Background
Ellis, William Russell was born on April 23, 1850 in near Waveland, Indiana, United States. Son of James and Susan (Stone) Ellis.
Ellis, William Russell was born on April 23, 1850 in near Waveland, Indiana, United States. Son of James and Susan (Stone) Ellis.
Removed to Guthrie Company, Iowa, 1855. Worked on farm and attended school. Later farmed, taught school and attended Iowa State Agricultural College.
Bachelor of Laws, State University of Iowa, 1874.
2d, Mistress Ida J. Scott, June 16, 1885. Practiced law and did newspaper work at Hamburg, Iowa. 2 years city atty, and 1 term mayor there.
Removed to Oregon, 1883.
Superintendent schools, Morrow Company, 1884-1885. District attorney 7th Judicial District, 3 terms, 1885-1890.
Member 53d to 55th Congresses (1893-1899). Judge 6th Judicial District, 1900-1906.
Member 60th and 61st Congresses (1907-1911), 2d Oregon District.
Member 53d to 55th Congresses (1893-1899). Member 60th and 61st Congresses (1907-1911), 2d Oregon
Married Jennie B. Edwards, March 31, 1880 (died 1882).