From the book History of Walworth County Wisconsin, by Albert Clayton Beckwith, 
publ. 1912 - Page 514
 
CHARLES PERKINS ELLIS, son of William ELLIS and Rhoda, daughter of Capt. 
Lamrock FLOWER, had ancestors, Richard1, son of a British soldier in Ireland, 
came to New England in 1717; Reuben2, David3.  He was born at Ashfield, 
Massachusetts, March 20, 1812; lived in Pennsylvania and in Michigan; came in 
1842 to section 21, LaGrange; was a capable town officer and an excellent 
citizen.  He married December 15, 1839, Sarah, daughter of Jeremiah HARRIS and 
Priscilla, daughter of Barnabas COLE.  He died January 22, 1881.  Mrs. ELLIS 
was born at Henderson, New York, May 11, 1816; died January 7, 1894.  Their 
children were Priscilla A. (Mrs. John E. MENZIE), James R., Charles E.

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