#1Politics & Law
William Caryl Ely
1856–1921American politician in New York
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A single famous person was born in Middlefield: William Caryl Ely
In 1856, the American politician in New york William Caryl Ely was born. That places their birth in the early republic. Readers can find them written up in 3 languages. Over the border in Springfield, 8 names are on record, led by Theodore M. Davis.
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William Caryl Ely
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William Caryl Ely
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Photo credits (6)
- William Caryl Ely: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Theodore M. Davis: Mahmoudmzff, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- William Henry Bissell: various authors for the various articles, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- William W. Campbell: Duane Hamilton Hurd, author. Everts & Fariss (Philadelphia, PA), publisher., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- George Van Horn: Thomas William Herringshaw, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- John Hyde Sweet: "Lincoln Evening Journal" (Lincoln, NE)., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons