Otis Ellsworth Eells

Brief Life History of Otis Ellsworth

When Otis Ellsworth Eells was born on 8 July 1882, in Kansas, United States, his father, Morris Eells, was 57 and his mother, Mary Ann Finch, was 42. He married Edna Grace Gannett on 27 September 1905, in Hailey, Blaine, Idaho, United States. They were the parents of at least 10 sons and 2 daughters. He lived in Owyhee, Idaho, United States in 1935 and Gannett Election Precinct, Blaine, Idaho, United States in 1940. He died on 14 December 1954, in Caldwell, Canyon, Idaho, United States, at the age of 72, and was buried in Knowlton Heights Cemetery, Caldwell, Canyon, Idaho, United States.

Photos and Memories (10)

Do you know Otis Ellsworth? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

Otis Ellsworth Eells
1882–1954
Edna Grace Gannett
1887–1945
Marriage: 27 September 1905
Esther Eells
1906–1964
Glenford Arthur Eells
1908–1956
Erwin Eells
1909–1956
Lewis Frances Eells
1910–1992
Ruben Eells
1911–1920
Ellsworth Eells
1913–1913
Willard Leonard Eells
1914–1979
Ralph George Eells
1916–1978
Howard John Eells
1919–1984
Marvin Caroll Eells
1921–1922
Alta Bertha Eells
1923–1952
Clifford Sherman Eells
1926–1939

Sources (28)

  • Otis E Eells, "United States 1950 Census"
  • Otis E Eells, "Idaho, County Marriages, 1864-1950"
  • Otis Elsworth Eells, "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918"

World Events (8)

1883

Historical Boundaries 1883: Ada, Idaho Territory, United States 1890: Ada, Idaho, United States 1892: Canyon, Idaho, United States

1886

Statue of Liberty is dedicated.

1901 · Assassination of Mckinley

President William McKinley was shot at the Temple of Music, in the Pan-American Exposition, while shaking hands with the public. Leon Czolgosz shot him twice in the abdomen because he thought it was his duty to do so. McKinley died after eight days of watch and care. He was the third American president to be assassinated. After his death, Congress passed legislation to officially make the Secret Service and gave them responsibility for protecting the President at all times.

Name Meaning

English (Durham and North Yorkshire): variant of Eales .

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

Possible Related Names

Discover Even More

As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

Create a FREE Account

Search for Another Deceased Ancestor

Share this with your family and friends.