Harry Leander Ells
American politician
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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.
Preceded byWilliam Walter Greer
Succeeded byPalmerston Cornick Campbell
BornNovember 9, 1854
Cornwallis, Nova Scotia, Canada
DiedMarch 7, 1943 (aged 88)
Harry Leander Ells | |
|---|---|
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 22nd district | |
| In office January 5, 1903 - January 7, 1907 | |
| Preceded by | William Walter Greer |
| Succeeded by | Palmerston Cornick Campbell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 9, 1854 Cornwallis, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Died | March 7, 1943 (aged 88) |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Katie Seltzer (m.) Maybelle (m.) |
Harry Ells High School was named after him.
