Background
Ellis, Burlen William was born on September 27, 1922 in Huntington, West Virginia, United States. Son of James Burlen and Nellie (Carven) Ellis.
Ellis, Burlen William was born on September 27, 1922 in Huntington, West Virginia, United States. Son of James Burlen and Nellie (Carven) Ellis.
Graduated from high school, Huntington, 1943.
Firefighter Huntington Fire Department, 1948-1953, lieutenant, 1953-1958, captain, 1958-1966, deputy chief, 1966-1985, retired, 1985. Member Huntington City Council, since 1990. Member community advisory panel Badische Anilin- & Soda-Fabrik Corporation, since 1995.
Member Kyoua Planning Commission, since 1994. Member Highland Neighborhood Association, since 1996. With United States Army, 1943.
Member International Association Fire Fighters, American Legion.
Married Betty Jane Ellis, December 7, 1945. Children: Jane D. Hutchinson, William R. Ellis.