Historical Marker
William Lewis Ellis
Historical marker location:
Seymour, Texas
( 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.)
Marker installed: 1969
(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.