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Dianepayne62  (View posts) Posted: 5 Apr 2009 2:38AM GMT
Classification: Query
Hi,
In the 1896 Anaconda Directory is a James Ellis
(Ellis, James; smelterman, Upper works; Rooms 403 East Front Colored). I can't find him in any other directories.

I am trying to find out more about him. Who is he related to? Where did he come from and where did he go?

In the 1896 Anaconda Directory is George Ellis
(Ellis, George; smelterman, Upper works; Rooms at 404 E. Front St.) This is probably George Martin Ellis who married Elizabeth Everett in 1899 in Anaconda. I have lots of information on this family line. George Ellis is African American.

However, I believe they might have been another George
Ellis in Anaconda who was white.

Any ideas or help with the mystery James Ellis would be appreciated.

Diane Payne
dianepay@aol.com

Re: Mystery Man?

volunteerMT  (View posts) Posted: 5 Apr 2009 11:03PM GMT
Classification: Lookup
Surnames: ELLIS, PARNELL
I have found your mystery man!

1900 U.S. Federal Census; Montana; Deer Lodge County; Anaconda Township 5; Roll: T623_911; Page: 5b; Enumeration Distgrict: 12; Enumerated on 12, 13, & 14 June 1900:

ELLIS, George; head of household; black; male; born June 1859; 41 years old; married past 4 years; born in Virginia; both parents born in Virginia; occupation: smelter laborer.
ELLIS, Lizzie; wife; white; female; born July 1870; 29 years old; married past 4 years; three children born--three children still living; born in England; both parents born in England; immigrated to U.S. in 1880; occupation: none listed.
ELLIS, Mable; daughter; white; female; born Dec 1896; 3 years old; born in Montana; father born in Virginia; mother born in England.
ELLIS, Raymond; son; white; male; born June 1898; 1 year old; born in Montana (rest as above).
ELLIS, Annie; daughter; white; female; born Feb 1900; 3 months old; born in Montana (rest as above).

1910 U.S. Federal Census; Montana; Deer Lodge County; Anaconda; Ward 3; Roll: T624_831; Page: 4b; Enumeration District: 14; Image: 514:

ELLIS, George M.; head of household; mulatto; 49 years old; second marriage; married for past 13 years; born in Pennsylvania; father born unknown; mother born in Maine; occupation: smelter laborer.
ELLIS, Elizabeth; wife; female; white; first marriage; married for past 13 years; five children born; 5 children still living; born in England; both parents born in England; occupation: none listed.
ELLIS, Raymond J.; son; male; mulatto; 10 years old; born in Montana; father born in Pennsylvania; mother born in Maine.
ELLIS, Anna; daughter; female; mulatto; 8 years old; born in Montana (rest as above).
ELLIS, Birdella; daughter; female; mulatto; 6 years old; born in Montana (rest as above).
ELLIS, George E.; son; male; mulatto; 3 years old; born in Montana; (rest as above).

1920 U.S. Federal Census; Montana; Deer Lodge County; 2nd Precinct; Anaconda; Roll: T625_969; Page: 12a; Enumeration District: 24; Image: 744.

ELLIS, Elizabeth; head of household; female; white; 49 years old; widowed; immigrated to U.S. in 1891; became naturalized U.S. citizen in 1895; born in England; both parents born in England; occupation: none listed.
ELLIS, Raymond J.; son; white; male; 21 years old; single; born in Montana; father born in Virginia; mother born in England; occupation: smelter laborer.
ELLIS, Birdella Irene; daughter; female; white; 16 years old; single; born in Montana; father born in Virginia; mother born in England; occupation: house servant.
ELLIS, George E--this could be Everett or Aurette--pretty illegible); son; male; white; 13 years old; single; born in Montana; father born in Virginia; mother born in England; occupation: none listed.

1930 U.S. Federal Census; Montana; Deer Lodge County; Anaconda; first Ward; Roll: 1255; Page: 6a; Enumeration District: 13; Image: 112.0; residing at 113 rear N. Elm St.

ELLIS, Elizabeth; head of household; owns home valued at $700; female; white; 60; widowed; married for 35 years; born in England; both parents born in England; immigrated to U.S. in 1890; occupation: none listed.
ELLIS, Raymond J.; son; male; negro; 31 years old; single; born in Montana; father born in W. Virginia; mother born in England; occupation: loader at ACM Co. Reduction Works.
ELLIS, George E.; son; male; negro; 22 years old; (rest as above).
PARNELL, Birdella; daughter; female; negro; 25 years old; divorced married at 18 years of age; born in Montana; father born in W. Virginia; mother born in England; occupation: restaurant waitress.
PARNELL, Betty; granddaughter; 9 years old; female; negro; 7 years old; born in Montana; father born in Montana; mother born in Montana.
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1936 ANACONDA CITY DIRECTORY (Polk), Page: 117:

PARNELL, Mrs. Birdella; householder at 302 E. 3rd St.

Page: 53:

ELLIS, George; calcine loader--ACM Company--rooms at 113 N. Elm St.
ELLIS, Raymond J. (Lyle); calcine loader--ACM Company--rooms at 104 N. Cedar St.

1941 ANACONDA CITY DIRECTORY, Page 46:

DARNELL, Wm. (Birdella L.); householder 114 N. Elm St.

Page 54:

ELLIS, Eliz E. (widow Geo); householder read 113 N. Elm St.
ELLIS, George E. laborer ACM Co.; rooms at 113 N. Elm St.

1944 ANACONDA CITY DIRECTORY, Page 56:

ELLIS, Eliz E. (wid Geo.) householder rear 113 N. Elm St.
ELLIS, George E.; laborer ACM Co.; rooms rear 113 N. Elm St.
PARNELL, Walter A.; laborer ACM Co.; rooms 206 E. Commercial.

1947 ANACONDA CITY DIRECTORY, Page: 56

ELLIS, Eliz E. (wid Geo); householder rear 113 N. Elm St.
ELLIS, George E.; operator ACM Comnpany; rooms rear 113 N. Elm St.
ELLIS, Mrs. Lyle; maid at Mabelton Hotel; rooms at 410 E. Park St.

1952 ANACONDA CITY DIRECTORY Page 61:

ELLIS, George E.; operator ACM Co.; householder rear 113 N. Elm St.
ELLIS, Lyle (wid Raymond); rooms at 323 E. Park Ave.
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MONTANA DEATH INDEX 1907-2002:

ELLIS, Elizabeth
Died: 05 Dec 1948 at 79 years of age
Index #: DL 6334 ("DL" indicates Deer Lodge County)

ELLIS, George
Died: 27 Jul 1919 at 59 years of age
Index #: Ana 94 ("Ana" indicates city of Anaconda)

ELLIS, George
Died: 07 Mar 1960 at 53 years of age
Single--Never Married
County(s) of Death & Residence: Deer Lodge County
Index #: 64

ELLIS, Raymond
Died: 21 May 1936 at 38 years of age
Index #: Ana 2651
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It is interesting how the different enumerators listed their racial background on the census data; and it is also obvious that these enumerators often make mistakes, as can be seen by the obvious errors in listed places of birth.

To obtain Death Certificates on any of the above, you can contact the following:

Clerk & Recorder
Deer Lodge County Courthouse
800 S. Main Street
Anaconda, MT 59711
PHONE: 406.563.4060

Death certificates more than 30 years old cost about $3 and postage. Call to make sure.
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I hope you have found the above information useful.






Re: Mystery Man?

Dianepayne62  (View posts) Posted: 5 Apr 2009 11:13PM GMT
Classification: Query
Hi,
Thanks for all your hard work. However, George is not the mystery. It is James Ellis that is the mystery. We are trying to find out if he is related to George.

A few years ago we visted Anaconda. The people at the court house are great! Lots of help.

My husband was born in Anaconda in 1957.

Diane

Re: Mystery Man?

volunteerMT  (View posts) Posted: 6 Apr 2009 1:04AM GMT
Classification: Query
I did not find a James Ellis in either the census data, nor in my city directories. The only Ellis families in these census' and books were listed. I would be inclined to think that whoever gathered the info for that 1896 directory made a mistake.

I graduated from high school in Anaconda in 1957.

Re: Mystery Man?

Dianepayne62  (View posts) Posted: 6 Apr 2009 1:52AM GMT
Classification: Query
Hi,
Thanks for trying to help. My husband is related to the Ellis, Harris, & Evans families of Anaconda.

His parents are Herbert Evans and Ethel Harris. Ethel's grandparents are George Ellis and Elizabeth Everett.

Diane Payne
dianepay@aol.com

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