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Ellison Family History
Ellison Genealogy & Family TreeEllison is an English name from Durham, England, where the family held a seat. It means "son of Ellis," from the Greek name Elias which means "Jehovah is God." The earliest known ancestor--Rogier Elyssone--was recorded in 1296. Roots for this name can also be found in Norway. The family motto is Spem sequimur which means "We follow hope."
Other spellings include "Elleson," "Ellerson," "Elyson," and "Elison." Notable people with the surname include American Olympic athlete Brady Ellison (archery), American football player Willie Ellison (Los Angeles Rams, Kansas City Chiefs), and American producer David Ellison (Star Trek: Into Darkness, World War Z, Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol). The first Ellisons to come to America were John and Ellin Ellison in Virginia in 1623.
Ellison Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Nannie Jane Ellison -- --, 1874 December 0, 1874 South Carolina
- Emma Ellison -- --, 1868 February 23, 1956
- Harvey Thornwell Ellison -- --, 1892 January 26, 1974 South Carolina
- John Ellison -- --, 1585 December 0, 1660
- Jane Ellison -- --, 1823 May 20, 1904
Ellison Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- McKendred Ellison -- --, 1826 November 29, 1905 Tennessee
- Rena M. Ellison -- --, 1890 January 12, 1982 Michigan
- Jesse Ellison -- --, 1785 December 21, 1854 North Carolina
- Sarah Ellison -- --, 1671 January 0, 1709 New Jersey
- Leila Louise Ellison -- --, 1890 March 6, 1975 South Carolina
