From "The History of North Washington" Published 1904

Transcribed by: Nancy Grubb (nancyg@theofficenet.com)
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ETHELDRED T. ELLIS
Etheldred T. Ellis, In at least three different occupations has the sub-
ject of this sketch gained success. He dwells about one-half mile southwest 
from Scotia upon a farm which he secured by homestead right in 1891. In add-
ition to attending to general farming, Mr. Ellis has for nearly fifty years
been a preacher of the gospel. He began this good work in Williamsville,
Oregon and since that time in various places where he has lived he has been
a local preacher in the Methodist church.
   Etheldred T. Ellis was born in Shelbyville, Tennessee, April 26, 1830, 
the son of Ira and Mary (Bledsoe) Ellis, natives of North Carolina. In 1837,
they moved to MIssouri, remaining there the balance of their lives. They
were the parents of ten children. Our subject was educated in Tennessee and
Missouri, completing his training in the highn schools in the latter state.
Early in life he began teaching and for twenty-five years followed that occ-
upation, both in Missouri and Oregon. In 1852, he took that most unique of
all journeys from the Missouri river to the Willamette valley by ox team.
Six months were consumed enroute, while many battles with the Indians and
innumerable hardships marked the way. Settlements were made in the Willamette
valley. Teaching,preaching and general farming made Mr. Ellis a busy man.
In 1887, he came to Spokane county and rented land and four years later came
to his present place.
   The marriage of Mr. Ellis and Miss Calista Howell occured July 7, 1864 at
Corvallis, Oregon. Mr. and Mrs. Ellis have the following children: Ira and
Frank, in Stevens county; Sarah, wife of J.Irvin, living in Oregon; Effie,
married to Otto Brinser, in Stevens county; and Mrs. Gertie Siler. Mr Ellis
is a stanch Republican and active in general affairs. He is still active in 
preaching the gospel and is the local minister in Scotia.
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