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 >