Who was George Kelly?

George Kelly (1872–1929) was born in Tennessee and died in Winn Hill, Tennessee. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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George W Kelly 1872–1929

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Born 18 Oct 1872 · Tennessee

Died 7 Feb 1929 · Winn Hill, Tennessee

Father William Kelley (1847–1924)

Mother Charity Emeline Mcmasters

Spouse Ada Felker

Children Ada Kelley, Charley George Kelley, Ida B Kelley, Infant Daughter Kelley, J Will Kelley, John Taylor Kelley, Louis Kelley, Naomi Charity Kelley

Siblings Henry Samuel Kelley, Joseph Hawkins Kelley, Malinda Frances Kelley, Mary Elizabeth Kelley, Richard F Kelley, Rosa Myrtle Kelly, William Thomas Kelley

Records

1880 United States Federal Census 1900 United States Federal Census 1910 United States Federal Census U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Social Security Applications and … U.S., World War I Draft … Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave … Tennessee State Marriages Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index Alabama Deaths, 1908-59

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Kelley

1847–1924

Charity Emeline Mcmasters

Spouse(s)

Ada Felker

Children

Ada Kelley

Charley George Kelley

Ida B Kelley

Infant Daughter Kelley

Biography

In 1872, George W Kelly entered the world in Tennessee, born to william james t jim kelley and charity emeline mcmasters. In 1880, George W Kelly resided in District 4, Giles, Tennessee, United States. George W Kelly married ada felker, and had children including ada kelley, charley george kelley, ida b kelley, infant daughter kelley, j will kelley, john taylor kelley, louis kelley, naomi charity kelley. George W Kelly passed away in 1929 in Winn Hill, Tennessee.

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Census 1880 United States Federal Census
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Census 1900 United States Federal Census
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Census 1910 United States Federal Census
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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Military U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
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Burial Records Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012
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Marriage Records Tennessee State Marriages
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Burial Records Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index
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Record Alabama Deaths, 1908-59

Life Timeline

1872

Birth of George W Kelly in Tennessee

Birth

1872

Birth of George W Kelly

Birth

1880

George W Kelly resided here in District 4, Giles, Tennessee, United States

Residence

1900

George W Kelly resided here in Civil District 4, Giles, Tennessee, USA

Residence

1910

George W Kelly resided here in Crossroads, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA

Residence

1929

Death of George W Kelly in Athens, Limestone, Alabama, USA

Death

1929

Death of George W Kelly

Death

1929

Burial of George W Kelly in Winn Hill, Tennessee

Burial

Oldest Ancestor Line from George Kelly

This ancestor line traces from , , , England (1650) to Tennessee (1872) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: George Kelly (1872–1929) was born in Tennessee and died in Winn Hill, Tennessee. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have George 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 8 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.
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