William R. Ellis
William R. Ellis | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Oregon's 2nd district | |
| In office March 4, 1893 – March 3, 1899 | |
| Preceded by | None |
| Succeeded by | Malcolm A. Moody |
| In office March 4, 1907 – March 3, 1911 | |
| Preceded by | John N. Williamson |
| Succeeded by | Walter Lafferty |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 23, 1850 |
| Died | January 18, 1915 (aged 64) |
| Party | Republican |
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William Russell Ellis (April 23, 1850 – January 18, 1915) was an American educator, attorney and politician in the state of Oregon. A native of Indiana, he grew up in Iowa before moving to Oregon where he worked as a school superintendent and district attorney. A Republican, he served as U.S. congressman from Oregon in the new 2nd district from 1893 to 1899, and again from 1907 to 1911.