William Henry Elliott

Background

Elliott, William Henry was born on July 4, 1844 in New Castle, Indiana, United States. Son of Jehu T. E. (judge Supreme Court of Indiana).

Education

Graduated from the United States Naval Academy, 1865.

Career

Ensign United States Navy, December 1866. Master, 1868; Lieutenant, October 1869. Resigned April 20, 1870.

Studied and practiced law, New Castle, Indiana.

Owner public new Castle Courier, 1877-1899, and, since 1904.

Achievements

• William Henry Elliott has been listed as a noteworthy newspaperman by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of original G.A.R. committee that planned and secured erection of Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument at Indianapolis.

Connections

Married Emma East. Conner, October 20, 1876.

Father:

Jehu T. East. (judge Supreme Court Elliott

Spouse:

Emma East. Conner