Sir John Whittaker Ellis, 1st Baronet
1829–1912 (age 83)
Biography
Sir John Whittaker Ellis, 1st Baronet (1829-1912), served London with distinction, including a term as Lord Mayor, and devoted himself to the betterment of civic institutions during a career marked by public-mindedness.
He used his influence to support charitable initiatives and improve municipal services, a legacy still honored in the tranquil surroundings of St Peter's Church, Petersham.