William Ellis (28 August 1876 — 22 January 1931) was an English cricketer who played for Derbyshire between 1898 and 1906.
Ellis was born in Whitwell, the son of Thomas Ellis, a joiner, and his wife Jane.[1]
Ellis' first-class cricketing career began in 1898, making his debut against Nottinghamshire in the 1898 County Championship. Derbyshire drew the match and finished joint ninth in the 1898 County Championship table, while Ellis made two further appearances during the season, against Lancashire and Essex. The following season he played in seven games and scored his only half-century, against Leicestershire. He played three matches in 1901 one against London County and the others in the 1901 County Championship season, when Derbyshire finished bottom of the table. He played in five matches in 1903 and one final first-class game, in 1906.
Ellis was a lower-order batsman for the team playing 32 innings in 18 Matches. His highest score was 58 and he averaged 12.03. He was also an occasional, though unsuccessful bowler, as he never took a first class wicket.[2]
Ellis died at Crimble Moor at the age of 55.