William Ellis papers, 1795-1821
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- William Ellis papers, 1795-1821
- Creator
- Ellis, William.
- Extent
- 40 pieces.
- Subjects
- Ellis, William.
- Ellis, John.
- Clay, Henry, 1777-1852.
- Denham, William.
- Land titles--Kentucky--Fayette County.
- Land tenure--Kentucky--Fayette County.
- Fayette County (Ky.)--History
- Arrangement
- Materials are arranged chronologically.
- Repository
- University of Kentucky
Collection Overview
- Biography / History
- Ellis was apparently a resident of Fayette county, Ky. at the time of his death, having emigrated from Virginia. The executors of his estate were his sons, William and John Ellis. The Ellises were represented for at least part of this period by Henry Clay.
- Scope and Content
- This is a collection of legal documents relating to litigation involving Ellis and his heirs. Among other materials included are summonses, copies of Circuit Court and Court of Appeals decrees, surveyors' depositions, and other legal documents, most relating to land disputes. Some materials relate to William Denham.
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