Descendants of Walter Ellis

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Descendants of Walter Ellis

Generation One

1. Walter¹ Ellis was born circa 1754. He married Mary (Parker?) on 8 May 1776 in (NC). He died on 13 Nov 1821 in Jackson County, GA.
Military: Served twice, totalling about eighteen months, in the Revolutionary War while in NC. Census: 1810 Haywood County, NC; 1820 Hall County, GA. May be of Irish ancestry.

Mary (Parker?) was born circa 1756. She died circa 1840 in GA. She was buried in Reed Cemetery, Gilmer County, GA.
Children of Walter¹ Ellis and Mary (Parker?) were as follows:

i. Elizabeth² Ellis was born on 3 Oct 1778 in Caswell County, NC. She married Abram Nelson on 25 Dec 1799 in GA.

Abram Nelson was born circa 1776.
ii. Ann Ellis was born on 8 Mar 1781 in Caswell County, NC.
2. iii. Stephen Ellis was born on 27 Aug 1783 in Caswell County, NC. He married Rebecca Ivey circa 1805 in NC or SC.
iv. Mary Ellis was born on 13 Feb 1786 in Caswell County, NC. She married Joseph Boggs on 25 Aug 1808 in GA.

Joseph Boggs was born circa 1785.
3. v. James E. Ellis was born in 1791 in Greene County, GA. He married Nancy Rowland circa 1810 in GA or NC.
4. vi. Isaac H. Ellis was born on 20 Jan 1798 in Jackson County, GA. He married Mary Boggs on 19 Oct 1837 in GA.
5. vii. Jonathan Elijah Ellis was born on 9 Dec 1800 in Jackson County, GA. He married Lavisa Santer circa 1828 in GA.

Generation Two

2. Stephen² Ellis (Walter¹) was born on 27 Aug 1783 in Caswell County, NC. He married Rebecca Ivey circa 1805 in NC or SC. He died on 13 Jun 1867 in Gwinnett County, GA, at age 83.
Census: 1850 Cherokee County, GA, page 419. Johanna Smith-Ellis has provided the names and dates on this family.

Rebecca Ivey was born in 1782 in GA. She died on 8 Dec 1870 in Gwinnett County, GA.
Children of Stephen² Ellis and Rebecca Ivey were as follows:

6. i. Miles³ Ellis was born in 1806 in SC. He married Jane Pruitt on 26 Nov 1825 in Jackson County, GA.
ii. Joel Ellis was born circa 1808 in SC. He married Soloma Browning.

Soloma Browning was born circa 1809.
iii. Benjamin Ellis was born circa 1811 in SC. He married Susan Brooks.

Susan Brooks was born circa 1813.
iv. Jane Ellis was born on 1 May 1816 in GA. She married Elijah Boggs circa 1837 in GA. She died after 1880 in (GA).

Elijah Boggs was born in 1814 in GA. He died after 1880 in GA. Census: 1880 Gwinnett County, GA, Ben Smith, page 540.
v. Hannah Ellis was born in 1819 in SC or GA. She married Thomas Woods.

Thomas Woods was born circa 1817.
vi. Ezra Ellis was born circa 1821 in GA. He married Margaret Ellis.

Margaret Ellis was born circa 1821.
vii. Melissa Ellis was born in 1823 in GA. She married Emasia Hannah.

Emasia Hannah was born circa 1822.

3. James E.² Ellis (Walter¹) was born in 1791 in Greene County, GA. He married Nancy Rowland circa 1810 in GA or NC. He died in Jul 1850 in GA.
Census: (1830 Macon County, NC); 1840 Murray County, GA, page 262.

Nancy Rowland was born in 1792 in GA. She died on 11 Mar 1871 in Fannin County, GA. She was buried in Harmony Cemetery, Blue Ridge, GA. Census: 1850 Gilmer County, GA, page 399; 1860 Fannin County, GA, page 1047.
Children of James E.² Ellis and Nancy Rowland were as follows:

7. i. Silas³ Ellis was born on 1 Sep 1811 in NC. He married Nicey Ann Whitfield on 6 Nov 1832 in Morgan County, GA. He married Martha Ivey on 22 Nov 1837 in Walton County, GA.
8. ii. Walter Washington Ellis was born in Sep 1812 in Hayward County, NC. He married Sarah Stogel circa 1831. He married Sarah Phillips, daughter of William Phillips, on 12 Feb 1835 in St. Clair County, AL.
9. iii. Thomas Jefferson Ellis was born in 1815 in NC. He married Sarah Phillips in Oct 1834 in Macon County, NC.
10. iv. Rev. James Madison Ellis was born on 28 Oct 1816 in Jackson County, GA. He married Rachel B. Harrison in 1838 in Murray County, GA. He married Nancy A. Thurman circa 1886 in (Gilmer County), GA.
11. v. John O. Ellis was born in 1817 in Jackson County, GA. He married Margaret Black on 23 Jul 1840 in GA.
vi. Elizabeth Betty Ann Ellis was born in 1820 in GA. She married William Latch on 28 Jan 1847.

William Latch was born circa 1818.
12. vii. Rev. William Austin Ellis was born on 29 Jan 1822 in GA. He married Priscilla Sitton on 24 Feb 1841 in Union County, GA. He married Elizabeth Head on 12 Oct 1856 in Fannin County, GA. He married Achsah W. Taliafiero after 1881.
viii. Elijah Marion Ellis was born on 13 Nov 1825 in GA. He married Elizabeth Tucker on 21 Mar 1852. He died on 26 Jun 1865 at age 39.
Census: 1850 Murray County, GA, page 216.
Elizabeth Tucker was born circa 1826.
13. ix. Charles J. Ellis was born in 1827 in GA. He married Louise (--?--) circa 1848 in GA.
x. Mary Polly Ellis was born in 1830 in GA. She married (--?--) Osborn circa 1851.

(--?--) Osborn was born circa 1828.
xi. Priscilla Ellis was born in 1832 in GA.
xii. Joseph L. Ellis was born in 1834 in GA. He married Mary (--?--) circa 1859. He died after 1860.
Census: 1850 Gilmer County, GA; 1860 Fannin County, GA.
Mary (--?--) was born circa 1835.

4. Isaac H.² Ellis (Walter¹) was born on 20 Jan 1798 in Jackson County, GA. He married Mary Boggs on 19 Oct 1837 in GA. He died on 15 Dec 1864 in GA at age 66.
Names and dates for this family are from Lynda E. Gibbs at ancestry.com.

Mary Boggs was born on 29 Jun 1807. She died on 11 Mar 1897 in Gwinnett County, GA, at age 89.
Children of Isaac H.² Ellis and Mary Boggs were as follows:

i. Rebecca Jane³ Ellis was born on 14 Dec 1838 in GA.
ii. Vilater Ann Ellis was born on 29 Jul 1841 in GA.
iii. Richard Parks Ellis was born on 16 Jan 1843 in GA.
iv. Walter Henry Ellis was born on 8 Nov 1844 in GA.
v. Isaac Esekiel Ellis was born on 11 Nov 1846 in GA.
vi. John Wesley Ellis was born circa 15 Aug 1848 in GA.
vii. Mary Elizabeth Ellis was born on 7 Jul 1851 in GA.

5. Jonathan Elijah² Ellis (Walter¹) was born on 9 Dec 1800 in Jackson County, GA. He married Lavisa Santer circa 1828 in GA. He died on 3 Sep 1863 in (Fannin County), GA, at age 62.
Census: 1840 & 1850 Gilmer County, GA; 1860 Fannin County, GA. Johanna Smith-Ellis has provided the names and dates for this family.

Lavisa Santer was born on 11 Aug 1811 in Bryson County, NC. She died on 28 Aug 1892 in Fannin County, GA, at age 81. Census: 1880 Fannin County, GA, Morganton, page 668.
Children of Jonathan Elijah² Ellis and Lavisa Santer were as follows:

i. Mary A.³ Ellis was born in 1829 in GA.
ii. Josiah Newton Ellis was born on 11 Mar 1832 in GA. He married Nancy Branch circa 1854. He died on 12 Aug 1863 at age 31.

Nancy Branch was born circa 1833.
iii. Walter Jasper Ellis was born on 22 Mar 1834 in GA. He died on 12 Mar 1847 at age 12.
iv. Madison Alexander Ellis was born in 1837 in GA.
v. Berthenia Adaline Ellis was born in 1839 in GA.
vi. Anderson Russell Ellis was born on 28 Dec 1841 in Gilmer County, GA. He married Amanda Scott on 4 Feb 1872 in Spalding County, GA. He died on 14 May 1927 at age 85.

Amanda Scott was born circa 1843.
vii. Francis Marion Ellis was born in Apr 1844 in Gilmer County, GA. He married Nancy C. (--?--) circa 1867 in GA.
Census: 1880 Fannin County, GA, Morgantown, page 668. Five children.
Nancy C. (--?--) was born in May 1850 in GA.
viii. Andrew J. Ellis was born in 1846 in Gilmer County, GA.
14. ix. James Cass Ellis was born in May 1848 in Gilmer County, GA. He married Sarah Indiana Sexton on 25 Dec 1877 in GA.

Generation Three

6. Miles³ Ellis (Stephen², Walter¹) was born in 1806 in SC. He married Jane Pruitt on 26 Nov 1825 in Jackson County, GA.
Census: 1850 Division 12, Cass County, GA, page 154. Johanna Ellis has provided the names and dates on this family.

Jane Pruitt was born circa 1807 in SC.
Children of Miles³ Ellis and Jane Pruitt were as follows:

i. Silas⁴ Ellis was born on 4 May 1831 in Jackson County, GA. He married Emmie Lee Barnes on 18 Jan 1855 in Cass County, GA. He died on 27 Jan 1870 in AR at age 38.

Emmie Lee Barnes was born circa 1833.
ii. James A. Ellis was born in 1833.
iii. Julia A. Ellis was born in 1835 in GA. She married William J. R. Carroll on 5 Dec 1853 in Cass County, GA.
Census: 1850 Cass County, GA - with parents.
William J. R. Carroll was born circa 1833.
iv. Matilda Adaline Ellis was born in 1837 in GA.
v. Cicero Green Ellis was born on 20 Dec 1839 in Cherokee County, GA. He married Hannah Pool. He died on 10 Nov 1915 in AR at age 75.

Hannah Pool was born circa 1840.
vi. Emily Ellis was born in 1841 in GA.
vii. Laura Ellis was born in 1843 in GA.
viii. Sarah Ann Ellis was born circa 1845 in GA.
ix. Wyley Reneau Ellis was born in 1846 in GA. He married Mary Avaline Kentral.

Mary Avaline Kentral was born circa 1847.
x. Reksy Ellis was born circa 1849 in GA.

7. Silas³ Ellis (James E.², Walter¹) was born on 1 Sep 1811 in NC. He married Nicey Ann Whitfield on 6 Nov 1832 in Morgan County, GA. He married Martha Ivey on 22 Nov 1837 in Walton County, GA. He died on 3 Jan 1873 in Blount County, AL, at age 61.
Census: 1850 Benton County, AL, page 321; 1855 Blount County, AL, page 20; 1860 Blount County, AL, page 1061.

Nicey Ann Whitfield was born circa 1812. She died circa 1837 in GA.
Children of Silas³ Ellis and Nicey Ann Whitfield were as follows:

15. i. William W.⁴ Ellis was born in 1833 in Morgan or Walton County, GA. He married Elizabeth (--?--) in AL.
16. ii. Stephen D. Ellis was born in 1835 in Morgan or Walton County, GA. He married Susanna Jane Steele on 15 Aug 1858 in Blount County, AL. He married Elizabeth Alexander circa 1868 in AL.
17. iii. Matilda Ann Ellis was born circa 1837 in Morgan or Walton County, GA. She married Vincent Garner on 7 Feb 1858 in St. Clair County, AL.

Martha Ivey was born on 13 May 1817 in SC or NC. She died in Jun 1891 in Blount County, AL, at age 74. Census: 1880 Blount County, AL, ED 5, sheet 28.
Children of Silas³ Ellis and Martha Ivey were as follows:

18. i. Joseph J.⁴ Ellis was born circa 1839 in Walton County, GA. He married Rebecca Dearman circa 1858 in AL.
19. ii. Sarah Adeline Ellis was born in 1839 in (Benton/Calhoun County), AL. She married James C. Clements, son of Aaron Clements and Catherine Mize, on 1 Apr 1858 in Blount County, AL.
iii. Radford Asbury Ellis was born in 1844 in (Benton/Calhoun County), AL. He died circa 1862 in TN or GA.
He volunteered on 5 Sep 1861 in the 25th Alabama Infantry, Company D, for the Confederacy. He died either in the Battle of Shiloh, TN in Apr 1862 or the Battle of Chickamauga, GA on 20 Sep 1863.
20. iv. James Ezra Ellis was born on 31 Jan 1847 in (Benton/Calhoun County), AL. He married Nancy Ann Elizabeth Bell, daughter of William H. Bell and Ann E(lizabeth?) Foshee, on 24 Dec 1867 in Blount County, AL.
v. Mary F. Ellis was born in 1849 in Benton (Calhoun) County, AL.
21. vi. Chapman B. Ellis was born in 1852 in Benton (Calhoun) or Blount County, AL. He married Philista Ann Lowe, daughter of Jeremiah Lowe and Mahala Shook, on 25 Aug 1870 in Blount County, AL.
vii. Elizabeth B. Ellis was born in 1854 in Blount County, AL.
viii. Lavisa B. Ellis was born in 1857 in Blount County, AL.

8. Walter Washington³ Ellis (James E.², Walter¹) was born in Sep 1812 in Hayward County, NC. He married Sarah Stogel circa 1831. He married Sarah Phillips, daughter of William Phillips, on 12 Feb 1835 in St. Clair County, AL. He died in Sep 1850 in Gilmer County, GA.
Census: (1830 Macon County, NC). Johanna Smith-Ellis has provided the names and dates on this family.

Sarah Stogel was born circa 1812.
There were no children of Walter Washington³ Ellis and Sarah Stogel.

Sarah Phillips was born in 1812 in TN. She died after 1880 in Sharp County, AR. Census: 1850 Gilmer County, GA, page 399; 1860 Fannin County, GA, page 1010; 1880 Richwoods, Sharp County, AR, ED 188, page 88.
Children of Walter Washington³ Ellis and Sarah Phillips were as follows:

22. i. Marion L.⁴ Ellis was born in 1835 in AL. He married Mary Anne Bryant circa 1857 in Pickens County, SC.
ii. Louisa Emeline Ellis was born in 1838 in AL. She married Thomas Hall. She married (--?--) Shelley.

Thomas Hall was born circa 1838.
(--?--) Shelley was born circa 1838.
23. iii. John J. Ellis was born in 1841 in GA. He married Elizabeth (--?--) circa 1866 in GA.
iv. Nancy Ellis was born in 1844 in GA. She married Andrew J. Smith.

Andrew J. Smith was born circa 1844.
24. v. William Jefferson Ellis was born on 28 Oct 1846 in Gilmer County, GA. He married Judah Louisa Smith circa 15 Jul 1871 in Dade County, GA.
vi. Silas W. Ellis was born in Mar 1848 in GA. He married Mary Jane (--?--) in 1896. He died after 1920.
Census: 1870 Attalla, Etowah County, AL, page 257; 1880 Richwoods, Sharp County, AR, ED 188, page 88; 1900 Richwoods, Sharp County, AR, ED 124, page 4A; 1910 Barren Twp, Independence County, AR, ED 25, page 10A; 1920 Dota, Independence County, AR, ED 30, page 8A - Sam W.
Mary Jane (--?--) was born in Mar 1859 in MO. She died after 1920.

9. Thomas Jefferson³ Ellis (James E.², Walter¹) was born in 1815 in NC. He married Sarah Phillips in Oct 1834 in Macon County, NC. He died in Apr 1891 in Fannin County, GA.
Census: 1850 Cherokee County, NC, page 61B; 1860 Subdivision 33, Gilmer County, GA, page 168; 1870 District 1130, Fannin County, GA, page 428A; 1880 Fannin County, GA, ED 60, Toccoah, page 692.

Sarah Phillips was born on 7 Feb 1807 in Rowan County, NC. She died on 22 Aug 1878 in Haywood County, NC, at age 71.
Children of Thomas Jefferson³ Ellis and Sarah Phillips were as follows:

i. Mary Elizabeth⁴ Ellis was born in 1835 in NC. She died in 1889.
ii. Mary E. Ellis was born in 1837 in NC.
25. iii. Zilla Angeline Ellis was born on 18 Feb 1839 in NC. She married James Franklin Ledford, son of (--?--) Ledford and Ann (--?--), on 30 Dec 1866 in Fannin County, GA.
iv. James M. Ellis was born in 1841 in NC.
v. Nancy A. Ellis was born circa 1843 in NC. She died before 1850 in NC or GA.
vi. Sarina (Vinna E.) Ellis was born circa 1845 in NC. She married Richard C. Ledford, son of (--?--) Ledford and Ann (--?--), on 17 Mar 1867 in Fannin County, GA. She died circa 1892.

Richard C. Ledford was born in 1840 in NC. Census: 1880 Toccoah, Fannin County, GA, ED 60, page 691A.
26. vii. Wiley C. Ellis was born in 1847 in NC. He married Martha A. Pincen on 22 Nov 1866 in Fannin County, GA. He married Mary Avaline (--?--) circa 1870. He married Lula J. Sue Irwin on 20 Aug 1905 in Polk County, GA.
viii. Rebecca K. Ellis was born in 1849 in NC.

10. Rev. James Madison³ Ellis (James E.², Walter¹) was born on 28 Oct 1816 in Jackson County, GA. He married Rachel B. Harrison in 1838 in Murray County, GA. He married Nancy A. Thurman circa 1886 in (Gilmer County), GA. He died on 26 Jun 1909 in Gilmer County, GA, at age 92. He was buried in Berean Baptist Church Cemetery, Gilmer County, GA.
Baptist minister. Military: served in the Indian War in 1837; served in the 10th Tenn. Union Cavalry in Civil War. James' family information comes from "Ellis Cousins Newsletter, Spring 1995". Census: 1840 Murray County, GA; 1850 & 1860 & 1870 & 1880 & 1900 Gilmer County, GA.

Rachel B. Harrison was born in 1817 in Buncombe County, NC. She died on 26 Aug 1876 in Gilmer County, GA.
Children of Rev. James Madison³ Ellis and Rachel B. Harrison were as follows:

27. i. Thaddeus Stephen⁴ Ellis was born in Mar 1840 in Murray County, GA. He married Rachel Jane Chastain on 18 Aug 1859 in Gilmer County, GA.
ii. John Alexander Ellis was born in 1842 in Murray County, GA. He died in 1864.
Military: Civil War.
28. iii. Violet Caroline Ellis was born in 1845 in Gilmer County, GA. She married Jesse Holden on 3 Aug 1866 in GA.
iv. Mary Ann Ellis was born on 5 Apr 1847 in Gilmer County, GA. She married Henry Cochran on 8 Jul 1866. She died in May 1885 at age 38.

Henry Cochran was born on 18 Jun 1836. He died on 1 May 1912 at age 75. Military: 10th TN Cavalry for the Union.
29. v. Nancy A. Ellis was born in Jan 1850 in Polk County, TN. She married John Oliver on 22 Oct 1873.
30. vi. Joseph P. Ellis was born in Mar 1854 in Gilmer County, GA. He married Jane Sarah Powell on 1 Dec 1872.
31. vii. Rachel Minerva Ellis was born on 5 Jul 1856 in Gilmer County, GA. She married David Alvin Stanley circa 1873 in GA.

Nancy A. Thurman was born in Jun 1861 in Fannin County, GA. She died on 6 Apr 1918 at age 56.
Children of Rev. James Madison³ Ellis and Nancy A. Thurman were as follows:

32. i. James Blaine⁴ Ellis was born on 14 Jul 1888 in Gilmer County, GA. He married Amanda C. Crump circa 1910 in GA.
ii. Betty Ann Ellis was born on 7 Aug 1890 in Gilmer County, GA. She died in 1917.
iii. Josephine C. Ellis was born on 10 Aug 1892 in Gilmer County, GA. She married Charles Waters circa 1913 in GA. She died on 31 Oct 1984 in Calhoun County, GA, at age 92.

Charles Waters was born circa 1890.

11. John O.³ Ellis (James E.², Walter¹) was born in 1817 in Jackson County, GA. He married Margaret Black on 23 Jul 1840 in GA. He died circa 1858 in Murray County, GA.
Census: 1840 Murray County, GA; 1850 Murray County, GA, page 192. Johanna Smith-Ellis has provided the names and dates on this family.

Margaret Black was born in 1818 in NC. She died after 1880. Census: 1860 Rock Creek, Murray County, GA, page 58; 1870 Calhoun, Murray County, GA, page 228; 1880 Ball Ground, Murray County, GA, ED 154, page 460.
Children of John O.³ Ellis and Margaret Black were as follows:

i. George W.⁴ Ellis was born in 1841 in Murray County, GA.
ii. Silas D. Ellis was born in 1843 in Murray County, GA.
iii. Robert A. Ellis was born circa 1845 in Murray County, GA.
iv. Nancy J. Ellis was born circa 1847 in Murray County, GA.
v. Goucy L. Ellis was born in 1848 in Murray County, GA.
vi. John M. Ellis was born in 1850 in Murray County, GA.
vii. William F. Ellis was born in 1853 in Murray County, GA.
viii. Martha A. Ellis was born in 1855 in Murray County, GA.

12. Rev. William Austin³ Ellis (James E.², Walter¹) was born on 29 Jan 1822 in GA. He married Priscilla Sitton on 24 Feb 1841 in Union County, GA. He married Elizabeth Head on 12 Oct 1856 in Fannin County, GA. He married Achsah W. Taliafiero after 1881. He died on 16 Mar 1904 in Calhoun County, AL, at age 82.
Military: may have served the Confederacy in the Civil War. Census: 1850 Murray County, GA, page 216; 1870 Spring Place, Murray County, GA, page 499; 1880 Eighth, Murray County, GA, ED 153, page 440.

Priscilla Sitton was born in 1827 in Haywood County, NC. She died before 1856 in GA.
Children of Rev. William Austin³ Ellis and Priscilla Sitton were as follows:

i. Eliza A. E.⁴ Ellis was born in 1843 in GA.
ii. Mary A. Ellis was born in 1847 in GA.

Elizabeth Head was born in 1828 in GA.
Children of Rev. William Austin³ Ellis and Elizabeth Head were as follows:

i. Joseph B.⁴ Ellis was born on 14 Sep 1857 in GA. He married Catherine Casey circa 1879. He died on 17 Apr 1924 in Murray County, GA, at age 66.

Catherine Casey was born in 1855. She died in 1937.
ii. Susan B. A. Ellis was born in 1860 in GA.
iii. Jeff Davis Ellis was born in 1862 in GA.
33. iv. Andrew Anderson Ellis was born in 1867 in GA. He married ? (--?--).

Achsah W. Taliafiero was born in Feb 1846 in AL.
There were no children of Rev. William Austin³ Ellis and Achsah W. Taliafiero.

13. Charles J.³ Ellis (James E.², Walter¹) was born in 1827 in GA. He married Louise (--?--) circa 1848 in GA.
Census: 1850 Gilmer County, GA; 1860 Fannin County, GA.

Louise (--?--) was born circa 1829 in GA.
Children of Charles J.³ Ellis and Louise (--?--) were as follows:

i. Marion L.⁴ Ellis was born in 1849 in GA.
ii. Joseph Ellis was born in 1859 in GA.

14. James Cass³ Ellis (Jonathan Elijah², Walter¹) was born in May 1848 in Gilmer County, GA. He married Sarah Indiana Sexton on 25 Dec 1877 in GA. He died on 1 Feb 1905 at age 56.
Census: 1880 Fannin County, GA, Morganton, page 668.

Sarah Indiana Sexton was born in 1860 in GA.
Children of James Cass³ Ellis and Sarah Indiana Sexton were as follows:

i. Louis H.⁴ Ellis was born in 1878 in GA.
ii. Lille Arminda Ellis was born in 1880 in GA.

Generation Four

15. William W.⁴ Ellis (Silas³, James E.², Walter¹) was born in 1833 in Morgan or Walton County, GA. He married Elizabeth (--?--) in AL. He died before 1870.

Elizabeth (--?--) was born circa 1834.
Children of William W.⁴ Ellis and Elizabeth (--?--) were as follows:

i. James⁵ Ellis was born circa 1855 in AL.
ii. Margaret Ellis was born circa 1858 in AL.

16. Stephen D.⁴ Ellis (Silas³, James E.², Walter¹) was born in 1835 in Morgan or Walton County, GA. He married Susanna Jane Steele on 15 Aug 1858 in Blount County, AL. He married Elizabeth Alexander circa 1868 in AL.
Census: 1860 St. Clair County, AL, page 14; 1870 Morgan County, AL, page 14; 1880 Morgan County, AL, ED 3, page 119.

Susanna Jane Steele was born in 1841 in AL.
Children of Stephen D.⁴ Ellis and Susanna Jane Steele were as follows:

34. i. Perry Jackson⁵ Ellis was born on 17 Dec 1859 in Blount County, AL. He married Hattie Buford McMillan on 31 Jan 1883 in Hempstead County, AR.
ii. Robert M. A. Ellis was born in 1862 in AL.
iii. Sirenie E. Ellis was born in 1862 in AL. She married James Calvert on 3 Aug 1879 in Morgan County, AL.

James Calvert was born circa 1860.
iv. William B. A. Ellis was born in 1864 in AL.

Elizabeth Alexander was born in 1834 in TN.
Children of Stephen D.⁴ Ellis and Elizabeth Alexander were as follows:

35. i. James Harvey⁵ Ellis was born on 3 Oct 1869 in Morgan County, AL. He married Lela Josephine Wells on 28 Jan 1894 in Erath County, TX.
ii. Mary D. A. Ellis was born circa 1872 in AL. She married Henry Harvell on 1 Jun 1890 in Morgan County, AL.

Henry Harvell was born circa 1870.
iii. Rufus Claiborne Ellis was born on 16 Apr 1874 in Decatur, Morgan County, AL. He married Louie Barnes circa 1894. He died on 1 Apr 1939 in Mobile, AL, at age 64. He was buried in Pine Crest Cemetery, Mobile, AL.

Louie Barnes was born circa 1875.
iv. Nancy C. Ellis was born circa 1876 in AL. She married D. H. Harvell on 26 Apr 1892 in Morgan County, AL.

D. H. Harvell was born circa 1874.
v. Emma J. Ellis was born in 1879 in AL. She died on 15 Aug 1893 in Decatur, Morgan County, AL.

17. Matilda Ann⁴ Ellis (Silas³, James E.², Walter¹) was born circa 1837 in Morgan or Walton County, GA. She married Vincent Garner on 7 Feb 1858 in St. Clair County, AL.
Data for this family is provided by Gwen Washington.

Vincent Garner was born on 30 Dec 1809 in SC. He died on 3 Nov 1884 at age 74. He was also known as Vinson. Census: 1880 Springville, St. Clair County, AL, ED 117, page 47.
Children of Matilda Ann⁴ Ellis and Vincent Garner were as follows:

36. i. Martha Jane⁵ Garner was born on 6 Dec 1859 in AL. She married Andrew Jackson Washington in 1875 in Blount County, AL.
ii. M. Frances Garner was born in 1861 in AL.
iii. Silas Sylvester Garner was born on 5 May 1863 in AL. He died on 22 Oct 1939 in St. Clair County, AL, at age 76.
1880 St. Clair County, AL (with parents).
iv. Mariam Belle Garner was born in 1866 in AL. She married Fayette Little circa 1888 in AL.

Fayette Little was born circa 1865.
v. James M. Garner was born in 1868 in AL.
Census: 1880 Springville, St. Clair County, AL, ED 117, page 47 (with parents).

18. Joseph J.⁴ Ellis (Silas³, James E.², Walter¹) was born circa 1839 in Walton County, GA. He married Rebecca Dearman circa 1858 in AL. He died on 15 Jan 1864 in Confederate Hospital, Dalton, Whitfield County, GA.
Military: Co G 58th Regiment Alabama Infantry. Wounded at Battle of Chickamanga - Civil War.

Rebecca Dearman was born circa 1840. She married Elijah J. Morton circa 1870 in AL. She was buried in Fosters Chapel, Blount County, AL. Census: 1870 Bount County, AL, page 301.
Children of Joseph J.⁴ Ellis and Rebecca Dearman were as follows:

37. i. Rufus Hollis⁵ Ellis was born on 14 Oct 1859 in AL. He married Sarah Elizabeth Dorsett on 3 Mar 1881 in AL.
38. ii. Elijah Asbury Ellis was born on 11 Nov 1861 in AL. He married Sarah Louvisa Reneau on 1 Jan 1884 in AL.
39. iii. Josephine Ellis was born in Mar 1864 in AL. She married James H. Odum on 4 Sep 1884 in AL.

19. Sarah Adeline⁴ Ellis (Silas³, James E.², Walter¹) was born in 1839 in (Benton/Calhoun County), AL. She married James C. Clements, son of Aaron Clements and Catherine Mize, on 1 Apr 1858 in Blount County, AL. She died in Jun 1917 in Saline County, AR.

James C. Clements was born in 1838 in Blount County, AL. He died in AR. Census: 1860 Eastern Subdivision, Blount County, AL, page 1060.
Children of Sarah Adeline⁴ Ellis and James C. Clements were as follows:

i. Martha Matilda⁵ Clements was born in 1859 in AL. She died in 1942 in AR.
ii. William A. Clements was born circa 1862 in AL.

20. James Ezra⁴ Ellis (Silas³, James E.², Walter¹) was born on 31 Jan 1847 in (Benton/Calhoun County), AL. He married Nancy Ann Elizabeth Bell, daughter of William H. Bell and Ann E(lizabeth?) Foshee, on 24 Dec 1867 in Blount County, AL. He died on 9 May 1918 in (Cleburne County), AR, at age 71. He was buried in (Concord Cemetery, Concord, Cleburne County), AR.
Census: 1870 Marshall County, MS, page 596; 1880 Independence County, AR, ED 129, sheet 18; 1900 Cleburne County, AR, ED 10, sheet 5; 1910 Cleburne County, AR, ED 1, sheet 9.

Nancy Ann Elizabeth Bell was born on 22 Jul 1845 in Summit, Blount County, AL. She died on 24 Apr 1921 in Hilltop, Hughes County, OK, at age 75. She was buried circa 26 Apr 1921 in Hilltop Cemetery, Hilltop, Hughes County, OK.
Children of James Ezra⁴ Ellis and Nancy Ann Elizabeth Bell were as follows:

i. Martha Ann⁵ Ellis was born on 20 Nov 1868 in Blount County, AL. She died on 15 Mar 1948 in (AR) at age 79.
ii. William Silas Ellis was born on 19 Feb 1871 in Marshall County, MS. He died in Mar 1871 in Marshall County, MS.
iii. America Elmina Ellis was born on 15 Jul 1873 in Cleburne County, AR. She married William A. Bishop on 21 Mar 1891 in Independence County, AR. She died on 21 Jul 1959 at age 86.

William A. Bishop was born circa 1871 in (Cleburne County, AR).
40. iv. Kansas Chestina Ellis was born on 15 Jul 1873 in Cleburne County, AR. She married Frances Martin Simmons on 27 Sep 1891 in Independence County, AR.
41. v. Emmer Leona Ellis was born on 31 Oct 1875 in Cleburne County, AR. She married James Henry York circa 1897 in Cleburne County, AR. She married Leondus H. Hamilton, son of James William Hamilton and Senia Elizabeth Bethena Dye, on 19 Apr 1905 in Cleburne County, AR.
vi. Matilda Louisa Ellis was born on 14 Feb 1878 in Cleburne County, AR. She died on 18 Dec 1919 at age 41.
vii. Henry Joseph Asbury Ellis was born on 16 Jun 1880 in Cleburne County, AR. He married Sue (--?--) circa 1902 in Cleburne County, AR. He died on 5 Apr 1961 at age 80.
Census: 1910 Cleburne County, AR, ED 1, sheet 9.
Sue (--?--) was born on 21 Nov 1871. She died on 2 Mar 1912 in Concord, Cleburne County, AR, at age 40. She was buried in Concord Cemetery, Concord, Cleburne County, AR.
42. viii. Mary Frances Ellis was born on 8 Sep 1882 in Cleburne County, AR. She married Walter H. Elms circa 1903. She married Alfred Martin circa 1911 in AR.
ix. Thomas Alexander Hamilton Ellis was born on 23 Dec 1884 in Cleburne County, AR. He married Lora Jane Upton circa 1906 in AR. He died on 20 Nov 1978 at age 93.
Moved to Oklahoma in 1906, finally settling in Pontotoc County. Moved to Bonita, Arizona in 1943.
Lora Jane Upton was born circa 1887. She died after 1978. She was also known as Lara Jane.
x. Ezra Oscar Lee Ellis was born on 4 Jul 1887 in Cleburne County, AR. He died on 19 Feb 1937 at age 49.
43. xi. Ollie Adelia Ellis was born on 4 Jul 1887 in Cleburne County, AR. She married James Dewitt Sandefur on 27 Sep 1914 in AR.
44. xii. William Claud Washington Ellis was born on 6 Mar 1890 in Cleburne County, AR. He married Nila Myrtle Light on 21 Jul 1915 in AR.

21. Chapman B.⁴ Ellis (Silas³, James E.², Walter¹) was born in 1852 in Benton (Calhoun) or Blount County, AL. He married Philista Ann Lowe, daughter of Jeremiah Lowe and Mahala Shook, on 25 Aug 1870 in Blount County, AL. He died circa 1878 in Blount County, AL.
Census: 1860 Summit, Blount County, AL, page 1061 (with parents).

Philista Ann Lowe was born in Apr 1851 in Gordon County, GA. She married James H. Hood, son of William J. Hood and Nancy Johns, on 24 Jun 1882 in St. Clair County, AL. She died after 1910. She died before 1930. She was also known as Christiana Lowe. Census: 1860 Blount County, AL, page 891 (with parents); 1870 Blount County, AL, page 323; 1880 Blount County, AL, ED 5, sheet 17; 1900 Steels Depot, St. Clair County, AL, ED 104, page 3A; 1910 Precinct 12, Bibb County, AL, ED 4, page 9A. In 1870 marriage record she is "Christiana"; in 1860 census she is "Felista", in 1870 census, "T.A."; in 1880 census, "Philista A"; in 1900 census, "Flytian"; in 1910 census, "Flelicy A.". I choose to use "Philista Ann" as her name.
Children of Chapman B.⁴ Ellis and Philista Ann Lowe were as follows:

i. Hulda J.⁵ Ellis was born in Jul 1872 in Blount County, AL. She married Alderson Henry Hathcock on 19 Jun 1894 in St. Clair County, AL.

Alderson Henry Hathcock was born on 2 Feb 1861. He died on 22 Mar 1942 in GA at age 81. He was buried in Pisgah Cemetery, Rome, Floyd County, GA.
45. ii. Silas Jefferson Ellis was born on 10 Jul 1874 in Blount County, AL. He married Bessie Johnson on 21 Oct 1900 in St. Clair County, AL.
iii. Marietta E. Ellis was born in Jun 1877 in Blount County, AL.

22. Marion L.⁴ Ellis (Walter Washington³, James E.², Walter¹) was born in 1835 in AL. He married Mary Anne Bryant circa 1857 in Pickens County, SC. He died circa 1885 in NC or GA.
Census: 1880 Clay County, NC, Shooting Creek, page 461.

Mary Anne Bryant was born circa 1830 in SC. She died on 7 Jan 1900 in Upshur County, TX.
Children of Marion L.⁴ Ellis and Mary Anne Bryant were as follows:

i. Virgil⁵ Ellis was born in 1863 in NC.
ii. Parlie Ellis was born in 1866 in NC.
iii. Jasper Ellis was born in 1868 in NC.
iv. Enmer Ellis was born in 1870 in NC.

23. John J.⁴ Ellis (Walter Washington³, James E.², Walter¹) was born in 1841 in GA. He married Elizabeth (--?--) circa 1866 in GA.
Census: 1870 Attalla, Etowah County, AL, page 257.

Elizabeth (--?--) was born in 1842 in IL.
Children of John J.⁴ Ellis and Elizabeth (--?--) were:

i. Sarah C.⁵ Ellis was born in 1868 in GA.

24. William Jefferson⁴ Ellis (Walter Washington³, James E.², Walter¹) was born on 28 Oct 1846 in Gilmer County, GA. He married Judah Louisa Smith circa 15 Jul 1871 in Dade County, GA. He died on 14 Apr 1926 in Sharp County, AR, at age 79.
Census: 1880 Richwoods, Sharp County, AR, ED 188, page 88. Military: Civil War - Co A 9th Cav 10 Brig 4th Div.; 1900 Richwoods, Sharp County, AR, ED 124, page 5A; 1910 Richwoods, Sharp County, AR, ED 139, page 276B; 1920 Richwoods, Sharp County, AR, ED 141, page 4A.

Judah Louisa Smith was born on 26 Apr 1855 in GA. She died after 1920.
Children of William Jefferson⁴ Ellis and Judah Louisa Smith were as follows:

i. Sarah E.⁵ Ellis was born in 1872 in AR.
ii. William W. Ellis was born in 1875 in AR.
46. iii. Walter J. Ellis was born in 1878 in AR. He married Mary L. (--?--) circa 1900 in AR.
iv. Luisa L. Ellis was born in Jul 1881 in AR.
47. v. Bayard L. Ellis was born in Oct 1884 in AR. He married Etta A. (--?--) circa 1902 in AR.
vi. Elga Ellis was born in Jun 1888 in AR.
vii. Orman Ellis was born in Sep 1890 in AR.
viii. Ella Ellis was born in Mar 1893 in AR.
48. ix. Oral Ellis was born in Sep 1895 in Sharp County, AR. He married Cleffie D. (--?--) circa 1915.
49. x. Offord Ellis was born in Oct 1899 in AR. He married Myrtle (--?--) circa 1918 in AR.

25. Zilla Angeline⁴ Ellis (Thomas Jefferson³, James E.², Walter¹) was born on 18 Feb 1839 in NC. She married James Franklin Ledford, son of (--?--) Ledford and Ann (--?--), on 30 Dec 1866 in Fannin County, GA. She died on 14 Mar 1929 in Fannin County, GA, at age 90.

James Franklin Ledford was born in Jul 1841 in NC. Census: 1850 Subdivision 33, Gilmer County, GA, page 397B; 1860 Subdivision 33, Gilmer County, GA, page 45; 1870 District 1047, Fannin County, GA, page 395A; 1900 Blue Ridge, Fannin County, GA, ED 28, page 1B.
Children of Zilla Angeline⁴ Ellis and James Franklin Ledford were as follows:

i. James⁵ Ledford was born in 1867 in GA.
ii. Rebecca Ledford was born in 1869 in GA.

26. Wiley C.⁴ Ellis (Thomas Jefferson³, James E.², Walter¹) was born in 1847 in NC. He married Martha A. Pincen on 22 Nov 1866 in Fannin County, GA. He married Mary Avaline (--?--) circa 1870. He married Lula J. Sue Irwin on 20 Aug 1905 in Polk County, GA. He died on 24 Jan 1916 in Polk County, GA.
Census: 1850 Cherokee County, NC, page 61B; 1860 Subdivision 33, Gilmer County, GA, page 168; 1870 District 1130, Fannin County, GA, page 428A; 1880 Sugar Creek, Fannin County, GA, ED , page 643; 1910 Cedartown, Fannin County, GA. The 1910 census shows Wiley C. Ellis married Lula J. about 1905, and that this was his third marriage.

Martha A. Pincen was born circa 1848 in GA. In 1870 census Wyley's wife is named Mary.
Children of Wiley C.⁴ Ellis and Martha A. Pincen were as follows:

i. Joseph J.⁵ Ellis was born in 1867 in GA.
ii. William G. Ellis was born in 1869 in GA.

Mary Avaline (--?--) was born in 1850 in GA. She died circa 1900.
Children of Wiley C.⁴ Ellis and Mary Avaline (--?--) were as follows:

i. Adella O.⁵ Ellis was born in 1872 in GA.
ii. Vinia Ollie Ellis was born on 17 Mar 1877 in GA. She died on 2 Jul 1940 in GA at age 63.

Lula J. Sue Irwin was born in 1886 in GA. She married ? (--?--) circa 1904. Name on marriage certificate is "Sue Irwine". 1910 census has "Lula J". Census: 1910 Cedartown, Fannin County, GA.
Children of Wiley C.⁴ Ellis and Lula J. Sue Irwin were as follows:

i. Wiley D.⁵ Ellis was born in 1907 in GA.
ii. Albert C. Ellis was born in 1908 in GA.
iii. Gordon L. Ellis was born in 1910 in GA.

27. Thaddeus Stephen⁴ Ellis (James Madison³, James E.², Walter¹) was born in Mar 1840 in Murray County, GA. He married Rachel Jane Chastain on 18 Aug 1859 in Gilmer County, GA. He died on 18 Mar 1879 in Gilmer County, GA.
Military: Served in the 10th Tenn. Union Cavalry. Census: 1860 & 1870 Gilmer County, GA. Johanna Ellis has provided the names and dates on this family.

Rachel Jane Chastain was born on 26 Jul 1844 in Gilmer County, GA. She died on 11 Jul 1882 in Gilmer County, GA, at age 37.
Children of Thaddeus Stephen⁴ Ellis and Rachel Jane Chastain were as follows:

i. James K.⁵ Ellis was born on 12 Dec 1860 in Gilmer County, GA. He married Louisa J. Clayton. He died on 15 May 1940 at age 79.

Louisa J. Clayton was born circa 1861.
ii. Jonathan B. Ellis was born on 15 Nov 1862 in Gilmer County, GA. He married Arminda Frances Edmonson. He died on 3 Mar 1903 at age 40.

Arminda Frances Edmonson was born circa 1863.
iii. Jason L. Ellis was born on 2 Jul 1865 in Gilmer County, GA. He married Mary L. Sparks. He died on 12 Mar 1935 at age 69.

Mary L. Sparks was born circa 1866.
iv. Joseph Grant Ellis was born on 20 Oct 1867 in Gilmer County, GA. He married Ella Lillie Defoor on 19 Dec 1891 in Gilmer County, GA. He died on 19 Apr 1933 in Gilmer County, GA, at age 65.

Ella Lillie Defoor was born circa 1868.
v. Rachel Jane Ellis was born on 2 Sep 1872 in Gilmer County, GA. She married John A. Cochran on 21 Jan 1887. She died on 12 Jun 1947 at age 74.

John A. Cochran was born circa 1870.
vi. Henry Thaddeus Ellis was born on 12 Mar 1875 in Gilmer County, GA. He married Savannah Weavert on 1 Apr 1897.

Savannah Weavert was born circa 1876.

28. Violet Caroline⁴ Ellis (James Madison³, James E.², Walter¹) was born in 1845 in Gilmer County, GA. She married Jesse Holden on 3 Aug 1866 in GA. She died on 14 Jul 1905.

Jesse Holden was born in 1842 in GA. Census: 1880 Gilmer County, GA, Tickanetly, page 618; 1900 Diamond, Gilmer County, GA, ED 40, page 13A.
Children of Violet Caroline⁴ Ellis and Jesse Holden were as follows:

50. i. James R.⁵ Holden was born on 23 Sep 1867 in GA. He married Roxie A. Hollaway circa 1887 in GA.
ii. Nora Holden was born in 1871 in GA.
iii. Mary J. Holden was born in 1873 in GA.
iv. Catherine Holden was born in 1875 in GA.
v. Minny Holden was born in 1879 in GA.

29. Nancy A.⁴ Ellis (James Madison³, James E.², Walter¹) was born in Jan 1850 in Polk County, TN. She married John Oliver on 22 Oct 1873. She died on 13 Feb 1928 at age 78.
Johanna Ellis has provided the names and dates on this family.

John Oliver was born in Jul 1846. He died in 1933.
Children of Nancy A.⁴ Ellis and John Oliver were as follows:

i. Lydia Caroline⁵ Oliver was born on 15 May 1876. She married William Pink Tucker Woody. She died on 17 Mar 1960 at age 83.

William Pink Tucker Woody was born circa 1875.
ii. Jane N. Oliver was born on 22 Aug 1881. She married John C. Johnson. She died on 4 Jan 1902 at age 20.

John C. Johnson was born circa 1878.
iii. Lillie Oliver was born on 26 Oct 1883. She married Miles Holt.

Miles Holt was born circa 1883.
iv. Martha Oliver was born on 22 Apr 1885. She married William Silas Lambert. She died on 22 Feb 1922 at age 36.

William Silas Lambert was born circa 1884.
v. James Oliver was born on 6 Aug 1887. He married Alma Lula Page circa 1909. He died on 26 Aug 1977 in Gilmer County, GA, at age 90.

Alma Lula Page was born on 28 Jan 1888. She died in Dec 1988 in Gilmer County, GA, at age 100.
vi. Mary Oliver was born on 4 Feb 1890. She married James Bunyon Holt. She died on 2 Apr 1935 at age 45.

James Bunyon Holt was born circa 1888.

30. Joseph P.⁴ Ellis (James Madison³, James E.², Walter¹) was born in Mar 1854 in Gilmer County, GA. He married Jane Sarah Powell on 1 Dec 1872.
Census: 1900 Leaches, Gilmer County, GA, ED 43, page 4A. Johanna Ellis has provided the names and dates on this family.

Jane Sarah Powell was born in Oct 1853 in GA.
Children of Joseph P.⁴ Ellis and Jane Sarah Powell were as follows:

i. John⁵ Ellis was born in Nov 1874 in GA. He married Mary F. (--?--).

Mary F. (--?--) was born circa 1875.
ii. Miriam Ellis was born in 1876.
iii. William A. Ellis was born in Apr 1877 in GA. He married Lemma J. (--?--).

Lemma J. (--?--) was born circa 1878.
iv. Adrian A. Ellis was born circa 1879 in GA.
v. James R. Ellis was born in Jul 1881 in GA. He married Bessie Gentry.

Bessie Gentry was born circa 1882.
51. vi. Joseph Henry Ellis was born on 12 Aug 1885 in GA. He married Alice Allen.
vii. Lewis M. Ellis was born in Feb 1896 in GA.

31. Rachel Minerva⁴ Ellis (James Madison³, James E.², Walter¹) was born on 5 Jul 1856 in Gilmer County, GA. She married David Alvin Stanley circa 1873 in GA. She died on 13 Feb 1928 at age 71.
Johanna Ellis has provided the names and dates on this family. Census: 1880 Gilmer County, GA, ED Tickanetly, page 610.

David Alvin Stanley was born on 4 Mar 1857 in GA. He died on 14 Feb 1947 at age 89.
Children of Rachel Minerva⁴ Ellis and David Alvin Stanley were as follows:

i. Joseph M.⁵ Stanley was born on 14 Jun 1874 in GA. He married Tennessee Aaron circa 1897. He died on 30 Dec 1950 at age 76.

Tennessee Aaron was born circa 1875.
ii. James L. Stanley was born on 22 Nov 1876 in GA. He married Maggie Miller Conley circa 1898. He died on 19 Nov 1904 at age 27.

Maggie Miller Conley was born circa 1876.
iii. Martha A. Stanley was born on 9 Dec 1878 in GA. She married Riley Long circa 1900. She died in 1907.

Riley Long was born circa 1876.
iv. Jason C. Stanley was born on 13 Nov 1880. He married Callie Aaron circa 1902. He died on 2 Jun 1972 at age 91.

Callie Aaron was born circa 1881.
v. Rickles Stanley was born on 15 Jun 1882. He married Paralee Davis circa 1908. He died on 6 Nov 1959 at age 77.

Paralee Davis was born on 18 Jun 1881. She died on 26 Sep 1967 at age 86.

32. James Blaine⁴ Ellis (James Madison³, James E.², Walter¹) was born on 14 Jul 1888 in Gilmer County, GA. He married Amanda C. Crump circa 1910 in GA. He died on 13 Jan 1972 in Whitfield County, GA, at age 83.
Census: 1920 Leaches, Gilmer County, GA, ED 64, page 5A; 1930 Dalton, Whitfield County, GA, ED 7, page 5A.

Amanda C. Crump was born on 21 Oct 1891 in GA. She died on 21 Jan 1976 in Dalton, Whitfield County, GA, at age 84.
Children of James Blaine⁴ Ellis and Amanda C. Crump were as follows:

i. Myrtle⁵ Ellis was born in 1911 in GA.
ii. Truman Ellis was born in 1914 in GA.
iii. Newman Ellis was born in 1916 in GA.
iv. Una Ellis was born in 1919 in GA.
v. J. B. Ellis was born in 1922 in GA.
vi. Cannon Ellis was born in 1928 in GA.

33. Andrew Anderson⁴ Ellis (William Austin³, James E.², Walter¹) was born in 1867 in GA. He married ? (--?--). He died in 1948.

? (--?--) was born circa 1868.
Children of Andrew Anderson⁴ Ellis and ? (--?--) were:

52. i. Herbert Leroy⁵ Ellis was born in 1912. He married ? (--?--).

Generation Five

34. Perry Jackson⁵ Ellis (Stephen D.⁴, Silas³, James E.², Walter¹) was born on 17 Dec 1859 in Blount County, AL. He married Hattie Buford McMillan on 31 Jan 1883 in Hempstead County, AR. He died on 22 Feb 1916 in DeAnn, Hempstead County, AR, at age 56.
Census: 1900 Garland, Hempstead County, AR, ED 45, page 1A; 1910 Garland, Hempstead County, AR, ED 78, page 8A.

Hattie Buford McMillan was born in Jan 1863 in AL. She died after 1910.
Children of Perry Jackson⁵ Ellis and Hattie Buford McMillan were as follows:

i. Louie J.⁶ Ellis was born in Nov 1883 in AR.
ii. John Benton Ellis was born in Jul 1888 in AR.
iii. Nellie W. Ellis was born in Feb 1892 in AR.
iv. Rosa Bertha Ellis was born in May 1894 in AR.
v. Harvey C. Ellis was born in May 1896 in AR.
vi. Letha Ellis was born in Dec 1898 in AR.
vii. R. Virgil Ellis was born in 1901 in AR.
viii. Mattie B. Ellis was born in 1904 in AR.

35. James Harvey⁵ Ellis (Stephen D.⁴, Silas³, James E.², Walter¹) was born on 3 Oct 1869 in Morgan County, AL. He married Lela Josephine Wells on 28 Jan 1894 in Erath County, TX. He died on 25 May 1919 in Snyder, Scurry County, TX, at age 49.

Lela Josephine Wells was born on 6 Mar 1873 in Giles County, TN. She died on 27 Jan 1962 in Sweetwater, TX, at age 88.
Children of James Harvey⁵ Ellis and Lela Josephine Wells were:

i. George Coffee⁶ Ellis was born on 3 Mar 1895 in Erath County, TX. He married Llewellyn Linn on 22 Feb 1924 in Snyder, TX. He died on 5 Feb 1953 in Snyder, TX, at age 57.

Llewellyn Linn was born on 23 Dec 1906 in Chaney, Eastland County, TX. She died on 16 Aug 1985 in Bethany, Oklahoma County, OK, at age 78. She was buried in Pioneer Cemetery, Estacada, OR.

36. Martha Jane⁵ Garner (Matilda Ann⁴ Ellis, Silas³, James E.², Walter¹) was born on 6 Dec 1859 in AL. She married Andrew Jackson Washington in 1875 in Blount County, AL. She died on 18 Mar 1922 in Skene, Bolivar County, MS, at age 62. She was buried in Old Cleveland Cemetery, Bolivar County, MS.

Andrew Jackson Washington was born in Nov 1858 in AL. He died after 1910. Census: 1880 Springville, St. Clair County, AL, ED 117, page 56; 1900 Beat 4, Bolivar County, MS, ED 12, page 15A; 1910 Beat 4, Bolivar County, MS, ED 17, page 30A.
Children of Martha Jane⁵ Garner and Andrew Jackson Washington were as follows:

i. Viola T.⁶ Washington was born in 1876 in AL.
ii. Augustus Washington was born in Aug 1878 in AL.
iii. Vincent Washington was born in Mar 1880 in St. Clair County, AL.
iv. Laura Washington was born in Nov 1882 in AL.
v. Wiley Washington was born in Jan 1887 in AL.
vi. Fanny Washington was born in Feb 1890 in AL.
vii. Velma Washington was born in Mar 1893 in AL.

37. Rufus Hollis⁵ Ellis (Joseph J.⁴, Silas³, James E.², Walter¹) was born on 14 Oct 1859 in AL. He married Sarah Elizabeth Dorsett on 3 Mar 1881 in AL. He died before 1900.
Names and dates on children are from Ancestral Files by Cliff. Hammer and Wesley J. Howard.

Sarah Elizabeth Dorsett was born on 14 Jan 1858 in GA. She died on 25 Dec 1939 in Ellis County, TX, at age 81. Census: 1900 Justic Precinct 5, Ellis County, TX, ED 28, page 14B; 1910 Precinct 3, Concho County, TX, ED 28, page 8B; 1930 Precinct 5, Ellis County, TX, ED 35, page 13A.
Children of Rufus Hollis⁵ Ellis and Sarah Elizabeth Dorsett were as follows:

i. Delia Pastoria⁶ Ellis was born on 2 Mar 1882 in Blount County, AL. She died on 13 Aug 1937 in Imperial County, CA, at age 55.
ii. Serena Adeline Ellis was born on 28 Mar 1884 in Blount County, AL. She died on 15 Aug 1965 in Cleburne County, TX, at age 81.
iii. Nettie Ellis was born on 22 Mar 1886 in Blount County, AL. She died on 11 Jun 1964 in Ellis County, TX, at age 78.
iv. John Talmage Ellis was born on 11 Mar 1888 in Blount County, AL. He married Clarissa C. (--?--) in 1910. He died on 25 Aug 1973 in Somervell County, TX, at age 85.
Census: 1910 Precinct 5, Ellis County, TX, ED 140, page 1B; 1920 Precinct 5, Ellis County, TX, ED 142, page 3A; 1930 Precinct 5, Ellis County, TX, ED 35, page 13A.
Clarissa C. (--?--) was born in 1891 in AL.
v. A. Clifton Ellis was born on 31 Jan 1890 in Blount County, AL. He married Ada (--?--) circa 1914. He died on 17 May 1969 in Tarrant County, TX, at age 79.
Census: 1910 Precinct 5, Ellis County, TX, ED 140, page 1B; 1920 Precinct 5, Ellis County, TX, ED 142, page 2B; 1930 Precinct 5, Ellis County, TX, ED 35, page 12A.
Ada (--?--) was born in 1896 in TX.
vi. James Perry Ellis was born on 15 Feb 1893 in Ellis County, TX. He died on 28 May 1918 in Cantigny, France, at age 25. He was buried in Ellis County, TX.
vii. Rufus Caroline Ellis was born on 27 Mar 1896 in Ellis County, TX. She died on 4 Mar 1970 in Somervell County, TX, at age 73.

38. Elijah Asbury⁵ Ellis (Joseph J.⁴, Silas³, James E.², Walter¹) was born on 11 Nov 1861 in AL. He married Sarah Louvisa Reneau on 1 Jan 1884 in AL. He died on 27 Nov 1934 in Blount County, AL, at age 73. He was buried in Fosters Chapel Cemetery, Blount County, AL.
Census: 1900 Hardwick, Blount County, AL, ED 9, page 3B; 1910 Hardwick, Blount County, AL, ED 21, page 4B - listed as Berry; 1920 Hardwick, Blount County, AL, ED 10, page 4B; 1930 Straight Mountain, Blount County, AL, ED 19, page 1B.

Sarah Louvisa Reneau was born on 6 Apr 1867 in (AL). She died on 27 Jul 1945 in Blount County, AL, at age 78. She was buried in Fosters Chapel Cemetery, Blount County, AL.
Children of Elijah Asbury⁵ Ellis and Sarah Louvisa Reneau were as follows:

i. William Terry⁶ Ellis was born in Oct 1884 in AL.
ii. Cenia Elzoria Ellis was born on 15 Apr 1886 in AL. She married Lewis Clements, son of George Clements and Mary Jordan, circa 1906. She died on 19 Aug 1972 at age 86. She was buried in Fosters Chapel Cemetery, Blount County, AL.

Lewis Clements was born on 6 Apr 1884 in AL. He died on 7 Jun 1950 at age 66. He was buried in Fosters Chapel Cemetery, Blount County, AL.
iii. Celia C. Ellis was born in Mar 1888 in AL.
iv. Albert R. Ellis was born in Dec 1889 in AL. He married ? (--?--) circa 1910.
Census: 1930 Straight Mountain, Blount County, AL, ED 19, page 1B.
? (--?--) may be living.
v. Zula M. Ellis was born in Oct 1891 in AL.
vi. Vandiver F. Ellis was born in Aug 1893 in AL. He married Ire (--?--) circa 1916.
Census: 1930 Hardwick, Blount County, AL, ED 11, page 6A.
Ire (--?--) was born in 1898 in AL.
vii. Zona E. Ellis was born in Mar 1895 in AL. She married (--?--) Jones circa 1915.
Census: 1930 Straight Mountain, Blount County, AL, ED 19, page 1B.
(--?--) Jones may be living.
viii. Bertha J. Ellis was born in Feb 1897 in AL.
ix. Vella Ellis was born in Apr 1899 in AL. She married (--?--) Jones circa 1915.
Census: 1920 Hardwick, Blount County, AL, ED 10, page 4B (with parents).
(--?--) Jones may be living.
x. Edna Ellis was born in 1904 in AL.
xi. Jewel Ellis was born in 1906 in AL.
xii. Malcom Ellis may be living.
xiii. Donald Ellis may be living.

39. Josephine⁵ Ellis (Joseph J.⁴, Silas³, James E.², Walter¹) was born in Mar 1864 in AL. She married James H. Odum on 4 Sep 1884 in AL.

James H. Odum was born in Dec 1862 in AL. Census: 1900 Walnut Grove, Etowah County, AL, ED 159, page 3A; 1910 Campbells, Blount County, AL, ED 19, page 14B; 1920 Campbell, Blount County, AL, ED 8, page 4B.
Children of Josephine⁵ Ellis and James H. Odum were as follows:

i. Palestine⁶ Odum was born in May 1885 in AL.
ii. Mary E. Odum was born in Sep 1887 in AL. She married John R. Griffin circa 1908 in AL.

John R. Griffin was born in 1882 in AL. Census: 1910 Campbells, Blount County, AL, ED 19, page 14B; 1920 Campbell, Blount County, AL, ED 8, page 4A.
iii. Tennyson M. Odum was born in Oct 1892 in AL. He married Leola A. (--?--) circa 1916 in AL.
Census: 1920 Moores, Blount County, AL, ED 3, page 3B; 1930 Thompsons, Blount County, AL, ED 29, page 3B.
Leola A. (--?--) was born in 1897 in AL.
iv. Clifton Odum was born in 1900 in AL.

40. Kansas Chestina⁵ Ellis (James Ezra⁴, Silas³, James E.², Walter¹) was born on 15 Jul 1873 in Cleburne County, AR. She married Frances Martin Simmons on 27 Sep 1891 in Independence County, AR. She died on 13 Jan 1956 at age 82.
Names and dates of children are from Lynda E. Gibbs at rootsweb.com.

Frances Martin Simmons was born on 29 Dec 1865 in Richland County, IL. He died in 1938.
Children of Kansas Chestina⁵ Ellis and Frances Martin Simmons are as follows:

i. Chester⁶ Simmons may be living.
ii. Otis Simmons may be living.
iii. Pollie Simmons may be living.
iv. James Simmons may be living.
v. Lola Simmons may be living.
vi. Dora Simmons may be living.
vii. Hester M. Simmons may be living.

41. Emmer Leona⁵ Ellis (James Ezra⁴, Silas³, James E.², Walter¹) was born on 31 Oct 1875 in Cleburne County, AR. She married James Henry York circa 1897 in Cleburne County, AR. She married Leondus H. Hamilton, son of James William Hamilton and Senia Elizabeth Bethena Dye, on 19 Apr 1905 in Cleburne County, AR. She died on 29 Apr 1977 at age 101.

James Henry York was born circa 1870. He died circa 1900 in (AR).
Children of Emmer Leona⁵ Ellis and James Henry York were:

i. Sadie⁶ York was born in 1899 in Cleburne County, AR.

Leondus H. Hamilton was born on 20 May 1870 in TN. He married Janey Elrod circa 1891 in TN. He died on 6 Jul 1945 at age 75. Census: 1910 Cleburne County, AR, ED 1, page 8; 1920 Hughes County, OK, ED 63, page 3; 1930 Bilby, Hughes County, OK, ED 5, page 7A.
Children of Emmer Leona⁵ Ellis and Leondus H. Hamilton are as follows:

i. Floyd Alexander⁶ Hamilton may be living.

Anna Ethridge may be living.
ii. Dolly Adelia Hamilton may be living.

Wilber McMeekin may be living.
Horace Butler may be living.
iii. Orville Edmon Paul Hamilton may be living.

Nora Ethridge may be living.
iv. Emmer Nelma Hamilton may be living.
v. Delphia Azel Hamilton may be living.

Milbern Augusta Bowlin may be living.

42. Mary Frances⁵ Ellis (James Ezra⁴, Silas³, James E.², Walter¹) was born on 8 Sep 1882 in Cleburne County, AR. She married Walter H. Elms circa 1903. She married Alfred Martin circa 1911 in AR. She died on 19 Apr 1932 in AR at age 49. She was buried in Concord Cemetery, Concord, Cleburne County, AR.

Walter H. Elms was born in Jun 1883 in AR. He died in 1910. Census: 1910 Grassy, Cleburne County, AR, ED , page.
Children of Mary Frances⁵ Ellis and Walter H. Elms were as follows:

i. Monnie Mae⁶ Elms was born in 1905 in AR. She died in 1992.
ii. Earl Andrew Elms was born in 1907 in AR. He died in 1977.
iii. Lillie Mae Elms was born in 1909 in AR. She died in 1974.

Alfred Martin was born on 6 Sep 1863 in AR. He died on 23 Jul 1951 in AR at age 87. He was buried in Concord Cemetery, Cleburne County, AR. Census: 1920 Healing Springs, Cleburne County, AR, ED 8, page 6A.
Children of Mary Frances⁵ Ellis and Alfred Martin were as follows:

i. Pearlie Claudine⁶ Martin was born on 14 Feb 1912 in AR. She married Roy Gentry circa 1930. She died on 30 Mar 2010 in AR at age 98. She was buried in Concord Cemetery, Cleburne County, AR.

Roy Gentry was born on 8 Nov 1906. He died on 11 Dec 1994 in AR at age 88. He was buried in Concord Cemetery, Cleburne County, AR.
ii. Ezra Esco Martin was born in 1914 in AR. He died in 1993.
iii. Orba Alfred Martin was born on 31 Oct 1916 in AR. He died on 28 Feb 1948 in AR at age 31. He was buried in Concord Cemetery, Cleburne County, AR.
iv. Floyd Eugene Martin was born on 26 Jun 1919 in AR. He died on 11 Jan 2002 in AR at age 82.
v. Lura Adelia Martin was born on 2 Sep 1921. She married Ermal Bowman circa 1938. She died on 3 Feb 2003 in AR at age 81. She was buried in Concord Cemetery, Cleburne County, AR.

Ermal Bowman was born on 2 Jun 1920. He died on 26 Apr 1986 in AR at age 65. He was buried in Concord Cemetery, Cleburne County, AR.
vi. Lola Izora Martin was born on 15 Mar 1924. She married Wayne E. Jenkins circa 1940. She died on 24 Nov 1993 in AR at age 69. She was buried in Concord Cemetery, Cleburne County, AR.

Wayne E. Jenkins was born on 15 May 1919. He died on 3 Jun 2008 in AR at age 89. He was buried in Concord Cemetery, Cleburne County, AR.

43. Ollie Adelia⁵ Ellis (James Ezra⁴, Silas³, James E.², Walter¹) was born on 4 Jul 1887 in Cleburne County, AR. She married James Dewitt Sandefur on 27 Sep 1914 in AR. She died on 28 Apr 1922 in AR at age 34. She was buried in Concord Cemetery, Concord, AR.
The names and dates for this family are from Betty Howland.

James Dewitt Sandefur was born on 2 Mar 1881 in Independence County, AR. He died on 19 Jul 1958 in AR at age 77. He was buried in Concord Cemetery, Concord, AR.
Children of Ollie Adelia⁵ Ellis and James Dewitt Sandefur are as follows:

i. Adrian⁶ Sandefur may be living.
ii. Ray Sandefur may be living.

44. William Claud Washington⁵ Ellis (James Ezra⁴, Silas³, James E.², Walter¹) was born on 6 Mar 1890 in Cleburne County, AR. He married Nila Myrtle Light on 21 Jul 1915 in AR. He died on 5 Jun 1976 in (Calvin), Hughes County, OK, at age 86. He was buried in Hilltop Cemetery, Hughes County, OK.
Census: 1920 Grassey, Cleburne County, AR, ED 1, sheet 1A.

Nila Myrtle Light was born on 2 Sep 1897 in AR. She died in May 1992 in Holdenville, Hughes County, OK, at age 94.
Children of William Claud Washington⁵ Ellis and Nila Myrtle Light are as follows:

i. Joseph Haskell⁶ Ellis may be living.

Ruby Lee Sandefur may be living.
ii. Herman L. Ellis may be living.

45. Silas Jefferson⁵ Ellis (Chapman B.⁴, Silas³, James E.², Walter¹) was born on 10 Jul 1874 in Blount County, AL. He married Bessie Johnson on 21 Oct 1900 in St. Clair County, AL. He died after 1930 in AL.
Census: 1910 Caldwell, St. Clair County, AL, ED 115, page 28B - Jefferson & Bessie; 1920 Parsons, Tuscaloosa County, AL, ED 115, page 9B - Silas & Bessie; 1930 James, Bibb County, AL, ED 6, page 2B - S.J. & Bessie; James, Bibb County, AL, ED 4-5, page 12B.

Bessie Johnson was born in 1882 in GA.
Children of Silas Jefferson⁵ Ellis and Bessie Johnson were as follows:

i. Travis⁶ Ellis was born in 1902 in AL. He married Maude (--?--) circa 1925 in AL.
Census: 1930 River Bend, Bibb County, AL, ED 14, page 16B.
Maude (--?--) was born in 1906 in AL.
ii. Ella Ellis may be living.
iii. Della Ellis may be living.
iv. Ozro Ellis may be living.
v. Mamie Ellis may be living.
vi. Ether Ellis may be living.
vii. Arthur Ellis may be living.

Alma M. (--?--) was born in 1916 in AL.

46. Walter J.⁵ Ellis (William Jefferson⁴, Walter Washington³, James E.², Walter¹) was born in 1878 in AR. He married Mary L. (--?--) circa 1900 in AR. He died after 1930.
Census: 1920 Richwoods, Sharp County, AR, ED 141, page 3B; 1930 Richwoods, Sharp County, AR, ED 18, page 5A.

Mary L. (--?--) was born in 1875 in AR. She died after 1930.
Children of Walter J.⁵ Ellis and Mary L. (--?--) were as follows:

i. William H.⁶ Ellis was born in 1901 in AR.
ii. Della E. Ellis was born in 1903 in AR.
iii. Cleffie Ellis may be living.
iv. Cora Ellis may be living.
v. Fred W. Ellis may be living.

Della (--?--) may be living.

47. Bayard L.⁵ Ellis (William Jefferson⁴, Walter Washington³, James E.², Walter¹) was born in Oct 1884 in AR. He married Etta A. (--?--) circa 1902 in AR.
Census: 1910 Richwoods, Sharp County, AR, ED 139, page 276B.

Etta A. (--?--) was born in 1886 in AR.
Children of Bayard L.⁵ Ellis and Etta A. (--?--) are as follows:

i. Vestal⁶ Ellis may be living.
ii. Okla Ellis may be living.
iii. Homer W. Ellis may be living.
iv. Jessie Ellis may be living.

48. Oral⁵ Ellis (William Jefferson⁴, Walter Washington³, James E.², Walter¹) was born in Sep 1895 in Sharp County, AR. He married Cleffie D. (--?--) circa 1915.
Census: 1910 Richwoods, Sharp County, AR, ED 139, page 8B (with parents); 1920 Pleasant Ridge, Fulton County, AR, ED 21, page 1A; 1930 Turner, McIntosh County, OK, ED 25, page 8A.

Cleffie D. (--?--) was born in 1901 in AR.
Children of Oral⁵ Ellis and Cleffie D. (--?--) were as follows:

i. (Eldree ?)⁶ Ellis was born in 1916 in AR.
ii. William Dale Ellis was born in 1919 in AR.
iii. Kenneth Ellis was born in 1921 in AR.
iv. Mavis Ellis was born in 1923 in AR.
v. (Cloyd ?) Ellis was born in 1925 in AR.
vi. Floyd Ellis was born in 1928 in AR.

49. Offord⁵ Ellis (William Jefferson⁴, Walter Washington³, James E.², Walter¹) was born in Oct 1899 in AR. He married Myrtle (--?--) circa 1918 in AR.
Census: 1920 Richwoods, Sharp County, AR, ED 141, page 4A; 1930 Richwoods, Sharp County, AR, ED 18, page 4B.

Myrtle (--?--) was born in 1899 in AR.
Children of Offord⁵ Ellis and Myrtle (--?--) are as follows:

i. Ray T.⁶ Ellis may be living.
ii. Garden Ellis may be living.
iii. Willett Ellis may be living.
iv. Louise Ellis may be living.
v. Wanda L. Ellis may be living.

50. James R.⁵ Holden (Violet Caroline⁴ Ellis, James Madison³, James E.², Walter¹) was born on 23 Sep 1867 in GA. He married Roxie A. Hollaway circa 1887 in GA. He died in 1953.
Census: 1900 Leaches, Gilmer County, GA, ED 43, page 4A.

Roxie A. Hollaway was born in Oct 1865 in TN.
Children of James R.⁵ Holden and Roxie A. Hollaway were as follows:

i. Harley M.⁶ Holden was born in Apr 1888 in GA.
ii. (Lergen) Holden was born in Sep 1890 in GA.
iii. Benjamin H. Holden was born in Apr 1894 in GA.

51. Joseph Henry⁵ Ellis (Joseph P.⁴, James Madison³, James E.², Walter¹) was born on 12 Aug 1885 in GA. He married Alice Allen. He died on 3 May 1973 in Dougherty County, GA, at age 87.
Census: 1910 Leaches, Gilmer County, GA, ED 0051, page 6A; 1920 Leaches County, GA, ED 64, page 5A; 1930 District 971, Baker County, GA, ED 4, page 23A.

Alice Allen was born on 9 Jan 1889 in GA. She died on 9 Jan 1980 at age 91.
Children of Joseph Henry⁵ Ellis and Alice Allen were as follows:

i. Olen Avery⁶ Ellis was born in 1907 in GA. He died either 1912 or 1913 in Talking Rock, GA.
Olen drowned at the age of 5 or 6.
ii. Homer Ellis was born in 1909 in GA.
iii. Edna Ellis was born in 1912 in GA.
1930 census has Edna born in TN.
iv. Tory Edith Ellis was born on 30 Dec 1914 in Athens, TN. She died on 23 Sep 2002 in High Springs, FL, at age 87.
Census: 1930 census has Tory born in TN.
v. Pauline Ellis was born in 1917 in GA.
vi. Lake Harding Ellis was born in 1921 in GA.
vii. Ouida Jane Ellis was born in 1923 in GA. She married ? (--?--) circa 1943.

? (--?--) may be living.

52. Herbert Leroy⁵ Ellis (Andrew Anderson⁴, William Austin³, James E.², Walter¹) was born in 1912. He married ? (--?--). He died in 1977.

? (--?--) may be living.
Children of Herbert Leroy⁵ Ellis and ? (--?--) were:

i. Janice Ann⁶ Ellis was born on 17 Mar 1942. She married (--?--) Forsythe. She died on 30 Jan 1997 at age 54.

(--?--) Forsythe may be living.

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