Manchester in Adams County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Jeremiah Ellis
1789-1857
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 27, 2021
1. Jeremiah Ellis Marker
Nathan Ellis 1749-1819
Founder of “Ellis Ferry,” now Aberdeen, Ohio
Established the
Ellis Family Graveyard
on his farm near
Ellis’ Landing
on the Ohio River
Sprigg Township, Adams County, Ohio
about 1820
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It was with thoughtful affection that those buried
there have been removed to this dedicated place.
1962
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1820.
Location. 38° 41.651′ N, 83° 35.814′ W. Marker is in Manchester, Ohio, in Adams County. Marker can be reached from East 8th Street, 0.2 miles east of Cemetery Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker and grave site are located near the southeast corner of Manchester Odd Fellows Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Manchester OH 45144, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Joseph Moore (a few steps from this marker); Massie’s Station (approx. 0.3 miles away); Manchester (approx. 0.8 miles away); Manchester, Ohio (approx. 0.9 miles away); Buckeye Station (approx. 3.4 miles away); The Bentonville Anti-Horse Thief Society
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Also see . . .
1. Jeremiah Ellis (Find a Grave). Removed from Jeremiah Ellis Family Burial Grounds in 1962. 30 in total. (Submitted on November 9, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. The Ellis Family. Nathan Ellis built the first home in what is known as Aberdeen, and twenty-one years after, laid out the town, naming it for the old University town of Aberdeen, Scotland, in honor of one of his fellow townsmen who was a native of the place. (Submitted on November 9, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 27, 2021
2. Jeremiah Ellis Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 420 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 9, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
