Background
Ellsworth, Samuel George was born on June 19, 1916 in Safford, Arizona, United States. Son of James Clarence and Julia (Claridge) Ellsworth.
Ellsworth, Samuel George was born on June 19, 1916 in Safford, Arizona, United States. Son of James Clarence and Julia (Claridge) Ellsworth.
Bachelor of Science, Utah State Agricultural College, 1941; Master of Arts, University of California, Berkeley, 1947; Doctor of Philosophy, University of California, Berkeley, 1951.
Teacher public schools, Bunkerville, Nevada, 1941-1942; faculty, Utah State University, Logan, 1951-1983; assistant professor of history, Utah State University, 1951-1954; associate professor, Utah State University, 1954-1963; professor, Utah State University, 1963-1983; professor emeritus, Utah State University, since 1983; head department, Utah State University, 1966-1969. Visiting professor West Virginia University, 1954, Brigham Young U., 1956.
With Army of the United States, 1942-1946. Fellow Utah State History Society (honorary life), Western History Association. Member Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Alpha Theta.
Married Maria Smith, October 24, 1942. Children: Stephen George, Mark Addison.