John Breckenridge Ellis

Background

Ellis, John Breckenridge was born on February 11, 1870 in near Hannibal, Missouri, United States. Son of John William and Sallie (Breckenridge) Ellis.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Plattsburg (Missouri) College, 1886, Master of Arts, 1900. Also good music education. Doctor of Letters, Culver-Stockton College, 1927.

Unmarried.

Career

Professor English literature, Plattsburg College, 1886-1897, Central Christian College, Albany, Missouri, 1900-1902. Engaged in literature work, since 1902. Founded Advance Society and Ellisan Literary Society Edits.

Junior Life Club.

Christian Standard, Cincinnati President Missouri Writers’ Guild 5 terms to 1926.

Achievements

• John Breckenridge Ellis has been listed as a notable author by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Father:

John William Ellis

Mother:

Sallie (Breckenridge) Ellis