James Taylor Ellyson
American politician (1847–1919) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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James Taylor Ellyson (May 20, 1847 – March 18, 1919) was a former Confederate soldier, as well as Virginia lawyer and Democratic politician, who served in several positions in his native Richmond, Virginia and statewide.
Quick Facts J. Taylor Ellyson, 20th Lieutenant Governor of Virginia ...
J. Taylor Ellyson | |
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20th Lieutenant Governor of Virginia | |
In office February 1, 1906 – February 1, 1918 | |
Governor | Claude A. Swanson William Hodges Mann Henry C. Stuart |
Preceded by | Joseph E. Willard |
Succeeded by | Benjamin F. Buchanan |
50th Mayor of Richmond, Virginia | |
In office July 1, 1888 – June 30, 1894 | |
Preceded by | William C. Carrington |
Succeeded by | Richard M. Taylor |
Member of the Virginia Senate from the 35th district | |
In office December 2, 1885 – July 1, 1888 | |
Preceded by | Henry A. Atkinson Jr. |
Succeeded by | Conway R. Sands |
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Born | James Taylor Ellyson (1847-05-20)May 20, 1847 Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | March 18, 1919(1919-03-18) (aged 71) Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
Resting place | Hollywood Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Lora Effie Hotchkiss |
Education | University of Virginia (LLB) |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | Confederate States |
Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1863–1865 |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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