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.