Ralph Ely
Ralph Ely | |
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Portrait of Ely in a 1911 publication | |
| Michigan Auditor General | |
| In office 1875–1878 | |
| Preceded by | William Humphrey |
| Succeeded by | W. Irving Latimer |
| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 26th district | |
| In office 1873–1874 | |
| Preceded by | Alfred B. Wood |
| Succeeded by | Isaac A. Fancher |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 10, 1820 Marshall, New York, U.S. |
| Died | April 12, 1883 (aged 62) Readmond, Michigan, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic Republican |
| Spouse | Mary E. Halstead |
| Children | 6, including Townsend |
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Ralph Ely (July 10, 1820 – April 12, 1883) was an American politician and military officer from Michigan. He was the first settler of Alma, Michigan, and served as a colonel in the Union Army and was brevetted brigadier general. He served as a member of the Michigan Senate from 1873 to 1874 and as Michigan Auditor General from 1875 to 1878.