Leven H. Ellis
Leven Handy Ellis (born April 6, 1881 in Nixburg , Coosa County , Alabama , † January 4, 1968 ) was an American politician .
Ellis studied at the University of Alabama , where he received his Bachelor of Laws in 1909 . He then began to practice in Columbiana . From 1927 to 1931 he was a Senator in the Alabama Senate , from 1936 to 1943 he was a member of the Alabama House of Representatives . In addition, Ellis held the office of mayor of Columbiana for two terms and was a delegate at the Democratic National Convention in 1940 . From 1943 to 1947 he was Lieutenant Governor of Alabama under Governor Chauncey Sparks .
Ellis had been married since September 30, 1908 and had five children.
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SURNAME | Ellis, Leven H. |
ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Ellis, Leven Handy (full name) |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American politician |
DATE OF BIRTH | April 6, 1881 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Nixburg , Alabama |
DATE OF DEATH | 4th January 1968 |