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Sarah (Sally) Kelly 1815–1895

Public Tree Person

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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A Reliability
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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah Kelly in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 15 Apr 1815 · Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
Died 13 Apr 1895 · Sassafras, Knott County, Kentucky, USA
Father Thomas Kelly
Mother Nancy Nannie Mary Mullins
Spouse Jeremiah Lorenzo Combs
Children Andrew Couch, Felix Couch, Fieldon Combs, Flora Combs, George Washington Combs, Haldon Combs, Jackson Jack Combs, James Combs, Julia Ann Judy Combs, Mary Combs, Mary Couch, Math Couch, Nancyan Cambs, Nancyan Combs, Parlina Couch, Poliscey Cambs, Polly Ann Combs, Prica Couch, Pricey Combs, Riley Couch, Sabrina Combs, Sally Couch, Washington Combs, William Combs
Siblings Margarett Kelly, Nancy Kelley, Virginia Jane Kelly

Researchers connected through Sarah Kelly 1815–1895

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Biography

In 1815, Sarah (Sally) Kelly entered the world in Floyd County, Kentucky, USA, born to thomas kelly and nancy nannie mary mullins. In 1820, Sarah (Sally) Kelly resided in Floyd, Kentucky, USA. In 1830, Sarah (Sally) Kelly resided in Perry, Kentucky, USA. Sarah (Sally) Kelly married jeremiah lorenzo combs, stephen combs, and had children including andrew couch, felix couch, fieldon combs, flora combs, george washington combs, haldon combs, jackson jack combs, james combs, julia ann judy combs, mary combs, mary couch, math couch, nancyan cambs, nancyan combs, parlina couch, poliscey cambs, polly ann combs, prica couch, pricey combs, riley couch, sabrina combs, sally couch, washington combs, william combs. Sarah (Sally) Kelly passed away in 1895 in Sassafras, Knott County, Kentucky, USA.

Sources

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    Census 1820 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1830 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1850 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1860 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1870 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1880 United States Federal Census

  7. 7
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

  9. 9
    Birth Records Kentucky, U.S., Birth Records, 1847-1911

  10. 10
    Death Records Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965

Life Timeline

1815
Birth of Sarah (Sally) Kelly in Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
Birth
1820
Sarah (Sally) Kelly resided here in Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Residence
1830
Sarah (Sally) Kelly resided here in Perry, Kentucky, USA
Residence
1850
Sarah (Sally) Kelly resided here in District 2, Perry, Kentucky, USA
Residence
1860
Sarah (Sally) Kelly resided here in District 1, Hazard, Perry, Kentucky, USA
Residence
1870
Sarah (Sally) Kelly resided here in Hazard, Hazard, Perry, Kentucky, USA
Residence
1880
Sarah (Sally) Kelly resided here in Perry, Kentucky, USA
Residence
1895
Death of Sarah (Sally) Kelly in Sassafras, Knott County, Kentucky, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Kelly

This ancestor line traces from Virginia (1780) to Floyd County, Kentucky, USA (1815) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah Kelly (1815–1895) was born in Floyd County, Kentucky, USA and died in Sassafras, Knott County, Kentucky, USA. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah 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.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Sarah Kelly's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sarah (Sally) Kelly PTP
1815–1895
Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Sarah Kelly's Descendants

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Sarah (Sally) Kelly PTP 1815–1895