Background
ELLIS, John Edward was born in 1841. Son of Edward Shipley Ellis, Leicester, and daughter of John Burgess of Wigton Grange, Leicestershire.
ELLIS, John Edward was born in 1841. Son of Edward Shipley Ellis, Leicester, and daughter of John Burgess of Wigton Grange, Leicestershire.
Studied at Society of Friends’ Schools, Hertford and Kendal. Educated as an engineer. Engaged 1861-1881 in active management of collieries, Nottinghamshire.
Director and Chairman to 1886 of Nottingham Joint-Stock Bank, Ltd. Since 1885 wholly devoted to duties as Member of Parliament. P.C. 1906; Justice of the Peace, D.L.; Member of Parliament (Liberal) Rushcliffe, N ottinghamshire, since 1885; Parliamentary Under Secretary India, 1905-1906; Temporary Chairman, House of Commons, and a Chairman of Grand Committees.
Liberal.
Club: Reform.