Ellis Morningstar
| Ellis Price Morningstar | |
|---|---|
| MPP for Welland | |
| In office November 22, 1951 – September 17, 1975 | |
| Preceded by | Harold William Walker Liberal |
| Succeeded by | Mel Swart NDP |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 9, 1902 Welland, Ontario |
| Died | February 28, 1982 Welland, Ontario |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
| Residence | Welland, Ontario |
| Profession | Politician |
Ellis Price Morningstar (August 9, 1902 – February 28, 1982) was a Canadian politician. He served in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1951 until 1975 as the Member of Provincial Parliament for the riding of Welland.
Background
Morningstar was a lifelong resident of Welland, Ontario.
Politics
He was first elected in the general election in 1951 and was subsequently re-elected in the general elections in 1955, 1959, 1963, 1967 and 1971, winning by large margins. He served on a variety of Standing and Select Committees, as a Member of successive PC governments under Premiers Leslie Frost, John Robarts and Bill Davis. He retired from politics in 1975. He holds the distinction of being the longest serving MPP from the riding of Welland.