E. John Ellis | |
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 Library of Congress | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 2nd district | |
| In office March 4, 1875 – March 3, 1885 | |
| Preceded by | Lionel A. Sheldon |
| Succeeded by | Michael Hahn |
| Member of the Louisiana Senate | |
| In office 1866-1870 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 15, 1840 Covington, Louisiana |
| Died | April 25, 1889 (aged 48) Washington, D.C. |
| Resting place | Ellis Family Cemetery, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Profession | Lawyer |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Confederate States of America |
| Branch/service |  Confederate States Army |
| Rank |  Captain |
| Unit | 16th Louisiana Infantry |
Ezekiel John Ellis (October 15, 1840 – April 25, 1889) was a U.S. Representative from Louisiana. He fought in the American Civil War for the Confederate States of America from 1861–1863; during the war he was promoted to the rank of captain. After the war, Ellis entered politics and was elected to the Louisiana State Senate from 1866-1870, then served in Congress from 1875-1885.[1]