James Tryon Ellis
He went by his middle name, Tryon.
born Aug 16, 1883 in Chatham County, NC and died Apr 8, 1909 in Randolph County, NC.

Son of Thomas Henry and Elizabeth Della (Sheridan) Ellis

Brother of:
1) Affia Haseltine "Hassie" Ellis; b) Oct 30, 1878 in Chatham County, NC; d) Sept 28, 1924 in Randolph County, NC; never married.
2) Lillie Belle Ellis; b) Feb 7, 1881 in Chatham County, NC; d) Feb 14, 1937 in Randolph County, NC; married William Murphy Williams.
3) Mary Alice Ellis; b) Oct 10, 1885 in Chatham County, NC; d) Jun 5, 1977 in Harnett County, NC; married James Ray Stout.
4) Nancy "Nannie" Green Ellis; b) May 19, 1888 in Moore County, NC; d) Jan 15, 1942 or 43 in Chatham County, NC; married George M. Brewer.
5) Martha "Mattie" Jane Ellis; b) Jan 18, 1891 in Moore County, NC; d) Feb 3, 1951 in Guilford County, NC; married Charles Grady Foushee.
6) Eppie Ruth Ellis; b) July 10, 1893 in Moore County, NC; d) Apr 9, 1971 Guilford County, NC; married Burgess Guy Leonard.
7) Lucy Vallie Ellis; b) Jan 1, 1897 in Moore County, NC; d) May 6, 1981 in Asheboro, Randolph County, NC; married Clarence L. Highfill.
8) Joseph Cooke Ellis; b) Jan 1, 1900 in Randolph County, NC; d) Jun 30, 1968 in Randolph County, NC; married Daphne Marie Marley.
9) Magdalene "Maggie" L. Ellis; b) Aug 31, 1902 in Randolph County, NC; d) Jun 10, 1983 in Asheboro, Randolph County, NC; married Clarence Luther.

James was married twice.
1st wife - Maude Jones
2nd wife - Mary Woodell

James and Maude had 4 children (1st wife). They are:
1) Walter Ellis
2) Harriette Ellis
3) James B. Ellis
4) Patty Ellis

James and Mary had 6 children (2nd wife). They are:
1) Della Ellis
2) Martha Ellis
3) June Ellis
4) Randy Ellis
5) first name unknown Ellis
6) Carol Ellis