William Ely
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William Ely (August 14, 1765 – October 9, 1817) was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts.
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William Ely | |
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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[1] 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[1](1768–1827) |
Alma mater | Yale College |
Profession | Attorney |
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