Came to Panola County in 1874 and settled near Brushy Creek, not far from Gary, TX
MILITARY: Civil War pension #16810.
Involved in numerous businesses; including a Coca-Cola bottling plant, a TV station and a savings and loan association.
Died in Dallas hospital. Don't know why he was there.
Had 10 children
Came to Cross County, Arkansas in 1856.
Civil War veteran, wounded.
Sold farm in 1865 and moved to Shelby County, Tennessee. Returned to Cross County in 1871.
Buried in Tyer Cemetery
Marriage Notes for Robert James Ellis and Sophia BURKS-454484
Couple had 5 children
Came to Cross County, Arkansas in 1856.
Civil War veteran, wounded.
Sold farm in 1865 and moved to Shelby County, Tennessee. Returned to Cross County in 1871.
Buried in Tyer Cemetery
Came to Cross County, Arkansas in 1856.
Civil War veteran, wounded.
Sold farm in 1865 and moved to Shelby County, Tennessee. Returned to Cross County in 1871.
Buried in Tyer Cemetery
Married name prior to marrying R. J. Ellis was ROBINSON