Born in New York on 1827. He married Susan Boyer who was born in Maryland on 1836 to William M Boyer and Mary Knodle. They and had 6 children. They were natives of the state of New York. They moved with their family to Grundy Center, Iowa, in 1876, where the Phineas built up a prosperous grain business and was also active in public affairs, serving for a number of years as a member of the Iowa legislature. Mr. and Mrs. Ellis died in Iowa. Mr. Ellis died on February 17, 1893.

Born in New York on 1827. He married Susan Boyer who was born in Maryland on 1836 to William M Boyer and Mary Knodle. They and had 6 children. They were natives of the state of New York. They moved with their family to Grundy Center, Iowa, in 1876, where the Phineas built up a prosperous grain business and was also active in public affairs, serving for a number of years as a member of the Iowa legislature. Mr. and Mrs. Ellis died in Iowa. Mr. Ellis died on February 17, 1893.