Background
Ellis, Griffith Ogden was born on November 19, 1869 in Urbana, Ohio, United States. Son of Griffith and Jane Hoge (Woods) Ellis.
Ellis, Griffith Ogden was born on November 19, 1869 in Urbana, Ohio, United States. Son of Griffith and Jane Hoge (Woods) Ellis.
Educated Urbana University, 1888-1890. Columbian University, Washington, District of Columbia, 1890-1891. Bachelor of Laws, University of Michigan, 1893.
In government service at Washington, 1890-1891. Became connected with the Sprague Public Company, Detroit, 1891, president 1908-1939. President William A. Scripps Company.
Editor American Boy, public by Sprague Public Company, 1908-1940.
Participated in organization of Boy Scouts of America, 1910. Serving on National Council since 1910.
Awarded Silver Buffalo, 1931. Vice president, Bank of Detroit, 1921-1930.
Director Guardian-Detroit Bank, 1930-1933.
President Detroit Street Railway Commission, 1920-1930, which municipalized Detroit’s System. Trustee Detroit Museum of Art, Cranbrook School for Boys (Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, 1924-1945).
Member Detroit Board of Commerce, Fine Arts Society, Beta Theta Pi. Mason (32°).; Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Boat, Country, Old.
Married Ellen Winifred Scripps, April.