John Patton Ellis

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Birth: Mar. 16, 1852 McMinn County Tennessee, USA

Death: Jan. 28, 1918 Davis Murray County Oklahoma, USA

Source: Davis, Oklahoma edited by Theresa Gabel, family history of "John Gibson" by Lula Belle (Gibson) Field.

Printed in The Davis News on Jan. 31, 1918; Reprinted with permission

Death of Old Settler.

The hearts of the citizens of Davis were bowed down with profound sorrow when the news of the death of J. P. Ellis was made known. His death occurred at the family home Monday, Jan. 28, at 9 a.m., following a week's illness of pneumonia. His health had not been good for some time.

The funeral was held at the Baptist church Tuesday afternoon and was conducted by Rev. J. S. Ferguson. The church was filled to overflowing with neighbors and friends who gathered to pay tribute to this good man. Many business houses closed out of respect to his memory. The floral offerings were many and quite beautiful. Interment was in Green Hill cemetery.

John Patton Ellis was born in McMinn county, Tenn., March 16, 1853. He moved to Grayson county, Texas, in 1874, where he lived till 1887 when he came to this country and lived in and around Davis the past 30 years. In Tennessee about 45 years ago he married Miss Mary Jane Ferguson and unto them ten children were born, eight of whom are living, namely: Robert Ellis, Mrs. Ida Ware, Mrs. Vesta Gibson, Mrs. Welcome Ware, Mrs. Sarah Wallace, Mrs. Cleo Lamb, Mrs. Alma Brown and Miss Bessie Ellis. He is survived by one brother, County Commissioner D. F. Ellis.

The passing of Mr. Ellis removes from our midst one of our best known and universally liked citizens. A man of integrity, upright living, true character and friendly ways, he was held in high esteem and his death is a matter of deep regret. He had been in business in Davis at different times and was recently in the grocery business and sold out only a few days before becoming stricken with pneumonia. For more than 40 years he was a consistent member of the Baptist church, and for many years had been a member of the Knights of Pythias.

The sorrow of the wife, children and brother is shared by many friends and acquaintances of the deceased.

Notice of Thanks.

To all who contributed in any way in assisting us during the illness and death of our beloved husband, father and brother, John P. Ellis, we wish to extend to you our sincere thanks for the many tokens of sympathy, expressed in so many ways. May the blessing of the Lord rest upon you and yours. Respectfully, Mrs. J. P. Ellis And Relatives.

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Parents:

• Sarah E. Ellis (1826 - 1894)

Spouse:

*Mary Jane Ferguson Ellis (1855 - 1946)*

Children:

*Robert L Ellis (1874 - 1947)*

• Ida Dale Ellis Ware (1877 - 1960)*
• Bertha Ann Ellis (1879 - 1890)*
• Vesta Belle Ellis Gibson (1882 - 1967)*
• Minervia Jane Ellis Ware (1884 - 1962)*
• Sarah F Ellis Wallace (1887 - 1964)*
• Cleo P Ellis Lamb (1889 - 1976)*
• Bessie Lee Ellis (1891 - 1938)*
• Edgar Elmer Ellis (1898 - 1899)*

Sibling:

*John Patton Ellis (1852 - 1918)

• Davidson Frazier Ellis (1859 - 1934)*
• Calculated relationship

Inscription: "A precious one from us has gone. A voice we've loved is stilled. A place is vacant in our home, Which never can be filled. God in his wisdom has recalled, The boon his love has given, And though the body slumbers here, the soul is safe in Heaven.

Note: The headstone and obituary differ on the year of birth.

Burial: Green Hill Cemetery Davis Murray County Oklahoma, USA Plot: Old South, 5S, Row 13

Created by: J&G Sanders Record added: Sep 19, 2009 Find A Grave Memorial# 42144994