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Captain Richard Ely 1684–1767 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1684

Birth Location: Lyme, New London, Connecticut

Death Date: 6 Mar 1767

Death Location: East Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America

Father: William Ely

Mother: Elizabeth Smith

Spouse(s): Ruhama 1st

Children(s): Richard Jr

In 1684, Captain Richard Ely entered the world in Lyme, New London, Connecticut, born to William Ely And Elizabeth Smith. Captain Richard Ely married Joane Phipps, Ruhama Thompson 1St, and had children including Richard Ely Jr. Captain Richard Ely passed away in 1767 in East Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1684, Captain Richard Ely entered the world in Lyme, New London, Connecticut, born to William Ely And Elizabeth Smith.
  • Captain Richard Ely married Joane Phipps, Ruhama Thompson 1St, and had children including Richard Ely Jr.
  • Captain Richard Ely passed away in 1767 in East Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Captain Ely's Ancestors

Self
Captain Ely
1684–1767
Birth Place: Lyme, New London, Connecticut
Parents
William Ely
1647–1717
Lynn, Connecticut
Elizabeth Smith
1645–1750
Hadden, Middlesex County Connecticut, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Captain Ely's Descendants

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Captain (Richard) Ely (1684–6 Mar 1767) m. Ruhama (Thompson) 1st (1693–8 Apr 1726)
  1. 1. Richard (Ely) Jr 1720–1759
    1. 1. Winney Ottery 1756–1810 m. John (McDaniel) Sr 1742–1817
      1. 1. John McDaniel 1774–1848 m. Penelope Smith 1780–1860
        1. 1. Love (McDaniel) Sr 1806–1882 m. Polly Simmons 1808–1875
        2. 2. Penelope (Francis) McDaniel 1817–1866 m. John (Beatty) Simpson 1812–1879 m. John (B.) Simpson 1812–1879
        3. 3. James (Henry) McDaniel 1805–1875
        4. 4. Daniel McDaniel 1811–1885
      2. 2. Risdon (M) McDaniel 1795–1868
        1. 1. Lumpkin (C) McDaniel 1834–1917
      3. 3. Polly McDaniel 1790–
        1. 1. Harriett McDaniel 1817–1839

Captain Ely's Timeline

8 Records

1684
1684
Birth of Captain Richard Ely in Lyme, New London, Connecticut
Lyme, New London, Connecticut
1690
1690
Age 6
Birth of Captain Richard Ely in Lyme, New London, Connecticut
Lyme, New London, Connecticut
1714
5 Jun 1714
Age 30
Captain Richard Ely was married in Ipswich, Massachusetts
Ipswich, Massachusetts
1714
5 Jun 1714
Age 30
Captain Richard Ely was married in Lyme, New London, Connecticut, United States
Lyme, New London, Connecticut, United States
1736
19 Feb 1736
Age 52
Captain Richard Ely was married in Lyme, New London, Connecticut, United States
Lyme, New London, Connecticut, United States
1761
Abt 1761
Age 77
Captain Richard Ely resided here in Lyme, New London, Connecticut, New England
Lyme, New London, Connecticut, New England
1761
5 Mar 1761
Age 77
Captain Richard Ely - Probate in New London, Connecticut, USA
New London, Connecticut, USA
1767
6 Mar 1767
Age 83
Death of Captain Richard Ely in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1690
    Event Place: Lyme, New London, Connecticut
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 155
    [2] Connecticut, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1650-1934
    [3] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI), Godfrey Memorial Library; Middletown, Connecticut; American Genealogical Biographical Index; Volume Number: 50
    [4] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 3707.018; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1
    [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 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1684
    Event Place: Lyme, New London, Connecticut

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 5 Jun 1714
    Event Place: Ipswich, Massachusetts

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 5 Jun 1714
    Event Place: Lyme, New London, Connecticut, United States

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 19 Feb 1736
    Event Place: Lyme, New London, Connecticut, United States

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1761
    Event Place: Lyme, New London, Connecticut, New England
    Record Source: Connecticut, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1675-1916; Author: Connecticut. Probate Court (New London District); Probate Place: New London, Connecticut

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lyme
    Record Source: Connecticut, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1650-1934

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: Ancestors of Evelyn Wood Keeler, wife of Willard Underhill Taylor

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Mar 1767
    Event Place: Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 155
    [2] Connecticut, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1650-1934
    [3] Connecticut, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1675-1916; Author: Connecticut. Probate Court (New London District); Probate Place: New London, Connecticut
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: John Kitchel and Esther Peck : their ancestors, descendants and some kindred families

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: East Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Connecticut, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1650-1934
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 5 Mar 1761
    Event Place: New London, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: Connecticut, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1675-1916; Author: Connecticut. Probate Court (New London District); Probate Place: New London, Connecticut

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