Representative Franklin Fowler Ellsworth

Franklin Fowler Ellsworth served as a Representative from Minnesota in the United States Congress from 1915 to 1921. A member of the Republican Party, Franklin Fowler Ellsworth contributed to the legislative process during 3 terms in office.

Franklin Fowler Ellsworth’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history. As a member of the House of Representatives, Franklin Fowler Ellsworth participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of constituents.

Franklin Fowler Ellsworth (July 10, 1879 – December 23, 1942) was an American politician who served as a United States representative from Minnesota; born in St. James, Watonwan County, Minnesota, July 10, 1879; attended the grade and high schools; enlisted as a private in Company H, Twelfth Regiment, Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, during the Spanish–American War; attended the law department of the University of Minnesota at Minneapolis; was admitted to the bar in 1901 and commenced practice in St. James; city attorney of St. James in 1904 and 1905; prosecuting attorney of Watonwan County 1905–1909; elected as a Republican to the 64th, 65th, and 66th congresses (March 4, 1915 – March 3, 1921); was not a candidate for renomination in 1920, having become a gubernatorial candidate; unsuccessful candidate for Governor of Minnesota in 1920 and 1924; moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1921 and resumed the practice of his profession; died in Minneapolis, December 23, 1942; interment in Lakewood Cemetery.