Jasper County Democrat, Volume 16, Number 100, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 March 1914 — Obituary of John B. Ellis. [ARTICLE]

Obituary of John B. Ellis.

The following obituary of .John B. Ellis, who was known to many people of Rensselaer where he had frequently visited his two children residing here, .1. 11. S. Ellis and Mrs. A. 11. Hopkins, is taken front the Monticello Herald:

John B. Ellis was born March 24, 1822, on Flint Creek, in Tippecanoe county, Ind., and died March 15, 1914.

lie came with his parents, Mordecal N. and Sarah Ann Ellis, to Carfoil county, about the year 1837. He grew to manhood here, and bn March 15, 1 857, he was married to Mary Crowell, daughter of Abraham and Catherine Crowell.] They moved at once to the farm which he had already ictrchased, where they continued to live until the spring of 1 872, when they moved to Kokomo. Indiana, believing they could secure better church and school advantages for their children, Soon after their removal he established ids' birthright in the Friend's church, retaining his membership until the lime of his death. His wife died .July 21. 1875.

During his entire residence in Kokomo. he was identified with all the advancements characteristic of the spirit of that city; serving a. number of limes as councilman from his ward, on various committees, and aiding in all things pertaining to rear progress. In the year 1 887, he returned to his former home, and here, too, his influence has been for the highest good, both for the country and the people. He was strong in his political convictions, considering if a high privilege and duty to participate in all affairs pertaining to good government. .

lle was made a Mason in Kokom o Lodge No. 93, March 23, 1875, serving as master several years. Upon leaving Kokomo, he deinitted to Libanus Lodge No. 154, of Monticello, Ind. Here he became a member also of the Royal Arch Chapter, and the Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star. In 1892, he became a Knight Templar in St. .John’s Commandery,No. 24, Logansport, Ind. On the establishment of the commandery at Delphi, he became a charter member of the Delphi Com-

mandery No. 40. He derived great comfort and pleasure in the various branches of the Masonic order, His children are Elmer and Sara l.liis. living at home, arid James H. S. Ellis and Mrs. Arthur 11. Hopkills, of Rensselaer. The grandchildren are Dr. John 1). Ellis and James U S. Ellis, Jr , of . Chicago, and John Ellis ’Em. ’ neg Arthur Hopkins and T.Ui? Hopkins, of Rensselaer. One sen, buries, and one granddaughter, Mary Hopkins, died in infancy. Of his fathers family, eight children grew to manhood and womanhood, lie being the oldest one., His brother and sisters are Hiram N. Ellis, Mrs. Sophia D. Scott, Mrs. Thebe N. Coble, Mrs. Charity C. Armstrong, of Carroll county; Mrs. Wm. 11. Wilson, of Los Angeles. Cal.; Mrs. Frances M. Greer, of Chicago, and Mrs. Wm. J. Keever, of Monticello. His life was consistent and strong; he was thoroughly in touch with the leading thought of the day; his judgment was to be sought as being the product of clear, sensible thinking; his frienus were very dear to him; he valued his name and honored it as coming from- worthy ancestors. His life was simple, conservative and powerful. The services were in charge of the Delphi Commandery No. 40. Mrs. Harry Blanchard sang a beautiful song. Interment was made in Hickory Grove cemetery.