Background
Lewis, Ebenezer Ellesville was born on May 1, 1841 in Bishop Stortford, England. Son of William and Kezia (Jones) Lewis.
Lewis, Ebenezer Ellesville was born on May 1, 1841 in Bishop Stortford, England. Son of William and Kezia (Jones) Lewis.
Brought to the United States, 1849. Educational public schools, Chicago and Ottawa, Illinois, private study. Doctor of Laws, Central University, Iowa, 1890.
Adams Cleghorn, Doctor of Divinity, August 25, 1869. Studied law at Ottawa, Illinois, 1858-1861, with General West. H. L. Wallace. Admitted to Illinois bar, 1861, and practiced at Ottawa, 1861-1870.
City attorney, Ottawa, 1868-1870.
United States commissioner, Northern District of Iowa, 1871-1890. Master in chancery, United States Circuit Court of Iowa, since 1874.
Private Company I, 11th Illinois Volumes, 4 months, and 3 months in organization 4th Illinois Cavalry (not enlisted). Trustee Central University, Iowa.
At communion only the believer is invited to participate in the bread and cup of Christ.
Mason.
Married Delegate Gracia East., daughter