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
Marker size: grave marker

(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

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