Background
Eller, Ronald D was born on April 23, 1948 in Annapolis, Maryland, United States.
Eller, Ronald D was born on April 23, 1948 in Annapolis, Maryland, United States.
Bachelor, College of Wooster, 1970. Master of Arts in History, University North Carolina, 1973. Doctor of Philosophy in History, University North Carolina, 1979.
Instructor, W.C.J.V. High School, Smithville, Ohio., 1970-1972; from assistant to associate professor, Mars Hill (North Carolina) College, 1976-1985; associate professor, U. Kentucky, Lexington, since 1985; director The Appalachian Center, U. Kentucky, Lexington, since 1985. Director Appalachian Civic Leadership Project, U. Kentucky, 1989-1992. Director regional studies Mars Hill College, 1981-1985, director Appalachian scholars program, 1979-1983, director oral history, 1977-1979.
Son of Oliver D and Virginia Ruth Eller. Married Rebecca Gaeth, December 19, 1970 (divorced July 1989). Children: Justin Matthew (deceased), Ryan Michael, Sarah Jane, Elizabeth Anne.
Married Jane Elden Wilson, November 18, 1992.