William Ely
American politician
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William Ely (August 14, 1765 – October 9, 1817) was a U.S. representative from Massachusetts.
William Ely | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts's 5th district | |
| In office March 4, 1805 – March 3, 1815 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Dwight |
| Succeeded by | Elijah H. Mills |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
| In office 1801-1803 | |
| In office 1814 | |
| In office 1816 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 14, 1765[1] |
| Died | October 9, 1817 (aged 52) Springfield, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Party | Federalist |
| Spouse | Abigail Bliss[1](1768–1827) |
| Alma mater | Yale College |
| Profession | Attorney |
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 to 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 3, 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.
