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. |