U.S. Congressman. Born in Saybrook, Connecticut, he completed preparatory academics, studied medicine and opened a medical practice in Coxsackie, New York. He was a member of the New York State Assembly, (1806, 1812), plus was one of the organizers of the Albany Female Academy, Greene County Medical Society and New York State Medical Society. In 1839, he was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-sixth Congress, serving until 1841. After his term, he resumed the practice of medicine in Coxsackie, New York, until his death at age 74.
U.S. Congressman. Born in Saybrook, Connecticut, he completed preparatory academics, studied medicine and opened a medical practice in Coxsackie, New York. He was a member of the New York State Assembly, (1806, 1812), plus was one of the organizers of the Albany Female Academy, Greene County Medical Society and New York State Medical Society. In 1839, he was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-sixth Congress, serving until 1841. After his term, he resumed the practice of medicine in Coxsackie, New York, until his death at age 74.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
Inscription
Here lies the remains of
JOHN ELY M.D.
Family Members
Advertisement
See more Ely memorials in:
Explore more
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
