Thought this might be of interest to Kelley researchers: THE OBITUARY DAILY TIMES <http://www.rootsweb.com/~obituary> <GEN-OBIT-L-request@rootsweb.com> has indexed more than two million obituaries from around the world since it began four years ago, reports Denis Savard, its founder and editor. GEN-OBIT contributors index obituaries from their local newspapers. These are gathered to make daily indexes of current obituaries. Approximately 2,000 obituaries are now indexed daily. Contributors to GEN-OBIT are usually family surname genealogists, and can request from each other a complete copy (personaly retyped) of a particular obituary. Paula Kelley Ward San Antonio, Texas pward@express-news.net

This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --------------C7A17F79F50E332B1606A2EC Content-Type: text/plain; charset=x-user-defined Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable X-MIME-Autoconverted: from 8bit to quoted-printable by mail-gw6.pacbell.net id PAA04453 I am looking for John Charles Kelly who lived in Fayette, Iowa in the 1880's and after. He supposedly was a town councilman and a carpenter by trade. His son, my grandfather, as born in Dickens, Clay, Iowa in 1905, Leo Vincent Kelly. Does this sound familiar to anyone? Thanks for any help, Kathy -- http://home.pacbell.net/rclevela/index.html =A0 --------------C7A17F79F50E332B1606A2EC Content-Type: text/x-vcard; charset=x-user-defined; name="vcard.vcf" Content-Description: Card for RICH & KATHY CLEVELAND Content-Disposition: attachment; filename="vcard.vcf" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit begin: vcard fn: RICH & KATHY CLEVELAND n: ;RICH & KATHY CLEVELAND email;internet: rclevela@pacbell.net x-mozilla-cpt: ;0 x-mozilla-html: FALSE version: 2.1 end: vcard --------------C7A17F79F50E332B1606A2EC--

To add to this Joseph Kelley be related to the William Marion Kelley b. Jan 1856 m. Elizabeth Holder Abt 1874 in Perry County, Illinois and the Gfather of my Emily Alice Kelley B. January 22, 1880 in DuQuoin, Perry County, Illinois, if any one has info on these Kelley Please forward to me, And solve the Missing Kin Bob and Barb Dalton Rldalton@email.msn.com -----Original Message----- From: SMOTHERC@ten-nash.ten.k12.tn.us <SMOTHERC@ten-nash.ten.k12.tn.us> To: KELLEY-L@rootsweb.com <KELLEY-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Saturday, July 25, 1998 8:07 AM Subject: Joseph Kelley 1830 Perry Co, IL >On page 125, lines 9 and 10, of the 1830 census of Perry Co, Illinois are: > >Joseph Kelley 200001-20001 >Reuben Kelley 00001-10001 > >This Reuben Kelley is the son of Reuben and Lavisa Kelley of Laurens Co, SC >and Bedford Co, TN and his wife is Elizabeth Culberson Jones, the daughter >of Matthew and Rachel Gallegly Jones, also of Laurens Co, SC, Bedford Co, >TN and Perry Co, Illinois. > >I don't know who Joseph Kelley is. He is not a brother of Reuben. >Reuben's father died in 1815 in Bedford Co, TN and his land was bought by >two of the heirs. Eight shares were mentioned and eight heirs have been >identified--no room for Joseph. > >Reuben Kelley, Sr. was the son of Nelson Kelley of Stafford and Fairfax Co, >VA; Anson Co, NC; Laurens Co, SC; and Bedford Co, TN. It appears Nelson >Kelley had a son, William Kelley, who married Martha (b 1778), daughter of >Edward Garrett of Laurens Co, SC. Could this Joseph be a son of William >and Martha Garrett Kelley? > >Carolyn Odle Smotherman >

I am researching the following family information. Please contact me if any of this sounds familiar. I have information concerning later generations. Bernard KELLY/KELLEY m. Mary Langer? Both from Ireland. Children: John KELLY Patrick KELLY other children ? Patrick KELLY was born abt. 1823 in Ireland (County Sligo?). Patrick immigrated to Louisiana (around 1846) then traveled north building canals to Delaware County, IN. Patrick married Bridget O'BRIEN/MCGUIRE (d. Aug. 26, 1908 in Terre Haute, Vigo County, IN). Patrick died December 25, 1913 in Terre Haute, Vigo County, IN. Patrick's brother, John, was still living in Muncie, Delaware County, IN at the time of Patrick's death. Children of Patrick and Bridget: 1. Charles KELLY 2. Edward KELLY 3. John KELLY 4. James KELLY 5. Katherine KELLY m. Thomas HANLEY 6. Michael Joseph KELLY (b. Dec 3, 1867 in Greencastle, IN d. Jan. 5, 1935.) Michael married Mary Ann DOHERTY (b. March 28, 1872 d. Jan 31, 1913 in Terre Haute, Vigo County, IN) Children of Michael Joseph and Mary Ann: A. Ralph KELLY B. Thomas KELLY C. Robert KELLY D. Loretta KELLY E. Nellie KELLY F. John Francis KELLY (b. Sept. 9, 1895 in Muncie, Delaware County, IN d. Feb. 19, 1982 in South Bend, IN). John F KELLY married Katharine J. WALSH (b. Aug 2, 1896 in Terre Haute, Vigo County, IN d. Aug 15, 1984 in Culver, IN). John F. and Katharine J. had six male children. The following children are now deceased: 1. John "Jack" Francis KELLY, JR. (b. 1919 d. 1923) 2. Richard Walsh KELLY (b.March 2, 1922 in Terre Haute d. Sept 13, 1993 in Indianapolis) * 3. James Michael KELLY (b. May 7, 1924 in Terre Haute d. November 2, 1996 in Terre Haute) * James Michael Kelly was my grandfather Please email me if this sounds familiar. I have lots of info to share! Bailey7435

On page 125, lines 9 and 10, of the 1830 census of Perry Co, Illinois are: Joseph Kelley 200001-20001 Reuben Kelley 00001-10001 This Reuben Kelley is the son of Reuben and Lavisa Kelley of Laurens Co, SC and Bedford Co, TN and his wife is Elizabeth Culberson Jones, the daughter of Matthew and Rachel Gallegly Jones, also of Laurens Co, SC, Bedford Co, TN and Perry Co, Illinois. I don't know who Joseph Kelley is. He is not a brother of Reuben. Reuben's father died in 1815 in Bedford Co, TN and his land was bought by two of the heirs. Eight shares were mentioned and eight heirs have been identified--no room for Joseph. Reuben Kelley, Sr. was the son of Nelson Kelley of Stafford and Fairfax Co, VA; Anson Co, NC; Laurens Co, SC; and Bedford Co, TN. It appears Nelson Kelley had a son, William Kelley, who married Martha (b 1778), daughter of Edward Garrett of Laurens Co, SC. Could this Joseph be a son of William and Martha Garrett Kelley? Carolyn Odle Smotherman

Let me put in my two cents worth. In my family it has happened with several branches of the family. My GG Father John Kelly brought his family of wife, 10 boys and one girl to the US from County Cork Ireland about 1867. Two or three of the boys changed the spelling of their names to Kelley. In my own fathers family two of his brothers changed the spelling of their names to Kelley. In the case of my uncles it was for business reasons. At the time there was a lot of prejudice against Irishman and Kelley was accepted as the English version of the spelling of the name. It was better for their business if people thought they were from England. ----Original Message----- From: Christopher P Kelley <ckelley84@juno.com> To: KELLEY-L@rootsweb.com <KELLEY-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Saturday, July 24, 1999 10:43 AM Subject: Spelling >I was reading through past messages from the list a little while ago when >I came across the large spelling discussion from March, and a question >became evident to me. >My family's version of the Kelley/Kelly schism (for want of a better >term) says that a distant relative got mad at the family and left, >changing his name from "Kelly" to "Kelley." I don't doubt the story's >authenticity, but the question is whether this is isolated to our group >only, or if its a legend back through the ages. >Comment on the "rebel ancestor" theory is invited. > >Chris Kelley >ckelley84@juno.com > > >==== KELLEY Mailing List ==== >KELLEY Family Most Wanted Webpage >http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~donkelly/index.htm >

Has everyone left for the summer???? Well, I'm going to try and see if anyone has heard of this family. I'm looking for the children of Henry and Catherine Kelly from Monroe County, West Va. They went to Oregon City, Mo about 1860 or so. I've heard he was a sheriff in West Va. in 1858 but not 100% sure of that. Herney and Catherine had several children and one is my greatgrandfather Andrew Jackson Kelly. Andrew married a Lydia Burns in Roseburg Ogregon and they stayed there for awhile then off to Montana they went. If anyone has any information please let me know. Thanks, Vicki

These sites, just posted on another list, might be of interest to Kelley/Kelly researchers: RootsWeb Mailing Lists - Interactive Search http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl Birth Date Calculator: http://enws347.eas.asu.edu:8000/~buckner/bdform.html Secrets of the Census: http://www.familytreemaker.com/13_secrt.html#top Paula Kelley Ward San Antonio, Texas pward@express-news.net

My first message may have gotten posted even though I sent it to the wrong email address. If so, I apoligize for the duplicate. William Kelly married Mary Dunn January 30, 1853 in Savannah, Ga. There are no more church records as a fire destroyed many of the records. His daughter, Elizabeth Aloysious Kelly was born 11/23/1853 either in Chatham or Screven Counties. I can't find him in the 1850, 1860, 1870 census for these counties. I can't find him in the 1850 census for surrounding counties. I haven't found a naturalization record on him. I think he was dead by 1871 but I haven't found any thing to tell me when died or where died. It's possible he fought and died in the Civil War but I was told these records don't give much information. I have thought about the possiblity that he worked for the railroad but don't know if there are any records to look at. I've thought about the possiblity that he lived elsewhere prior to Ga. but don't have a clue as to where else to look. I can't find a trace of him before or after 1853. Any suggestions? Thanks Mary Ellen Owen.

I was given this list as a possible resource for finding my sister who was adopted. My name is Kerry Lynn Kelly. I was born in Ottawa, Canada. My father was Herbert Kelly, jr. My mother was Barbara nee Edey (or Edie). His father was Herbert Kelly and he emigrated from Liverpool when he was a young man. I know of an aunt "Dolly" who was his sister and still (?) lives in England. She would be approxiamately 85 years old. I am searching for relatives but especially my sister was named Elizabeth Olga Kelly (possibly Olga Elizabeth Kelly). I believe she was adopted when she was approximately 18 months in Montreal. I know the Children's Aid Society was involved and that she had a fractured or broken arm or leg and possibly pneumonia. This would be around 1967-69. If anyone knows of here whereabouts please, I am trying to make contact.

JAMES KELLEY was the oldest of 13 children born to BARNABAS KELLEY & MARGARET MENERVIA SCALES. He was living at home with his parents in Cobb Co., Ga., in 1850. His parents and siblings have moved to Walker County, Al. by 1860. Family stories say that James married and moved to Tennessee; later fought for the South during the Civil War. The enclosed info is all I have on James. Who did he marry ?? Where did he live in Tennessee ?? Did he survive the Cicil War ?? Please contact me if you have any clues on my JAMES KELLEY !!! Phil

dkelly@digitalis.net I have these Kelly's found in the Ashkum, Ill. Catholic Cemetery can anyone relate or connect them? Mary Kelly Tom Kelly Mary A. Kelly 1860-1882 ? 1873-1938 Thomas Kelly James F. Kelly Mary Kelly 1828-1899 1888-1954 Vet. 1863-1929 Annie Kelly Mary Kelly Michael H. Kelly 1824-1913 no stone 1869-1936 Pat Kelly Michael J. Kelly Helen T. Kelly no stone 1867-1917 1905-1972 Irene A. Kelly William Kelly Birdie Kelly 1902-1953 1903-1960 1909-1971 Mary A. Kelly Shelly L. Kelly Thomas Kelly 1898-1974 1898-1957 1897-1942 George F. Kelly Bridget Kelly Minnie Kelly 1871-1941 1869-1945 1868-1889 Olive Kelly Loretta Kelly Agnes B. Kelly 1865-1881 1875-1889 1841-1923 George Kelly Peter Kelly Robert J. Kelly 1864-1865 1835-1913 1856-1938 Elizabeth Kelly Mary Kelly Delia Kelly 1858-1920 1843-1843 ?-1946 Thomas Kelly Charles Kelly Elizabeth Kelly 1872-1922 1869-1948 1921-1923 BABY Peter Kelly Patrick Kelly 1873-1935 1868-1895 William Kelly Mary Kelly William O. Kelly 1868-1890 1843-1874 1828-1895 Bridget Kelly Annie Kelly Thomas Kelly 1824-1917 1842-1918 1877-1916

I found these Kellys while searching for my own in St Patrick's Cemetery Fall River MA USA. Mary Kelly died Feb 11, 1909 Ellen Kelly died March 31, 1909 Ida Howe Kelly died April 4, 1909 Thomas Kelly died April 15, 1899 Matthew Kelly died April 24, 1939 Would appreciate a reply if anyone can connect tothese Kellys as I am still trying to fit them into my own family. Pat Rhode Island USA Researching: KELLY, GARVEY. FANNING. GAIRN. ROACH, KEEFE, DOODY, JANCZURA, DUDEK, SADOWIEC, SWIONTEK

My Kelly Line: Seeking any information on John B. KELLY John B. KELLY born abt 1833 in Kentucky married Dollie KIRKBY (info from Census, unsure if surname is correct) Children: Clara KELLY b abt 1872 in Kentucky Ethel Carol KELLY b. abt Nov. 1874, in Kentucky John B. KELLY was a photographer. I have pictures of his family and the address on the back of the pictures states the following: KELLY's Photograph Gallery 196 West Fifth Street Cincinnati, OH I have a picture of John B. KELLY in his later years, and on the back of his Photo it says the following: BROWNELL, Photographer (successor to KELLY) No. 196 West Fifth Street Cincinnati, OH Found the following in the 1880 Cenus: Kentucky, Kenton County, Covington, Robbins Street, House #153 KELLY, John B. Head age 47, born Kentucky Photographer KELLY, Dollie, Wife, age 34 born Kentucky KELLY, Clara, Daughter, age 7, born Kentucky KELLY, Ethel, Daughter, age 5, born Kentucky KIRKBY, Jane Mother in Law, age 61, born Ohio Ethel Carol KELLY, married Wilson Lyons JEWELL marriage info unknown they had 3 girls all born in Florida. JEWELL, Pearl Nadine b 1890 JEWELL, Irma Louise b 1893 JEWELL, Olive Marie b 1897 I was told my grandmother, (who is a daughter of Olive Marie JEWELL) that Ethel died in child birth of another child. Any Help with finding out who John B KELLY's parents were, when he was born, died, married, etc... would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Barbara Tourtillott mtelect@foothill.net

Hi Paula and list, I'm researching my husband, Kevin's side of the family and was quite pleased to find that there was a Kelly list. I'm trying to find anyone with information on a William Kelly dob abt 1903-1904 from PA - he married a Bertha Lau dob: abt 1905-1907. Acdg. to the birth cert for on of their children (Louise Viola Kelly) - William Kelly was originally from Pennsylvania. Unfortunaely we have no information about what part of PA. This same certificate stated that Bertha Lau was originally from Oregon & again no specific part of Oregon mentioned. Side note: William Kelly was hired on as a "laborer" to work on the "Cuesta Grade" in San Luis Obispo in the 1930's and Bertha's occupation at that time was "house-wife." Would appreciate any information particularly from anyone researching the Kelly's of PA. Thanks so much, Louisa Luce-Horton

Need information on ancestry of Lewis Kelley, b. 1803 NC, d. 1858 AL. m. (1) unknown (2) Malinda Farmer, daughter of Jonathon & Tempa Farmer. Children of Lewis and first wife believed to be: Mary E. b. 1835 and John Bull b. Nov. 26, 1841, d. Jan. 17, 1910, Cherokee County, AL. Children of Lewis and Malinda: Elizabeth, Thomas Jefferson, Jane Adilaide, Lucy Ann, George Washington, and Palestine. Would exchange information. Marvin Henry Kelley Gadsden, AL

Hello Everyone, My name is, James Lee Kelley, and I'm am trying to find the parents of William (Willie) Thomas KELLEY. He is my ggrandfather, and here is what I know about him. William (Willie) Thomas KELLEY b, unknown d. unknown m. 06/10/1898 to Rebecca Adeline PARKER in the Bunker Hill Church near Port Washington, FL. children of William and Rebecca: Ruby b.1912 d. at 18 mo.s old Vinnia b. 03/27/1903 d.1991 William Owens Whitfield KELLEY Sr. b.07/27/1907 Santa Rosa, Bay county, FL. d. 05/29/1971 Lexington, Henderson county, TN. m. O.D. HATCHETT b.1910 children of William Sr. and O.D.: William Owens Whitfield KELLEY Jr. b. 02/02/1931 Lexington, Henderson county, TN m. 12/19/1953 Waterloo, IL to Jo-AN REGLI Bettie Jean Helen Inez Martha Sue b.03/28/1939 children of William Jr. and Jo-An: John Anton b.07/08/1954 Cheryl Ann b.12/21/1957 James Lee b.03/28/1959 This is I. Ardith Lynn b.05/22/1963 Any and all help will be appreciated, am willing to share all I have on this line and what ever info I gain in this venture with anyone that has info to add to it. Thank You, James. e-mail me at : ke4ind@worldnet.att.net

Looking for ancesters or descendants of Richard KELLY and Julia UNKNOWN. Found south central NC(Anson, Randolph, Montgomery, Moore, Richmond, Union, etc.). Partial descendants listed below. Richard and Julia are my ggg-grandparents. Any information appreciated. . 1 Richard KELLY b: Abt. 1831 d: +Julia UNKNOWN b: Abt. 1831 d: 2 John Roland KELLY b: Abt. 1850 Anson Co. NC d: Jul 25, 1932 Montgomery Co. NC +Tishy Louise READER b: Apr 28, 1850 Randolph Co. NC d: Sep 15, 1932 Montgomery Co. NC 2 Martha KELLY b: Abt. 1852 d: 2 Olivio KELLY b: Abt. 1853 d: 2 Abertine KELLY b: Abt. 1858 d: 2 George T. KELLY b: Abt. 1859 Richmond Co. NC d: +Mary J. COVINGTON b: Abt. 1863 Richmond Co. NC d: 2 Mary Catherine KELLY b: Abt. 1862 d: May 15, 1901 Moore Co. NC +James Wilson SMITH b: Mar 17, 1853 Union Co. NC d: Oct 10, 1928 Robeson Co. NC 2 Noah R. KELLY b: Abt. 1864 d: 2 Judea KELLY b: Abt. 1867 d: Thanks Carl Fields cwfields@csi.com

Ella Pope Kelly, daughter of Jack Kelly and Virginia Drake, came to Waco, Tx. with her family. She M. Stephen Mayfield Dodson 11-22-1888 and raised 10 children. Ella D. 4-08-1949 in Victoria, Tx. Ella had a twin sister, Eva, who married a Lawson and lived in Lubbock, Tx. and raised a large family. Would like to know more about Ella's parents and their families. Jacque Bentsen Hall 6213 N. 17th Street McAllen, Texas 78504 halljb@surfus.net

ISO anyone with knowledge of two brothers, relatives, descendants, who are known to have lived in Los Angeles, CA in 1920 and possibly later years.. They are brothers of my great-grandfather George Edward KELLY of Lee County, TX. 1920 Census Los Angeles County, California KELLY Charles William b. 1876 in TX d. unk in unk. He is married to Lillie Belle KELLY-maiden name unknown b. 1879 in TX d. unk in unk. It is unknown if there were any children of this union. They were living at 1060 W. 62nd St. Los Angeles, CA. K400 Soundex, Vol 49, Ed 296, Sheet 5, Line 70 KELLY, Felix McManus b. 1874 in TX d. unk in unk married to Jennie KELLY-maiden name unknown b. 1878 in LA d. unk in unk. Listed with this couple is at least one child--Gladys M. KELLY who was b. 1904 TX. They were living at 4501 Normandie, Los Angeles, CA. K400 Soundex, Vol 53, ED 868, Sheet 1, Line 95 Although I am not positive, I am pretty sure these two gentlemen worked for a railroad company. It may have been Southern Pacific. My family line are railroad people. If you have any knowledge of either of these two brothers or descendants please contact me. Mike Kelly