MARY Kelly (1922–1980) was born in Wigan, Lancashire, England and died in Sutton, London, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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MARY EILEEN Kelly 1922–1980

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 12 Sep 1922 · Wigan, Lancashire, England

Died 13 Jan 1980 · Sutton, London, England

Father William Joseph Kelly

Mother Gertrude Higham

Spouse Albert Michael Burns

Children Peter William Burns

Records

England & Wales, Civil Registration … England & Wales, Civil Registration … England & Wales, Civil Registration …

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Biography

The story of MARY EILEEN Kelly began in 1922 in Wigan, Lancashire, England. MARY EILEEN Kelly married albert michael burns, and had children including peter william burns. MARY EILEEN Kelly passed away in 1980 in Sutton, London, England.

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Birth Records England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1916-2007
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Death Records England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007
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Marriage Records England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1916-2005

Life Timeline

1922

Birth of MARY EILEEN Kelly in Wigan, Lancashire, England

Birth

1980

Death of MARY EILEEN Kelly in Sutton, London, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from MARY Kelly

This ancestor line traces from Wigan, Lancashire, England (1891) to Wigan, Lancashire, England (1922) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: MARY Kelly (1922–1980) was born in Wigan, Lancashire, England and died in Sutton, London, England. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have MARY 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 2 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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