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Benjamin Franklin O'Kelley 1814–1891

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin O'Kelley in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 11 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 28 OCT 1814 · Oglethorpe, Georgia
Died 23 FEB 1891 · Clark, Dodge, Georgia
Father George Washington O Kelley
Mother Sarah Poole (1794–1850)
Siblings Addison Okelley, Augustus Milton O Kelley, Benjamin Franklin O Kelley, Charles O Kelley, Frances P Okelley, George Wellborn Okelley, James Okelley, Juliann Okelley, Martha Okelley, Mary Okelley, Sarah Elizabeth Okelley, William Alvin Okelley
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
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Children
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Biography

The story of Benjamin Franklin O'Kelley began in 1814 in Oglethorpe, Georgia. Benjamin Franklin O'Kelley passed away in 1891 in Clark, Dodge, Georgia.

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Life Timeline

1814
Birth of Benjamin Franklin O'Kelley in Oglethorpe, Georgia
Birth
1891
Death of Benjamin Franklin O'Kelley in Clark, Dodge, Georgia
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin O'Kelley

This ancestor line traces from Westhorp, Suffolk, England (1502) to Oglethorpe, Georgia (1814) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin O'Kelley (1814–1891) was born in Oglethorpe, Georgia and died in Clark, Dodge, Georgia. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 11 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

George Washington O Kelley
Father
Sarah Poole
1794–1850 · Mother

Benjamin O'Kelley's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Benjamin Franklin O'Kelley PTP
1814–1891
Oglethorpe, Georgia
Parents
Unknown
Sarah Ann Poole PTP
1794–1850
, Franklin, Georgia, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Benjamin O'Kelley's Descendants

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Benjamin Franklin O'Kelley PTP 1814–1891