ELY; DEU>DNK; 1600 I'm looking for information about the Ely family in Germany. The first known is Bendiderich Ely, born ca. 1647, who was a soldier for the danish king and "foreign potentants" in the second half of the 1600ds. His father was a sea captain in the danish marines for 26 years. Bendiderich and/or his father has probably come to Denmark from Germany. And possibly from England before that. Any hints will be greatly appreciated. -- Vennlig hilsen Per Helge Seglsten "Per Helge Seglsten" <[email protected]>