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John Ely 1678–1758 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Jun 1678

Birth Location: Springfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts Bay Colony

Death Date: 15 Jan 1758

Death Location: West Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: Samuel Ely

Mother: Mary Day

Spouse(s): Mercy Bliss

Children(s): John II, Mercy Ely, Abel Ely, Caleb Ely, Rachel Ely, Noah Ely, Abner Ely, Reuben Sr

The story of John Ely began in 1678 in Springfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts Bay Colony. John Ely married Mercy Bliss, and had children including Abel Ely, Abner Ely, Caleb Ely, John Ely Ii, Mercy Ely, Noah Ely, Rachel Ely, Reuben Ely Sr. John Ely passed away in 1758 in West Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of John Ely began in 1678 in Springfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts Bay Colony.
  • John Ely married Mercy Bliss, and had children including Abel Ely, Abner Ely, Caleb Ely, John Ely Ii, Mercy Ely, Noah Ely, Rachel Ely, Reuben Ely Sr.
  • John Ely passed away in 1758 in West Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Spouses(s)

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John Ely's Ancestors

Self
John Ely
1678–1758
Birth Place: Springfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Parents
Samuel Ely
1639–1692
Mary Day
1641–1725
Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut
Grandparents
Nathaniel Ely
1609–1675
England
Martha
1608–1683
Tenterden, Kent, England
Robert Day
1604–1648
England
Editha Stebbins
1613–1688
England
Great-Grandparents
William Stebbins
1562–1625
Mary unknown
1569–1613
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Ely's Descendants

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John Ely (28 Jun 1678–15 Jan 1758) m. Mercy Bliss (18 Jul 1680–5 May 1763)
  1. 1. John (Ely) II 1707–1754 m. Eunice Colton 1705–1778
    1. 1. John (Ely) III 1735–1815 m. Dorcas Ely 1735–1777
  2. 2. Mercy Ely 1713–1758 m. Luke Bliss 1711–1761
  3. 3. Abel Ely 1706–1707
  4. 4. Caleb Ely 1714–1754 m. Mary Edwards 1721–1783
  5. 5. Rachel Ely 1716–1796 m. Jonathan Hubbard 1703–1765
  6. 6. Noah Ely 1721–1752
  7. 7. Abner Ely 1711–1772 m. Sarah Lamb 1712–1742
  8. 8. Reuben (Ely) Sr 1709–1799 m. Sarah Kibbe 1726–1822 m. Lucretia Minor 1724–1757

John Ely's Timeline

2 Records

1678
28 Jun 1678
Birth of John Ely in Springfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Springfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts Bay Colony
1758
15 Jan 1758
Age 80
Death of John Ely in Springfield, Hampshire, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Springfield, Hampshire, Province of Massachusetts Bay

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Jun 1678
    Event Place: Springfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts Bay Colony
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Jan 1758
    Event Place: Springfield, Hampshire, Province of Massachusetts Bay
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: West Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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