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Capt. William Ely 1647–1717 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 October 1647

Birth Location: Plymouth, Devon, England

Death Date: 23 February 1717

Death Location: Lyme, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America

Father: Richard Ely

Mother: Joane Phipps

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Smith

Children(s): Ebenezer Ely, Deborah Ely, Mary Ely, Anna Ely, Maj. Ely, Joanna Ely, Joseph Ely, Mary Ely, William Ely, Capt. Ely

In 1647, Capt. William Ely entered the world in Plymouth, Devon, England, born to Richard Ely And Joane Phipps. Capt. William Ely married Elizabeth Smith, and had children including Anna Ely, Capt Richard Ely, Deborah Ely, Ebenezer Dennis Ely, Joanna Ely, Joseph Ely, Maj Daniel Ely, Mary Ely, William Ely. Capt. William Ely passed away in 1717 in Lyme, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1647, Capt. William Ely entered the world in Plymouth, Devon, England, born to Richard Ely And Joane Phipps.
  • Capt. William Ely married Elizabeth Smith, and had children including Anna Ely, Capt Richard Ely, Deborah Ely, Ebenezer Dennis Ely, Joanna Ely, Joseph Ely, Maj Daniel Ely, Mary Ely, William Ely.
  • Capt. William Ely passed away in 1717 in Lyme, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Capt. Ely's Ancestors

Self
Capt. Ely
1647–1717
Birth Place: Plymouth, Devon, England
Parents
Richard Ely
1610–1684
Hamshire, England
Joane Phipps
–1660
Plymouth, England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Capt. Ely's Descendants

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Capt. (William) Ely (15 October 1647–23 February 1717) m. Elizabeth Smith (16 Aug 1661–10 Oct 1750)
  1. 1. Ebenezer (Dennis) Ely 1682–1726
  2. 2. Deborah Ely 1697–1760
  3. 3. Mary Ely 1689–1764
  4. 4. Anna Ely 1682–1682
  5. 5. Maj. (Daniel) Ely 1693–1776
  6. 6. Joanna Ely 1700–1766
  7. 7. Joseph Ely 1713–1760
  8. 8. Mary Ely 1705–1781
  9. 9. William Ely 1683–1758
  10. 10. Capt. (Richard) Ely 1683–1761

Capt. Ely's Timeline

3 Records

1647
15 October 1647
Birth of Capt. William Ely in Plymouth, Devon, England
Plymouth, Devon, England
1647
15 Oct 1647
Capt. William Ely was baptized
None
1717
23 February 1717
Age 70
Death of Capt. William Ely in Lyme, New London, Connecticut, USA
Lyme, New London, Connecticut, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 October 1647
    Event Place: Plymouth, Devon, England
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Connecticut, Hale Collection of Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices, Connecticut State Library; Hartford, Connecticut
    [3] U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700, Genealogical Publishing Co.; Baltimore, MD, USA; Volume Title: New England Marriages Prior to 1700
    [4] Family Data Collection - Births
    [5] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 3707.003; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 15 Oct 1647
    Record Source: North America, Family Histories, Book Title: John Kitchel and Esther Peck : their ancestors, descendants and some kindred families

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: The Ely ancestry : lineage of Richard Ely of Plymouth, England, who came to Boston, Mass., about 1655, & settled at Lyme, Conn.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 February 1717
    Event Place: Lyme, New London, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] The New England Historical & Genealogical Register
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [3] Connecticut, Hale Collection of Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices, Connecticut State Library; Hartford, Connecticut
    [4] U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700, Genealogical Publishing Co.; Baltimore, MD, USA; Volume Title: New England Marriages Prior to 1700
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: John Kitchel and Esther Peck : their ancestors, descendants and some kindred families

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lyme, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Connecticut, Hale Collection of Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices, Connecticut State Library; Hartford, Connecticut
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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