Charles R. Ellis (1834-1919)

ELLIS, PULVER, FOX

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Date: 3/1/2008 at 13:57:03

Charles Reader Ellis - Obituary

Charles Reader Ellis was born in the state of Pennsylvania, February 11, 1834, died at Ironton, Minnesota, March 20, 1919, at the age of 85 years, 1 month, 9 days. He moved to Illinois with his parents at the age of 13, where he resided until the early fifties when he moved to Iowa, which has since been his home. He was united in marriage September 7, 1862 with Electa H. Pulver, seven children being born to this union. Six children, fifteen grandchildren, three great grandchildren, two brothers and two sisters and other relatives are left to mourn his loss. Funeral services were held from home of D. A. Fox at 2 pm Sunday, March 23, Rev. Leisher officiating.

Oelwein Register - 2 April 1919