William Ely

Representative for District 5

Former Federalist Representative from Massachusetts, District 5 · 5 terms served.

Former officeholder

Key profile metadata for William Ely
Party	Federalist
State	Massachusetts
District	5
Start	1805-12-02
End	1815-03-03
Bioguide	E000168
Top PAC/Committee	—
Tracked Network	—
Foreign Context	—
Terms	5
Born	1765-08-14
Net Worth	—

Congressional Profile

Representative William Ely

William Ely served as a representative for Massachusetts (1805-1815).

Last updated Jan 1, 2026

Profile Timeline

1765-08-14 Born.
1805-12-02 Entered office.
1815-03-03 Left office.

Historical Profile

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William Ely served as a Representative from Massachusetts in the United States Congress from 1805 to 1815. A member of the Federalist Party, William Ely contributed to the legislative process during 5 terms in office.

William Ely’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history. As a member of the House of Representatives, William Ely participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of constituents, helping to shape the laws and policies that governed the nation.