Background
ELLIS, Joseph Baxter was born in Bramley. Son of Mark Ellis; nephew j of the preacher and controversialist, Joseph Barker.
ELLIS, Joseph Baxter was born in Bramley. Son of Mark Ellis; nephew j of the preacher and controversialist, Joseph Barker.
East Keswick, near Leeds.
Came to Newcastle, 1865. Entered the business founded over a century ago by his uncle.1. Iiindhaugh; Sheriff of Newcastle, 1887-1888.
J Mayor, 1890-1891, and 1904-1905. Is an Alderman of, and has served twenty-four years on, the Newcastle Council. Was the pioneer of wood paving in Newcastle.
Chairman of the Tramways Committee. Vice-Chairman of Trade and Commerce Committee. Entertained Mr. Gladstone when the historic Newcastle Programme was launched. j. J Justice of the Peace; managing partner of the firm of Hindhaugh and Company, millers and merchants.