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Harry Leander Ells

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Harry Leander Ells
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 22nd district
In office
January 5, 1903 - January 7, 1907
Preceded byWilliam Walter Greer
Succeeded byPalmerston Cornick Campbell
Personal details
Born(1854-11-09)November 9, 1854
Cornwallis, Nova Scotia, Canada
DiedMarch 7, 1943(1943-03-07) (aged 88)
Richmond, California
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Katie Seltzer (m.)
Maybelle (m.)

Harry Leander Ells (November 9, 1854 - March 7, 1943) served in the California State Assembly for the 22nd district from 1903 to 1907.[1] He was born in Canada.[2] He was a pioneering resident who served as Richmond, California's postmaster, a member of its first school board, and an assemblyman representing Contra Costa County.

Harry Ells High School was named after him.

References

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  1. ^ "Harry Leander Ells". joincalifornia.com.
  2. ^ Vassar, Alexander C. (2011). Legislators of California (PDF). Retrieved 23 November 2016.