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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
- John Ellison -- --, 1791 December 0, 1870 England
- John Ellison -- --, 1818 September 9, 1903
- Jane Ellison -- --, 1823 May 20, 1904
- Louisa Jane Ellison -- --, 1819 December 0, 1920 Virginia
- Lawrence Ellison -- --, 1590 January 2, 1665
Ellison Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- William Joseph Allison or Ellison -- --, 1751 December 0, 1818 South Carolina
- William Ellison -- --, 1622 December 0, 1707 New York
- Emanuel Ellison -- --, 1919 June 19, 1959
- John Ellison -- --, 1626 September 27, 1686
- Thomas Ellison -- --, 1686 November 0, 1770 New Jersey
