Ely was born on July 10, 1820, in Marshall, New York. Around the age of two, the family moved to Stockton, New York. He attended district school and worked on his father's farm. He lived in Indiana for two years and then returned to his father's house for three years.

Career

In 1846, Ely moved to Ronald Township, Michigan. In 1854, he was the first settler

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