Ellis, John, 1642 or 1643-1738

found: His The case of Mr. John Ellis. In consideration of a debt ... due to Mr. John Ellis by his brother Sir William Ellis, from December 1688. His Majesty was graciously pleased to grant him his said brother's forfeited estate in Ireland, which was encumber'd to near its value; and the same being taken away by the late act of resumption before he had received any benefit by it, 1701?

found: DNB(Ellis, John, under-secretary of state, born in or about 1643; received his education at Westminster School, whence he was elected student of Christ Church, Oxford, in 1664; Ellis did not take a degree, but obtained employment in the secretary of state's office; by making good use of his opportunities while in office he had contrived to amass enormous wealth; to his brother, Sir William Ellis, he had lent on his own showing 1,232£ principal money, in consideration of which debt he received a grant of the former's forfeited estate in Ireland; d. 1738 aged 95)