Last updated: 16 July 2023
Lieut. William "Will" Eugene Ells/Eells
1839-1883
William was a lieutenant in the 27th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry during the American Civil War.
Much more information about William will be added in time. This website is a work-in-progress.
Father: Charles Augustus Eells/Ells (1810-1862)
Mother: Elizabeth "Betsy" Sapp (? - before 1850)
Spouse 1: Isabella Stewart (1845-1874)
Children:
- Louise "Lulu" S. (Ells) Stewart* (1868-1940)
- Elizabeth "Bessie" Johnson (Ells) Stewart* (1870-1901)
*After the death of their mother, the girls were raised by their maternal grandparents, John & Sarah Stewart. At some stage, the girls' starting using 'Stewart' instead of 'Ells' for their last name.
Spouse 2: Maggie Taylor (ca1857- ? )
Timeline
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1839
October 23 - Born in Danville, Ohio. The 3rd child of Charles and Betsy (nee Sapp) Ells.
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1861
July - Aged 21, enlists in 27th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Union Army.
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1864
December 23 - Mustered out.
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1866
October 23 - Marries Belle Stewart in Coshocton, Ohio.
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1868
April 28 - Daughter Lulu born.
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1870
February - Daughter Bessie born.
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1874
March 24 - Wife Belle dies, aged 28.
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1880
August 24 - Marries Maggie Taylor in Licking County, Ohio.
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1883
September 4 - Dies in Coshocton, Ohio, aged 43 years.