Ely, Heman Pubblico Deposited
Born at Elyria, Ohio, a town founded by his father in 1818. He organized the Elyria Bank. The bank was reorganized as the First National Bank with Ely as president until his death. Married Mary Harris Monteith September 1, 1841. They had a son and a daughter. Married Mary Frances Day May 27, 1850. They had two sons and two daughters. Ely served in the Ohio legislature 1870 to 1873. He died at Elyria.
He had a fine coin collection sold at auction by William Woodward January 8, 1884.
bio: NCAB 25 (photo)
- 1820-10-30
- Elyria, Ohio
- 1894-07-08