John Ellis (executioner)

John Ellis
portrait photo of a balding man with a large moustache
John Ellis
Born4 October 1874
Died20 September 1932 (aged 57)
Cause of deathSuicide
CitizenshipBritish
OccupationExecutioner
Years active1901–1924
Parent(s)Joseph and Sarah Ellis

John Ellis (4 October 1874 – 20 September 1932) was a British executioner for 23 years, from 1901 to 1924. His other occupations were as a Rochdale hairdresser and newsagent.