O'KELLY, Rev. James, b. 1738 in Ireland, first came to Surry Co., VA, married Elizabeth MEEKS (1740-1833); sons, John Franklin m. Frances CROWDER and William m. Mary Elizabeth MERRITT. Rev. James O'KELLY lived some years and died in Chatham Co., NC 10/16/1826. Especially interested in son, John Franklin and his descendants. Thank you. Diane