BIOGRAPHIES: Samuel ELLIS, Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, WI

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SAMUEL ELLIS, Eau Claire, was born in the town of Springfield, Erie Co., Pa.,
Nov. 1, 1822, and when twenty years of age came to La Grange, Walworth Co.,
where he engaged in carpenter and joiner work, and in farming.  In 1856 or
57, he went to Palmyra, and run an hotel there until May 1, 1861, when he 
came to Eau Claire, and engaged in the livery business, which he has since
continued.  He was married, in La Grange, to Amanda Adams, who was born in
New York State, and died soon after marriage, leaving one son, William E.,
now of Texas.  He was married to his present wife, Harriet French, in 
Palmyra, Jefferson, Co.  They have three children living -- Cora L., Frank E.
and Harry S., and have lost two children.


--Taken from "The History of Northern Wisconsin containing an Account of its
Settlemen, Growth, Development and Resources; An extensive Sketch of its 
Counties, Cities, Towns and Villages, Their Improvements, Industries, 
Manufacturies; Biographical Sketches, Portraits of Prominent Men and Early
Settlers; Views of County Seats, Etc."  Chicago:  The Western Historical
Company.  A. T. Andreas, Proprietor.  1881.  Page # 321