Isaac Ellison Explained

Isaac Ellison (1863 - 1928) was a Romanian businessman who was a leading member of the Jewish community in Singapore.

Early life

Ellison was a native of Romania.[1]

Career

He came to Singapore prior to 1898. His dealings in shares and property were very successful, leading to him becoming very wealthy.[1] He later became the proprietor of the International Restaurant in the Alkaff Arcade.[2] He built the Ellison Building in 1924 for commercial purposes.[3]

He was a race horse owner and imported his horses from England and Australia.[2]

Personal life and death

He was married to Flora Ellison.[3] They had ten children.[2]

In April 1928, he left Singapore and travelled to Karlovy Vary on vacation.[2] However, while he was in Vienna, he was involved in an accident which resulted in his death.[4]

Notes and References

  1. News: 7 July 1928. Mr. Isaac Ellison. The Malaya Tribune. Singapore. 26 October 2022.
  2. News: 12 July 1928. DEATH OF MR. I. ELLISON.. The Straits Budget. Singapore. 26 October 2022.
  3. News: Zaccheus. Melody. 29 October 2016. LTA and URA reviewing plans to tear down part of historic Ellison Building. The Straits Times. Singapore. 26 October 2022.
  4. News: 7 July 1928. MR. I. ELLISON DEAD. The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser. Singapore. 26 October 2022.