Ancestry/Genealogy

The Texas State Library and Archives Commission is located in Austin. They have excellent records on genealogical research that should assist in your quest, plus they also may be able to help direct you on specialized topics (land deeds, buildings named after ancestors, etc.). The Website is https://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ .

Please also note that the county located directly south of Dallas is named Ellis county, so there may also be some connection with your family.

Good luck and have fun looking into your ancestors, I have an interest of the history during that era.