Thomas Ellis, historical personality with a connection to Wales (Bala, Merioneth)

Thomas Ellis

Promoted 'Welshness' in education. The Welsh land commission and legislation on disestablishment.

Connection: Born in Corwen, Bala, 1859. MP For Merioneth.

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comment by:Haslock
A true hero of Wales.

comment by:andrea_gc
Is this the same Thomas Ellis who has a statue dedicated to him somewhere in Wales? Did this man ever run for prime minister? Would appreciate any information on this. Thanks.

comment by:Cobdens
My grandfather, Thomas Ellis Jones of Llanrwst, after whom I am named was Tom Ellis's cousin, I believe.

comment by:druid0250
The statue of Thomas Edward Ellis is situated at the north End of High Street, Bala and was unveiled in 1902. It depicts Thomas Ellis as a standing figure in ceremonial gown, left arm raised, right arm lowered and holding sheaf of papers. Carved relief panels depict old college at university of Wales Aberystwyth, Houses of Parliament London, New College Oxford and his birthplace at Cynlas north of Bala.

comment by:melissa007
Thomas Edward Ellis was my great great uncle. I am trying desperately to do a family tree and am finding it very hard to trace back from his family. Help anyone?