Biographical sketch extracted from:
Biographical and historical record of Adams and Wells counties, Indiana. Chicago: Lewis Publishing Co., 1887. p. 852.
THEODORE ELLINGHAM, farmer, Harrison Township, was born in Rock Creek Township, this county, September 2, 1851, the eldest son and third child of Charles and Hannah Ellingham. His youth was spent in assisting his father in clearing his heavily-timbered farm and in attending the common schools. He remained at home with his parents until his marriage, which occurred January 1, 1875, with Miss Elizabeth Douglass, daughter of the Rev. Alexander and Jane M. (Miller) Douglass, who were among the pioneers of Wells County. After his marriage Mr. Ellingham resided on his fathers farm one year, then purchased his present farm on section 17, Harrison Township, where he has 120 acres of wellcultivated and well-improved land. Mrs. Ellingham is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. Politically Mr. Ellingham was formerly a Republican, but now affiliates with the National party.