Richard Ellis (Texas politician)
Richard Ellis | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Texas Senate from the 1st district | |
| In office October 3, 1836 – February 5, 1840 | |
| Preceded by | Position Established |
| Succeeded by | James G. Bourland |
| President of the Texas Constitutional Convention | |
| In office March 1, 1836 – March 17, 1836 | |
| Preceded by | Position Established |
| Succeeded by | Position Dissolved |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 14, 1781 |
| Died | December 20, 1846 (aged 65) |
| Resting place | Texas State Cemetery |
| Spouse |
Mary West Dandridge (m. 1806) |
| Children | 4 |
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Richard Ellis (February 14, 1781 – December 20, 1846) was an American plantation owner, politician, and judge on the Fifth Circuit Court of Alabama. He was president of the Convention of 1836 that declared Texas' independence from Mexico and he signed the Texas Declaration of Independence. Later, Ellis served in the Republic of Texas legislature.