American merchant and politician
Ely Bruce Dewing (June 21, 1834 – August 7, 1902) was an American merchant and politician.
Born in French Creek, Chautauqua County, New York, Dewing moved to Elkhorn, Wisconsin Territory in 1843, From 1847 to 1854, Dewing lived in St. Joseph County, Michigan and then returned to Elkhorn. Ely held various county, town, and village offices and was a Republican. In 1879, Dewing served in the Wisconsin State Assembly. Dewing died at his home in Elkhorn, Wisconsin.[1][2][3]
Notes
- ^ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1879,' Biographical Sketch of Ely Bruce Dewing, pg. 506
- ^ 'State Notes.' Janesville Daily Gazette, August 8, 1902, pg. 1
- ^ 'Descendants of Andrew Dewing of Dedham, Mass.' pg. 94
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