This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: caliope Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.muskingum/1850.4.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I found John Kelly buying land from the County Commissioner (must have been a sheriff's sale) in 1819 and the location of the land puts him in the general vicinity of Union and Rich Hill Townships. The very next year, a Joseph Kelly purchased 75 acres of that same land off of John. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.