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David William Ellis (1882 - 1947)

David William (William) Ellis
Born in Moredock Precinct, Monroe County, Illinois, United Statesmap
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[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of — married 18 May 1904 in Merrimac Precinct, Monroe County, Illinois, United Statesmap
Died at age 65 in Austin, Travis County, Texas, United Statesmap
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Biography

David William Ellis, who usually went by his middle name, was born in Moredock Precinct, Monroe County, Illinois on September 25, 1882. {See Research Note #1 below}
He was the son of Alexander Ellis and Amanda Miles. {See Research Note #1 below}

On May 14, 1904, William and Rose Tresia Grittmann were issued a marriage license in Monroe County, Illinois. They were married on May 18, 1904 in Merrimac Precinct, Monroe County, Illinois. The wedding was officiated by Louis A. Weihl, Justice of the Peace, and witnessed by David Frank and Hulda Brauch. [1] {See Research Note #2 below for full details}
Their children included:

In January, 1920, 37 year old David was living on and working a farm on Flatonia Road in Justice Precinct 6, Fayette County, Texas with his wife Rosie and children Ethel, Oliver, Bryant, Ruth, Wilbert, and Jenete [sic]. His father, Alexander Ellis, was living with him at the time. [2] {See Research Note #3 below for full details}

David passed away at the age of 65 in Austin, Travis County, Texas on November 28, 1947.
He was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery in Flatonia, Fayette County, Texas. [3]


Research Notes

1. Birth and Parentage

Direct, primary sources for David's date and place of birth have not yet been found, nor have those proving his parentage. However, secondary sources may be available that speak to his date of birth and/or parentage.
  • 1904 marriage: age 22, born in Moredock Precinct, parents Alex Ellis & Katie Miles [1]
  • 1920 census: age 37, born in Illinois, father Alexander Ellis [2]
  • Headstone has year of birth - 1882 [3]

2. Marriage and Children

Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1940 [1]
  • Name William Ellis
  • Sex Male
  • Age 23 at next birthday
  • Birthplace Moredock Precinct.
  • Marital Status Single
  • Race White
  • Father's Name Alex Ellis
  • Mother's Name Katie Miles
  • Spouse's Name Rosa Grittmann
  • Spouse's Sex Female
  • Spouse's Age 18 at next birthday
  • Spouse's Birthplace Maeystown, Ill.
  • Spouse's Marital Status Single
  • Spouse's Race White
  • Spouse's Father's Name Adam Grittmann
  • Spouse's Mother's Name Katie Vidal
  • Marriage Date 18 May 1904
  • Marriage Place (Original) Merrimac, Monroe, Illinois
  • Officiant: Louis A. Weihl, Justice of the Peace
  • Witnesses: David Frank and Hulda Brauch

3. Census Records

United States Census, 1920 [2]
  • Dave Ellis, head of house, rents, male, age 37, married, can read, can write, born in Illinois, father born in Missouri, mother born in Illinois, speaks English, engaged in general farming.
  • Rosie Ellis, wife, female, age 35, married, can read, can write, born in Illinois, father born in Illinois, mother born in Ohio, speaks English.
  • Ethel Ellis, daughter, female, age 15, single, attended school, can read, can write, born in Illinois, both parents born in Illinois, speaks English, labors on home farm.
  • Oliver Ellis, son, male, age 12, single, attended school, can read, can write, born in Illinois, both parents born in Illinois, speaks English, labors on home farm.
  • Bryant Ellis, son, male, age 10, single, attended school, can read, can write, born in Texas, both parents born in Illinois, speaks English, labors on home farm.
  • Ruth Ellis, daughter, female, age 7, single, did not attend school, born in Texas, both parents born in Illinois
  • Wilbert Ellis, son, male, age 5, single, did not attend school, born in Texas, both parents born in Illinois
  • Jenete Ellis, daughter, female, age 2 years 8 months, single, born in Texas, both parents born in Illinois
  • Alexander Ellis, father, male, age 74, widowed, can read, can write, born in Missouri, father born in Missouri, mother born in Virginia, speaks English, engaged in farm labor.

4. Death and Burial

Find A Grave [3]
  • David William Ellis
  • Birth: 25 Sep 1882 Monroe County, Illinois, USA
  • Death: 28 Nov 1947 (aged 65) Austin, Travis County, Texas, USA
  • Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery, Flatonia, Fayette County, Texas, USA
  • Memorial #: 65981468
  • Family Members
    • Parents
      • Alexander Ellis 1844-1932
      • Amanda Catherine Miles Ellis 1863-1886
    • Spouse
      • Rose Tresia Grittman Ellis 1886-1963
    • Siblings
      • William Charles Ellis 1863-1945
      • Charles Ellis 1877-1888
      • Adeline Marie Ellis Decker 1901-1969
    • Children
      • Ethel Serena Ellis Best 1904-1944
      • Oliver A Ellis 1908-2002
      • Edward Bryan Ellis 1910-1994
      • Ruth Irene Ellis Hocutt 1912-2005
      • David Wilbert Ellis 1914-2001
      • Jeanette Ellis Wrobel 1917-2010
      • Kermit Harold Ellis 1922-2016
      • Roy Alton Ellis 1924-1944
      • Baby Girl Ellis 1926-1926
      • Baby Boy Ellis 1928-1928
      • Audrey Gloria Ellis Gearhart 1930-2002
  • Created by: RonD (46979662)
  • Added: 21 Feb 2011

Sources

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KF2Y-TTM : accessed 23 Jun 2021), William Ellis and Rosa Grittmann, 18 May 1904; citing Monroe, Illinois, United States, county offices, Illinois; "Register of Marriages", page 228, license no. 2944; FHL microfilm 1,006,360.
    Right-click HERE to view original register page.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 "United States Census, 1920", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MC9H-36N : accessed 23 Jun 2021), Dave Ellis, 1920. Citing ED 65, Justice Precinct 6, Fayette County, Texas, NARA microfilm T625 roll 1803, page 14A, family 268.
    Right-click HERE to view original census document.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 Find a Grave, database and images (accessed 23 June 2021), memorial page for David William Ellis (25 Sep 1882–28 Nov 1947), Find A Grave: Memorial #65981468, citing Oak Hill Cemetery, Flatonia, Fayette County, Texas, USA; Maintained by RonD (contributor 46979662). Photo of headstone (joint with wife Rose)




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