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William Henry Ellis

Male 1835 - 1909  (74 years)

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  1. 1.  William Henry EllisWilliam Henry Ellis was born on 16 Apr 1835 in Worcester County, MD; died on 08 Dec 1909 in Greenbackville, Accomack County, VA; was buried in Dec 1909 in Union Greenbackville Cemetery, Greenbackville, Accomack County, VA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 2368
    • Census: 1860, Costens, Worcester County, MD
    • Census: 1870, Accomack Parish, Accomack County, VA

    Notes:

    Census:
    He was listed as William Ellice, 33, the Head of Household number AT271. His occupation was listed as oysterman. Also living in this household was his wife, Eliza, 30, his son George, 13, his son Levi, 10, his daughter Ellen, 7 and his son William, 4.

    Died:
    "Ellis, William - Date of Death; last Thursday - Aged; 74 - Of Franklin City - Early resident of Greenbackville - Married early in life to Miss Trulove, of Baltimore, who, with five sons and 1 daughter survived him - Interment in M. P. Cemetery - Daughter, Mrs. H. T. Hancock was away in New Britain, Conn. at time of his death and returned home with her son Clifford Hancock, of Chicago. "

    William married Eliza Elizabeth Truelove on 29 Dec 1856 in New Town, Pocomoke City, Worcester County, VA. Eliza (daughter of George Patrick Truelove and Eliza Elizabeth Simpson) was born on 06 Aug 1840 in Sheffield, ENG; died on 04 May 1914 in Greenbackville, Accomack County, VA; was buried in May 1914 in Union Greenbackville Cemetery, Greenbackville, Accomack County, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. George H. Ellis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Dec 1857 in New Town, Pocomoke City, Worcester County, MD; died on 17 May 1912 in Stockton, Worcester County, MD; was buried in May 1912 in Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery, Stockton, Worcester County, MD.
    2. 3. Levi Harrison Ellis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 03 Mar 1861 in New Town, Pocomoke City, Worcester County, MD; died on 02 Sep 1942 in Greenbackville, Accomack County, VA.
    3. 4. Sara Ellen Ellis  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1864.
    4. 5. William E. Ellis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 May 1867 in Accomack County, VA; died on 23 May 1937 in Greenbackville, Accomack County, VA; was buried in May 1937 in Union Greenbackville Cemetery, Greenbackville, Accomack County, VA.
    5. 6. Elizabeth Ellis  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Feb 1870 in Accomack County, VA; died on 01 Aug 1870 in Greenbackville, Accomack County, VA.
    6. 7. Charles Robert Ellis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 May 1872 in Greenbackville, Accomack County, MD; died on 07 Dec 1913 in Greenbackville, Accomack, VA.
    7. 8. Harry Clifford Ellis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Jun 1882 in Greenbackville, Accomack County, VA; died on 05 Jun 1961 in Greenbackville, Accomack County, VA; was buried in Jun 1961 in Union Greenbackville Cemetery, Greenbackville, Accomack County, VA.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  George H. EllisGeorge H. Ellis Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 15 Dec 1857 in New Town, Pocomoke City, Worcester County, MD; died on 17 May 1912 in Stockton, Worcester County, MD; was buried in May 1912 in Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery, Stockton, Worcester County, MD.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 2372
    • Census: 1870, Accomack Parish, Accomack County, VA

    Notes:

    Died:
    "Ellis, Geo. H. - Date of Death; 17 May 1912 - Aged; 56 - Died at his home in Greenbackville - Laid to rest in Stockton Cemetery - Survived by wife, 8 children and aged mother, 4 brothers and 1 sister, all of Greenbackville."

    Family/Spouse: Nancy V. Hearthway. Nancy was born on 21 Oct 1862; died on 11 Jan 1928; was buried in Jan 1928 in Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery, Stockton, Worcester County, MD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 9. William H. Ellis  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Sep 1879 in Accomack County, VA; died on 01 Feb 1954 in Accomack County, VA.
    2. 10. Walter Ellis  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Sep 1884 in Accomack County, VA; died on 02 Dec 1885 in Accomack County, VA.
    3. 11. Infant Ellis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 07 Sep 1886 in Accomack County, VA; died on 09 Sep 1886 in Accomack County, VA.
    4. 12. Harvey C. Ellis  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1887; died in 1923; was buried in 1923 in Union Franklin Cemetery, Franklin City, Accomack County, VA.
    5. 13. Elizabeth Ellis  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1889; died in 1977; was buried in 1977 in Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery, Chincoteague, Accomack County, VA.
    6. 14. Oscar V. Ellis  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1893; died in 1974; was buried in 1974 in Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery, Stockton, Worcester County, MD.
    7. 15. Josuha T Ellis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 05 Apr 1896; died on 18 Sep 1946; was buried in Sep 1946 in Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery, Stockton, Worcester County, MD.
    8. 16. Howard S. Ellis  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1898.
    9. 17. Norman E. Ellis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Feb 1900; died on 19 Mar 1954; was buried in Mar 1954 in Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery, Stockton, Worcester County, MD.
    10. 18. Louise T. Ellis  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1905; died in 1976.

  2. 3.  Levi Harrison EllisLevi Harrison Ellis Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 03 Mar 1861 in New Town, Pocomoke City, Worcester County, MD; died on 02 Sep 1942 in Greenbackville, Accomack County, VA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 2378

    Levi married Doris Lindsey on 28 Oct 1886. Doris (daughter of Henry Lindsey and Amanda Townson) was born in 1866; died in 1953. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 19. Regina E. Ellis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 09 Jun 1891.
    2. 20. Grace Ellis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Nov 1899 in Greenbackville, Accomack County, VA; died in Apr 1990 in Baltimore, MD.
    3. 21. Edwin L. Ellis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Nov 1902 in Accomack County, VA; died in 1966; was buried in 1966 in Salem Methodist Church Cemetery, Pocomoke City, Worcester County, MD.

  3. 4.  Sara Ellen EllisSara Ellen Ellis Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born in 1864.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 2374

    Sara married Henry Hancock on 18 Jan 1882 in Accomack County, VA. Henry (son of Peter Hancock) was born about 1859 in Accomack County, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 5.  William E. EllisWilliam E. Ellis Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 20 May 1867 in Accomack County, VA; died on 23 May 1937 in Greenbackville, Accomack County, VA; was buried in May 1937 in Union Greenbackville Cemetery, Greenbackville, Accomack County, VA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 2375
    • Census: May 1930, Greenbackville, Accomack County, VA

    Notes:

    Census:
    He was shown as the head of the household and as a 62 year old house carpenter living with his wife, Jannie Ellis, 59 years old.

    William married Ara Jane "Jannie" Hearthway in 1888 in Greenbackville, Accomack County, VA. Ara was born in 1871 in VA; died in 1947; was buried in 1947 in Union Greenbackville Cemetery, Greenbackville, Accomack County, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 22. Virginia Ellis  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 23. Blanch Ellis  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1893; died in 1964; was buried in 1964 in Union Greenbackville Cemetery, Greenbackville, Accomack County, VA.

  5. 6.  Elizabeth EllisElizabeth Ellis Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born in Feb 1870 in Accomack County, VA; died on 01 Aug 1870 in Greenbackville, Accomack County, VA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 2425

    Notes:

    Died:
    She died of dysentery. Her father gave the information.


  6. 7.  Charles Robert EllisCharles Robert Ellis Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 15 May 1872 in Greenbackville, Accomack County, MD; died on 07 Dec 1913 in Greenbackville, Accomack, VA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 2364
    • Census: Jun 1900, Atlantic District, Accomack County, VA

    Charles married Molly Elizabeth Bowen in 1891. Molly was born on 29 Dec 1872; died on 29 Dec 1905; was buried in Dec 1905 in the Portersville Section of the Methodist Church Cemetery, Stockton, Worcester County, MD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 24. Grover Cleveland Ellis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 08 Jun 1892 in Greenbackville, Accomack County, VA; died in 1957 in Salisbury, Wicomico County, MD; was buried in 1957 in the Portersville Section of the Methodist Church Cemetery, Stockton, Worcester County, MD.
    2. 25. Myrtle E. Ellis  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1894.
    3. 26. Sarah C. Ellis  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1896.

  7. 8.  Harry Clifford EllisHarry Clifford Ellis Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 13 Jun 1882 in Greenbackville, Accomack County, VA; died on 05 Jun 1961 in Greenbackville, Accomack County, VA; was buried in Jun 1961 in Union Greenbackville Cemetery, Greenbackville, Accomack County, VA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 2377

    Family/Spouse: Phoebe Nock. Phoebe was born in 1884; died in 1974; was buried in 1974 in Union Greenbackville Cemetery, Greenbackville, Accomack County, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 3

  1. 9.  William H. EllisWilliam H. Ellis Descendancy chart to this point (2.George2, 1.William1) was born in Sep 1879 in Accomack County, VA; died on 01 Feb 1954 in Accomack County, VA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 2380

    Family/Spouse: Anna Hanley. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 27. Thomas G. Ellis  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 28. Rhodae Ellis  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 10.  Walter EllisWalter Ellis Descendancy chart to this point (2.George2, 1.William1) was born in Sep 1884 in Accomack County, VA; died on 02 Dec 1885 in Accomack County, VA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 2426

    Notes:

    Died:
    He died of a remittent fever. His mother gave the information.


  3. 11.  Infant EllisInfant Ellis Descendancy chart to this point (2.George2, 1.William1) was born on 07 Sep 1886 in Accomack County, VA; died on 09 Sep 1886 in Accomack County, VA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 2427

    Notes:

    Died:
    The father gave the information.


  4. 12.  Harvey C. EllisHarvey C. Ellis Descendancy chart to this point (2.George2, 1.William1) was born in 1887; died in 1923; was buried in 1923 in Union Franklin Cemetery, Franklin City, Accomack County, VA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 2387

    Family/Spouse: Lula Ingersoll. Lula was born in 1898; died in 1956; was buried in 1956 in Union Franklin Cemetery, Franklin City, Accomack County, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 13.  Elizabeth EllisElizabeth Ellis Descendancy chart to this point (2.George2, 1.William1) was born in 1889; died in 1977; was buried in 1977 in Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery, Chincoteague, Accomack County, VA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 2385

    Family/Spouse: Sealmore C. Bloxom. Sealmore was born on 05 Apr 1892; died on 04 Mar 1972; was buried in Mar 1972 in Beulah Babtist Church Cemetery, Chincoteague, Accomack County, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 14.  Oscar V. EllisOscar V. Ellis Descendancy chart to this point (2.George2, 1.William1) was born in 1893; died in 1974; was buried in 1974 in Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery, Stockton, Worcester County, MD.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 2390

    Family/Spouse: Maude G. Nicholson. Maude was born in 1898; died in 1931; was buried in 1931 in Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery, Stockton, Worcester County, MD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 15.  Josuha T EllisJosuha T Ellis Descendancy chart to this point (2.George2, 1.William1) was born on 05 Apr 1896; died on 18 Sep 1946; was buried in Sep 1946 in Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery, Stockton, Worcester County, MD.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 2392


  8. 16.  Howard S. EllisHoward S. Ellis Descendancy chart to this point (2.George2, 1.William1) was born in 1898.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 2393


  9. 17.  Norman E. EllisNorman E. Ellis Descendancy chart to this point (2.George2, 1.William1) was born on 12 Feb 1900; died on 19 Mar 1954; was buried in Mar 1954 in Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery, Stockton, Worcester County, MD.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 2394

    Family/Spouse: Myrtle Bloxom. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 18.  Louise T. EllisLouise T. Ellis Descendancy chart to this point (2.George2, 1.William1) was born in 1905; died in 1976.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 2396

    Family/Spouse: William Adkins. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  11. 19.  Regina E. EllisRegina E. Ellis Descendancy chart to this point (3.Levi2, 1.William1) was born on 09 Jun 1891.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 2408

    Family/Spouse: John Selby. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  12. 20.  Grace EllisGrace Ellis Descendancy chart to this point (3.Levi2, 1.William1) was born on 20 Nov 1899 in Greenbackville, Accomack County, VA; died in Apr 1990 in Baltimore, MD.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 2404

    Grace married Carl A. Schopper on 21 Jul 1922. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 29. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  13. 21.  Edwin L. EllisEdwin L. Ellis Descendancy chart to this point (3.Levi2, 1.William1) was born on 11 Nov 1902 in Accomack County, VA; died in 1966; was buried in 1966 in Salem Methodist Church Cemetery, Pocomoke City, Worcester County, MD.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 2410

    Family/Spouse: Dorthy Porter. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  14. 22.  Virginia EllisVirginia Ellis Descendancy chart to this point (5.William2, 1.William1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 2402


  15. 23.  Blanch EllisBlanch Ellis Descendancy chart to this point (5.William2, 1.William1) was born in 1893; died in 1964; was buried in 1964 in Union Greenbackville Cemetery, Greenbackville, Accomack County, VA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 2398

    Family/Spouse: Estle Jones, Sr.. Estle was born in 1889; died in 1977; was buried in 1977 in Union Greenbackville Cemetery, Greenbackville, Accomack County, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 30. Virginia Jones  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 31. Estle Jones, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Jan 1917; died on 11 Sep 1977; was buried in Sep 1977 in Union Greenbackville Cemetery, Greenbackville, Accomack County, VA.

  16. 24.  Grover Cleveland EllisGrover Cleveland Ellis Descendancy chart to this point (7.Charles2, 1.William1) was born on 08 Jun 1892 in Greenbackville, Accomack County, VA; died in 1957 in Salisbury, Wicomico County, MD; was buried in 1957 in the Portersville Section of the Methodist Church Cemetery, Stockton, Worcester County, MD.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 2339
    • Occupation: Jun 1917, Franklin City, Accomack County, VA; railroading for P.B. & V. Railroad Company
    • Milit-Draft: 05 Jun 1917, Greenbackville, Accomack County, VA
    • Milit-Draft: 26 Apr 1942, Stockton, Worcester County, MD

    Notes:

    Milit-Draft:
    Grover's physical description on the WWII Draft Registration card was white, 5'8", 180 lbs, bluel eyes, brown hair and a ruddy complexion. Other physical characteristic listed was heart ailments.

    Grover married Doris Taylor in 1912. Doris (daughter of Lewis Thomas Taylor and Lillian Justice) was born in 1900 in Greenbackville, Accomack, VA; died in 1992. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 32. Charles Robert Ellis  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1915 in Greenbackville, Accomack County, VA; died in 1964 in Willmington, DE.
    2. 33. James Ellis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 03 Jan 1919 in Greenbackville, Accomack County, VA; died on 20 Mar 1984.
    3. 34. Virginia Lee Ellis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Apr 1927 in Greenbackville, Accomack County, VA; died on 25 Sep 2014 in Saxis, Accomack, VA.
    4. 35. Edwin Lee Ellis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Apr 1927 in Greenbackville, Accomack, VA; died on 23 Jul 1998 in Stockton, Worcester, MD.
    5. 36. Audrey Elizabeth Ellis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 08 Apr 1929 in Greenbackville, Accomack County, VA; died on 15 Sep 2015 in Salisbury, Wicomico, MD.

  17. 25.  Myrtle E. EllisMyrtle E. Ellis Descendancy chart to this point (7.Charles2, 1.William1) was born in 1894.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 2366


  18. 26.  Sarah C. EllisSarah C. Ellis Descendancy chart to this point (7.Charles2, 1.William1) was born in 1896.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 2367



Generation: 4

  1. 27.  Thomas G. EllisThomas G. Ellis Descendancy chart to this point (9.William3, 2.George2, 1.William1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 2382

    Notes:

    Milit-Memo:
    Thomas G. Ellis was killed in action while in the Navy during WWII. A family legend says that he "fell into the ocean" but this has not been verified.


  2. 28.  Rhodae EllisRhodae Ellis Descendancy chart to this point (9.William3, 2.George2, 1.William1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 2383

    Family/Spouse: A.W. Derrickson. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 29.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (20.Grace3, 3.Levi2, 1.William1)

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 30.  Virginia JonesVirginia Jones Descendancy chart to this point (23.Blanch3, 5.William2, 1.William1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 2469


  5. 31.  Estle Jones, Jr.Estle Jones, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (23.Blanch3, 5.William2, 1.William1) was born on 11 Jan 1917; died on 11 Sep 1977; was buried in Sep 1977 in Union Greenbackville Cemetery, Greenbackville, Accomack County, VA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 2400

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 32.  Charles Robert EllisCharles Robert Ellis Descendancy chart to this point (24.Grover3, 7.Charles2, 1.William1) was born in 1915 in Greenbackville, Accomack County, VA; died in 1964 in Willmington, DE.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 2340

    Charles married Margarette Jeanette Lawson in 1937 in Cristfield, Somerset County, MD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 37. Robert Dale Ellis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 May 1938 in Crisfield, Somerset, MD; died on 27 Mar 2003 in Mesa, AZ.
    2. 38. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  7. 33.  James EllisJames Ellis Descendancy chart to this point (24.Grover3, 7.Charles2, 1.William1) was born on 03 Jan 1919 in Greenbackville, Accomack County, VA; died on 20 Mar 1984.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 2349


  8. 34.  Virginia Lee EllisVirginia Lee Ellis Descendancy chart to this point (24.Grover3, 7.Charles2, 1.William1) was born on 23 Apr 1927 in Greenbackville, Accomack County, VA; died on 25 Sep 2014 in Saxis, Accomack, VA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 490

    Virginia married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 39. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 40. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  9. 35.  Edwin Lee EllisEdwin Lee Ellis Descendancy chart to this point (24.Grover3, 7.Charles2, 1.William1) was born on 23 Apr 1927 in Greenbackville, Accomack, VA; died on 23 Jul 1998 in Stockton, Worcester, MD.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 2414


  10. 36.  Audrey Elizabeth EllisAudrey Elizabeth Ellis Descendancy chart to this point (24.Grover3, 7.Charles2, 1.William1) was born on 08 Apr 1929 in Greenbackville, Accomack County, VA; died on 15 Sep 2015 in Salisbury, Wicomico, MD.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 2350

    Family/Spouse: Hubert Oliver Burbage. Hubert (son of Elmer Powell Burbage and Hattie Henman) was born on 09 Dec 1927 in Powellville, MD; died on 16 Jun 2010 in Salisbury, Wicomico, MD; was buried on 21 Jun 2010 in Wicomico Memorial Park, Salisbury, Wicomico County, MD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 41. Michael H. Burbage  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 42. David Alan Burbage  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 May 1961 in Salisbury, Wicomico, MD; died on 12 Jul 2001 in Salisbury, Wicomico, MD.



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