Louis Tuffly Ellis (January 3, 1927 – January 3, 2022) was an American historian specializing in Texas history.
Early life and family history Ellis was born in Houston on January 3, 1927. His parents were Thomas Fordtran Ellis and Louise Cornelia Tuffly Ellis.
While Ellis lived in Houston for most of his youth, he graduated from Kirwin High School in Galveston, Texas.
Death and legacy Ellis died in Houston on January 3, 2022, his 95th birthday.
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