Andrew Ellison

Andrew Ellison (1812–1860) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.

Andrew Ellison
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 6th district
In office March 4, 1853 – March 3, 1855
Preceded by	Frederick W. Green
Succeeded by	Jonas R. Emrie
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives
In office 1846
Personal details
Born	1812 West Union, Ohio
Died	1860
Political party	Democratic

Born in West Union, Ohio, Ellison attended the public schools. He studied law, was admitted to the bar in Adams County, Ohio, in August 1835 and commenced practice in Georgetown, Ohio, the same year.

Ellison was elected prosecuting attorney of Brown County and served from 1840 to 1843. He served as member of the Ohio House of Representatives in 1846.

Ellison was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-third Congress (March 4, 1853 – March 3, 1855). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1854 to the Thirty-fourth Congress. He resumed the practice of law. He died about 1860.

Sources

• United States Congress. "Andrew Ellison (id: E000140)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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