Andrew Ellison

Andrew Ellison
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Ohio's 6th district
In office
March 4, 1853 – March 3, 1855
Preceded by Frederick W. Green
Succeeded by Jonas R. Emrie
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives
In office
1846
Personal details
Born 1812
West Union, Ohio
Died 1860
Political party Democratic

Andrew Ellison (1812–1860) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.

Born in West Union, Ohio, Ellison attended the public schools. He studied law, was admitted to the bar in Adams County, Ohio, in August 1835 and commenced practice in Georgetown, Ohio, the same year.

Ellison was elected prosecuting attorney of Brown County and served from 1840 to 1843. He served as member of the Ohio House of Representatives in 1846.

Ellison was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-third Congress (March 4, 1853 – March 3, 1855). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1854 to the Thirty-fourth Congress. He resumed the practice of law. He died about 1860.

Sources

  • United States Congress. "Andrew Ellison (id: E000140)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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