Ely, Smith, 1825-1911

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Birth 1825-04-17
Death 1911-07-01

Biographical notes:

Born in Hanover, N.J. 1825; entered hide & leather business 1849; elected N.Y. state senator 1857; elected to congress 1870 and 1874; resigned congressional seat when elected mayor of N.Y.C. 1876; obit. dated 2 July 1911.

From the description of Smith Ely note to Benjamin Perley Poore, between 1870 and 1876. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 645663901

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Subjects:

  • Chemistry
  • Congress
  • Light House Board
  • National Academy of Sciences
  • Politicans
  • Smithsonian Publications
  • Treasury Department

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  • United States (as recorded)

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