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John Ely

John Ely served as a representative for New York (1839-1841).

  • Democratic
  • New York
  • District 8
  • Former
Portrait of John ElyNew York
Role Representative

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State New York

Representing constituents across the New York delegation.

District District 8

District insights and legislative focus areas.

Service period 1839-1841

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

John Ely, born October 08, 1774, was an American politician who served as a Representative from New York in the United States Congress from 1839 to 1841. A member of the Democratic Party, Ely served 1 term in the U.S. House of Representatives from the state’s 8 congressional district.

Congressional Career

John Ely was elected to the United States House of Representatives as a member of the Democratic Party, representing New York from the state’s 8 congressional district. Ely served from 1839-12-02 to 1841-03-03, contributing to the legislative process during 1 term in office.

During this period of American history, Ely participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of the people of New York. As a Democratic Party member, Ely’s legislative work reflected the political priorities and values of the party’s constituency during this era.

Legacy

John Ely’s service in Congress contributed to the legislative history of New York and the broader history of the United States. As a Democratic Party representative from New York, Ely played a role in the governance of the nation during a formative period in American political life.

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