William Ellis (Newfoundland politician)

William Ellis
Member of Legislative Council of Newfoundland
In office
1917–1926
Mayor of St. John's
In office
1910–1914
Member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly
In office
1904–1909
ConstituencyFerryland
Personal details
Born
William James Ellis

(1857-07-09)July 9, 1857
St. John's, Newfoundland Colony
DiedApril 17, 1926(1926-04-17) (aged 68)
New York, New York, United States
Political partyLiberal
OccupationContractor, politician

William James Ellis (July 9, 1857 April 17, 1926) was a building contractor and political figure in Newfoundland. He represented Ferryland in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly from 1904 to 1909 as a Liberal. Ellis was the third mayor of St. John's from 1910 to 1914.