James Taylor Ellyson
James Taylor Ellyson (May 20, 1847 – March 18, 1919) was a former Confederate soldier, as well as Virginia lawyer and Democratic politician, who served in several positions in his native Richmond, Virginia and statewide.
J. Taylor Ellyson | |
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Portrait of Ellyson, 1912 | |
| 20th Lieutenant Governor of Virginia | |
| In office February 1, 1906 – February 1, 1918 | |
| Governor | Claude A. Swanson William Hodges Mann Henry C. Stuart |
| Preceded by | Joseph E. Willard |
| Succeeded by | Benjamin F. Buchanan |
| 50th Mayor of Richmond, Virginia | |
| In office July 1, 1888 – June 30, 1894 | |
| Preceded by | William C. Carrington |
| Succeeded by | Richard M. Taylor |
| Member of the Virginia Senate from the 35th district | |
| In office December 2, 1885 – July 1, 1888 Serving with William Lovenstein | |
| Preceded by | Henry A. Atkinson Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Conway R. Sands |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Taylor Ellyson May 20, 1847 Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | March 18, 1919 (aged 71) Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| Resting place | Hollywood Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Lora Effie Hotchkiss |
| Education | University of Virginia (LLB) |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Confederate States |
| Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1863–1865 |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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