William R. Ellis

U.S. Congressperson

1850 – 1915

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Who was William R. Ellis?

William Russell Ellis 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.

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Born
Apr 23, 1850
Waveland
Also known as
  • William Ellis
Nationality
  • United States of America
Education
  • Iowa State University
  • University of Iowa
Lived in
  • Indiana
Died
Jan 18, 1915
Portland

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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