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History of Waveland, (Montgomery County) Indiana

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Biographies:

William R. Ellis Biography

William R. Ellis, representative, was born near Waveland, Ind., April 23, 1850. He removed with his parents to Guthrie county, Iowa, in 1855, attended the district school, worked on his father's farm, was a student at the Iowa state agricultural college, taught school, and was graduated from the law department of the Iowa state university in 1874. He practised law and engaged in journalism at Hamburg, Iowa. He served as city attorney two years and as mayor one term. He removed to Oregon in 1883 and in 1884 settled at Heppner. He served one term as county superintendent of schools, three terms as district attorney, and was a Republican representative in the 53d, 54th, 55th and 56th congresses, 1893-1901.

From: Twentieth Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans, Johnson, Rossiter, editor

Indiana Facts:
Tree: tulip tree (yellow poplar)
Bird: cardinal
Flower: peony
Nickname: Hoosier State
Motto: Crossroads of America
Area (sq. mi.): 36,291
Capitol: Indianapolis
Admitted: 11 Dec 1816

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