Education
Born in the town of Rochester, Wisconsin, Ela went to the Rochester Academy and then graduated from University of Wisconsin and University of Wisconsin Law School.
Born in the town of Rochester, Wisconsin, Ela went to the Rochester Academy and then graduated from University of Wisconsin and University of Wisconsin Law School.
He was a dairy farmer and live stock dealer. Ela served on the elementary school board as a clerk and on the Rochester Town Board. He also served on the Racine County Board of Supervisors and was chairman of the county board.
Ella served in the Wisconsin State Assembly in 1899 and 1901 and was a Republican.