William Ely

William Ely (August 14, 1765 – October 9, 1817) was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts.

Early life and education[]

Ely was born in Longmeadow in the Province of Massachusetts Bay on August 14, 1765. He was the youngest son^[1] of Deacon Nathaniel Ely (1716–1799) and Abigail (Colton) Ely (1724–1770); his mother died when he was 5.

Ely completed preparatory studies. He was graduated from Yale College in 1787. He studied law. Ely was admitted to the bar in 1791.

Career[]

Following this, Ely commenced practice in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Ely served as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1801–1803.

Ely married Abigail Bliss about November 1, 1803.^[1]

Ely was elected as a Federalist to the Ninth and to the four succeeding Congresses (March 4, 1805 – March 4, 1815).

Ely was again a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives in 1814 and 1816.

Death[]

Ely died on October 9, 1817, in Springfield, Massachusetts; his wife survived him but died in 1827. They are buried in Springfield Cemetery.

References[]

 This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress website http://bioguide.congress.gov.

External links[]

• United States Congress. "William Ely (id: E000168)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
• William Ely entry at The Political Graveyard
• William Ely at Find a Grave and also here