Details for William Lewis Ellis
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5023005837
Data
| Marker Number | 5837 |
| Atlas Number | 5023005837 |
| Marker Title | William Lewis Ellis |
| Index Entry | Ellis, William Lewis |
| Address | |
| City | Seymour |
| County | Baylor |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 477457 |
| UTM Northing | 3714969 |
| Subject Codes | local law enforcement officer; sheriffs |
| Marker Year | 1969 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
| Marker Location | from Seymour, take FM 114 1 mi. SE to FM 1286 - follow FM 1286 S. 1 mi. to Masonic cemetery on E. side of Rd. |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | grave marker |
| Marker Text | (January 25, 1861 - August 6, 1916) Sheriff of Baylor County 1912-1916. A champion of the law, he was feared by the many rustlers and bandits in the area. He gave his life in the line of duty. First wife was Barnetta (Ashton); second, Sarah E. (Scott). He was Presbyterian. Recorded--1969. |