The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-12
THE DEATH OF
COLONEL ELLIS.
He Passed Peacefully Away After a
Lingering Illness.
A LONG AND USEFUL CAREER,
Was One of Richmond's Most Promi-
nent and Public Spirited Citi-
1ens-Death OF Colonel Will
lam Byrd OF Winchester.


lam Byrd Of Winchester.
One OF Richmords former most prom
inent and highly esteemed citizens passed
aOav Yesterday afternoon at 1:lj o'clock
IN the death Of Col Thomas H. Ellis,
which occurred at the residence Of his
sister. Mrs. Z. T. Munford, No. 3)5 west
Franklin street. Hc had been for a num-
Der Of years a resident Of Washington
d. c.
Colonel Ellis had been I'm falling health
for some time, owing to a general break
ing down by reason OF his old age. lie
was in his eighty-fourth year. During
the latter part Of March he came TO Rich
mond feeling quite unwol. and he has
been steadily growing weaker. Several
DAYS ago he began % fail more rapidly
until the end came. Ills death, whilo
great shock to his nearest relatives who
were with him when he died, was still not
unexpected
SKETCH OF HIS LIFE.
Colonel Thomas Harding Ellis was born
September 6. 1914. lie was the son OF
Charles Ellis. one Of the best known and
most respected leading merchants Of Rich
mond. Of the firm OF Ellis & Allan. after
wards Of Charles Ellis, and Of Charles
Ellis & Sons. lie was educated at the
best primary schools iu Virginia and az
forwards az the University Of Virginia.
When twenty years Of age, on lcavng
College. he accompanied his uncle judge
Powkatan Ellis Of Mississippi Minister
TO Mexico. as his private secretary. IN
1897 when Judge Ellis became Minister
plenipotentiary and Ambassador Extra
ordinary. Colonel Ellis vas appointed 10y
. President Van Buren, as secretary OF Lee
eation. They were there during the trou-
blous time OF the revolution, when BUS
tamente was overthrown by Santa Anna
and the United States Legation became
the refuge Of the oppressed Of dlnefent
nationallties and Of Bustamente himself.
Returning home in 1871, the old concern
or Charles Ellis & Sons was closed and
the new one of Thomas and Charles Ellis
was formed and they continued In busi-
ness until 1852 when the business was
wound up and they retired.
PRESIDENT JAMES RIVER CANAL.
In 1853 ne succeeded Judge John y. Ma
son as president OF the old James River
and KanaWha Canal and remained as
such until 1868 Colonel Ellis then form
cd n partnership with Commodore Mat
thew T. Maury in the real estate busi-
ness. but I'm 1870 he moved 10 Chicago
and formed Co-portnership with George
u Rozet in the same business. The great
Gre Of Chico having broken up 1h-ir ous-
mess. he wcat into banking business.
serving for a number of years. urst as
cashier and then as president OF the BANK
of Chicago. 90.
For the last thirteen years Of his Ire
no served On the Auditors oihce or inc
Treasury Department in Washington. and
for good many years past was the chiei
and confidential clerk OF the head OF the
AWAITING Department. lie was always q
man Of great public spirit and took AN in
terest i'm all matters OF importance In this
city and States. Being "A man Of great
military spirit. he was for many years
captain Of the Richmond Fayette Artil-
l4rv and served afterwards as Major
Tjeutenant-Colouel and Colonel Of Artil-
lerv. lie was also the principal mover IN
building UP the beautiful cemetery or HOl-
lvwood. and served ass president Of the
Association from It's inception until nc
left the city. -
LOVED THE UNIVERSITY.
" not the originator, DC was one Of the
FIRST OF the men who formed the Alumni
Association Of the University OF virginia.
lie was always proud Of his alma mater
and attended an the meetings OF the
alumni when it was possible for him TO
do so. lie took the most prominent part
Am pettinp I'D the subscription for the pur-
chase OF the school Of Athens for the Uni
ycrsity. lie was also among the fret 10
assist in forming The Virginia Historical
Society. becoming a life-InemOer and tax
ng q great interest iE It's success up TO
the day of his death.
In his youth ne was confirmed by Bish-
Id Moore IN the Old Monumental church
For many years ne was tho sup-riHten-
dent Of the M1luU entail AID Afterwards
of st. Paurs Sunday school. lie was the
last surviving vestryman Of the Monu-
mental when the congregation butt and
moved up TO ST. Paul's church In the
latter church he served as vestryman
from 1916 TO 1870 when he removed from
the city. lie was a consistent and active
member of the Episcopal church 10 the
day OF his death. lie contributed largely
/ 20 the history Of the Monumental church,
/ compiled by Mr.. Edward Fisher and az
| the request OF Dr. Minncgerode he wrote
up The records OF st. Paul's church.
MARRIED MRS. HARRISON.
In lhh AllnuCt ktil7 maj AItN Nti' "lN'N
| Of Archibald Harrison, who was Eupha-
MIA c.. Taylor. the great-niece of President
/ William H. Harrison.
Mrs. Ellis died on the 10Th day OF last
/ July.
Colonel Ellis had no children. His
I adopted son. alr. Beverly r. Harrison, of
Amherst county. has been with him con-
stanuy during his last days. Also Miss
/ Lucy Nimmo. his adopted daughter Ills
| brothers Mr.. Charles Ellis End Major
/ Powhatan Ellis and his sisters. Mr.. L. r.
| Munford and Mrs. Jane $. Tucker survive
/ him.
THE FUNERAL.
! The funeral viii take place tomorrow
morning az II O'Clock from 81, Paurs
church. The pal-bearcrs will be as fol-
I lows:
/ Honorary: Colonel Archer Anderson,
Mr. b. b Minor Cologel Morton Maryc.
/ Major b. W. Richardson. Colonel Edwin
! Hobson. Major d. y. Walker, Mr.. Joseph
} Bryan Mr.. Robert Suead.
Active: Mossrs Robert Munford WI
/ liam L. Hlll. Rev T. Crump William Zim-
mer Allan Talbot. Jr G. II. Talbot.
I Jr.. Beverly Tucker. william Crump
/ Tucker.