John Whittaker Ellis
Sir John Whittaker Ellis | |
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Caricature by Spy published in Vanity Fair in 1882. | |
| Lord Mayor of the City of London | |
| In office 1881–1882 | |
| Preceded by | William McArthur |
| Succeeded by | Henry Knight |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 January 1829 |
| Died | 20 September 1912 (aged 83) |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse(s) | (1) Mary Ann Staples (d. 1901) (2) Marian Bailey |
| Alma mater | Rev. William Allan's School |
Sir John Whittaker Ellis, 1st Baronet JP (25 January 1829 – 20 September 1912) was Lord Mayor of London for 1881–82, in which year he was made a baronet. Two years later he was elected and re-elected Conservative Member of Parliament for eight years, not seeking further re-election. A very prosperous banking executive, estate agent and auctioneer among his legacies was a fire station at Byfleet, Surrey; he sat on the boards of various hospitals and his wife was also engaged in charities.