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Isaac Ellison

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Isaac Ellison

Isaac Ellison (1863 - 1928) was a Romanian businessman who was a leading member of the Jewish community in Singapore.

Early life

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Ellison was a native of Romania.[1]

Career

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He came to Singapore prior to 1898. His dealings in shares and property were very successful, leading to him becoming very wealthy.[1] He later became the proprietor of the International Restaurant in the Alkaff Arcade.[2] He built the Ellison Building in 1924 for commercial purposes.[3]

He was a race horse owner and imported his horses from England and Australia.[2]

Personal life and death

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He was married to Flora Ellison.[3] They had ten children.[2]

In April 1928, he left Singapore and travelled to Karlovy Vary on vacation.[2] However, while he was in Vienna, he was involved in an accident which resulted in his death.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Mr. Isaac Ellison". The Malaya Tribune. Singapore. 7 July 1928. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d "DEATH OF MR. I. ELLISON". The Straits Budget. Singapore. 12 July 1928. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
  3. ^ a b Zaccheus, Melody (29 October 2016). "LTA and URA reviewing plans to tear down part of historic Ellison Building". The Straits Times. Singapore. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
  4. ^ "MR. I. ELLISON DEAD". The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser. Singapore. 7 July 1928. Retrieved 26 October 2022.