Education
He attended Columbian College and Richmond College for one term each before attending and graduating from the University of Virginia with a degree in law.
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James Ellyson
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Career
Early life and education
Born in Richmond, Virginia, Ellyson enlisted to fight for the Confederacy in 1863. Politics
In his long political career, he went on to serve in the Senate of Virginia, as mayor of Richmond (1888–1894), and for twelve years (1906–1918) as the 20th Lieutenant Governor of Virginia. To date, he is the only Lieutenant Governor of the commonwealth who served for three terms.
Ellyson was also a trustee of Richmond College from 1891–1919, and president of the Board from 1908 through 1919.
Death
Ellyson left office in 1918 and died just over a year later. He is buried in Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond.
Membership
Ellyson began his political career as a member of the Richmond City Council.
