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Herman Ely

Also Known As: "Heman"
Birthdate:
Birthplace: West Springfield, Hampden County, MA, United States
Death: February 02, 1852 (76)
Elyria, Lorain County, Ohio, United States
Place of Burial: Elyria, Lorain County, Ohio, United States
Immediate Family:

Son of Justin Ely and Ruth Ely
Husband of Celia Ely and Harriet Maria Ely
Brother of Theodore Ely; Anna Ely; Justin Ely and Thomas Ely

Managed by: David A. White
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About Herman Ely

from historical marker in Elyria, Lorain County, Ohio:

King Solomon Lodge, the first Masonic Lodge in Lorain County, was chartered on December 11, 1821, with Heman Ely as Worshipful Master. Ely (1775-1852), a prominent land developer, founded the City of Elyria in 1817, and built the first grist and saw mills and frame house in the village. Through his efforts, Elyria became the county seat in 1823.

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Herman Ely's Timeline

1775
April 19, 1775
West Springfield, Hampden County, MA, United States
1852
February 2, 1852
Age 76
Elyria, Lorain County, Ohio, United States
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Ridgelawn Cemetery, Elyria, Lorain County, Ohio, United States