Silas Eictra Ellis (abt. 1812)

Born about 1812 in Oglethorpe, Georgia, United States

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Biography

Silas Ellis is a part of US Black heritage.

Silas Eictra was born about 1812 possibly in Oglethorpe, Georgia. Surname is last name of slave owner.

Silas Eictra is listed in the slave owner's 1832 Oglethorpe, Georgia Will as follows: Also, it is my wish that my son Willis’ heir or heirs in addition to their equal dividend, with the rest of my last named legatees, equal in the general division they are to have use of Silas Eictra.

Slave Owners

William Paul Ellis Sr. Ellis-8748

Willis Ellis

Sources

• Georgia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1742-1992. Name: William Ellis; residence date: abt 1829; residence place: Oglethorpe, Georgia; will date: 13 Mar 1829; probate date: 1832-1833; probate place: Oglethorpe, Georgia; inferred death year: 1832-1833; inferred death place: Georgia; Item Description: Estate Records, 1790-1962, Edwards, M W-Farmer, George. Others Listed: Francis Anderson, daughter; Radford Ellis, child; William Ellis, child; Thomas Ellis, child; Elizabeth Wyatte, child; John Ellis, child; Willis Ellis, child; Thomas Ellis, son; Major, Slave; Mathew Carner, Friend.