Harry Leander Ells Explained

Harry Leander Ells
Birth Date:9 November 1854
Birth Place:Cornwallis, Nova Scotia, Canada
Death Place:Richmond, California
State Assembly:California
District:22nd
Term:January 5, 1903 - January 7, 1907
Preceded:William Walter Greer
Succeeded:Palmerston Cornick Campbell
Party:Republican
Spouse:Katie Seltzer (m.)
Maybelle (m.)

Harry Leander Ells (November 9, 1854 - March 7, 1943) served in the California State Assembly for the 22nd district from 1903 to 1907.[1] He was born in Canada.[2] He was a pioneering resident who served as Richmond, California's postmaster, a member of its first school board, and an assemblyman representing Contra Costa County.

Harry Ells High School was named after him.

References

  1. Web site: Harry Leander Ells. joincalifornia.com.
  2. Book: Vassar. Alexander C.. Legislators of California. 2011. 23 November 2016.