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John S. Ellis
John S. Ellis
San Francisco Sheriff 1862-1864

John Ellis had been a member of the Committe of Vigilance and then served as a deputy sheriff under Sheriff Doane. He was nominated for the office of Sheriff on the "People's Party" ticket. He retired before the end of his term to travel in the East, after receiving an inheritance.

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