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Surnames: ELLIS
Classification: Query
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I am trying to find out more info. on a Martin Ellis (age 68 in 1860, farmer) who appears
with Benjamin Ellis (age 40 in 1860, peddler) on the 1860 Indiana Census (Valparaiso,
Porter Co.). This is the only IN census that I find them on. They were in NY in 1850. I
think Martin was born in NY or VT and I believe Benjamin to be his son who was born in NY.
Martin's wife was possibly named Laura. Another possible son of Martin's was
Dr. Henry J. Ellis who lived in Union, Porter, IN. The last census I find him in is the
1880 in Portage, Porter, IN. I am hoping that someone can find a cemetery listing for
Martin, Laura and Henry J. Ellis (and maybe Benjamin, but I think he died in KS).
Henry's wife was Sarah M. Ellis. Are there any county bio's on these people? Do
they appear in the 1855 IN census possibly with another one of Martin's sons: Dr.
Augustus M. Ellis? Any help is greatly appreciated!