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Powhatan Ellis

Jackson · Senate · Mississippi · 1825–1833

Powhatan Ellis was a Jackson U.S. senator from Mississippi, serving 1825–1833. Cast 663 votes and missed 19.6%.

Years in Congress
6
Votes missed
19.6%
Born
1790
Died
1863

Biography

Powhatan Ellis (January 17, 1790 – March 18, 1863) was a justice of the Mississippi Supreme Court, United States senator from Mississippi, and a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Mississippi.

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Terms in office

  • Senate, Mississippi1825–1833 · Jackson

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Capitol Receipts, “Powhatan Ellis (J-MS), Senate 1825–1833,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/E000136/powhatan-ellis (accessed 2026-10-16).

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