Ellis Street in Atlanta is named after James W. Ellis, a prominent local figure who contributed to the city's development in the late 19th century. He served as a member of the Georgia General Assembly and was involved in various civic and business endeavors that helped shape the area. His legacy is recognized through the street name, honoring his influence and contributions to the community.
The first European settler was Hardy Ivy, who built a cabin there in 1833. He laid out the streets of the original town site. Peachtree was the main street. The four original cross streets were named for Hardy Ivy's four son-in-laws. One of those, Ellis street, named for James M. Ellis, husband to Mary E. Ivy, one of Hardy Ivy's daughters. The graves of this early family are located in the Oakland Cemetery, except for Hardy himself. His grave has been lost.
The Ellis of Ellis Island was named after Ruby Ellis who was the first immigrant from Russia.
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Because he's named after his grandfather: Charles H. Ellis II.
Yes, Jimmy Ellis had children. He is known to have had a son named Jimmy Ellis Jr. and a daughter named Kelsey Ellis. His family has occasionally been mentioned in relation to his boxing career and legacy.
Georgia was founded in 1732 by a group led by the British philanthropist James Oglethorpe and named for King George II. Atlanta is the capital and the largest city
'Sagato'was named after sago street.
Ellie, i named an elephant that.;)
The name of St. James' Park, home of Newcastle United was actually named after a road. St. James Street is nearby the stadium, not a person.
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Samuel Ellis, the man who purchased the island in the 1770s. He attempted to sell the island to no avail, but eventually sold it to the state of New York.
Scott Ellis was born on 1957-04-19.