Background
Ely, Sterling was born on March 20, 1899 in Nelsonville, New Jersey, United States. Son of Charles Elmer and Laura Bell (Ely) Ely.
Ely, Sterling was born on March 20, 1899 in Nelsonville, New Jersey, United States. Son of Charles Elmer and Laura Bell (Ely) Ely.
Bachelor of Science, University Maryland, 1921. Graduate law studies, Washington, District of Columbia, 1927-1930.
Research chemist, San-I-Sal laboratories, Washington, District of Columbia, 1924-1929. Admitted to Indiana bar, 1931. Chemist and consultant for National Carbon Company, Haynes Stellite Company and affiliated companies, Washington, District of Columbia, 1929-1944.
Union Carbide Corporation, Washington, since 1944.
Secretary, trustee Woodlawn Public Foundation.
Member American Chemical Society, American Bar Association, American Judicature Society, Delta Sigma Phi. Member Unity School of Christianity. Clubs: University, 1925 F Saint (Washington).
Married Helen Barker Tompkins, February 14, 1925. Children: Lloyd (daughter.