Title
William Ellery, Jr.
Object Type
Creator
Date
early 19th century
Description
William Ellery, Jr. (1761-1836) was born on 9 October 1761 and died on 9 May 1836. Deputy Customs Collector in Newport 1797-1820, he married Abigail Shaw in 1798. He was a shareholder and Director of the Redwood, serving on a committee to restore the building after the Revolution.
Medium
oil paint on canvas
Extent
36 x 29 in. (91.4 x 73.7 cm)
Collection
Source
Gift of Jane Pope Akers
Identifier
PA.104
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