Jerome Ely was born in Dimock Pennsylvania in 1844 and enlisted in the Union Army in 1864 during the Civil War. He was wounded in battle and spent some time in hospital.
Looking for a new life in a new land, Jerome moved to Oak Harbor, Washington in 1873, becoming one of its early pioneers.
In addition to farming and business, Jerome was the first postmaster of the town, and when the town became incorporated in 1915, he was elected as its first mayor. He also served as county commissioner for several years and served on the school board in the early years.
Looking for a new life in a new land, Jerome moved to Oak Harbor, Washington in 1873, becoming one of its early pioneers.
In addition to farming and business, Jerome was the first postmaster of the town, and when the town became incorporated in 1915, he was elected as its first mayor. He also served as county commissioner for several years and served on the school board in the early years.
Jerome Ely was born in Dimock Pennsylvania in 1844 and enlisted in the Union Army in 1864 during the Civil War. He was wounded in battle and spent some time in hospital.
Looking for a new life in a new land, Jerome moved to Oak Harbor, Washington in 1873, becoming one of its early pioneers.
In addition to farming and business, Jerome was the first postmaster of the town, and when the town became incorporated in 1915, he was elected as its first mayor. He also served as county commissioner for several years and served on the school board in the early years.
Looking for a new life in a new land, Jerome moved to Oak Harbor, Washington in 1873, becoming one of its early pioneers.
In addition to farming and business, Jerome was the first postmaster of the town, and when the town became incorporated in 1915, he was elected as its first mayor. He also served as county commissioner for several years and served on the school board in the early years.
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