William R. Ellis, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

William R. Ellis

American politician

Date of Birth: 23-Apr-1850

Place of Birth: Waveland, Indiana, United States

Date of Death: 18-Jan-1915

Profession: judge, lawyer, politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

William Russell Ellis (April 23, 1850 – January 18, 1915) was an American educator, attorney and politician in the state of Oregon.
A native of Indiana, he grew up in Iowa before moving to Oregon where he worked as a school superintendent and district attorney.
A Republican, he served as U.S.
congressman from Oregon in the new 2nd district from 1893 to 1899, and again from 1907 to 1911.