Ellis Marsalis Sr.

Ellis Marsalis Sr.
Born
Ellis Louis Marsalis

(1908-04-16)April 16, 1908
Summit, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedSeptember 19, 2004(2004-09-19) (aged 96)
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
OccupationBusinessman
Years active1927–1982
SpouseFlorence Robertson
ChildrenEllis Marsalis Jr.
RelativesMarsalis family

Ellis Louis Marsalis Sr. (April 16, 1908 – September 19, 2004) was an American businessman from New Orleans, Louisiana. He was a former poultry farmer turned hotelier, Esso franchise owner and civil rights activist.

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