Joseph Melvin Ellis
Born September 9, 1875
His first marriage was to Minnie Hunter (1881-1927)
They had 5 sons and 1 daughter (Azzie Lee, Eugene, Eddie, Harold, Hunter, and Asbury).
His second marriage was to Maggie Cowan (b. Abt.1886-1936)
They had one son (Joseph Frederick).
Joseph Melvin Ellis died February 21, 1953.