Joseph had slaves.
28 Sep 1857 a 30 day male slave. s/o Priscella died
5 Oct 1857, a 1 month, 7 days female slave d/o Priscilla died.

1860 Prince William Co., Census: Living with son William H.Ellis20
1850 Prince William Co., VA: Hezekiah Ellis, wife, 4 kids and WILLIAM ELLIS age 76 who was born in Maryland.

Could William Ellis and the Joseph Ellis two households away be brothers? Both born in Maryland.