Timothy E. Ellsworth facts for kids
Timothy Edwards Ellsworth (born September 21, 1836, in East Windsor, Connecticut, died February 10, 1904, in Lockport (city), New York) was an important American lawyer and politician. He served in the government of New York State. From 1896 to 1902, he was the President pro tempore of the New York State Senate. This means he was a very important leader in the state's law-making group.
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Timothy Ellsworth's Life Story
Timothy Edwards Ellsworth was born in Connecticut. He later became a well-known lawyer and politician.
Education and Early Career
He went to the University of Rochester and finished his studies in 1857. A year later, in 1858, he became a lawyer. He started working in a law office in Lockport, New York.
Serving in the Civil War
In August 1861, Timothy Ellsworth helped create a group of soldiers called a cavalry company. This group became part of the 7th Regiment of Volunteer Cavalry. He became their captain.
In March 1862, he joined the team of General James S. Wadsworth. He stayed with the general until May 1864. He finished the American Civil War as a colonel. After the war, he went back to Lockport. He started a law firm with George D. Lamont.
Public Service and Politics
From 1870 to 1878, Timothy Ellsworth worked as the Collector of Customs at the Lockport Suspension Bridge. This job involved collecting taxes on goods coming into the area.
He became a member of the New York State Senate from 1882 to 1885. He represented the 30th District. During this time, he was part of several important law-making sessions.
He returned to the State Senate from 1896 to 1902, representing the 45th District. During this second time in the Senate, he became the President pro tempore. This role made him a top leader in the Senate. In 1897, he suggested a bill that was much talked about, but it did not become a law.
