Ralph Nicholson Ellis

1859–1930 (age 71)

Biography

Ralph Nicholson Ellis, born in 1859, devoted himself to lifting the spirits of those around him, whether through quiet acts of service or a readiness to lend an ear.

When he died in 1930 the community felt the loss of a tireless companion, and he is buried at Rock Creek Cemetery where his warmth is still recalled.

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