John Kelly (1642–1718) was born in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Kelly 1642–1718

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 2 Jul 1642 · Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Died 21 Mar 1718 · Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Father John Kelly

Mother Mary Nancy Bishop

Siblings Ann Designey Kelly, Mary Kelly, Sarah Kelly

Records

Family Data Collection - Individual … Global, Find a Grave® Index … Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850 Millennium File U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … U.S., Sons of the American … North America, Family Histories

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Kelly

Mary Nancy Bishop

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1642, John Kelly entered the world in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, born to john kelly and mary nancy bishop. John Kelly passed away in 1718 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850
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Record Millennium File
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1642

Birth of John Kelly in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Birth

1718

Death of John Kelly in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Kelly

This ancestor line traces from Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom (1480) to Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1642) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Kelly (1642–1718) was born in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 7 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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