The Ely Family Tree
Generation 1
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Generation 3
Generation 4
Generation 5
4.  Darlene - Private (Lois, Ivan) married Gary - Private.  They divorced and she had one child with Robert - Private.

Children of Darlene - Private and Gary - Private:
       9.     i.  Michael - Private.
     10.     ii.  Brian - Private.
     11.     iii.  Jesse - Private.

Child of Darlene - Private and Robert - Private:
     12.     iv. Jacob - Private.
Some of the persons in the following generations have 'Private' after their first names.  This means that they are living and I did this to protect their identities.  Their middle names, last names, birthdates, and locations are not listed.  This information will not be given to anyone but immediate family.
3.  Kathleen - Private (Lois, Ivan) married James - Private.  They divorced and she married Myron - Private.

Child of Kathleen - Private and James - Private:
     7.     i.  Nathan - Private.

Child of Kathleen - Private and Myron - Private:
     8.    ii. Christopher - Private.
5. Clifton - Private (Lois, Ivan) married Melanie - Private.  They divorced and he married Sandra - Private.

Children of Clifton - Private and Melanie - Private:
             i.  Justin Thomas Colley b. May 27, 1974, Minneapolis, MN.  d. June 26, 1974, Minneapolis, MN.
     13.   ii.  Christie - Private.

Children of Clifton - Private and Sandra - Private:
     14.  iii.  Jessica - Private.
     15.  iv.  Justin - Private.
6. Rebecca - Private (Lois, Ivan) had one child with Paul Leroy Smith.  He was born on April 26, 1960 in Minneapolis, MN and died on March 20, 1980.  Rebecca had one child with Dana Richard Nelson.  He was born on June 28, 1962 and died in November 1999.  Rebecca had three children with Timothy - Private.

Child of Rebecca - Private and Paul Leroy Smith:
     16.     i.  Shannon - Private.

Child of Rebecca - Private and Dana Richard Nelson:
     17.     ii.  Joseph - Private.

Children of Rebecca - Private and Timothy - Private:
     18.     iii.  Mitchell - Private.
               iv.  Victoria Colley Sanders born still on April 7, 1996, Minneapolis, MN.
     19.     v.  Nickolaus - Private.

Child of Timothy - Private from previous relationship:
     20.     vi. Cara - Private.
9. Michael - Private (Darlene, Lois, Ivan) married Teresa - Private.

Children of Michael - Private and Teresa - Private:
     22.     i.  Jennifer - Private.
     23.     ii. Joseph - Private.
     24.     iii.  Rachael - Private.
10. Brian - Private (Darlene, Lois, Ivan) married Brenda - Private.

Children of Brian - Private and Brenda - Private:
     25.     i.  Ashley - Private.
     26.     ii. Seth - Private.
     27.     iii. Isaac - Private.
11. Jesse - Private (Darlene, Lois, Ivan) married Corrinna - Private.

Children of Jesse - Private and Corrinna - Private:
     27.     i.  Michael - Private.
     29.     ii.  Elizabeth - Private.
12. Jacob - Private (Darlene, Lois, Ivan) is not married and does not have children.
7. Nathan - Private (Kathleen, Lois, Ivan) had one child with Kathryn - Private.  He married Megan - Private.

Child of Nathan - Private and Kathryn - Private:
     21.     i. Hunter - Private.
    


8. Christopher - Private (Kathleen, Lois, Ivan) is not married and does not have children.
13. Christie - Private (Clifton, Lois, Ivan) married Michael - Private and they do not have children.
14. Jessica - Private (Clifton, Lois, Ivan) is not married and does not have children.
15. Justin - Private (Clifton, Lois, Ivan) is not married and does not have children.
16. Shannon - Private (Rebecca, Lois, Ivan) had one child with Wayne - Private.

Child of Shannon - Private and Wayne - Private:
     30.     i. Davis - Private.
    


17. Joseph - Private (Rebecca, Lois, Ivan) is not married and does not have children.
18. Mitchell - Private (Rebecca, Lois, Ivan) is not married and does not have children.
19. Nickolaus - Private (Rebecca, Lois, Ivan) is not married and does not have children.
20. Cara - Private ((Daughter of Timothy - Private) Rebecca, Lois, Ivan) is not married and does not have children.
22. Jennifer - Private (Michael, Darlene, Lois, Ivan) is not married and does not have children.
23. Joseph - Private (Michael, Darlene, Lois, Ivan) is not married and does not have children.
24. Rachael - Private (Michael, Darlene, Lois, Ivan) is not married and does not have children.
25. Ashley - Private (Brian, Darlene, Lois, Ivan) is not married and does not have children.
26. Seth - Private (Brian, Darlene, Lois, Ivan) is not married and does not have children.
27. Isaac - Private (Brian, Darlene, Lois, Ivan) is not married and does not have children.
28. Michael - Private (Jesse, Darlene, Lois, Ivan) is not married and does not have children.
29. Elizabeth - Private (Jesse, Darlene, Lois, Ivan) is not married and does not have children.
21. Hunter - Private (Nathan, Kathleen, Lois, Ivan) is not married and does not have children.
30. Davis - Private (Shannon, Rebecca, Lois, Ivan) is not married and does not have children.
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Colley Family Tree Pictures
1.  Ivan Ely was born October 25, 1900 (?) and died in April 1966 (?).  He married Jennie ???.  She was born May 7, 1903 (?) and died on July 18, 1993 (?).

Children of Ivan Ely and Jennie ???:
     1.   i.  Lois - Private.
           ii.  June - Private.
           iii.  Clarice - Private.
           iv.  Donna May - Private.
           v.  Sharon - Private.
           vi.  Shirley ???.
           vii.  Sidney - Private.

Note:  Although names are listed, I am still waiting for information.  The children's names and order are not complete.
2.  Lois - Private (Ivan) married Edward Henry Myer on April 28, 1949.  He was born April 28, 1928 and died in April 1968.  They were divorced in 1951.  Lois married Clifton Earl Colley, Jr on January 20, 1952.  He was born November, 2, 1926 in Oklahoma City, OK and died November 1987 in Porter, OK.  They were divorced in 1964.

Child of Lois - Private and Edward Henry Myer:
     3.   i. *Kathleen - Private.

Children of Clifton Earl Colley, Jr. and Lois - Private:
     4.   ii. **Darlene - Private.
     5.   iii.  Clifton - Private.
     6.   iv.  Rebecca - Private.
           v.  Jennie Renee Colley b. September 15, 1962, Minneapolis, MN.  d. November 1980, MN.

*Note:  Kathleen was later adopted by Clifton Earl Colley, Jr.

**Note:  Darlene was Clifton's biological daughter.  When she was born, Lois was married to Edward and he adopted her.  After Lois and Edward divorced, Darlene was adopted by Clifton.


Ely Coat of Arms provided by "Designs of Wonder".
Countries:  U.S.A.
(If my memory serves me right, I think that the Ely's originated in England.)
*Notes:  This Tree has already been traced back thousands of years by relatives.  My Grandmother has the family tree book, it's just a matter of getting a copy.  I will post the information as I get it.  For now, this is what I know.