He served as a state superior court judge from 1848 to 1858 .
Ellis attended the University of North Carolina , studied law under Richmond Mumford Pearson , practiced law , and was elected to the North Carolina General Assembly from Rowan County .
Ellis served as a state superior court judge from 1848 to 1858 .
Ellis attended the University of North Carolina , studied law under Richmond Mumford Pearson , practiced law , and was elected to the North Carolina General Assembly from Rowan County .