James Taylor Ellyson
 James Taylor Ellyson (May 20 1847 – March 18 1919) was a U.S. political figure from the Commonwealth of Virginia who served in a number of state political positions. Born in Richmond Virginia Ellyson began his political career as a member of the Richmond City Council. In his long political career he went on to serve in the Senate of Virginia as mayor of Richmond (1888–1894) and for twelve years (1906–1918) as the 20th Lieutenant Governor of Virginia.