I have been searching for what seems like forever, for a KELLEY family with a son Benjamin (Thomas) KELLEY b c 1772 NY (according to 1850 PA census) m Mary HOEL early 1800's probably NY. They appear in 1808 in Ithaca, Cayuga Co., NY. US Census of 1810 Cayuga Co. Town of Milton shows Benjamin Kelley. By 1824 they had migrated to Wayne Co., PA. I am now thinking perhaps the KELLEY family moved to NY from CT around Ben's 1772 birth as I believe there was a migration from CT to NY. It is believed the family were very active Presbyterians. I have no info as to Ben's parentage. Family lore says the KELLEY's came from England on their own ship as they were shipbuilders but no indication of a year of emigration is known. Would appreciate hearing from anyone searching KELLEY's in CT who might have thoughts on my family. Many thanks - Diane