I am searching for a John Ellis who was a shipbuilder in MN. The Minnesota Directory for 1891-1892 in Duluth says: John Ellis, Shipbuilder-Am S & B Co., Boards at Layfayette Hotel, city of Superior, MN. In my family: Eliza Ellis has at least 4 sons: William, John, (Edwin-->my ggrandfather) and Franklin Ellis. The last record I have of John J. Ellis is Census 1870 Vernon Co., WI. The census says John J. Ellis is 21. Thanks for any help. GJE Ellis