Frederick Ellis (priest)

Frederick Ellis (born c. 1845, died c. 1915) was an Anglican priest and missionary active in British Columbia, Canada, during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Details regarding his early life and education are scarce, but he is known to have served in various parishes and missions throughout the province. Ellis dedicated much of his ministry to serving Indigenous communities, often working in remote and isolated areas. He is documented as performing baptisms, marriages, and other religious services for these communities. His work was often challenging, facing difficulties with language barriers, cultural differences, and limited resources. Records indicate that he also played a role in the administration of residential schools, an aspect of his legacy that is now viewed with significant controversy due to the harmful impacts of these institutions on Indigenous peoples. The specifics of his involvement with residential schools, and his personal views on the policies and practices implemented, require further research. His contributions to the religious landscape of British Columbia, particularly among Indigenous populations, are a matter of historical record, though the full scope and impact of his work is still under investigation and subject to evolving interpretations.