Ellis village

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*Historical Association of South Jefferson*
Ellis village


Ellis village is the oldest village in the town of Ellisburg and is located on the south branch of Big Sandy Creek. It is located three miles from Belleville and Pierrepont Manor. The first settler was Lyman Ellis in 1797.

Ten Revolutionary War Veterans are buried at Ellisburg Cemetery: Isaac Burr (1760-4/27/1827) Joel Doolittle (1760-6/29/1813) Bryant Eddy (1760-12/11/1843) Caleb Ellis (8/13/1754-4/14/1847) Lyman Ellis (11/1759-3/13/1847) Samuel Haven (1/4/1762-1840) Nathan Holley (8/16/1758-9/4/1833) John Hollister (1740-8/3/1827) James Lewis (1754-1/18/1823) Simeon Russell (1752-7/21/1844) Caleb Sturdevant (1759-10/17/1831) Solomon Tracy (10/7/1858-1/21/1849)

Saxe Cemetery is located just north of the village. There are 3 Revolutionary War Veterans buried here: James Gault (1756-8/10/1842) Stephen Hicks (1/26/1755-2/19/1833) Joseph Martin (10/25/1740-9/22/1827) Businesses in Ellis Village in 1866-67, from the Jefferson County Business Directory for 1866-67: Agricultural Implements - Alva J. Smith, George S. Hudson, E.H. Hudson Blacksmiths - Freeman Richardson, Levi Hyde & Henry Cronkite, Frances Ramsdell Boat Builders - William & Peter Gilbert Boot & Shoe Shops - David Armstrong, Jedediah Bonney Butchers - Isaac W. Decker Carpenters - Daniel Rury, Eli Nash, Charles Hill, Othneil Williams, Jeremiah Lewis Carriagemakers - A.B. McDonald Cheese Factories - Milvern Stearns, James Rogers Clergyman - Elisha Wheeler, MY Coal Dealer - Joseph Ward Constable - John Rury Cooper - John Rury Customs Collector - Frank M. Noble Dressmaker - Emma Stearns General Merchants - Hall & Searles (Alsom Hall & Wm. A. Searles), Frank E. Metcalf, Hopkinson & Waite (George M. Hopkinson & F. Austin Waite) Gristmills - George W. & Henry D. Millard, Reuben Salisbury Gunsmith - Lyman Chamberlain Harnessmaker - William Albro, Albert A. Ackley Hotel - Empire House (Russell Wood) Insurance Agent - Horace M. Wilds Iron Foundry - Loren D. Palmer & Ithamer Beebe Justice of the Peace - Horace M. Wilds Lumber Dealers - B.F. & H.M. Wilds Livery Stables - Russell Wood, Henry Pool Masons - Samuel Cole, Levi Goodenough Millinery - Mrs. David Armstrong, Emily A. Bullock Physician - A.S. Thompson Planing Mill - George S. Hudson Plaster MIll - B.F. & H.M. Wilds Produce Dealer - Horace M. Wilds Postmaster - Frank E. Metcalf Saloon - Charles M. Snow Sawmills - B.F. & H.M. Wilds Tailors - Edward Tomkins, Theron Holley Tinsmith - Philip & Alfred Millard Undertaker - George S. Hudson Woolen Mill - Benjamin F. & Horace M. Wilds Copyright 2003 by the Historical Association of South Jefferson. All rights reserved.