Who was Joseph Kelly?

Joseph Kelly (1700–1770) was born in Mallow, Kinneigh, Cork, Ireland and died in Virginia Colony, VA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Joseph Brian Kelly 1700–1770

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 15 Oct 1700 · Mallow, Kinneigh, Cork, Ireland

Died 18 Aug 1770 · Virginia Colony, VA

Spouse Mary West

Children William Kelley

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William Kelley

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The story of Joseph Brian Kelly began in 1700 in Mallow, Kinneigh, Cork, Ireland. Joseph Brian Kelly married mary west, and had children including william kelley. Joseph Brian Kelly passed away in 1770 in Virginia Colony, VA.

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Birth of Joseph Brian Kelly in Mallow, Kinneigh, Cork, Ireland

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: Joseph Kelly (1700–1770) was born in Mallow, Kinneigh, Cork, Ireland and died in Virginia Colony, VA. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Joseph Brian Kelly PTP

1700–1770

Mallow, Kinneigh, Cork, Ireland