Theophilus Ellis | |
|---|---|
| Government Resident at Kelmscott | |
| In office September 1831 – 11 November 1834 | |
| Governor | James Stirling |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Office abolished |
| Superintendent of Native Tribes | |
| In office 1833 – 11 November 1834 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Office abolished |
| Governor | James Stirling |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Theophilus Tighe Ellis 1782 Kingdom of Great Britain |
| Died | November 11, 1834 Perth, Western Australia |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  British Empire |
| Branch/service | |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 14th Regiment of Dragoons |
| Battles/wars | Napoleonic Wars Pinjarra massacre |
Theophilus Tighe Ellis (1782 – 11 November 1834) was a British colonial administrator who became the first person to become a police officer in Western Australia, and its first police officer to be killed in the line of duty. He was speared by an Aboriginal while participating in the Pinjara massacre.