John Willis Ellis
Former Governor of North Carolina
John Willis Ellis was the 35th Governor of the U.S. state of North Carolina from 1859 to 1861. He was born in Rowan County, North Carolina. Wikipedia
Born: November 23, 1820, Rowan County, NC
Died: July 7, 1861 (age 40 years), Red Sulphur Springs, WV
Party: Democratic Party
Previous office: Governor of North Carolina (1859–1861)