Max John Ellison

Brief Life History of Max John

When Max John Ellison was born on 20 July 1909, in Nephi, Juab, Utah, United States, his father, John William Ellison Jr, was 26 and his mother, Hazel Dell Cole, was 23. He married Edrie Alta Christofferson on 16 July 1932, in Pocatello, Bannock, Idaho, United States. They were the parents of at least 1 daughter. He lived in Pocatello, Bannock, Idaho, United States in 1935. He died on 8 November 1991, in San Diego, San Diego, California, United States, at the age of 82, and was buried in Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego, San Diego, California, United States.

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Max John Ellison
1909–1991
Edrie Alta Christofferson
1907–1935
Marriage: 16 July 1932
Carol Joan Ellison
1933–2020

Sources (27)

  • Max J Ellison, "United States 1950 Census"
  • Max John Ellison, "Utah, Birth Certificates, 1903-1914"
  • Mr. Max J Ellison, "Utah, County Marriages, 1887-1940"

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1910 · The BSA is Made

Being modeled after the Boy Scout Association in England, The Boy Scouts of America is a program for young teens to learn traits, life and social skills, and many other things to remind the public about the general act of service and kindness to others.

1910 · McKay-Dee Hospital Opens its Doors

To honor Thomas D. Dee, his wife and her children built a hospital as a memorial to him. Located on 24th Street and Harrison the hospital served the community for 59 years. After it closed its doors in 1969, a new hospital was constructed near 39th street and Harrison in 1971. Located next to another hospital, the two hospitals ultimately merged together bearing both names of McKay, after David O. McKay, and Thomas Dee, to honor the hospital that served the surrounding area for many years. The McKay-Dee Hospital is still in operation but has moved from its original spot.

1931

The Star-Spangled Banner is adopted as the national anthem.

Name Meaning

English: from the Middle English personal name Ellis (Old Testament Elijah) + -son.

English: from the Middle English, Old French female personal name Elissent, Elisant, ancient Germanic Elisind.

Scottish: sometimes a post-medieval variant of Allison , which is mainly concentrated in northern England and southwestern Scotland. There is a similar Scottish variation between Alison and Elison as female personal names.

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

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