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Elizabeth Ely 1783–1844 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 August 1783

Birth Location: Livingston, Essex County, New Jersey, United States of America

Death Date: 23 March 1844

Death Location: Livingston, Essex County, New Jersey, United States of America

Father: Moses Ely

Mother: Rebekah Cook

Spouse(s): John Watson

Children(s): Benjamin Watson, James Watson

Elizabeth Ely was born in 1783 in Livingston, Essex County, New Jersey, United States of America, the child of Moses Ely And Rebekah Cook. In 1840, Elizabeth Ely resided in Livingston, Essex, New Jersey, USA. Elizabeth Ely married John Watson, and had children including Benjamin Ely Watson, James Watson. Elizabeth Ely passed away in 1844 in Livingston, Essex County, New Jersey, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Elizabeth Ely was born in 1783 in Livingston, Essex County, New Jersey, United States of America, the child of Moses Ely And Rebekah Cook.
  • In 1840, Elizabeth Ely resided in Livingston, Essex, New Jersey, USA.
  • Elizabeth Ely married John Watson, and had children including Benjamin Ely Watson, James Watson.
  • Elizabeth Ely passed away in 1844 in Livingston, Essex County, New Jersey, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Moses Ely
1756–1838
Birth Location: Livingston, Essex, New Jersey, United States
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Rebekah Cook
1763–1852
Birth Location: Livingston, Essex, New Jersey, United States
RC

Spouses(s)

John Watson
1786–1840
Birth Location: Nottingham, Nottingham Unitary Authority, Nottinghamshire, England
JW

Children(s)

Benjamin Watson
1820–1893
Birth Location: Livingston, Essex County, New Jersey, United States of America
BW
James Watson
1828–
Birth Location: New Jersey
JW

Elizabeth Ely's Ancestors

Self
Elizabeth Ely
1783–1844
Birth Place: Livingston, Essex County, New Jersey, United States of America
Parents
Moses Ely
1756–1838
Livingston, Essex, New Jersey, United States
Rebekah Cook
1763–1852
Livingston, Essex, New Jersey, United States
Grandparents
Epaphras (“Happy”) Cook
1738–1809
Morris, New Jersey, USA
Sarah Smith
1741–1812
Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States
Great-Grandparents
Ellis Cook
1703–1756
Mary Williams
1716–1754
Peter IV
1710–1771
Rebecca Nichols
1707–1788
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Abiel Cook
1663–1740
Sarah Moore
1682–1723
Peter Smith
1687–1742
Esther Mitchell
1691–1738
Isaac Nichols
1690–1733
Agnes Hawkins
1681–1757

Elizabeth Ely's Descendants

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Elizabeth Ely (28 August 1783–23 March 1844) m. John Watson (1786–13 April 1840)
  1. 1. Benjamin (Ely) Watson 1820–1893 m. Susan (Caroline) Teed 1821–1851
    1. 1. Benjamin (Ludwick) Watson 1845–1895
    2. 2. Susan (Elizabeth) Watson 1851–1914
    3. 3. Morrie Watson 1847–
    4. 4. Ann Watson 1849–
    5. 5. Murdock Watson 1840–
  2. 2. James Watson 1828–

Elizabeth Ely's Timeline

5 Records

1783
28 August 1783
Birth of Elizabeth Ely in Livingston, Essex County, New Jersey, United States of America
Livingston, Essex County, New Jersey, United States of America
1840
1840
Age 57
Elizabeth Ely resided here in Livingston, Essex, New Jersey, USA
Livingston, Essex, New Jersey, USA
1844
23 March 1844
Age 61
Death of Elizabeth Ely in Livingston, Essex County, New Jersey, United States of America
Livingston, Essex County, New Jersey, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 67
Elizabeth Ely resided here in Gloucester, Camden, New Jersey, USA
Gloucester, Camden, New Jersey, USA
1851
1851
Age 68
Elizabeth Ely resided here in North Cave, Yorkshire, England
North Cave, Yorkshire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 August 1783
    Event Place: Livingston, Essex County, New Jersey, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 189
    [2] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI), Godfrey Memorial Library; Middletown, Connecticut; American Genealogical Biographical Index; Volume Number: 50
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Gloucester, Camden, New Jersey; Roll: 445; Page: 260a
    [4] 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 2358; Folio: 531; Page: 10; GSU roll: 87625-87626
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Livingston, Essex, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Livingston, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: 251; Page: 341; Family History Library Film: 0016516

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Gloucester, Camden, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Gloucester, Camden, New Jersey; Roll: 445; Page: 260a

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: North Cave, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 2358; Folio: 531; Page: 10; GSU roll: 87625-87626

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 March 1844
    Event Place: Livingston, Essex County, New Jersey, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 189
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Livingston, Essex County, New Jersey, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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