John Ellis
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PIONEER PREACHER DEAD John Ellis, aged 86, passed away at his home in Evansville , Indiana on Oct. 13, his death being due to paralysis and the decay of years. Mr. Ellis was born in Ohio in 1820, and came to Mt. Vernon in 1858. He was then in the ministry preaching the doctrine of the Methodist Episcopal church. For many years he had appointments in and about Mt. Vernon, in addition to working at the saddlers trade and clerking in stores. Mr. Ellis was one of the pioneer preachers of the county, the type of his ministry dating back to early manhood. In later years during the time the L.&N. shops were located here, he was upholsterer for the company, and when the shops moved to Howell he also went, retaining his old position which he held until about two years ago being compelled at the time to give up his work on account of failing health. Mr. Ellis was married six times, four wives have gone before. His last wife was Fannie Lowry who with three children of their union survives him. Four other children Ed, of Louisiana, Mo., Al of Sturgis, Ky., Mrs. Nannie Witham, of California and Mrs. Myra Collins, of Arthur, Ill., are also living.He was a devout Christian and a faithful adhered to the principles of Methodism. He was not a man to seek publicity, but went about on his quiet way doing good at all times. Next to his church came the I.O.O.F. lodge. He belonged to Marion Lodge of this city. The body arrived here from Evansville, Monday morning and the funeral was held at the First M.E. church in the afternoon, followed by interment at Oakwood, which was in charge of the Odd Fellow.
Source: Mount Vernon Register News |
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