Ellis E. Breese
born April 14, 1867, in Ft. Scott, Kansas
died January 5, 1924, in Ottawa, Illinois
Obituary:
ELLIS E. BREESE DIES SUDDENLY
Ellis Breese, well known farmer, passed away at his home at 2 o’clock Saturday afternoon after a short illness from a complication of diseases. The deceased was about 65 years of age. He leaves surviving two sons, Walter and William. Funeral services were held this afternoon.1
1. Ottawa [Illinois] Free Trader Journal, January 7, 1924