Born c1854 in Hanley, Staffordshire, the son of William Henry Ellis I.
| 1871 | 13 Rich’s Buildings, St Philip’s parish (17), living with his father and sibling (71C). |
| 1878 | 8 Dec. 25 Park Street, Easton Road, St Philip’s parish, baptism of his daughter Margaret Louisa (born 20 Oct 1878).(PPR). |
| 1881 | Potter’s hollow ware presser, Out Lane, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire (27), living with his wife Margaret Selina (27), born in Bristol, and children, including Frederick (1) born in Bristol (81C). |
| 1891 | Potter hollow ware presser, 59 Church Street, St Chard, New Normanton, Derby (37), living with his wife Margaret (37) and children including Ernest (7) and Florence (3), both born in Derby (91C). |