Military: CWR: Ellis, David R., Rev., of interest in Somerset County, PA

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Ellis, Rev. David R.

* Born 1840 in Carmarthen, Wales 
* One of two survivors living, who was aboard the Monitor when it had its 
memorable fight with the rebel ram Merrimac, at Hampton Roads. 
* Enlisted Feb. 5, 1862 for service on the Monitor as a coal heaver. 
* Promoted 10 days later to Engineer's Yoeman and subsequently served as 
Paymaster's Steward 
* The Monitor was lost in a gale off Cape Hatteras on Dec. 31, 1862. Mr. Ellis 
and most of the others of the crew were taken aboard the Rhode Island.

SOURCE:
* Meyersdale Republican Jan. 17, 1901 
* Laurel Messenger Nov. 1961
* Rockwood Leader Sept. 14, 1908
* Meyersdale Republican Sept. 3, 1908