William Ely

For other people named William Ely, see William Ely (disambiguation).

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	(1765-08-14)August 14, 1765 Longmeadow, Province of Massachusetts Bay, British America
Died	October 9, 1817(1817-10-09) (aged 52) Springfield, Massachusetts, U.S.
Political party	Federalist
Spouse	Abigail Bliss(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 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.

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.

References

 This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

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