I have lost the address of the person I was communicating with re Thomas Ely, Revolutionary War soldier, whose wife moved her family to Lee county. Thomas also had a son William in the war. A quick search at DAR indicates someone has used the Thomas Ely line to enroll. The records/proof of the member are in the DAR files. ELY, Thomas Birth: EN Circa 1728 Service: VA Rank: Pvt Death: VA 10 Nov 1782 Patriot Pensioned: No Widow Pensioned: No Children Pensioned: No Heirs Pensioned: No Spouse: (1) Jane Smith