William Bradford Ellis 1852-1921

ELLIS, DRENNEN, BARKER, DAUGHRITY

Posted By: Karen DaPra (email)
Date: 5/8/2004 at 01:23:30

WILLIAM B. ELLIS

William Bradford Ellis was born March 24, 1852, on the old Ellis homestead five miles southwest of Keosauqua, which place was his home during his entire life, and passed away after an illness of ten months, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 1921, aged 69 years, 8 months and 26 days. He was the last of 12 children. His parents, Bradford Ellis and wife, were among the early pioneers of Van Buren county. On November 12, 1874, he was united in marriage to Angeline Drennen. To this union were born six children: a son Archie and daughter Bessie died in infancy, a daughter Minnie lived to brighten their home eighteen years, dying July 1, 1893. He leaves to mourn their loss a loving wife, two daughters, Mrs. Nora Barker of Talona, Mo., Mrs. Lena Daughrity, of Eloris, Iowa and a son Chas.

(Photocopy of this obit found on page 222 of Obit Book "A" of the Van Buren County Genealogical Society's collection at the Keosauqua Public Library in March 2001. Name of newspaper and date of obit not given.)

I am NOT related and am posting this for those who may find this person in their family history. I do have additional information though.

(Originally posted 27 Apr 2001)

Obituary for wife Angeline Drennen Ellis
 

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