Politican, Lawyer, Civil War Soldier. Killed in action on the first day of the Battle of Shiloh while directing his regiment. Served in various political and non-political positions in Ohio, California and Illinois. Ellis was also active in the Masons, having obtained Grand Master level as well as participating & creating several lodges in Ohio, California and Illinois.
Edward Fortescue Warrington Ellis was a Lieutenant Colonel (Acting Colonel at the time of his death), US Army, serving in 'Army of the Tennessee' under General U.S. Grant.
Ellis was born in Maine and moved to Felicity, Ohio in 1938, where he was a lawyer and a schoolteacher. He married Harriet Ortus on October 25, 1842. However Harriet died soon after the marriage. On August 2, 1845, Ellis married one of his former students, Lucy Ann Dobbyns. While in Felicity he served as both the Clerk to the Trustees and later, the School Examiner, for Franklin Township.
Ellis joined the California gold rush and he went to Nevada City, California, and tired to set up shop as a retail salesman, a prospector and lawyer. In 1851 he was elected to the California House of Representatives for Nevada County. Six month shy of the end of his term he was granted special leave and returned to Felicity where in 1854 he had the first of his children, Clara Blanche Ellis, who would go on in her own right as a social leader of the city of Rockford, Illinois.
While living in California he met some businessmen from Rockford, Illinois, who invited him to move to that city. Ellis did not move to Rockford until 1854 (or 55) where he would establish himself as a lawyer and a banker. During his time in Rockford he served as the Chief Engineer of the newly formed Rockford Fire Department. His home would be on West State between Avon & Tay streets in West Rockford.
Ellis was involved with several local Rockford militias and cadet corps, including the one that organized by Col. Elmer Ellsworth, considered the first person killed in the Civil War. Ellsworth was a personal friend of future President Abraham Lincoln and founder of the Zouve Movement popular during and before the Civil War.
Ellis volunteered for duty and was mustered in the 15th Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 4th Division of the Army of the Tennessee, in Freeport, Illinois. The 15th Regiment saw action at Ft. Donelson near Clarksville, Tennessee, before action during the Battle of Shiloh. While in the Hornet's Nest Colonel Ellis was struck multiple times by enemy fire, but he continued to direct his troops until the fatal bullet hit him and he was killed.
After the battle the body was recovered from the battlefield and his remains were shipped to Rockford for burial. His uniform and sword is were on display at the War Memorial Building in Downtown Rockford across the street from the Main Library, however they have gone missing. Ellis was buried in the family plot that he had bought only a few years earlier after the death of one of his daughter.
The Ellis Arts Academy, an elementary school within the Rockford School District, is named after him. There has been a public school elementary building named after him since 1876.
The Ellis family plot is located right in front of the Greenwood Cemetery Offices. His weather worn gravestone says: "Lieutenant Colonel in the 15th Regiment Ill Vol Killed in Action during the battle of Shiloh". His wife Lucy is buried next to him.
For more information please go to the following Website:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_F.W._Ellis
Edward Fortescue Warrington Ellis was a Lieutenant Colonel (Acting Colonel at the time of his death), US Army, serving in 'Army of the Tennessee' under General U.S. Grant.
Ellis was born in Maine and moved to Felicity, Ohio in 1938, where he was a lawyer and a schoolteacher. He married Harriet Ortus on October 25, 1842. However Harriet died soon after the marriage. On August 2, 1845, Ellis married one of his former students, Lucy Ann Dobbyns. While in Felicity he served as both the Clerk to the Trustees and later, the School Examiner, for Franklin Township.
Ellis joined the California gold rush and he went to Nevada City, California, and tired to set up shop as a retail salesman, a prospector and lawyer. In 1851 he was elected to the California House of Representatives for Nevada County. Six month shy of the end of his term he was granted special leave and returned to Felicity where in 1854 he had the first of his children, Clara Blanche Ellis, who would go on in her own right as a social leader of the city of Rockford, Illinois.
While living in California he met some businessmen from Rockford, Illinois, who invited him to move to that city. Ellis did not move to Rockford until 1854 (or 55) where he would establish himself as a lawyer and a banker. During his time in Rockford he served as the Chief Engineer of the newly formed Rockford Fire Department. His home would be on West State between Avon & Tay streets in West Rockford.
Ellis was involved with several local Rockford militias and cadet corps, including the one that organized by Col. Elmer Ellsworth, considered the first person killed in the Civil War. Ellsworth was a personal friend of future President Abraham Lincoln and founder of the Zouve Movement popular during and before the Civil War.
Ellis volunteered for duty and was mustered in the 15th Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 4th Division of the Army of the Tennessee, in Freeport, Illinois. The 15th Regiment saw action at Ft. Donelson near Clarksville, Tennessee, before action during the Battle of Shiloh. While in the Hornet's Nest Colonel Ellis was struck multiple times by enemy fire, but he continued to direct his troops until the fatal bullet hit him and he was killed.
After the battle the body was recovered from the battlefield and his remains were shipped to Rockford for burial. His uniform and sword is were on display at the War Memorial Building in Downtown Rockford across the street from the Main Library, however they have gone missing. Ellis was buried in the family plot that he had bought only a few years earlier after the death of one of his daughter.
The Ellis Arts Academy, an elementary school within the Rockford School District, is named after him. There has been a public school elementary building named after him since 1876.
The Ellis family plot is located right in front of the Greenwood Cemetery Offices. His weather worn gravestone says: "Lieutenant Colonel in the 15th Regiment Ill Vol Killed in Action during the battle of Shiloh". His wife Lucy is buried next to him.
For more information please go to the following Website:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_F.W._Ellis
Politican, Lawyer, Civil War Soldier. Killed in action on the first day of the Battle of Shiloh while directing his regiment. Served in various political and non-political positions in Ohio, California and Illinois. Ellis was also active in the Masons, having obtained Grand Master level as well as participating & creating several lodges in Ohio, California and Illinois.
Edward Fortescue Warrington Ellis was a Lieutenant Colonel (Acting Colonel at the time of his death), US Army, serving in 'Army of the Tennessee' under General U.S. Grant.
Ellis was born in Maine and moved to Felicity, Ohio in 1938, where he was a lawyer and a schoolteacher. He married Harriet Ortus on October 25, 1842. However Harriet died soon after the marriage. On August 2, 1845, Ellis married one of his former students, Lucy Ann Dobbyns. While in Felicity he served as both the Clerk to the Trustees and later, the School Examiner, for Franklin Township.
Ellis joined the California gold rush and he went to Nevada City, California, and tired to set up shop as a retail salesman, a prospector and lawyer. In 1851 he was elected to the California House of Representatives for Nevada County. Six month shy of the end of his term he was granted special leave and returned to Felicity where in 1854 he had the first of his children, Clara Blanche Ellis, who would go on in her own right as a social leader of the city of Rockford, Illinois.
While living in California he met some businessmen from Rockford, Illinois, who invited him to move to that city. Ellis did not move to Rockford until 1854 (or 55) where he would establish himself as a lawyer and a banker. During his time in Rockford he served as the Chief Engineer of the newly formed Rockford Fire Department. His home would be on West State between Avon & Tay streets in West Rockford.
Ellis was involved with several local Rockford militias and cadet corps, including the one that organized by Col. Elmer Ellsworth, considered the first person killed in the Civil War. Ellsworth was a personal friend of future President Abraham Lincoln and founder of the Zouve Movement popular during and before the Civil War.
Ellis volunteered for duty and was mustered in the 15th Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 4th Division of the Army of the Tennessee, in Freeport, Illinois. The 15th Regiment saw action at Ft. Donelson near Clarksville, Tennessee, before action during the Battle of Shiloh. While in the Hornet's Nest Colonel Ellis was struck multiple times by enemy fire, but he continued to direct his troops until the fatal bullet hit him and he was killed.
After the battle the body was recovered from the battlefield and his remains were shipped to Rockford for burial. His uniform and sword is were on display at the War Memorial Building in Downtown Rockford across the street from the Main Library, however they have gone missing. Ellis was buried in the family plot that he had bought only a few years earlier after the death of one of his daughter.
The Ellis Arts Academy, an elementary school within the Rockford School District, is named after him. There has been a public school elementary building named after him since 1876.
The Ellis family plot is located right in front of the Greenwood Cemetery Offices. His weather worn gravestone says: "Lieutenant Colonel in the 15th Regiment Ill Vol Killed in Action during the battle of Shiloh". His wife Lucy is buried next to him.
For more information please go to the following Website:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_F.W._Ellis
Edward Fortescue Warrington Ellis was a Lieutenant Colonel (Acting Colonel at the time of his death), US Army, serving in 'Army of the Tennessee' under General U.S. Grant.
Ellis was born in Maine and moved to Felicity, Ohio in 1938, where he was a lawyer and a schoolteacher. He married Harriet Ortus on October 25, 1842. However Harriet died soon after the marriage. On August 2, 1845, Ellis married one of his former students, Lucy Ann Dobbyns. While in Felicity he served as both the Clerk to the Trustees and later, the School Examiner, for Franklin Township.
Ellis joined the California gold rush and he went to Nevada City, California, and tired to set up shop as a retail salesman, a prospector and lawyer. In 1851 he was elected to the California House of Representatives for Nevada County. Six month shy of the end of his term he was granted special leave and returned to Felicity where in 1854 he had the first of his children, Clara Blanche Ellis, who would go on in her own right as a social leader of the city of Rockford, Illinois.
While living in California he met some businessmen from Rockford, Illinois, who invited him to move to that city. Ellis did not move to Rockford until 1854 (or 55) where he would establish himself as a lawyer and a banker. During his time in Rockford he served as the Chief Engineer of the newly formed Rockford Fire Department. His home would be on West State between Avon & Tay streets in West Rockford.
Ellis was involved with several local Rockford militias and cadet corps, including the one that organized by Col. Elmer Ellsworth, considered the first person killed in the Civil War. Ellsworth was a personal friend of future President Abraham Lincoln and founder of the Zouve Movement popular during and before the Civil War.
Ellis volunteered for duty and was mustered in the 15th Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 4th Division of the Army of the Tennessee, in Freeport, Illinois. The 15th Regiment saw action at Ft. Donelson near Clarksville, Tennessee, before action during the Battle of Shiloh. While in the Hornet's Nest Colonel Ellis was struck multiple times by enemy fire, but he continued to direct his troops until the fatal bullet hit him and he was killed.
After the battle the body was recovered from the battlefield and his remains were shipped to Rockford for burial. His uniform and sword is were on display at the War Memorial Building in Downtown Rockford across the street from the Main Library, however they have gone missing. Ellis was buried in the family plot that he had bought only a few years earlier after the death of one of his daughter.
The Ellis Arts Academy, an elementary school within the Rockford School District, is named after him. There has been a public school elementary building named after him since 1876.
The Ellis family plot is located right in front of the Greenwood Cemetery Offices. His weather worn gravestone says: "Lieutenant Colonel in the 15th Regiment Ill Vol Killed in Action during the battle of Shiloh". His wife Lucy is buried next to him.
For more information please go to the following Website:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_F.W._Ellis
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