This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: TeresaMayE Surnames: Walker, Kelley, Kelly Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.researchresources.brick-20-walls/135/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi, I'm trying to get information on my ggg-grandfather, Israel Kelly/Kelley (born 19 Feb 1801) and his brother, George (born 20 March 1802). Some of the censuses say that they were born in Pennsylvania, some say New York. Here is a quote concerning how the Walker family would tie in with my Kelly/Kelleys. "Jesse Walker brought two homeless boys with him from Philadelphia when he came into Lackawaxen township. They worked for him at the Narrows until of age and for some years after, for which they claim they never received adequate remuneration. Be that as it may, when these two young men, Israel Kelly and George Kelly, started life for themselves, they went up on the hills back of Rowland's, by honest industry cleared up a good farm and gained a competence. Israel married Ephraim Kimble's sister and one of his sons, Randall Kelly, is a leading merchant at the Narrows, or Kimble's Station, as it is now called, and his Uncle George, who was never married, lives with him, aged eighty-four." History of Wayne, Pike and Monroe counties, Pennsylvania, Mathews, Alfred, Philadelphia, R. T. Peck & Co., 1886 In 1810, I believe they are listed in the census in Jesse's household in Damascus Township, in what was Northampton County, and what would become Wayne County. Jesse's nephew, Peter Walker came up with him to NE PA. Jesse Walker 2 males < 10 (Israel & George Kelly), 1 male 10-5 (Wm R. Walker), 1 male 16-25 (Peter Walker), 1 male 26-44 (Jesse Walker), 1 female 16-25 (Peter's wife?), 1 female 26-44 (Catharine Walker?} There was a mill that Joseph Walker, Jesse and Enoch's father, owned. Enoch was listed in charge of the Lackawaxen property in the "History of Lewis Walker and his descendants". Jesse is also listed in one of the tax censuses as Jesse Walker, Esq. My question is this: how would I learn of the history of these two boys? Children of this age were indentured out by their families, sometimes as apprentices. Does anyone know of any way that I can find out if there are records listing them as indentured by the Walkers, or under the guardianship of the Walkers? Thank you for any help!!! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.