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Joseph (Joe Cephus) Ellis 1880–1957 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Feb 1880

Birth Location: Alabama, USA

Death Date: 26 February 1957

Death Location: Angie, Washington Parish, Louisiana, USA

Father: Richard Ellis

Mother: Martha Ellis

Spouse(s): Nora Pitts

Children(s): John Ellis, Ollie Ellis, Rilla Ellis, Bertie Ellis, Hallie Ellis, James Ellis

Joseph (Joe Cephus) Ellis was born in 1880 in Alabama, USA, the child of Richard P J P Ellis And Martha A Ellis. In 1900, Joseph (Joe Cephus) Ellis resided in Perry, Mississippi, USA. In 1910, Joseph (Joe Cephus) Ellis resided in Police Jury Ward 5, Washington, Louisiana, USA. Joseph (Joe Cephus) Ellis married Minnie Worsley, Nora Pitts, and had children including Bertie L Ellis, Hallie Ellis, James Olynthus Ellis, John T Tommie Ellis, Ollie Ellis, Rilla Ellis. Joseph (Joe Cephus) Ellis passed away in 1957 in Angie, Washington Parish, Louisiana, USA.

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Biography

  • Joseph (Joe Cephus) Ellis was born in 1880 in Alabama, USA, the child of Richard P J P Ellis And Martha A Ellis.
  • In 1900, Joseph (Joe Cephus) Ellis resided in Perry, Mississippi, USA.
  • In 1910, Joseph (Joe Cephus) Ellis resided in Police Jury Ward 5, Washington, Louisiana, USA.
  • Joseph (Joe Cephus) Ellis married Minnie Worsley, Nora Pitts, and had children including Bertie L Ellis, Hallie Ellis, James Olynthus Ellis, John T Tommie Ellis, Ollie Ellis, Rilla Ellis.
  • Joseph (Joe Cephus) Ellis passed away in 1957 in Angie, Washington Parish, Louisiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Richard Ellis
1837–1900
Birth Location: Georgia
RE
Martha Ellis
1846–1913
Birth Location: Montgomery, Alabama, USA
ME

Spouses(s)

Nora Pitts
1882–1979
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
NP

Children(s)

John Ellis
1899–
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
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Ollie Ellis
1903–
Birth Location: Mississippi
OE
Rilla Ellis
1905–1997
Birth Location: Mississippi
RE
Bertie Ellis
1913–2008
Birth Location: Mississippi
BE
Hallie Ellis
1903–
Birth Location: Mississippi
HE
James Ellis
1897–
Birth Location: –
JE

Joseph Ellis's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Ellis
1880–1957
Birth Place: Alabama, USA
Parents
Richard P (J P) Ellis
1837–1900
Georgia
Martha (A) Ellis
1846–1913
Montgomery, Alabama, USA
Grandparents
John Ellis
1798–1854
Georgia
Nancy (Roanne) Cavender
1801–1883
Georgia
Dempsey Mercer
1810–1860
Georgia, United States
Anicy ((Ann) Nolls) (Knowles)
1812–1865
Georgia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Ellis
1783–1870
Araminta Seagraves
1788–1860
Clemeth Sr
1774–1836
Racheal Dedman
1778–1852
Peter Messer
1770–1832
Piety
1783–1860
Dennis Knowles
1787–1877
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Ellis
1740–1832
Francis Bagby
1758–1829
Ezekiel Cavender
1734–1810
Elizabeth STALLARD
1747–1804
Edmond Deadman
1724–1813
Elizabeth Corbin
1734–1810
Henry Messer
1736–1791
Hannah Messer
1745–
Zachariah Sr
1742–1818
Anastasia Morris
1745–1790

Joseph Ellis's Descendants

1.
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Joseph ((Joe Cephus)) Ellis (14 Feb 1880–26 February 1957) m. Nora Pitts (18 May 1882–17 January 1979)
  1. 1. John (T (Tommie)) Ellis 1899–
  2. 2. Ollie Ellis 1903–
  3. 3. Rilla Ellis 1905–1997 m. James (Frank) Kennedy 1897–1987
    1. 1. Josie (Marie) Kennedy 1939–2019
    2. 2. Franklin (Delano) Kennedy 1934–2021
  4. 4. Bertie (L.) Ellis 1913–2008
  5. 5. Hallie Ellis 1903–
  6. 6. James (Olynthus) Ellis 1897– m. Lola Loggins 1907–

Joseph Ellis's Timeline

10 Records

1880
14 Feb 1880
Birth of Joseph (Joe Cephus) Ellis in Alabama, USA
Alabama, USA
1900
1900
Age 20
Joseph (Joe Cephus) Ellis resided here in Perry, Mississippi, USA
Perry, Mississippi, USA
1910
1910
Age 30
Joseph (Joe Cephus) Ellis resided here in Police Jury Ward 5, Washington, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 5, Washington, Louisiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 40
Joseph (Joe Cephus) Ellis resided here in Police Jury Ward 7, Washington, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 7, Washington, Louisiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 50
Joseph (Joe Cephus) Ellis resided here in Beat 4, Marion, Mississippi
Beat 4, Marion, Mississippi
1935
1935
Age 55
Joseph (Joe Cephus) Ellis resided here in Washington, Louisiana, USA
Washington, Louisiana, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 60
Joseph (Joe Cephus) Ellis resided here in Washington, Louisiana, USA
Washington, Louisiana, USA
1942
1942
Age 62
Joseph (Joe Cephus) Ellis resided here in Angie, Louisiana, USA
Angie, Louisiana, USA
1950
1950
Age 70
Joseph (Joe Cephus) Ellis resided here in Washington, Louisiana, USA
Washington, Louisiana, USA
1957
26 February 1957
Age 77
Death of Joseph (Joe Cephus) Ellis in Washington, Louisiana, USA
Washington, Louisiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Feb 1880
    Event Place: Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Louisiana; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, Louisiana; Roll: T627_1463; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 59-24
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 7, Washington, Louisiana; Roll: T625_635; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 146; Image: 439
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Beat 4, Marion, Mississippi; Roll: 1155; Page: 24B; Enumeration District: 0008; Image: 393.0; FHL microfilm: 2340890
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Louisiana; Registration County: Washington; Roll: 1685027
    [6] Louisiana, Statewide Death Index
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Beat 3, Perry, Mississippi; Roll: 824; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0091; FHL microfilm: 1240824
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 5, Washington, Louisiana; Roll: T624_534; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0133; FHL microfilm: 1374547
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Washington, Louisiana; Roll: 4478; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 59-35

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Perry, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Beat 3, Perry, Mississippi; Roll: 824; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0091; FHL microfilm: 1240824

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 5, Washington, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 5, Washington, Louisiana; Roll: T624_534; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0133; FHL microfilm: 1374547

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 7, Washington, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 7, Washington, Louisiana; Roll: T625_635; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 146; Image: 439

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Beat 4, Marion, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Beat 4, Marion, Mississippi; Roll: 1155; Page: 24B; Enumeration District: 0008; Image: 393.0; FHL microfilm: 2340890

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Washington, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, Louisiana; Roll: T627_1463; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 59-24

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Washington, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, Louisiana; Roll: T627_1463; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 59-24

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Angie, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Louisiana; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Washington, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Washington, Louisiana; Roll: 4478; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 59-35

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Washington, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Louisiana; Registration County: Washington; Roll: 1685027

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 February 1957
    Event Place: Washington, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Louisiana, Statewide Death Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Angie, Washington Parish, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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