Hi All, Does anyone have more on this John Kelly? The following is written in grandfather's genealogy book, no reference as to where he found it: Came to Newbury, Massachusetts with the first settlers in 1635. It is said from Newbury, England. His name appears on the Old Settler's Monument, erected on Old Newbury Green, near the landing place. He was granted several lots of land near the River Parker, where most of the settlers had their first residences. He built his house, however, at some distance from the other people, in an exposed position on the North side of Oldtown Hill. This was a daring action as the town was liable to attacks from indians and wild beasts. The town voted that if any harm came to him "his blood should be upon his own head." It is related of him that one night hearing a disturbance in his enclosure, he rushed out without waiting to dress, and with a club killed a wolf which was making havoc with his sheep, supposing it to be a dog. Little is known of his history before coming to Newbury. One tradition says that he was born in Exeter, County of Devon, England, where many of the name have lived. Another story is that his father emigrated from Ireland to Newbury, England, and there became attached to a lady of rank, and having on one occasion, successfully defended her father's house when attacked by robbers, obtained his consent to a marriage with his daughter. John Kelly died December 28, 1644. Would like to know at least who the wife was? Happy Holidays, Sue