William Ellis (Newfoundland politician)
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William James Ellis was a building contractor and political figure in Newfoundland. He represented Ferryland in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly
from 1904 to 1909 as a Liberal. Ellis was the third mayor of St. John's
from 1910 to 1914.
He was born in St. John's and apprenticed as a stonemason with his father. Ellis later established his own contracting and construction business and also operated a quarry. His company rebuilt a number of buildings in St. John's following the Great Fire of 1892
. He served as a member of the city council for St. John's from 1902 to 1910. He was defeated when he ran for reelection to the Newfoundland assembly in 1909 and 1913. Ellis was named to the Legislative Council in 1917 and served until 1926; he served as a minister without portfolio
in the Executive Council from 1918 to 1926. He died in New York City
at the age of 68 while returning from a winter holiday in California
.
Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly
The Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly is one of two components of the General Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador, the other being the Lieutenant-Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador. The Newfoundland and Labrador General Assembly meets in the Confederation Building at St...
from 1904 to 1909 as a Liberal. Ellis was the third mayor of St. John's
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
St. John's is the capital and largest city in Newfoundland and Labrador, and is the oldest English-founded city in North America. It is located on the eastern tip of the Avalon Peninsula on the island of Newfoundland. With a population of 192,326 as of July 1, 2010, the St...
from 1910 to 1914.
He was born in St. John's and apprenticed as a stonemason with his father. Ellis later established his own contracting and construction business and also operated a quarry. His company rebuilt a number of buildings in St. John's following the Great Fire of 1892
Great Fire of 1892
The Great Fire in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador on July 8, 1892, is remembered as the worst disaster ever to befall that city. Previous "Great Fire"s had occurred in St...
. He served as a member of the city council for St. John's from 1902 to 1910. He was defeated when he ran for reelection to the Newfoundland assembly in 1909 and 1913. Ellis was named to the Legislative Council in 1917 and served until 1926; he served as a minister without portfolio
Minister without Portfolio
A minister without portfolio is either a government minister with no specific responsibilities or a minister that does not head a particular ministry...
in the Executive Council from 1918 to 1926. He died in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
at the age of 68 while returning from a winter holiday in California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
.