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Irene Estelle Kelley 1926–2009

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2 researchers on YourRoots have Irene Kelley in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 24 Jan 1926 · Alabama
Died 28 Feb 2009 · Glen Ellyn, DuPage County, Illinois, United States of America
Father John Taylor Kelley
Mother Hattie Mae Longshore
Spouse Frederick L Drew
Children Melissa Drew, Michael Drew, Susanne Drew
Siblings Betty Sue Kelley, John Taylor Junior Kelley Jr, Lucille Elizabeth Kelley, Tessie Mae Kelley

Researchers connected through Irene Kelley 1926–2009

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Biography

In 1926, Irene Estelle Kelley entered the world in Alabama, born to john taylor kelley and hattie mae longshore. In 1930, Irene Estelle Kelley resided in Athens, Limestone, Alabama. In 1935, Irene Estelle Kelley resided in Athens, Limestone, Alabama. Irene Estelle Kelley married frederick l drew, and had children including melissa drew, michael drew, susanne drew. Irene Estelle Kelley passed away in 2009 in Glen Ellyn, DuPage County, Illinois, United States of America.

Sources

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    Census 1930 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1940 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1950 United States Federal Census

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    Marriage Records Cook County, Illinois Marriage Index, 1930-1960

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Newspaper U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

  7. 7
    Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

Life Timeline

1926
Birth of Irene Estelle Kelley in Alabama
Birth
1930
Irene Estelle Kelley resided here in Athens, Limestone, Alabama
Residence
1935
Irene Estelle Kelley resided here in Athens, Limestone, Alabama
Residence
1940
Irene Estelle Kelley resided here in Giles, Tennessee, United States
Residence
1948
Irene Estelle Kelley was married in Cook, Illinois, United States
Marriage
1950
Irene Estelle Kelley resided here in Oak Park, Cook, Illinois, USA
Residence
2009
Death of Irene Estelle Kelley in Sarasota, Sarasota, Florida
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Irene Kelley

This ancestor line traces from , , , England (1650) to Alabama (1926) across 10 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Irene Kelley (1926–2009) was born in Alabama and died in Glen Ellyn, DuPage County, Illinois, United States of America. 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.
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Irene Kelley's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Irene Estelle Kelley PTP
1926–2009
Alabama
Parents
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Grandparents
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Irene Kelley's Descendants

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Irene Estelle Kelley PTP 1926–2009