Theophilus Ellis
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Theophilus Tighe Ellis (1782 - 11 November 1834) was a British colonial administrator who became the first person to become a police officer in Western Australia, and its first police officer to be killed in the line of duty. He was speared by an Aboriginal while participating in the Pinjara massacre.
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Theophilus Ellis | |
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Government Resident at Kelmscott | |
In office September 1831 ā 11 November 1834 | |
Governor | James Stirling |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Office abolished |
Superintendent of Native Tribes | |
In office 1833 ā 11 November 1834 | |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Office abolished |
Governor | James Stirling |
Personal details | |
Born | Theophilus Tighe Ellis 1782 Kingdom of Great Britain |
Died | (1834-11-11)November 11, 1834 Perth, Western Australia |
Military service | |
Allegiance | British Empire |
Branch/service | |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | 14th Regiment of Dragoons |
Battles/wars | Napoleonic Wars Pinjarra massacre |
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