Home > United States of America > Massachusetts > Hampden County > Springfield > Springfield Cemetery > Nathaniel Ely

Nathaniel Ely

View larger map

Birth	:	1605 Tenterden, Ashford Borough, Kent, England
Death	:	25 Dec 1675
Burial	:	Springfield Cemetery, Springfield, Hampden County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.1015180, -72.5764990
Plot	:	Willow Avenue 2-97
Description	:	According to Springfield records, Nathaniel arrived in Springfield in 1659, resided in Springfield 16 years, until h his death in 1675. Nathaniel Ely Born abt 1605 Kent England Died 1675 Dec 25 Age about 70 yrs Father Mother Marriage Spouse Martha Born Died 1683 Oct 22 Springfield, MA Children: Samuel, married Sarah DAY, of Hartford Ruth married Jeremy HORTON. Life before Springfield with reference to the Ely Genealogy. 1634 Nathaniel came to Ipswich, England & arrived in Boston First settled in Cambridge 1635 Nathaniel made a freeman 1636 June-went with Rev. Thomas Hooker from Cambridge to Hartford 1639 Hartford, CT-made Constable 1643 Hartford, CT-Selectman 1649 Hartford, CT-Selectman 1649... Read More	According to Springfield records, Nathaniel arrived in Springfield in 1659, resided in Springfield 16 years, until h his death in 1675. Nathaniel Ely Born abt 1605 Kent England Died 1675 Dec 25 Age about 70 yrs Father Mother Marriage Spouse Martha Born Died 1683 Oct 22 Springfield, MA Children: Samuel, married Sarah DAY, of Hartford Ruth married Jeremy HORTON. Life before Springfield with reference to the Ely Genealogy. 1634 Nathaniel came to Ipswich, England & arrived in Boston First settled in Cambridge 1635 Nathaniel made a freeman 1636 June-went with Rev. Thomas Hooker from Cambridge to Hartford 1639 Hartford, CT-made Constable 1643 Hartford, CT-Selectman 1649 Hartford, CT-Selectman 1649 Granted removal to Norwalk (with Richard Olmstead petitioned the General Court for leave to make a settlement in Norwalk) 1650 Removed to Norwalk, CT 1659 Sold his interest in lands in Norwalk and went to Springfield. Life in Springfield 1660 Arrived Springfield, MA-admitted as inhabitants with his son, Samuel. 1662 Chosen Selectman, held office 5 years. 1675 Dec 25 Nathaniel Ely died in Springfield, MA 1683 Oct 23 his widow October 23, 1683. Occupation He was keeper of the "ordinary" and was licensed "to that work as also for selling wines and strong liquors, for ye year ensuing, Provided he keep good rule and order in his house." He continued to keep the "orderinary" up to his death in 1675. He was before the courts for violating the law once for "selling four quarts of cider to the Indians," and in 1674 he was presented "for not keeping beer in his house according to law, after the rate of 4 bushels of good barley malt to ye hhd, and further he said he would not be turned out of his way; whereupon ye Court fyned him 40s for ye use of the County, all persons also judging this beere farr below that rule in ye law." He said of late he had kept only table beer, but could not say it was according to law.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Nathaniel Ely's memorial?
Nathaniel Ely's memorial is located at: Springfield Cemetery, Springfield, Hampden County, USA.
When did Nathaniel Ely death?
Nathaniel Ely death on 25 Dec 1675 in
Where are the coordinates of the Nathaniel Ely's memorial?
Latitude: 42.1015180
Longitude: -72.5764990

Family Members:

Spouse

Martha Bliss Ely

(unknow - 1683)

Children

Samuel Ely Sr.

(1635 - 1692)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Springfield Cemetery
Springfield, Hampden County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1015180, -72.5764990

2. Saint Michaels Churchyard
Springfield, Hampden County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1040970, -72.5841540

3. Saint Augustine Mortuary Chapel
Springfield, Hampden County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1043400, -72.5845200

4. Cherry Lane Cemetery
Springfield, Hampden County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0971985, -72.5689011

5. Old Burying Ground (Defunct)
Springfield, Hampden County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1014190, -72.5879840

6. Sacred Heart Churchyard
Springfield, Hampden County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1122640, -72.5957250

7. Saint Benedict's Cemetery
Springfield, Hampden County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1194000, -72.5841980

8. Trinity United Methodist Church Memorial Garden
Springfield, Hampden County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0824900, -72.5739240

9. Barney Family Mausoleum
Springfield, Hampden County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0759600, -72.5802940

10. Oak Grove Cemetery
Springfield, Hampden County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1264000, -72.5625000

11. Bay Path Cemetery
Springfield, Hampden County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1231003, -72.5519028

12. Old Meadow Cemetery
West Springfield, Hampden County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1016350, -72.6147820

13. Park Street Cemetery
West Springfield, Hampden County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1062460, -72.6195540

14. Unitarian Universalist Church Memorial Garden
Springfield, Hampden County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0711740, -72.5611830

15. Saint Matthew Cemetery
Springfield, Hampden County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1310680, -72.6003280

16. Saint Michael's Cemetery
Springfield, Hampden County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1240997, -72.5392914

17. City of Homes Cemetery
Springfield, Hampden County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1142980, -72.5316060

18. Sons of Israel Cemetery
Springfield, Hampden County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1143000, -72.5316000

19. Kesser Israel Cemetery
Springfield, Hampden County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1145610, -72.5304670

20. Old North Burying Ground
Agawam, Hampden County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0825005, -72.6207962

21. Meeting House Hill Cemetery
West Springfield, Hampden County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1142930, -72.6253960

22. Fairview Cemetery
Chicopee, Hampden County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1389008, -72.5894012

23. Calvary Cemetery
Chicopee, Hampden County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1347008, -72.6042023

24. Saint Andrews Episcopal Church Columbarium
Longmeadow, Hampden County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0616680, -72.5793800