Reuben Ellwood

Reuben Ellwood (February 21, 1821 – July 1, 1885) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.

Born in Minden, New York, Ellwood attended the public schools and Cherry Valley Seminary, New York. Manufacturer of agricultural implements. He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Schenectady Co.) in 1851. He moved to Sycamore, Illinois, about 1854. He resumed manufacturing interests and engaged in the hardware business.

Ellwood was elected as a Republican to the 48th and 49th United States Congresses, holding office from March 4, 1883, until his death, before the assembling of the 49th Congress, in Sycamore, Illinois, July 1, 1885. He was interred in Elmwood Cemetery.

References

• Reuben Ellwood at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

United States House of Representatives
Preceded by Robert R. Hitt	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 5th congressional district 1883–1885	Succeeded by Albert J. Hopkins