Birth : 25 Dec 1730 West Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, USA
Death : 25 Dec 1802 West Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, USA
Burial : Barbourville Cemetery, Barbourville, Knox County, USA
Coordinate : 36.8560982, -83.8739014
Plot : row 12 from S. Drive #7
Description : BENJAMIN ELY, West Springfield ..... 1730 - 1802
First Major, Col. Moseley's (Third Hampshire County) Regiment, Feb. 8, 1776; served in Lieut.-Col. Robinson's detachment which re-enforced the army at Ticonderoga, Oct.-Nov., 1776.

He was a man of large influence, prominent in town affairs, representative in the State Legislative, a highly respected and useful citizen.

He married Esther BRACKUS, June 1, 1758 in West Springfield MA. They had eight children: Lois, Esther, Robert, Elihu, Eunice, Benjamin, Elijah, & Eunice.

Note: Buried here according to Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots. Joseph is actually recorded in Elmwood Cemetery,... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Col Benjamin Ely's memorial?

    Col Benjamin Ely's memorial is located at: Barbourville Cemetery, Barbourville, Knox County, USA.

  • When did Col Benjamin Ely death?

    Col Benjamin Ely death on 25 Dec 1802 in West Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Col Benjamin Ely's memorial?

    Latitude: 36.8560982
    Longitude: -83.8739014

Family Members:

Parent

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Joseph Ely

(1686 - 1770)

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Margaret Leonard Ely

(1692 - 1760)

Spouse

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Esther Backus Ely

(1739 - 1820)

Siblings

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Miriam Ely Chapin

(1716 - 1800)

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Capt Joseph Ely

(1718 - 1803)

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Dorcas Ely Ely

(1735 - 1777)

Children

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Lois Ely Day

(1759 - 1819)

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Esther Ely Ely

(1760 - 1828)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Barbourville Cemetery
Barbourville, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 36.8560982, -83.8739014

2. Rosenwald Cemetery
Barbourville, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 36.8527985, -83.8656006

3. Mealer Cemetery
Barbourville, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 36.8586370, -83.8850640

4. Mealer Cemetery
Barbourville, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 36.8596818, -83.8846452

5. Mealer Cemetery
Barbourville, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 36.8599319, -83.8847580

6. Jones Cemetery
Barbourville, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 36.8680000, -83.8730000

7. Glasscock Cemetery
Barbourville, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 36.8471985, -83.8899994

8. Grindstaff Cemetery #2
Barbourville, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 36.8663902, -83.8888931

9. Apple Grove Cemetery
Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 36.8592480, -83.8944010

10. Payne Family Cemetery
Artemus, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 36.8406600, -83.8578660

11. Goins Cemetery
Barbourville, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 36.8511870, -83.8995920

12. Adams and Eve Cemetery
Barbourville, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 36.8500000, -83.9000000

13. Hurst Cemetery
Barbourville, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 36.8500000, -83.9000000

14. W.H. Smith Cemetery
Barbourville, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 36.8634920, -83.8440100

15. Davis Cemetery
Barbourville, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 36.8316994, -83.8581009

16. Miller Cemetery
Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 36.8306007, -83.8544006

17. Mayhew Cemetery
Barbourville, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 36.8678017, -83.9094009

18. Miles Cemetery
Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 36.8324640, -83.8996650

19. Patterson Cemetery
Heidrick, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 36.8874690, -83.8768660

20. Morris Cemetery
Bimble, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 36.8731003, -83.8386002

21. Fuson Cemetery
Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 36.8493996, -83.9163971

22. Tanyard Cemetery
Barbourville, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 36.8849100, -83.9023700

23. Dyer Cemetery
Barbourville, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 36.8900730, -83.8930020

24. Tuggle-Doolin Cemetery
Heidrick, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 36.8833008, -83.9060974