George E. Ellis (1864-1921)

Notes:

Progressive Republican. Reputed to have begun career as a professional gambler, by 1890s the "Deacon" owned Grand Rapids' minor league baseball team. In 1897 began brokerage business which some called a "bucket shop." Popular with common people, often detested by the wealthy. In 1917 opened private bank in which many depositors lost money when he died.

Data Provider:

Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)

Collection:

Mayors of Grand Rapids digital collection

Subject Topic:

Mayors and Portraits

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URL:

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