.
- [S190] Appanoose County Iowa, Family Quest Archives.
- [S323] George Ellis, Veterans Pension, CSS# 2 6 40 647, Copy of pension file in possession of Robert L. Adams, Photocopy of Clerk's Certificate As To Marriage Record is included in the pension file. Marriage performed by J. W. Vannoy, Pastor..
- [S538] 1905 Iowa State Census Population Schedule, Appanoose Co., IA.
- [S323] George Ellis, Veterans Pension, CSS# 2 6 40 647, Copy of pension file in possession of Robert L. Adams, Letter to US Representative Jamieson.
- [S323] George Ellis, Veterans Pension, CSS# 2 6 40 647, Copy of pension file in possession of Robert L. Adams, US Congress Private Act No. 42 approved April 14, 1910.
- [S190] Appanoose County Iowa, Family Quest Archives, Heritage Quest Digital Microfile T624\391\PART1\65A; Enumeration District 27 Sheet 6A (stamped 65); Location 93/94.
- [S539] 1915 Iowa State Census Population Schedule, Appanoose Co., IA.
- [S323] George Ellis, Veterans Pension, CSS# 2 6 40 647, Copy of pension file in possession of Robert L. Adams, Pension Claim Form.
- [S243] 1920 US Census Population Schedule, Multnomah Co., Oregon, Dwelling No. 54, Family No. 55, 272 1/2 Precinct, Portland City, Supervisors's District 3, Enumeration District 170, Sheet 11A.
- [S323] George Ellis, Veterans Pension, CSS# 2 6 40 647, Copy of pension file in possession of Robert L. Adams, Declaration for Increse of Pension.
- [S464] Daily Oregon, 17 Mar 1928, Page 3.
- [S249] Will of George Ellis.
- [S276] 1930 US Census Population Schedule, Multnomah Co., Oregon, Portland City, Enumeration District 26-394, Sheet 6A (Stamped 17).
- [S463] Oregonian, 10 Apr 1931, Page 13.
- [S559] Jessie May Ellis Marcum, Marcum, Jessie May Ellis DC.
- [S42] 1860 US Census Population Schedule, Saline Co., MO.
- [S13] 1925 Appanoose Co., IA State Census.
- [S439] Marriage Certificate of C. E. Ellis and Nellie M. Parcel.