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John Ellis | |
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Born | 4 October 1874 Balderstone, Rochdale, Lancashire, England, UK |
Died | 20 September 1932 (aged 57) Castleton, Lancashire, England |
Cause of death | Suicide |
Citizenship | British |
Occupation | Executioner |
Years active | 1901–1924 |
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.