Peter Kelly (1799–1856) was born in near Stanton, Virginia and died in West Liberty, Logan, Ohio. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Peter Kelly 1799–1856

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

Born 18 Mar 1799 · near Stanton, Virginia

Died 10 Dec 1856 · West Liberty, Logan, Ohio

Father John Peter Kelly

Mother Mary Rigby

Siblings Elizabeth Kelley, John W Kelley, Martha Ann Patsy Kelly

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John Peter Kelly

Mary Rigby

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Biography

Peter Kelly was born in 1799 in near Stanton, Virginia, the child of john peter kelly and mary rigby. Peter Kelly passed away in 1856 in West Liberty, Logan, Ohio.

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Birth of Peter Kelly in near Stanton, Virginia

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Death of Peter Kelly in West Liberty, Logan, Ohio

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Peter Kelly

This ancestor line traces from Staunton, Virginia, USA (1749) to near Stanton, Virginia (1799) across 2 generations.

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: Peter Kelly (1799–1856) was born in near Stanton, Virginia and died in West Liberty, Logan, Ohio. 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 Peter 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.
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