Townsend A. Ely
Townsend A. Ely | |
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Ely in a 1928 newspaper | |
| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 19th district | |
| In office 1904–1908 | |
| Preceded by | Coleman C. Vaughan |
| Succeeded by | Fred B. Kline |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 27, 1843 Wabash, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | August 14, 1928 (aged 84) Alma, Michigan, U.S. |
| Spouse |
Margaret Chapin
(m. 1866; died 1912) |
| Children | 1 |
| Parent |
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Townsend A. Ely (August 27, 1843 – August 14, 1928) was an American politician from Michigan. He served as a member of Michigan Senate from 1904 to 1908. He was mayor of Alma, Michigan, for three terms.