Smith Ely Jr.

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Smith Ely Jr.
82nd Mayor of New York City
In office 1877–1878
Preceded by	William H. Wickham
Succeeded by	Edward Cooper
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 7th district
In office March 4, 1875 – December 11, 1876
Preceded by	Thomas J. Creamer
Succeeded by	David Dudley Field II
In office March 4, 1871 – March 3, 1873
Preceded by	Hervey C. Calkin
Succeeded by	Thomas J. Creamer
Member of the New York State Senate from the 5th District
In office 1858–1859
Preceded by	Mark Spencer
Succeeded by	Bernard Kelly
Personal details
Born	April 17, 1825 Hanover Township, New Jersey
Died	July 1, 1911 (aged 86) Livingston, New Jersey
Political party	Democratic

Smith Ely Jr. (April 17, 1825 – July 1, 1911) was an American politician the 82nd Mayor of New York City and member of the United States House of Representatives from New York in the 19th Century.