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LETITIA "TISHIE" AVALONA KELLEY 1885–1941

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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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Grade scale
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have LETITIA KELLEY in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 12 Jul 1885 · Tennessee
Died 31 Oct 1941 · Englewood, McMinn County, Tennessee, USA
Father William W J Kelley
Mother E Matilda Tildia Newman
Spouse James William Joseph Miller
Children George Franklin G F Miller, J D Miller, Jessie Lorene Miller, Mary Marie Miller, William Kenneth Miller
Siblings Ethel Lee Magnolia Kelley

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Biography

LETITIA "TISHIE" AVALONA KELLEY was born in 1885 in Tennessee, the child of william w j kelley and e matilda tildia newman. In 1900, LETITIA "TISHIE" AVALONA KELLEY resided in Civil District 12, McMinn, Tennessee, USA. In 1910, LETITIA "TISHIE" AVALONA KELLEY resided in Athens, McMinn, Tennessee. LETITIA "TISHIE" AVALONA KELLEY married james william joseph miller, and had children including george franklin g f miller, j d miller, jessie lorene miller, mary marie miller, william kenneth miller. LETITIA "TISHIE" AVALONA KELLEY passed away in 1941 in Englewood, McMinn County, Tennessee, USA.

Sources

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    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1910 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1920 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1930 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1940 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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    Death Records Web: RootsWeb Death Index, 1796-2010

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    Marriage Records Tennessee State Marriages

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    Death Records Tennessee, Death Records

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    Burial Records Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index

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    Record Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1796-2011

Life Timeline

1885
Birth of LETITIA "TISHIE" AVALONA KELLEY in Tennessee
Birth
1900
LETITIA "TISHIE" AVALONA KELLEY resided here in Civil District 12, McMinn, Tennessee, USA
Residence
1910
LETITIA "TISHIE" AVALONA KELLEY resided here in Athens, McMinn, Tennessee
Residence
1920
LETITIA "TISHIE" AVALONA KELLEY resided here in Civil District 3, McMinn, Tennessee
Residence
1930
LETITIA "TISHIE" AVALONA KELLEY resided here in District 3, Mcminn, Tennessee
Residence
1935
LETITIA "TISHIE" AVALONA KELLEY resided here in McMinn, Tennessee
Residence
1940
LETITIA "TISHIE" AVALONA KELLEY resided here in McMinn, Tennessee, USA
Residence
1941
Death of LETITIA "TISHIE" AVALONA KELLEY in McMinn, TN
Death
1941
Burial of LETITIA "TISHIE" AVALONA KELLEY in Englewood, McMinn County, Tennessee, USA
Burial

Oldest Ancestor Line from LETITIA KELLEY

This ancestor line traces from Prince Edward County, Virginia, USA (1731) to Tennessee (1885) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

LETITIA KELLEY (1885–1941) was born in Tennessee and died in Englewood, McMinn County, Tennessee, USA. 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 LETITIA 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 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
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LETITIA KELLEY's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
LETITIA "TISHIE" AVALONA KELLEY PTP
1885–1941
Tennessee
Parents
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Grandparents
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LETITIA KELLEY's Descendants

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LETITIA "TISHIE" AVALONA KELLEY PTP 1885–1941