Biographical Sketches
J. A. Ollis, Jr.
J. A. Ollis, Jr., represents Valley county in the house and lives at Ord, Neb. He was born in Appanoose, Illinois, in 1850. He received his education in the public schools of Handcock county of his native state and took a stiff post graduate course in the larger school of hard knocks. Mr. Ollis has been identified with the development and progress of western Nebraska from the early eighties until the present time. He is one of the most successful farmers of Valley county and has also acquired an enviable reputation in the cattle business. Mr. Ollis was a republican previous to 1890. When the populist party was first organized he espoused the principles advocated by its leaders and has since been an enthusiastic worker in the fusion ranks. He has served as county commissioner and with the exception of his present term in the legislature has accepted no other political office.
Source: Transcription from the book, Nebraska Blue Book, published in 1901; located on the website, Hathitrust Digital Library (http://www.hathitrust.org), accessed 18 January 2026.
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