Paris M. Ellison
Paris M. Ellison | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nevada Assembly from the Nye County district | |
| In office November 4, 1874 – November 7, 1876 | |
| Preceded by | John Bowman and H. G. Prague |
| Succeeded by | Thomas J. Bell and J. A. Caldwell |
| County Commissioner of Nye County, Nevada | |
| In office 1872 – September 27, 1873 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 2, 1837 |
| Died | February 11, 1912 (aged 74) |
| Party | Democratic Party |
Paris M. Ellison was an American politician in Nevada.
Early life
Paris M. Ellison was born on April 2, 1837, in Boone County, Missouri.[1]
Nevada career
He became one of the three county commissioners of Nye County after he was elected to that office on November 5, 1872. Ellison resigned a year later, and was replaced by Joseph Stowe.[2] He was elected to the Assembly, where he represented Nye County alongside John B. McGee, on November 3, 1874 as a Democrat.[2][3]
Ellison's term started the next day, and he served during one session.[3][4] His mandate ended in November 1876, when Ellison and McGee were succeeded by Thomas J. Bell and J. A. Caldwell.[2]
Death
Ellison died on February 11, 1912, at the age of 74 in Crescent, Oklahoma.[1]
References
- 1 2 "Obituary for Paris M. Ellison". The Logan County News. February 16, 1912. p. 1.
- 1 2 3 Thompson; West (1881). History of Nevada. Oakland, California. p. 513. Retrieved November 26, 2016.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - 1 2 Parker, Renee; George, Steve, eds. (2006). Political History of Nevada (11th ed.). p. 247. Retrieved November 26, 2016.
- ↑ "Nevada Legislature: The Constitution of the State of Nevada". July 28, 1864. Retrieved November 26, 2016.