Individual Notes

Note for: Samuel Lundy, 27 SEP 1887 - Index

Individual Note:
[Kelly History.FTW]

Samuel Lundy appears on the 1900 Federal Census in Cedar, Carroll County, Arkansas (enumeration district 34, sheet 10B), living with his parents. That census shows one year-old Samuel was born in September 1898 in Arkansas.

Individual Notes

Note for: Thomas Lundy, 3 MAY 1890 - Index

Individual Note:
[Kelly History.FTW]

Thomas Lundy, son of John Amos and Rachel (Kelly) Lundy, appears on the 1900 Federal Census in Cedar, Carroll County, Arkansas (enumeration district 34, sheet 10B), living with his parents. That census shows nine year-old Thomas was born in Arkansas.

He also appears on the 1910 Federal Census in Cedar, Carroll County, Arkansas (emumeration district 52), living with his parents. That census shows 19 year-old Thomas was born in Arkansas.

Individual Notes

Note for: Frederick A. Denham, 1882 - 13 SEP 1899 Index

Individual Note:
[Kelly History.FTW]

Frederick Denham, son of Arthur William and Alverretta (Kelly) Denham, was seriously burned and died from complications from the burns (developed pneumonia).

Bessie May (Hardy) Denham, explained the nature of his death to her granddaughter, Linda (Denham) Fox:

"A fire had been built for warmth, as the night air was chilled...this fire was built outdoors...I dont remember what the family was doing out doors but the entire family was outside..Fred got too close to the fire and his clothes caught fire...he ran and they had to run after him to put the fire out. So he was very badly burned over his entire body. He lived..but only a couple days. Infection set in the burns and he died. Every family member witnessed Fred burning and was with him when he died. This tramatic accident affected their lives forever. Grandpa would get tears in his eyes everytime grandma told me the story...grandma telling me that story was the only times that I ever saw my grandfather sad and about to cry."

Frederick's obituary appeared in the Gentry Journal-Advance on September 15, 1899 (from Rogers Museum):

"Denham, Fred--Died at the home of his parents near this city, Fred, the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Denham. We join with the community in extending sypathy [sic] to the family."

He is buried in Decatur Cemetery, Benton County, Arkansas.

Individual Notes

Note for: Herbert Denham, 28 FEB 1885 - 2 JUL 1966 Index

Individual Note:
[From Eric Andersen][Kelly History.FTW]

Herbert Denham, son of Arthur William and Alverretta (Kelly) Denham, appears on the 1900 Federal Census in Decatur, Benton County, Arkansas (enumeration district 8, sheet 21B). That census shows he was 15 years-old, born in February 1885, and at the time the census was taken, his occupation was farm laborer. He married Ida Dry, daughter of John A. Dry.

Herbert appears on the 1910 Federal Census in Neosho, Newton County, Missouri (enumeration district 128). That census shows 25 year-old Herbert was born in Missouri and that he was a farmer.

He lived in Bernice, Oklahoma in 1919 when his sister-in-law, Laura (Dry) Layton passed away in Columbus, Cherokee County, Kansas.

He appears on the 1930 Federal Census in Salamanca, Cherokee County, Kansas. That census shows 45 year-old Herbert, a farmer, was married when he was 24 years old and that he was born in Arkansas.

Herbert was a Dairy Farmer. He had a rock home and dairy barn that sat on a little hill just across from Shoal Creek (a stream) close to an Interstate Highway.

They were living in Columbus, Cherokee County, Kansas in 1931. They had no children.

Herbert died at age 81 in a two-car accident on US 69 one-half mile south of Columbus, Cherokee County, Kansas. His obituary appeared in the July 7, 1966 edition of the Columbus Daily Advocate. He is buried in Park Cemetery on Wyandotte Road just east of Columbus, Cherokee County, Kansas.

Individual Notes

Note for: Louisa Harriett Denham, 10 JAN 1887 - 6 SEP 1972 Index

Individual Note:
[From Eric Andersen][Kelly History.FTW]

Louisa Harriet Denham, daughter of Arthur William and Alverretta (Kelly) Denham, appears on the 1900 Federal Census in Decatur, Benton County, Arkansas (enumeration district 8, sheet 21B). That census shows 13 year-old Louisa was born in January 1887 in Arkansas.

She married John W. Harrington. They appear together on the 1920 Federal Census in Pittsburg, Crawford County, Kansas (enumeration district 106). That census shows she was 31 and born in Arkansas, her father was born in England, and her mother was born in Missouri. Together they had two children.

Louisa appears on the 1930 Federal Census in Pittsburg, Crawford County, Kansas (enumeration district 28). That census shows 43 year-old Louisa was 17 years old when she married and that she and her mother were born in Missouri. She reported that her father was born in England.

They were living in Pittsburgh, Crawford County, Kansas in 1930 when Louisa's father passed away.

Louisa's obituary appeared in the September 7, 1972 edition of the Kansas City Star:

HARRINGTON, MRS. LOUISA H. DENHAM---Mrs. Louisa H. Harrington, 85, of 5203 Blue Ridge Boulevard, Raytown, died yesterday at the home. She was born in Decatur, Arkansas and had lived in this area 43 years. She was a member of the Loma Vista Church, and it’s Women’s Missionary Union. She was a Rebecca. Mrs. Harrington leaves a son, Edwin Harrington of the home; a daughter Mrs. Lorena Northcutt, Tyler, Texas; four brothers, K. H. Denham, Grove, Oklahoma, S. H. Denham and E. H. Denham, both of Joplin, Mo., and O. C. Denham, Fort Smith, Ark; a sister, Mrs. Minnie A. Reese, Longview, Texas; a grandson and four great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Hinton Chapel, Raytown; burial Saturday at Memorial Park Cemetery, Tulsa. Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. tonight at the chapel.

Individual Notes

Note for: Kimball Himpion Denham, 10 DEC 1889 - 24 APR 1977 Index

Individual Note:
[From Eric Andersen][Kelly History.FTW]

Kimball Himpion Denham (aka "Kim"), son of Arthur William and Alverretta (Kelly) Denham, appears on the 1900 Federal Census in Decatur, Benton County, Arkansas (enumeration district 8, sheet 21B). That census shows 10 year-old "Kimble" was born in Arkansas.

He appears appears on the 1910 Federal Census in Neosho, Newton County, Missouri (enumeration district 128), living with his brother and sister-in-law, Herbert and Ida (Dry) Denham. That census shows 17 year-old Kimball was born in Missouri.

Kimball Denham, a Baptist, married Bessie Mae Hardy, daughter of William Morrison and Viola (Ramsey) Hardy. They appear together on the 1920 Federal Census in Delaware County, Oklahoma. That census shows Kimball was a 30 year old farmer born in Arkansas, and that his father was born in England and his mother was born in Missouri.

Kimball appears on the 1930 Federal Census in Grove, Delaware County, Oklahoma (enumeration district 16) as Kim H. Denham. That census shows 40 year-old Kim was born in Arkansas and that his father was born in England and his mother was born in Missouri. He reported that he was 25 years-old when he married and that he was a farmer.

By December 1930, Kimball was living in South West City, Missouri when his father passed away. He hated his middle name and wouldn't reveal it to anyone.

Kimball bought a farm from Mart England, a full-blood Indian (possibly Cherokee), in Oklahoma (near South West City, Missouri). The farm sat next to Honey Creek (a stream). With hired help, Kimball and Bessie farmed crops, raised cattle and hogs, sold milk, eggs and honey in town on Saturdays. They sold cattle and hogs as well. They purchased very little from town.

After selling the farm, Kimball and Bessie moved to Grove, Oklahoma and owned two houses. The first house was at the edge of town but within the city limits; a small well-kept white house with lots of trees for shade. Together they maintained a big garden and raised bees and harvested their honey.

After moving to Grove, Kimball purchased a gas station that sat by the bridge to the Grand Lake. At his station, Kimball pumped gas, fixed flats, and repaired cars. Kimball's gas station included a big glass candy case, where he kept candy bars and gum, and an old time coke machine where his customers could buy a bottle of pop. He also sold cigaretts and cigars. This was his living until he retired.

Kimball and Bessie's second house in Grove, Oklahoma, was built brand new and had beautiful wood floors. They owned that house until they were both deceased.

Kimball Denham is buried in Southwest City Cemetary, South West City, McDonald County, Missouri.

Individual Notes

Note for: Minnie Alice Denham, 7 NOV 1896 - 2 APR 1996 Index

Individual Note:
[From Eric Andersen][Kelly History.FTW]

Minnie Alice Denham, daughter of Arthur William and Alverretta (Kelly) Denham, appears on the 1900 Federal Census in Decatur, Benton County, Arkansas (enumeration district 8, sheet 21B). That census shows she was 8 years-old at the time the census was taken and born in Arkansas.

She also appears on the 1910 Federal Census in Neosho, Newton County, Missouri (enumeration district 125), still living with her parents. That census shows 13 year-old Minnie Arthur was born in Arkansas.

Minnie also appears on the 1920 Federal Census in Pittsburg, Crawford County, Kansas, living with her brother, Sidney G. Denham, and mother, Alveritta (Kelly) Denham, giving her age as 22. The quality of the census is very poor, so no other information is available.

She married William Reese. They had no children.

Minnie's obituary appeared in the April 3, 1996 edition of the Times Record, Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas. She is buried in Roselawn Cemetery in Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas.

Death date information obtained from Social Security Death Index on-line.

Individual Notes

Note for: Edwin Harold Denham, 17 DEC 1899 - 27 JUN 1984 Index

Individual Note:
[From Eric Andersen][Kelly History.FTW]

Edwin Denham, son of Arthur William and Alverretta (Kelly) Denham, may appear on the 1900 Federal Census in Decatur, Benton County, Arkansas (enumeration district 8, sheet 21B) as "Hugh." That census shows a son of Arthur and Alveritta (Kelly) Denham, born in December 1899 in Arkansas, named Hugh.

He appears on the 1910 Federal Census in Neosho, Newton County, Missouri (enumeration district 125), living his parents. That census shows ten year-old Edwin was born in Arkansas. He attended Decatur High School in Decatur, Benton County, Arkansas.

Edwin appears on the 1920 Federal Census in Pittsburg, Crawford County, Kansas, living with his brother, Sidney H. Denham, and mother, Alverretta (Kelly) Denham and giving his age as 20. The quality of the census is very poor, so no other information is available.

He worked on the railroad with his brother, Sidney, and was involved in an accident with a railroad work vehicle. His leg was badly broken; he was crippled for life.

In the mid 1920s, Edwin and his brother, Herbert, opened a meat market in Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kansas, and operated that until about 1926 or 1927. They also had a store of some kind in Pittsburgh, Crawford County, Kansas, for a short time.

He married Pearl Gladys Booth, daughter of John Edwin and Hattie May (Valentine) Booth.

Edwin lived in Branson, Missouri in 1930. Edwin appears on the census there living on Main Street (1930 Federal Census, Branson, Taney County, Missouri, enumeration district 107-4). That census shows 29 year-old Edwin owned his own home and had was married when he was 27. He reported that he was born in Missouri, that his parents were born in Kentucky, and that he was a propritor of a restaurant.

From 1935 to 1940, Edwin was a farmer, and from 1941 to 1975, he owned a grocery store. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Edwin is buried in Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery in Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri.

Individual Notes

Note for: Oliver C. Denham, 17 APR 1902 - 14 MAR 1994 Index

Individual Note:
[From Eric Andersen][Kelly History.FTW]

Oliver C. Denham, youngest child of Arthur William and Alverretta (Kelly) Denham, appears on the 1910 Federal Census in Neosho, Newton County, Missouri (enumeration district 125), living with his parents. That census shows eight year-old Oliver was born in Arkansas.

He appears on the 1920 Federal Census in Pittsburg, Crawford County, Kansas, living with his brother, Sidney G. Denham, and mother, Alverretta (Kelly) Denham. The quality of the census is very poor, so no other information is available.

Oliver married Ruth Mae Fletcher, daughter of William and Susan Fletcher. They lived in Shawnee, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma in 1930 when Oliver's father passed away. They sold the Denham Electric Company in Shawnee, Oklahoma in 1944 and bought a farm near Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kansas. They lived there until 1950, when they moved to Ft. Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas where Oliver went in to business. He retired in 1964. They made their home in Ft. Smith, Arkansas until their deaths. They had no children.

His obituary appeared in the March 17, 1994 edition of the Times Record, Ft. Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas. He is buried Roselawn Cemetery in Ft. Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas.

Death date information obtained from Social Security Death Index (on-line).

Individual Notes

Note for: John Duke Kelly, 18 JAN 1830 - 4 FEB 1903 Index

Individual Note:
[From Eric Andersen][Kelly History.FTW]

John Duke Kelly, son of Thomas H. and Nancy (Zumwalt) Kelly, married three times. His first marriage was to Susan J. Jones in 1854 and is recorded in the book "Some Marriage Records of Warren County, MO, 1833-1882 by Oliver".

His second marriage was to Muta Angeline Davis, daughter of James Davis, in 1855.

John is shown as Duke Kelly, age 30, on the 1860 Federal Census in Center Township, Vernon County, Missouri (page 21). That census shows John was born in Missouri.

In 1860 John D. Kelly was a lieutenant in the Missouri Militia organized and authorized by the governor to patrol the county and "fight" off the abolitionists who were raiding into Vernon County (Missouri). When that was disbanded he later joined Company A, 7th Calvary Regiment of the 8th Division of the Missouri State Guard (Confederate) under General Sterling Price. He saw action at Carthage, Wilson's Creek, and the Battle of Dry Wood. He was a 3rd lieutenant in this company which was raised mostly in Vernon County and was referred to as the Vernon Rangers. They frequently operated independently on the borders mainly in Vernon County protecting their own homes. These men were frequently referred to as bushwhackers. John Duke Kelly served in the Missouri State Guard during the Civil War from May 26, 1861 through October 10, 1861.

John Duke Kelly is mentioned in Volume "E" Probate Records of Warren County, Missouri on June 9, 1869 where John D. Kelly and wife and E. H. Kelly and wife of Vernon County, Missouri sold their share of the estate of Thomas H. Kelly to Frederick Mische for $500 "being heirs of Thomas H. Kelly, dec'd."

John Duke Kelly appears on the 1870 Federal Census in Nevada City, Vernon County, Missouri as "Duke" Kelly, giving his age as 40 and birth state as Missouri. Living with him, according to that census, is his wife, "Angeline", 34, son Theodore, 14, son John D., 12, daughter Mary, 9, son Robert, 6, son William, 4, son George, 9 months. A Buck Kelly, age 15, also lived with them. All but Robert Kelly were born in Missouri; Robert was reportedly born in Texas.

His second marriage, to Muta Angeline Davis, daughter of James Davis, resulted in a lengthy case regarding citizenship in the Cherokee Nation before the Cherokee Nation in Delaware District, Afton, Oklahoma and reported on several pages of Cherokee Citizenship and A Brief History of Internal Affairs in the Cherokee Nation by W. J. Watts:

June 9, 1889: "When the Keys Commission Court was established to try ten certain named cases and any others that might be presented, one L. B. Bell, being then clerk of the senate, rose to his feet and said that he would report one J. D. Kelley, 'God damn him', and see how he would pan out. At this time and before this Mr. Bell and myself were not on friendly terms.

"I was notified soon after this to appear before the Keys Commission Court. I appeared before that court and nothing was proven against me or any of my family, nor has there been since, though we have constatnly been refused the benefits gained through the rights of myself and wife, Muta A. Kelley.

"Up to the time that Mr. Bell reported me in the Cherokee Senate, we enjoyed all the rights and privileges of other Cherokees, voting, getting out permits for hands, and sending our children to the Cherokee schools.

"About April 30, 1874, I was notified by the authorities at Tahlequah not to sell or try to dispose of any of my improvements in the Chrokee Nation, and afterwards was not allowed to vote at Cherokee elections. I applied to John B. Jones, then acting United States Indian Agent, in regard to my situation and condition in the Cherokee Nation. I immediately received the following order, or notice, which I submit in below:

"To whom it may concern: Be it known that it has been shown to my satisfaction that a certain order enjoining one J. D. Kelley not to sell his improvements, etc. etc., was obtained by misrepresentation, said paper being dated April 30, 1874. The said paper is therefore null and void, and moreover is hereby revoked.

"It is believed by the agent that in case J. D. Kelley's citizenship in the Cherokee Nation should prove to be invalid that provision can be found in the Cherokee law for all necessary redress. Signed John B. Jones.

"After this order was received by me I was allowed to take out permits for hands to work on my farm, etc. these papers being issued by local officers of Delaware District, who, knowing my situation, never doubted my citizenship, all my troubles coming from the so called constituted authorities at Tahlequah, since Bell reported me (through malice) to the Keys Commission Court."

November 11, 1885: "We received no relief from the council, our names still being reported as 'intruders'. But prior to this date, 1880, when our names were dropped from the census rolls, and after I had been reported by L. B. Bell, I was still recognized as a citizen by our district officers and my neighbors, they well knowing my situation." This particular entry continues with affidavits from friend and neighbor J. T. Cunningham, supporting that John D. Kelley was a citizen of Delaware District, Cherokee Nation.

November 11, 1895: "My name is J. D. Kelley, age 55 years, postoffice address, Afton, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory. I was married in or about the year 1854, to Miss Muta A. Davis, a Cherokee by blood decent, and moved into the Cherokee Nation in the year 1871, and we have born to us the following named children, now living in the Cherokee Nation: Theodore Kelley, John D. Kelley, Mary F. Kelley, William Kelley, Robert Kelley, Joseph Kelley, Franklin Kelley and Charles Kelley..."

John Duke Kelly, Sr.'s third marriage was to Josie Pierce in 1891.

John Duke is buried in the Ballard Cemetery in Bernice, Delaware County, Oklahoma.

Individual Notes

Note for: Benjamin Kelly, 27 NOV 1832 - 1885 Index

Burial:
     Place:   Warren County, Missouri

Individual Note:
     [From Eric Andersen][Kelly History.FTW]

Benjamin Kelly, son of Thomas H. and Nancy (Zumwalt) Kelly, appears on the 1850 Camp Branch, Warren County, Missouri census with his parents, giving his age as 17 and birth location as Missouri. He married Amelia Carrico. Seven children were born to their union.

Benjamin and Amelia (Carrico) Kelly appear on the 1860 Warren County, Missouri census with two children, reportedly all born in Missouri; Martha J (age 1) and Benjamin (age 4 months).

A record of sale of land appears in early Missouri history:

"26 Jan 1870, Benjamin Kelly and wife and John Thornhill and wife Rachael" sold their share of the estate of Thomas H. Kelly to Frederick Mische ' being heirs of late Thos. H. Kelly."

Benjamin Kelly appears on the 1870 Federal Census in Hawk Point, Prairie Township, Lincoln County, Missouri. That census shows 34 year old Benjamin was born in Missouri.

He appears on the 1880 Federal Census in Prairie, Lincoln County, Missouri (enumeration district 14, supervisor's district 3, page 18). That census shows 47 year-old Benjamin Kelly (indexed as Benja Kell), a farmer, was born in Missouri and that his father was born in Kentucky and his mother was born in Pennsylvania.

He is mentioned in the book "Portraits and Biographical Records of St. Charles, Lincoln and Warren County Missouri" (pages 556-557) published in the 1890's:

"Benjamin Kelly, now deceased, was formerly one of the largest land owners in Lincoln County, Missouri, leaving at his death an estate comprising over 1100 acres of valuable ground in the tract. He was a native of Warren county, MO, having been born near Warrenton, MO., on November 27, 1832. His father was Thomas Kelly, who emigrated from Nashville, Tennessee, to this state and died in Warren County, MO.

"Our subject was reared on a farm south of Warrenton, MO and when 18 years of age left home and went to Vernon County, MO, where he obtained a tract of land from the government, and engaged in farming on his own account. This tract comprised about 100 acres, and on it young Kelly lived, worked at its improvement for 3 years. Then he returned home and purchased land which is now known as the Fuhner Farm. This was also 100 acres in extent, and although the place contained a log cabin, bore no improvement whatever. On this our subject lived for 5 years, and at the end of that time took up his residence on another pruchase he made, this latter tract being now owned and occupied by his widow, Mrs. Parmelia(called Amelia) Ann Carrico Kelly.

"Mr. Kelly possessed that energy and good judgement which somehow seemed to transform a poor beginning into a most flattering end, and at the time of his decease, he left an estate comprising over 1100 acres of the finest land in Lincoln County. In addition to his management of his vast tract, he handled real estate extensively, bought and sold stock in large quantities, which he shipped to the St. Louis markets, and thus put into circulation thousands of dollars in Lincoln County, also Warren, Montgomery, and other counties.

"He never parted with the old homestead after it came into his possession and this, with his other properties, has been handed down to his children. In politics, he was a decided Democrat.

"The marriage of Benjamin Kelly and Amelia Carrico was solemnized July 3, 1853. Amelia was the daughter of Walter and Elizabeth (Martin) Carrico, and was born Jan. 20, 1836. She came from a family well known in this county. To herself and husband was born a family comprising of 13 children, 7 of whom are now living.

Martha J. is the wife of Charles Eames, a prominent farmer of Lincoln County.
Caroline is the wife of J.W. Witt, also an agriculturist of prominence in this section.
James is farming near the home of his mother.
John F. is engaged in agricultural pursuits in St. Clair County, MO.
Thomas W. lives on the home place.
Virginia, now Mrs. W.W. Giles has a farm near the Kelly estate.
Frances is at home.

"Mr. Kelly was an open-hearted and liberal gentleman, and no worthy movement was allowed to fail for want of support on his part. He was a friend of the poor and needy, and enjoyed the esteem and respect of a very large circle of friends. His success in life was due to his energy and good judgement and business ability, together with the assistance given him by his estimable wife."

Benjamin died in Lincoln County, Missouri in 1886 when a horse fell on him. He is buried in Central Grove (Methodist) Cemetery, Camp Branch Township, Route A, Warren County, Missouri.

Individual Notes

Note for: Rachel Kelly, 1837 - Index

Individual Note:
[From Eric Andersen][Kelly History.FTW]

Rachel Kelly, daughter of Thomas H. and Nancy (Zumwalt) Kelly, appears on the 1850 census abstract by Ellsberry, Warren County, Missouri, with her parents, giving her age as 13 and birth location in Missouri.

She also appears on the 1860 census abstract of the same county, still living with her parents, and giving her age as 21.

She married John Thornhill, whose mother's name was Jane. A marriage record for Rachel Kelly and John Thornhill was located at the Church of Latter Day Saints (LDS) web site, showing Rachel Kelly married John Thornhill June 20, 1861 in Warren County, Missouri. A copy of the marriage record was obtained from the Missouri State Archives (Reel C6790, Warren County, Volume A-B (1833-1866), page 334).

A record of sale of land appears in early Missouri history:

"26 Jan 1870, Benjamin Kelly and wife and John Thornhill and wife Rachael" sold their share of the estate of Thomas H. Kelly to Frederick Mische ' being heirs of late Thos. H. Kelly."

Rachel (Kelly) Thornhill appears on the 1870 Federal Census in Hawk Point, Prairie Township, Lincoln County, Missouri. That census shows 31 year old Rachel was born in Missouri.

Rachel probably died in Vernon County, Missouri before 1879 because her husband, John Thornhill, and daughter, Alva Thornhill, appear on the 1880 Federal Census in that county. That census shows John had married within a year of the census.

Individual Notes

Note for: Egbert Haywood Kelly, 1839 - FEB 1922 Index

Individual Note:
[From Eric Andersen][Kelly History.FTW]

Egbert Haywood Kelly is the son of Thomas H. and Nancy (Zumwalt) Kelly. He appears on the 1850 census abstract by Ellsberry, Warren County, Missouri, with his parents, giving his age as 11. That census shows he was born in Missouri.

He also appears on the 1860 census abstract of the same county, still living with his parents, giving his age as 19.

Egbert moved from Warren County, Missouri to Nevada, Vernon County, Missouri before the Civil War. Nevada, Missouri is located in the Western part of Missouri near the Kansas Border. During the Civil War it was the scene of intense guerilla warfare between the Kansas "Jayhawkers" and the "Bushwackers." The Bushwackers were Missourians with pro-Confederate sympathies who were not part of the regular army, but fought mainly to preserve their way of life. During the war between the states Egbert served under General Jo. Shelby and was a member of the U.C.V. of Nevada.

Egbert married Isabell Howell, daughter of Benjamin Franklin and Nancy J. (Harney) Howell. A marriage record for an E. K. Kelly and Isabell Howell on May 6, 1866 was found in St. Charles County, Missouri.

Egbert (aka E. H.) Kelly appears on Volume "E" Probate records of Warren County, Missouri:

"9 June 1869, John D. Kelly and wife and E. H. Kelly and wife of Vernon County, MO sold their share of the estate of Thos. H. Kelly to Frederick Mische for $500 'being heirs of Thomas H. Kelly, dec'd'".

An E. H. and Isabell Kelly appear on the 1870 Federal Census in Nevada City, Vernon County, Missouri. That census shows he was a 30 year old farmer born in Missouri.

He appears on the 1900 Federal Census in Maricopa County, Arizona (enumeration district 31, Sheet 16 A) as a 60 year-old widowed stone mason. He reported that he was born in September 1839 in Missouri and that his father was born in Kentucky and his mother was born in Pennsylvania.

Egbert Haywood Kelly was not found on the 1880 or 1910 Federal Census in any state.

His second wife was a sister of J.E. Robbins of Nevada, Vernon County, Missouri.

He appears on the 1920 Federal Census in Nevada City, Vernon County, Missouri (enumeration district 165) as "Egbirt H. Kelley." He was a boarder in the Joe T. Dunlap home. That census shows 80 year-old widowed Egbert was born in Missouri, and that his father was born in Kentucky and his mother was born in Pennsylvania.

Egbert died at the age of 83 in Vernon County, Missouri. His obituary appeared in the Thursday, February 2, 1922 edition of the Nevada Daily Mail. Egbert's probate records, on file in Vernon County, Missouri, appointed his nephew, Frank E. Kelly, as administrator. Those records list five children; Essabelle Jones of Milo, Missouri, Arthur Kelly of Globe, Arizona; Thomas and Walter Kelly with no known address; Irene Wilson of Center, Missouri. He is buried in Moore Cemetery in Vernon County, Missouri.

Individual Notes

Note for: Nancy Kelly, 1843 - Index

Individual Note:

[From Eric Andersen][Kelly History.FTW]

Nancy Kelly is the daughter of Thomas H. and Nancy (Zumwalt) Kelly. She appears on the 1850 census abstract by Ellsberry, Warren County Missouri, with her parents, giving her age as 7. That census shows she was born in Missouri.

She also appears on the 1860 census abstract of the same county, still living with her parents, giving her age as 17.

A search of Missouri marriages between 1850 and 1900 resulted in no record found for an N. Kelly (or Kelley). No other information is available.